Events for May 2022
Siouxland Chamber of Commerce
May 4    WMN 2022
Building leadership skills. Working to advance your career. Mentoring others to do to the same. What does it take to build trust and confidence and how do you do it? Ladies, join us for the next WMN and hear tips  from Jess Jasso, Northwestern Mutual.
 
Date: May 4, 2022
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Siouxland Chamber of Commerce 
101 Pierce Street
or via Zoom
*RSVP your attendance to hreinking@siouxlandchamber.com 
Zoom link will be sent upon request
 
Contact: Heidi Reinking
EMail: hreinking@siouxlandchamber.com
Date/Time Details: May 4
12:00-1:00
*feel free to bring your lunch
May 4    Ribbon Cutting - The Bekins Luxury Lofts
Join us in welcoming The Bekins Luxury Lofts to the Siouxland Chamber!

Inside and out, Bekins Lofts in Sioux City offers exceptional comforts and modern features in a convenient location. Enjoy classic style loft living in a choice of one-and-two bedroom floor plans. Bekins Lofts is the result of repurposing the historic Bekins Van and Storage Building into modern living spaces. Totally renovated in 2018, every step has been taken to ensure your comfort and security. 
Date: May 4, 2022
Time: 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Location: 301 Wesley Pkwy
Sioux City, IA 51103
May 5    Ribbon Cutting - Chapter Aesthetic Studio
Join us in welcoming Chapter Aesthetic Studio to the Siouxland Chamber. 
 

Chapter Aesthetic Studio is a leading aesthetic studio providing evidence-based, non-surgical and cosmetic treatments for people who want to live in the ?wow.? Chapter ensures guests receive the latest aesthetic technology and the highest levels of expertise in the industry. It offers a full range of face, body and injectable aesthetic treatments. Some of the most popular treatments include Botox, dermal fillers, CoolSculpting, laser hair removal, medical-grade facials, exfoliating peels, microneedling, PRP therapy and laser skin rejuvenation.

Date: May 5, 2022
Time: 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM
Location: 5001 Sergeant Road
Suite 230
Sioux City, IA 51106
(Located in Lakeport Commons near Maurice's)
May 5    Ribbon Cutting - Sioux City Fence
Join us in celebrating Sioux City Fence's new location!

Sioux City Fence Company started in North Sioux City, South Dakota in 2013. They are a family owned and operated. The new location allows clients to see the products they have to offer before they purchase. 
Date: May 5, 2022
Time: 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: 309 W 26th Street
Sioux City, IA 51104
May 6    Government Relations 05/06/22

We will have regional directors from our tri-state U.S. congressional delegation joining us to update us on how they support their Legislator and what issues/challenges they are currently working on. Guest speakers are:
Kolby DeWitt with U.S. Senator Joni Ernst's office
Jacob Bossman or Bob Henderson with U.S. Senator Chuck Grassley's office
Tyler Tordsen with U.S. Senator Mike Round's office
Ben Ready with U.S. Senator John Thune's office
Tyler Grassmeyer with U.S. Senator Ben Sasse's office

Please join us in person or via Zoom. Please RSVP to receive Zoom information in a confirmation email.

Date: May 6, 2022
Time: 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Location: Chamber
101 Pierce St
May 10    Ribbon Cutting - Crumb. & Dashing Dinners
Join us in welcoming Crumb. and Dashing Dinners to the Siouxland Chamber. 

Dashing Dinners:
"Food is Personal, and so are your special moments. We pride ourselves in creating  a one-of-a-kind experience that will delight you and your guests. Working with your ideas, adding a little of our own creative flair or planning it all for you, we promise to make your event memorable. We offer elegant catering & personal chef services for all occasions with customized menus to meet your budget."


 
Date: May 10, 2022
Time: 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: Art SUX Gallery
515 4th Street
Sioux City, IA 51101
May 12    Dakota Valley Business Coffee hosted by Edward Jones
Monthly Business Coffee
hosted by 
 
Edward Jones - Jon Hauger/Financial Advisor
 
Date: May 12, 2022
Time: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Location:

Edward Jones - Jon Hauger/Financial Advisor
400 Gold Circle, Ste. 210
Dakota Dunes, SD 57049

May 12    Transportation Meeting - May 2022
AGENDA

I. International Shipping / Port Congestion
Rock Nelson, South Dakota International Marketing Director
Sioux Falls Development Foundation
 

II. Iowa DOT 5-Year Plan / August DOT Commission Tour
Dakin Schultz, Transportation Planner, Iowa DOT District 3

III. Nebraska Transportation Projects
Lance Hedquist, City Administrator, City of South Sioux City

IV. Reports/Updates
SIMPCO
Sioux Gateway Airport
City of Sioux City, South Sioux City, Sergeant Bluff
Woodbury County
Barge/Missouri River
Siouxland Trails

Please RSVP and include whether or not you would like lunch ordered at a cost of $10.00 to Teresa at trosenboom@siouxlandchamber.com.

Date: May 12, 2022
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: In-Person at the Siouxland Chamber or via Zoom
May 13    Ribbon Cutting - Knoepfler Chevrolet
Join us in celebrating Knoepfler Chevrolet's 100th anniversary. 

The longstanding family-owned delarship will host a free food truck lunch for the community from 11am-1pm with the ribbon cutting at 11:30am. 

The family-owned dealership was founded on May 1st, 1922. It began as a two-car, two-person operation in a 25x90 foot rented space. Now, Knoepfler Chevrolet has hundreds of new and used vehicles, over one hundred employees, and is located on a multi-building campus spanning across 7.5 acres of land.
 
Currently, the company is located in the heart of downtown Sioux City, and is operated by the 4th generation of family owners, Ben and Joe Knoepfler.
 
In addition to selling and financing new and used vehicles, the dealership also has a service center, collision center, detail center, and parts department.
Date: May 13, 2022
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 100 Jackson Street
Sioux City, IA 51101
May 13    Ribbon Cutting - Jefferson Beer Supply
Join us in welcoming Jefferson Beer Supply to the Siouxland Chamber!

"Jefferson Beer Supply is a small batch production brewery and taproom in rural Jefferson, South Dakota, about 5 miles north of North Sioux. With the support of our community and Siouxland at large, we are excited to now debut our new beers. Our "South Dakota" style of beer focuses on the stories, flavors, and ingredients that make where we live unique! Our family oriented taproom experience caters to all ages, with craft soda, beers, and ciders for all palettes. Bring your own food, find our schedule of food trucks online, get local delivery or enjoy our selection of locally made snacks. Our patio and space is dog friendly too!"
Date: May 13, 2022
Time: 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: 202 Main Street
Jefferson, SD 57038
May 16    Ribbon Cutting - Limitless Male Medical Clinic
Join us in welcoming Limitless Male Medical Clinic to the Siouxland Chamber! 
Date: May 16, 2022
Time: 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Location: 400 Gold Circle
#200 Dakota Dunes
SD, 57049 
(Inside the Central Bank building) 
May 17    Ribbon Cutting - Siouxland Philanthropy
Join us in welcoming Siouxland Philanthropy to the Siouxland Chamber!

Siouxland Philanthropy was founded on 12/5/19 with a mission of "bringing professionals together to learn, share, grow, and connect in the Siouxland philanthropy field." The organization brings professionals together to network around fundraising and philanthropy, encourages best & ethical fundraising practices, offers opportunities for continual training, and provides one source for community-based and fundraising events. 
Date: May 17, 2022
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Sioux City Art Center
225 Nebraska St
Sioux City, IA 51101
May 17    Discovering Worksite Wellness
Presenting Member: MercyOne's Steven Warrington, MD

Burnout is real!
Feeling overwhelmed lately at work? Stressed? Have a lot to get done and not enough time?
MercyOne's Dr. Warrington will cover the signs and symptoms of burnout. Plus, give some tips on how to navigate the stress so that you can show up to work and perform at your best. 

The purpose of these meetings is to promote the benefit of having a well workforce by engaging members to develop practices & policies to keep their workforce and workplace healthy.
 
Date: May 17, 2022
Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM
Location: Siouxland Chamber of Commerce 
101 Pierce Street 
Sioux City, IA 51101
Contact: Angela Rogers
EMail: arogers@siouxlandchamber.com
Date/Time Details: 3rd Tuesday of each month at 1pm
May 18 - May 19    67th Siouxland/Washington Conference 2022

The Siouxland/Washington Conference, held every Spring since 1954, is a unique opportunity to join with community leaders from the tri-state area to travel to Washington, DC and present regional issues of importance to our Congressional delegation.  Conference attendees have the opportunity to discuss issues with each of the six Senators representing Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota, as well as the eight Representatives from the three states. Attendees participate in a two-day schedule packed with meetings around the Hill.  The tradition-rich event also boasts a steak reception on the first evening of the conference where conference goers mingle one-on-one with the tri-state delegation in an informal setting.

Click here if you would like to download a registration form

TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS
Each conference attendee is responsible for their own travel arrangements. United Airlines has a daily departure from Sioux City (SUX) to Chicago (ORD) at 8:09 AM with an arrival in Washington, D.C. (DCA) at 1:42 PM. Make your reservation through your travel agent or online at flysux.com.
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ACCOMMODATIONS
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Hilton Washington D.C Capitol Hill (formerly the Washington Court Hotel) for our group at a single rate of $369 + tax. To make your reservation, call 833-964-1097 by April 11, 2022 and identify yourself with the block group code of SCOC or Siouxland Chamber of Commerce or click here to make your reservation online.

It is imperative that our conference attendees use these accommodations in order to fulfill the contract with the Hilton Washington D.C. Capitol Hill Hotel.

WASHINGTON DC COVID-19 VACCINE RESTRICTIONS
Proof of vaccination is required since January 15 at restaurants, bars, movie theaters, entertainment venues, sports venues, indoor exercise sites, hotel gym and dining spaces. Vaccination is not required to stay at the hotel. As of January 15, patrons 12 and over need to show proof of one vaccine dose. Beginning February 15 they will need to show that they are fully vaccinated (two doses). Masks are required indoors at least until February 28, 2022.

For more information on DC restrictions click here.
 
REGISTRATION DEADLINE:  April 11, 2022
 

Cancellation Policy
Full refunds will be made for cancellations received on or before April 18, 2022Cancellations made between April 19, 2022 and May 3, 2022 will be refunded 50% of the conference fee.  No refund will be issued for cancellations after May 3, 2022.
 

Date: May 18, 2022
Time: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
EMail: trosenboom@siouxlandchamber.com
Date/Time Details: Conference convenes on May 18 at 8:00 AM and adjourns on May 19 around 5:00 PM
Fees/Admission: Conference Fee (member) - $650.00
Companion Fee - $300.00
College Student Fee - $275.00
Steak Reception Only - $125.00
Conference Fee (non-member) - $750.00
May 18    Ribbon Cutting - Red's All Natural
Join us in welcoming Red's All Natural to the Siouxland Chamber and help us celebrate their 5-year anniversary! 
Date: May 18, 2022
Time: 2:15 PM - 2:45 PM
Location: 803 N Derby Lane
North Sioux City, SD 57049
May 19    Ribbon Cutting - Jebro
Join us in celebrating Jebro's 50th anniversary. Following the ribbon cutting, they will have an anniversary open house from 12:00pm - 4:00pm.

The company was established in 1972 in Sioux City, Iowa. Jebro manufactures, tests, and ships quality liquid asphalt materials from four terminals located in Sioux City, IA; Corson, SD; Cheyenne, WY; and Waco, TX. The liquid asphalt is typically supplied to contractors and public agencies for use in highway/street construction and the road maintenance industries. Jebro also has a division that is dedicated to collecting used oil, oil filters, antifreeze, and other petroleum in five nearby states. Everything collected is recycled or reprocessed to be used as industrial fuel. 
Date: May 19, 2022
Time: 11:15 AM - 11:45 PM
Location: 2303 Bridgeport Drive
Sioux City, IA 51111
May 19    Rush Hour Connect - Divvy
Come and check out the services that Divvy provides at our May Rush Hour Connect. Divvy is celebrating their 2nd Anniversary at their new location at 2503 Expedition Court, just north of the Sioux Gateway Airport and west of the Mid-America Museum of Aviation and Transportation. Make some connections, learn about the services they provide, see the warehouse, shop in the showroom and have a snack and beverage. 



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 19, 2022
Time: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: 2503 Expedition Ct
Sioux City, Iowa
(Sioux City warehouse just north of the airport and just west of Mid-America Air Museum) 
May 20    Bike to Work Breakfast
Trade your car for your bike for the Sioux City Metro Bike to Work Day on May 20th! If you can't bike all the way from home, don't worry, you can still participate! Bring your bike to work, unload it, ride some of our tri-state trails, and then stop by the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce for free breakfast and a chance to win prizes! Breakfast is from 6:30 AM to 8:00am. 
Date: May 20, 2022
Time: 6:30 AM - 8:00 AM
Location: Siouxland Chamber
101 Pierce Street
Sioux City, IA 51101
May 20    Ribbon Cutting - Pub 52
Join us in welcoming Pub 52 to the Siouxland Chamber!

Pub 52 was named after Sergeant Bluff. Sergeant Bluff was the first township in Woodbury County in 1852. Pub 52 is locally Owned by Justin Truhe and Taylor Truhe. Taylor grew up in Sergeant Bluff and attended High School here. Justin is from Jefferson, SD and grew up in North Sioux City, SD. Together they now live in Sergeant Bluff. Pub 52 is a local Sports Pub & Grill. They hold events of all sorts for kids, families, and of course nightlife for the adults. Pub 52 opened its doors on January 4th of 2022, and they plan on being a part of Sergeant Bluff and Siouxland communities for a long time to come. 

After the ribbon cutting they will have a Happy Hour drink special on beer, shots, and mixed drinks as well as 25% off all appetizers until 6pm. Pub 52 will also be giving away Bandits tickets for their last two home games and Explorers jerseys for the kids (while supplies last)! Then from 6pm-8pm they are offering $5.20 off all meal/drink tickets over $25. Finally, at 9pm they will have live music from Ben Grillet and Eran Ellerbeck from Ben Grillet & Black Bloods! 
 
Date: May 20, 2022
Time: 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Location: 701 1st Street
Sergeant Bluff, IA 51054
May 23    Ribbon Cutting - UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's
UnityPoint Health – Sioux City is excited to announce the opening of its new location in Siouxland. UnityPoint Clinic – Marketplace, located at 3035 Hamilton Boulevard, will include 7,742 square feet of space and will be home to family medicine and urgent care services. This new location provides ample parking and bus line service, along with the added convenience of being close to UnityPoint at Home and UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's. UnityPoint Clinic - Marketplace will become the third family medicine and second urgent care location for UnityPoint Health – Sioux City, offering an additional access point for healthcare services in Siouxland. 
Date: May 23, 2022
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 3035 Hamilton Blvd
Sioux City, IA 51104
May 25    SBES 2022
Presenter: Dennis Bogenrief
Business Development Specialist
Iowa Vocational Rehabilitative Services

Join us for an entrepreneurship Q & A.

Please join us via Zoom or in person at the Siouxland Chamber for this presentation. Please RSVP to receive the Zoom information.

Dennis Bogenrief, is a Business Development Specialist and will drill down into everything you've always wanted to know about entrepreneurship... but were too afraid to ask!  
This will be an interactive, extemporaneous, fun learning experience for anyone interested in, or involved in, Entrepreneurship. Dennis will provide answers to YOUR questions, including real-world examples from his 40+ years of helping entrepreneurs with - and without – disabilities, succeed. Any topic, YOU name it! So please join us, as Dennis puts his extensive retailing, radio and TV marketing, SBDC Director, SBA commercial lending, college instructor, consulting/training, and business ownership experience to work for YOU!
Date: May 25, 2022
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Siouxland Chamber of Commerce
Contact: Angela Rogers
EMail: arogers@siouxlandchamber.com
Date/Time Details: From noon - 1 p.m. on May 25, 2022.
May 26    Amba Monthly Meeting
All Siouxland Chamber Ambassadors are invited to this month's meeting.
Date: May 26, 2022
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location:

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May 27    Entrepreneur Hour 2022
 Cheesecakes, bars, cookies, and cakes, oh my! Join us for the next Entrepreneur Hour and hear the start-up story of crumb. Owner, Jake Hawkins, will share how he turned his hobby of baking into a business during the pandemic while working and being a husband and dad.
Date: May 27, 2022
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: Siouxland Chamber of Commerce
101 Pierce Street
or via Zoom
*RSVP your attendance to hreinking@siouxlandchamber.com 
Zoom link will be sent upon request.
Date/Time Details: Friday, May 27
9:00 am to 10:00 a.m.