Events for October 2022
Siouxland Chamber of Commerce
Oct 4    Ribbon Cutting - Alzheimer's Association

Join us in welcoming the Alzheimer's Association to their new location. 

The Alzheimer's Association is the leading voluntary health organization in Alzheimer's and dementia care, support and research. The Association provides free local resources for families affected by dementia like education programs, support groups and the 24/7 Helpline - 800.272.3900, and they are the largest non-profit funder of Alzheimer's and dementia research. 

Date: October 4, 2022
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 3535 Southern Hills Drive - Bldg. D
Sioux City, IA
Oct 5    WMN 2022
Let Every Gift Abundantly Create Yours
Interested in living your L.E.G.A.C.Y. and not just leaving a legacy? Ladies, join us for the next WMN meeting where presenter Linda Krei, a Certified Executive Business Coach with actionCOACH XL Edge, will share her passion to get the “Next Generation of Leaders, Next Ready”. 
Date: October 5, 2022
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: In-person at the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce or via Zoom
*Email your attendance to hreinking@siouxlandchamber.com 
Zoom link will be sent upon request
Contact: Heidi Reinking
EMail: hreinking@siouxlandchamber.com
Date/Time Details: Wednesday, October 5
12:00-1:00
Oct 5    Ribbon Cutting - Coffee King & the Sioux City Musketeers
Coffee King and the Sioux City Musketeers partnered together to introduce Wicked Wrister Coffee!

Wicked Wrister is a collaboration of The Sioux City Musketeers, Coffee King, and Caturra Roasting of Sioux City. Hockey fans can now get top quality Select Grade Coffee at any of the Musketeers home games, or any time during the week at Caturra Roasting, located at 1301 3rd St. in Downtown Sioux City.
Date: October 5, 2022
Time: 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Location: Long Lines (auditorium side) 
401 Gordon Drive
Sioux City, IA 51101
Oct 6    Ribbon Cutting - Seasons Center for Behavioral Health
Join us in celebrating Seasons Center for Behavioral Health's new location!

Seasons’ new location is a larger space, able to better accommodate more providers and staff.  It has allowed Seasons to expand the services they provide, increase the number of clients they are able to see, and better serve the residents of Sioux City and surrounding communities.  The new space also includes a self-care room which provides additional support for agency staff experiencing emotional exhaustion and compassion fatigue and provides a space for individuals and families receiving services to practice mindfulness. 
Date: October 6, 2022
Time: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: 831 Gordon Dr. 
Sioux City, IA 
Oct 7    Government Relations 10/7/2022
Representative Bobby Kaufmann, Chair, Iowa House Ways and Means Committee, and Senator Dan Dawson, Chair, Iowa Senate Ways and Means Committee, will be our guest speakers. Each will provide insight on issues for the upcoming session, including potential property tax proposals.

7:00 am Representative Bobby Kaufmann
7:30 am Senator Dan Dawson       

This is a ZOOM ONLY meeting.  To get Zoom information, please register for the meeting and the Zoom information will be in the confirmation email.  
 
Date: October 7, 2022
Time: 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Location: ZOOM ONLY
Oct 11    Vendor Dos & Don'ts - Small Biz Expo
If your business takes part in vendor/Expo events you will want to attend the upcoming "Vendor Dos & Don'ts" - a guide to help vendors plan and achieve the most effective vending experience whether it be for the Small Business EXPO scheduled for November 3, 2022, or another vending opportunity. We'll cover the agenda below and participants will have the opportunity to brainstorm and ask questions after each topic.  

Vendor Dos & Don'ts Agenda
  1. Marketing and Social Media
  2. Trends in marketing pieces, swag, signage, giveaways
  3. Panel – Past EXPO vendors share their experience
  4. Wrap up & Questions
Complimentary light breakfast will be provided. 
Date: October 11, 2022
Time: 8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Location: Siouxland Chamber
101 Pierce Street
Lower Level
Oct 11    Ribbon Cutting - JB Pop Popcorn - POSTPONED
Date: October 11, 2022
Time: 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Location: 1242 River Drive
North Sioux City, SD 57049
Oct 12    3-Step Simple Strategy for Writing Copy that Promotes Action
In this talk, Becca Feauto, with LadyBee will talk about writing copy for social media and other marketing mediums. She will also be sharing a workbook for attendees so please be prepared to participate. 
Date: October 12, 2022
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Siouxland Chamber of Commerce
101 Pierce Street
Sioux City, Iowa 51101
Contact: Angela Rogers
EMail: arogers@siouxlandchamber.com
Oct 12    Ribbon Cutting - The Sonography Studio
The Sonography Studio is a state-of-the-art pregnancy boutique offering a relaxing spa-like experience as you nourish your body and watch the newest addition to your family grow from the inside! We offer the latest technology including 2D, 3D/4D and HD LIVE ultrasound (also known as fetal realistic view or FRV). We also offer IV hydration services, with a menu of different options as well as an extended list of IV vitamin add-ins that can be tailored to your needs at the time of your appointment. The boutique side of the studio offers items for pregnancy, keepsakes, and baby items! We are also the first "SneakPeek Clinical" site in Siouxland which provides gender determination at 6 weeks of pregnancy! We are committed to providing you with excellent care during this very special time as you grow, connect and bond with your baby!
Date: October 12, 2022
Time: 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Location: 1119 4th Street Suite 220
Sioux City, IA 51101
Oct 14    Community Enhancement 10/14/2022


Please join us for our next Community Enhancement meeting where Alex Erwin from Long Lines Climbing, will be our presenter. He will update us on all the exciting new things taking place at the climbing wall.  
Date: October 14, 2022
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: Siouxland Chamber of Commerce
101 Pierce Street
Lower Level Conference Room
Oct 17    Ribbon Cutting - SHIP Siouxland Human Investment Partnership
Join us in welcoming Siouxland Human Investment Partnership to their new location! 

Siouxland Human Investment Partnership (SHIP) has been an impactful non-profit organization in the Siouxland community for nearly 25 years and has been a member of the Chamber for 22 years. SHIP has been Woodbury County's Early Childhood Iowa and Decategorizaton (DCAT) Board since the beginning and offers beloved programs such as Beyond the Bell and BOOST. SHIP also provides leadership around community issues and starts collaborative community initiatives such as the Siouxland Street Project (homelessness) and 0-3: Prime Age to Engage (early literacy, in partnership with Sioux City Schools). For all of these years, SHIP's operating base has been located in the Northwest AEA building on Morningside Avenue. When AEA decided to move to Sgt. Bluff, this was the perfect opportunity for SHIP to open their own standalone office, with their own storefront! Their new office is located at 2540 Glenn Avenue. 
 
Date: October 17, 2022
Time: 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Location: 2540 Glenn Avenue 
Sioux City, IA 51106
Oct 18    Discovering Worksite Wellness
To promote the benefit of having a well workforce by engaging members to develop practices & policies to keep their workforce and workplace healthy.
 
Date: October 18, 2022
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 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 noon. 
Oct 19    Ag
Siouxland is known for food production. What do Siouxland companies go through to keep food safe? What's involved with food labeling? Join us for the next Ag meeting featuring a panel discussion with company reps from Wells Enterprises, Sioux Bee Honey, Tyson Fresh Meats, and empirical foods.
Date: October 19, 2022
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location: In person at the Siouxland Chamber 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: Wednesday, October 19
12:00-1:00 p.m.
Fees/Admission: Open to members of the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce.
Oct 19    Ribbon Cutting - Hospice of Siouxland
Hospice of Siouxland is excited to share that they are expanding their team of physicians. Under the leadership of Medical Director, Dr. Amy Callaghan, they are excited to welcome Dr. Valery Tran.  Dr. Tran is a 2019 graduate of the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine. He served as Chief Resident at Siouxland Medical Education Foundation, where he now serves in a faculty position. Dr. Tran is also joined by long-time staff member Dr. Jeff O’Toole as team physicians.

Since 1981, Hospice of Siouxland has been providing high-quality, end-of-life care to patients and their loved ones.  Their multi-disciplinary staff and volunteers, including Veterans, provide care to more than 500 patients, within a 60 mile-radius of Sioux City.   
Date: October 19, 2022
Time: 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Location: 309 Cook St
Sioux City, IA 51103
Oct 20    Dakota Valley Business Council Coffee Hosted by United Sports Academy
This month's Business Coffee is hosted by the United Sports Academy. Join us for coffee, refreshments and networking.

Date: October 20, 2022
Time: 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Location:

300 Centennial Drive
North Sioux City, South Dakota

Oct 20    Rush Hour Connect

NetSys+ is hosting October's 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: October 20, 2022
Time: 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Location: 1915 Morningside Ave
Sioux City, IA 51106
Oct 21    Government Relations Meeting 10/21/2022
Join us in person as we review the results of the 2023 Iowa Legislative Survey and draft the Chamber Legislative Agenda for the upcoming session.  There will be a lot of discussion on the issues while we craft the Chamber's policy positions.  
Date: October 21, 2022
Time: 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Location: Siouxland Chamber of Commerce
101 Pierce St
Sioux City, IA 
Date/Time Details: 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
Fees/Admission: Government Relations Committee meetings are free and open to all members of the Siouxland Chamber of Commerce.
Oct 26    SBES 2022
Marketing to the Government
 
Has your business:
  • Not previously pursued government sales, and you're wondering how to get started?
  • Made some government marketing efforts in the past, but struggled to connect with anyone?
  • Had some success in selling to agencies, and you're interested in learning how to find more government opportunities?
By attending this event, you'll learn:
  • How past government contract history can be obtained at no cost, either directly or through the CIRAS Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) program,
  • How the data can be used to help you develop a targeted marketing strategy, and
  • What resources are available to help you build relationships with government agencies.
For more details, contact Justin Niceswanger, PTAC Government Contracting Specialist with Iowa State University, Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS): jnice@iastate.edu

Are you wanting to connect with the government and sell to them? How can I market my business, and who do I contact? 
Justin Niceswanger is with Iowa State's CIRAS program and is excited to show attendees how they can pull past federal contract history to get an idea of which agencies are buying their products/services. He'll also help businesses look at a pay site to see how their PTAC program can pull some data at the state/county/municipal/school district levels! 
Plus, Justin will show you how to use this information to develop a targeted marketing strategy, and then finding publicly-available contact lists for these agencies.
 
Date: October 26, 2022
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Oct 27    Amba Monthly Meeting
All Siouxland Chamber Ambassadors are invited to this month's meeting.
Date: October 27, 2022
Time: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Location:

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Oct 28    Government Relations 10/28/2022
  CORRECTION…  the meeting begins at 7:00 AM – NOT 7:30 


Join us in person as we finalize the results of the 2023 Iowa Legislative Survey and draft the Chamber Legislative Agenda for the upcoming session.  There will be a lot of discussion on the issues while we craft the Chamber's policy positions.  
Date: October 28, 2022
Time: 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM
Oct 28    Entrepreneur Hour 2022
Nutrition. Workouts. Motivation. Join us for the next Entrepreneur Hour and hear how Cody Rininger created a company to help keep Siouxland healthy.
Date: October 28, 2022
Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Location: In-person at the Siouxland Chamber 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: Friday, October 28
9:00 am to 10:00 am    
Fees/Admission: Available for any Siouxland Chamber member to attend.