Events for May 2021
Siouxland Chamber of Commerce
May 6    Ribbon Cutting - Siouxland Christian School
Please join us for a Ribbon Cutting with Siouxland Chamber of Commerce member, Siouxland Christian School, to celebrate the kick off of Preschool and Kindergarten round up and the construction of their new facility.
Date: May 6, 2021
Time: 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM
Location: 6000 Gordon Drive
Sioux City, IA 51106
Date/Time Details: May 6
3:00pm
May 7    Ribbon Cutting - 1000 Degree Pizza
Please join us for a Ribbon Cutting celebrating the new ownership of 1000 Degree Pizza. The Ribbon Cutting will also be kicking off their Promo Weekend!
Date: May 7, 2021
Time: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: 1388 Hamilton Blvd
Sioux City, IA 51103
Date/Time Details: May 7
11am
May 11    Ribbon Cutting - Absolute Screen Art
Please join us for a Ribbon Cutting celebrating the new ownership of Absolute Screen Art.
Date: May 11, 2021
Time: 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: 120 West 8th Street 
South Sioux City, NE 68776
Date/Time Details: May 11
10:30am
May 12    Zoom Call with U.S. Congresswoman Cindy Axne (IA-3rd District)
THIS MEETING IS RESCHEDULED FROM WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21.

Please join us for a Zoom call with U.S. Congresswoman Cindy Axne (Iowa-3rd District) on 
Wednesday, May 12 from 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM. To ensure an efficient call, please submit your RSVP  to Teresa Rosenboom.  
Date: May 12, 2021
Time: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Location: Via Zoom
May 13    Virtual Transportation Meeting
Virtual Transportation Meeting
Via Zoom
 
I. PLYWOOD Trail Update
Ryan Meyer, Chair/Treasurer, Lesley Bartholomew, Marketing/Communications & Graham McGaffin, Co-Secretary
Plywood Trail Executive Board Members

II. I-129 Project Update (Nebraska)
Kevin Domagalla, Nebraska Department of Transportation

 
III. Reports/Updates
Iowa DOT
SIMPCO
Sioux Gateway Airport/Brigadier General Bud Day Field
City of Sioux City, South Sioux City, Sergeant Bluff
Woodbury County
Barge/Missouri River
Siouxland Trails
Date: May 13, 2021
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Click here to join the Zoom Meeting
or login to Zoom and use Meeting ID: 869 8405 1885 and Passcode: 354038
 
To Dial-In use T. 312-626-6799 and Meeting ID: 869 8405 1885
Date/Time Details: Thursday, May 13, 2021
12:00 Noon
May 13    Ribbon Cutting - Whispering Creek Senior Living
Please join us for a Ribbon Cutting celebrating Siouxland Chamber of Commerce member, Whispering Creek Senior Living. They are celebrating new updates to their Memory Care Facility.
Date: May 13, 2021
Time: 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Location: 2609 Nicklaus Blvd
Sioux City, IA 51106
Date/Time Details: May 13
4:00pm
May 14    Community Enhancement 5/14/21
After a year of Zoom meetings, we would like to get out into the community over the next few months and explore some of Siouxland’s attractions that enhance our community. Join us May 14 at noon for an abbreviated tour of the Sioux City Public Museum. Masks are required. Please RSVP to Kerry.
Date: May 14, 2021
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Sioux City Public Museum
607 4th Street
 
May 18    New Member Coffee
New Member Coffee - We love our members and want to get to know YOU! 
Meet and network with other new members as well as some Chamber Staff in a fun and relaxed setting!
Date: May 18, 2021
Time: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Location: Sertoma Park Shelter
3233 Singing Hills Blvd
Sioux City, IA 51106
Contact: McKenzie Matasovsky
EMail: mmatasovsky@siouxlandchamber.com
Date/Time Details: May 18
9:30am - 10:30am
May 18    Retail Roundtable - Photography 101 - What you need to know to best showcase your business!
Photography 101 - What you need to know to best showcase your business.

Join us as we sit down with Britton Hacke, owner of Britton Hacke Photography, Catelin Drey, owner of Shirley Chic, and Linda O'Rear, owner of Genelli Studios and learn the ins and outs of showcasing your business and organization through photos. The discussion will be very conversational, with time for Q&A as well.

Please RSVP to McKenzie.
Date: May 18, 2021
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location: Siouxland Chamber of Commerce 
101 Pierce Street 
Sioux City, IA 51101
Contact: McKenzie Matasovsky
EMail: mmatasovsky@siouxlandchamber.com
Date/Time Details: May 18
1pm
May 18    WMN
Ladies, join us this month for networking! Bring your business cards and meet other female professionals in Siouxland. RSVP your attendance to hreinking@siouxlandchamber.com 
Date: May 18, 2021
Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Siouxland Chamber - 101 Pierce (lower level)
Contact: Heidi Reinking
EMail: hreinking@siouxlandchamber.com
Date/Time Details: May 18, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
RSVP to hreinking@siouxlandchamber.com
May 19    Ribbon Cutting - Western Iowa Tech Community College and Home Builders Association
Please join us for a Ribbon Cutting celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Construction Program at Western Iowa Tech Community College.
Western Iowa Tech partners with the Home Builders Association and students are able to build a home from top to bottom.
The Ribbon Cutting and Open House will be held at the latest build.
Date: May 19, 2021
Time: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Location: 718 Brentwood Street
Sioux City, IA 51103
Date/Time Details: May 19th
10am
May 19    Ribbon Cutting - Nextlink Internet
Please join us for a Ribbon Cutting celebrating new Siouxland Chamber of Commerce member, Nextlink Internet.
Date: May 19, 2021
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 3310 Northbrook Drive
Sioux City, IA 51105    
Date/Time Details: May 19
11:30am
May 20    Dakota Valley Business Council Coffee hosted by Compass Wealth Partners
Our May Business Coffee is hosted by Compass Wealth Partners at 383 W. Steamboat Dr., Ste. 103. 

Masks and social distancing are encouraged.
Date: May 20, 2021
Time: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Location: 383 W. Steamboat Dr., Ste. 103
Date/Time Details: 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM
May 20    Tri-State Workforce Summit
Tri-State Workforce Summit
Thursday, May 20, 2021
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM 
 
Western Iowa Tech Community College - Cargill Auditorium
(Use Parking Lot 4 - Entrance 14)

Guest Speakers

Join us to hear Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota labor leaders discuss the state of their states through a workforce lens, including initiatives
addressing labor shortages, childcare and housing needs.

 
This event is free of charge. 

 


 
Date: May 20, 2021
Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Location: Western Iowa Tech Community College
Cargill Auditorium
(Use Parking Lot 4 - Entrance 14)
Fees/Admission: Free of Charge
May 20    Rush Hour Connect - Boys & Girls Club of Siouxland
Make some new connections at our May Rush Hour Connect hosted by Boys and Girls Clubs of Siouxland. They are celebrating 5 years of adding girls to their club and invite you to visit their newly acquired building at 813 Pearl Street.

Food will be provided by their community partner and Chamber member, Buffalo Wild Wings - AND rumor has it that Buffalo Bill will be making an appearance.  The menu will include:
Boneless wings with a variety of sauce on the side
Chips and Salsa 
Onion rings 
Grilled Chicken Wraps 

At 5:00 PM they will offer a club tour of their main location next door for an opportunity to see what it's like to be a Club Kid for the afternoon.  We look forward to seeing you there! 

Rush Hour Connect is your fastest meeting of the day giving you a chance to gear down and have fun. Come for 15 minutes or stay for an hour and make some great connections!
Date: May 20, 2021
Time: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: 813 Pearl Street
Sioux City, Iowa
Date/Time Details: Thursday, August 20th
4:30 - 6:00 PM
May 26    Small Business Education Series 05/26/21
Matt Ohman, SHIP Executive Director, and Gary Fuentes, BOOST Program Director, will join us to discuss the BOOST program.  BOOST is a re-entry program that works with young adults 18-24 who have been involved in the juvenile justice or adult corrections systems - non violent offenders. BOOST offers a second chance to this population to finish high school, explore postsecondary options including apprenticeships, certifications and degrees and find employment. BOOST's hope is to provide a pipeline of skilled workers to our community employers, and empower these young adults to become successful, contributing members of society. 
Please register or RSVP to Kerry to receive the Zoom link info.
Date: May 26, 2021
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
May 26    Ribbon Cutting - Meridian Clinical Research
Please join us for a Ribbon Cutting celebrating the new location of Siouxland Chamber of Commerce member, Meridian Clinical Research. 
Date: May 26, 2021
Time: 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: 4802 Sunnybrook Drive
Sioux City, IA 51106
Date/Time Details: May 26
4:30pm
May 27    Amba Monthly Meeting
All Siouxland Chamber Ambassadors are invited to this month's meeting.
Date: May 27, 2021
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location:

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May 28    Entrepreneur Hour
Art SUX Gallery will be soon be home to area artists, a place for kids to learn about art with a hands on approach, and a great coffee shop. Join us for the next Entrepreneur Hour and hear why local couple Matt & Amy Thompson are investing in the renovation and reinvention of one of Sioux City’s iconic buildings.    
Date: May 28, 2021
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location:  Siouxland Chamber of Commerce
101 Pierce Street
*In-person and Zoom option available. RSVP your preference to hreinking@siouxlandchamber and Zoom link will be sent.
 
Contact: Heidi Reinking
EMail: hreinking@siouxlandchamber.com
Date/Time Details: Friday, May 28, 9-10 am