| Apr 1 2024 National Civics Bee Live Event |
RE/MAX City Centre
712 Fourth Street, Sioux City
The Siouxland Chamber of Commerce partnered with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation to host a first-of-its-kind civics competition that encourages young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities.
In the first round of the contest, local 6th, 7th, and 8th grade students participated in an essay competition. Judges selected 20 finalists to participate in the local live quiz event on April 1st to test their civics knowledge. The top three winners will move on to the state competition in August.
FIRST PLACE - $500 CASH PRIZE
SECOND PLACE - $250 CASH PRIZE
THIRD PLACE - $125 CASH PRIZE
We would love to have you come and support our 20 local finalists on April 1st.
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| Date: |
April 1, 2024 |
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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM |
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| Apr 5 Government Relations |
Please join us as Senator Rocky DeWitt gives a legislative update and Debi Durham, Director of the Iowa Finance Authority and the Economic Development Authority provides an update on economic development in the state, including mega site legislation.
Please join us in person or via Zoom. To receive the Zoom information, register for the meeting and the Zoom call information will be in the confirmation e-mail.
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| Date: |
April 5, 2024 |
| Time: |
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM |
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Siouxland Chamber, 101 Pierce St.
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| Fees/Admission: |
Government Relations Committee meetings are free and open to all members of the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce. |
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| Apr 5 Ribbon Cutting - SunMed - Your CBD Store |
| Join us as we celebrate SunMed - Your CBD Store's new location and rebranding. |
| Date: |
April 5, 2024 |
| Time: |
12:00 PM - 12:30 PM |
| Location: |
2515 Hamilton Blvd
Sioux City, IA |
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| Apr 8 DVBC - 2024 South Dakota Legislative Wrap-Up |
Our South Dakota District 17 legislators will give a review of the 2024 South Dakota legislative session.
Senator Sydney Davis
Representative Chris Kassin
Representative Bill Shorma
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| Date: |
April 8, 2024 |
| Time: |
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Location: |
North Sioux City Hall
504 River Drive
North Sioux City, SD |
| EMail: |
trosenboom@siouxlandchamber.com |
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| Apr 10 Ribbon Cutting - Hertz |
| Join us as we welcome Hertz as a new Chamber member and celebrate their one-year anniversary. |
| Date: |
April 10, 2024 |
| Time: |
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Location: |
2403 Aviation Blvd
Sioux City, IA 51111 |
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| Apr 12 Government Relations |
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird will be joining us via Zoom to share an update on the office, including her vision and any legislative priorities she has been working on this session.
There will be time for Q & A following her remarks.
Please join us in person or via Zoom. To receive the Zoom information, register for the meeting and the Zoom call information will be in the confirmation e-mail.
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| Date: |
April 12, 2024 |
| Time: |
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM |
| Location: |
Siouxland Chamber, 101 Pierce St.
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| Fees/Admission: |
Government Relations Committee meetings are free and open to all members of the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce. |
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| Apr 12 Ribbon Cutting - NAPA Auto Parts |
Join us as we welcome Napa Auto Parts as a new Chamber member.
The National Automotive Parts Association (NAPA), also known as NAPA Auto Parts, founded in 1925, is an American retailers' cooperative distributing automotive replacement parts, accessories and service items throughout North America.
Across the decades, Genuine Parts began to acquire the other NAPA member companies, and in 2012 became the last remaining member of NAPA, a brand with a reputation for quality parts, rapid availability, and knowledgeable people. Today, the NAPA Network offers 500,000+ unique parts, distributed across 57 distribution centers, 6,000+ NAPA Auto Parts stores and 16,000+ NAPA Auto Care centers throughout the United States.
NAPA carries over 500,000 items, including automotive replacement parts, paint and refinishing supplies, automotive accessories, farm and marine supplies, tools and equipment, and heavy-duty parts.
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| Date: |
April 12, 2024 |
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12:00 PM - 12:30 PM |
| Location: |
3235 Gordon Drive
Sioux City, IA 51104 |
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| Apr 16 Ribbon Cutting - STARS |
Join us as STARS celebrates their 40th anniversary.
Special Troopers Adaptive Riding School, STARS has been providing Equine Assisted Services to the Siouxland community since 1984. STARS provides opportunities for anyone ages 2 and up that has a diagnosed disability to interact with horses in Adaptive Horsemanship classes such Horseback Riding or Ground Work. Equine Services is also available at STARS for individuals, 13 or old working with a Mental Health Counselor, that would like to experience a client lead session with horses as a part of their team. Horses are incredible partners in the STARS program and a simple interaction with them can be the difference in someone’s day. The STARS program is only possible with the help from volunteers that offer their time regularly and the financial support of donors in our community.
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| Date: |
April 16, 2024 |
| Time: |
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Location: |
33148 K-22
Sioux City, IA 51108 |
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| Apr 16 Discovering Worksite Wellness |
| Fifty and thriving! Abby McCoid is the owner of BEO Strength and Fitness and she's on a mission. She says strength training is important for women of any age but is especially important as we get older. Please join us as she walks us through how important strength training is, how to incorporate it into your every day life, and how to properly fuel your body to lift heavy. Join us on April 16! |
| Date: |
April 16, 2024 |
| Time: |
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM |
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In person at the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce or via Zoom. Register for the event to receive Zoom information. |
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| Apr 17 - Apr 18 69th Siouxland/Washington Conference |
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 Congressional 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 7:24 AM with an arrival in Washington, D.C. (DCA) at 2:02 PM or 3:37 PM. Make your reservation through your travel agent or online at flysux.com.
ACCOMMODATIONS
A block of rooms has been reserved at the Phoenix Park Hotel for our group at a single rate of $359 + tax. To make your reservation, call 855-371-6824 by March 11, 2024 and identify yourself with the block group code of 24902 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 Phoenix Park Hotel.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE: March 11, 2024
Cancellation Policy
Full refunds will be made for cancellations received on or before March 18, 2024. Cancellations made between March 19, 2024 and April 3, 2024 will be refunded 50% of the conference fee. No refund will be issued for cancellations after April 3, 2024.
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| Date: |
April 17, 2024 |
| Time: |
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM |
| Location: |
Washington, DC on Capitol Hill |
| EMail: |
trosenboom@siouxlandchamber.com |
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Conference convenes on April 17 at 8:00 AM and adjourns on April 18 around 5:00 PM |
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Conference Fee (member) - $800.00
College Student Fee - $325.00
Steak Reception Only - $150.00
Conference Fee (non-member) - $900.00 |
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| Apr 17 Ribbon Cutting - Siouxland Catholic Radio |
Siouxland Catholic Radio will cut the ribbon to celebrate their two new on-air local shows - Catholic Ministry Professionals with Jon Konz and Thai Hua sponsored by Briar Cliff and Symbols of Service with Derek Hill sponsored by Landkamer Flag Sales.
The ribbon cutting will be livestreamed on their YouTube Channel, as well as all of the events of Day 2 of their Pledge Drive.
Guests can park in front of the station or on the north side (Pull into St. Boniface's parking lot. Enter through the station's marked door near the red garage door. The sign is hidden by the corn and is gone now).
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| Date: |
April 17, 2024 |
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3:30 PM - 4:00 PM |
| Location: |
701 West 5th Street
Sioux City. IA 51103 |
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| Apr 19 Ribbon Cutting - Jiu Jitsu and Kickboxing Unlimited |
Join us as we welcome Jiu Jitsu Kickboxing Unlimited as a new Chamber member. They will have food and refreshments to follow.
They offer Jiu Jitsu classes for adults and kids. Their programs are for anyone looking to improve fitness, learn self-defense, or just find a new hobby. They pride themselves on structured youth classes to promote character building and anti-bullying.
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| Date: |
April 19, 2024 |
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12:00 PM - 12:30 PM |
| Location: |
6009 Gordon Drive
Sioux City, IA 51106 |
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| Apr 22 Ribbon Cutting - Live Young Medical |
Join us as we welcome Live Young Medical as a new Chamber member. An open house will follow the ribbon cutting.
Live Young Medical is dedicated to helping the Siouxland Area in wellness and aesthetics by providing treatments that offer life changing results and are scientifically researched for face and hair care products. They believe in providing certified, expert care in every area of concern and having getting to know you sessions to ensure they cover all issues that their clients wish to address, either now or in the future, and using an individualized treatment plan specific to each of their clients as they know it is not a one size fits all. They currently offer botox, fillers, and weight loss programs. |
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April 22, 2024 |
| Time: |
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Location: |
112 Gaul Drive
Sergeant Bluff, IA 51054 |
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| Apr 23 Ribbon Cutting - Village Cooperative of Sioux City |
| Join us as Village Cooperative of Sioux City celebrates their new Community Manager, Jo Daniel.
The Village Cooperative of Sioux City is a community for active adults (62+)! Their Sioux City members enjoy the benefits of community living in a convenient location, secured entrances, underground heated parking with a car wash, and space for social activities as well as private celebrations. Amenities include a fitness center, walking path, outdoor deck and BBQ area, garden beds and community social activities. A co-op offers affordable and maintenance-free living which is owned and controlled by its members. Private tours can be arranged by contacting the office and a wait list is available for a nominal fee for those who wish to plan for future housing.
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| Date: |
April 23, 2024 |
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11:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Location: |
1400 Indian Hills Drive
Sioux City, IA 51104 |
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| Apr 24 Ribbon Cutting - Transco Railway Products |
Transco is excited to announce they have expanded their operations by adding a 2nd shift.
They are working towards becoming a 3-shift operation in the future. Railcar repair demand is at an all-time high, and they need to expand in order to meet the demand from the industry. They will also continue to make significant investments in their infrastructure and improving their facilities. Along with those improvements, Transco is committed to bringing automation to their industry and Sioux City will be getting new technology that will allow them to continue to be the preferred provider for Railcar Repair.
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| Date: |
April 24, 2024 |
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12:00 PM - 12:30 PM |
| Location: |
733 Cunningham Drive
Sioux City, IA 51106 |
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| Apr 24 AG |
| The U.S. economy continues to remain resilient in 2024. Understanding the future of interest rates, inflation, and the economy is an important part of managing today’s business environment. How do you know which indicators are important to pay attention to and what do they mean for the outlook for 2024? Join us for the next Ag Meeting where Matt Erickson, Ag Economic & Policy Advisor with Farm Credit Services of America, will provide an overview of the U.S. macroeconomy, the ag economy, and the factors to watch for in 2024 and beyond. |
| Date: |
April 24, 2024 |
| Time: |
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
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In-person at the Siouxland Chamber of via Zoom
RSVP all attendance to hreinking@siouxlandchamber.com
Zoom link sent to members by request |
| Contact: |
Heidi Reinking |
| EMail: |
hreinking@siouxlandchamber.com |
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Wednesday, April 24, 12:00 p.m. |
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| Apr 24 Ribbon Cutting - Siouxland Community Health Center - Behavioral Clinic |
Join us as we celebrate the grand opening of Siouxland Community Health's new Behavioral Health Clinic and new Chamber membership.
Their behavioral health team of Psychiatric Medication Managers, Psychotherapists, and Case Managers will assist with mental health, emotional, or social needs. Patients are referred to Behavior Health services by their medical provider, but they will also offer walk-in clinic hours for new patients. |
| Date: |
April 24, 2024 |
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4:30 PM - 5:00 PM |
| Location: |
1122 Pierce Street
Sioux City, IA 51101 |
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| Apr 25 Entrepreneur Hour |
When some people hear “we don’t have that in Siouxland” they go about their lives, when Damon and Amy Peirce hear it, they think “how do we bring that here”. Join us for the next Entrepreneur Hour and hear how two Siouxlanders who are dedicated to helping the community stay healthy started the Thrive Health Hydration & Wellness Center.
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| Date: |
April 25, 2024 |
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9:00 AM - 10:00 AM |
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In-person or via Zoom.
RSVP all attendance to hreinking@siouxlandchamber.com
Zoom link sent to members upon request |
| Contact: |
Heidi Reinking |
| EMail: |
hreinking@siouxlandchamber.com |
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April 25
9 am to 10 am |
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| Apr 25 Dakota Valley Business Council Coffee Hosted by Short Staffed at Peoples Bank |
This month’s Business Coffee will be hosted by Short Staffed at Peoples Bank, 100 S. Sodrac Dr., Ste. 110 in North Sioux City. Please note this coffee is being held on the fourth Thursday instead of the usual third Thursday of the month. We look forward to seeing you there!
Join us for coffee, refreshments and networking.
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| Date: |
April 25, 2024 |
| Time: |
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM |
| Location: |
100 S. Sodrac Dr., Ste. 110
North Sioux City, South Dakota
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| Apr 25 Amba Monthly Meeting |
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| Date: |
April 25, 2024 |
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12:00 PM - 1:00 PM |
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| Apr 25 Rush Hour Connect - Thompson Solutions Group |
Thompson Solutions Group is hosting the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce's April Rush Hour Connect.
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: |
April 25, 2024 |
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4:30 PM - 6:30 PM |
| Location: |
2300 7th Street
Sioux City, IA 51105 |
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| Apr 26 Government Relations |
Please join us for our next Government Relations Meeting. Mary Mosiman, Director of Iowa Department of Revenue, will join us in person as our guest speaker.
Please join us in person or via Zoom. To receive the Zoom information, register for the meeting and the Zoom call information will be in the confirmation e-mail.
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| Date: |
April 26, 2024 |
| Time: |
7:00 AM - 8:00 AM |
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| Apr 26 Ribbon Cutting - Telco Triad Community Credit Union |
| Join us as we celebrate Telco Triad's new location. |
| Date: |
April 26, 2024 |
| Time: |
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM |
| Location: |
3098 Floyd Blvd
Sioux City, IA |
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