Pierre Economic Development Corporation 2017 Investor List
(from 3/30 to 4/21)
Thank you to the following businesses, organizations and individuals who are supporting economic development in Central South Dakota through their PEDCO membership investment.
Bronze Investors - $150
AmericInn Hotel & Suites, Dakota Business Center, Mustang Aviation,
Petersen Motors Inc.
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President's Report
Melissa Puepke, Chamber President
The more that you read,
The more things you will know.
The more that you learn,
The more places you'll go.
So said the great philosopher Dr. Seuss. Like many of you I've always loved the simple wisdom of his writings, whether it's learning to love new things, ala "Green Eggs and Ham" or looking to the future through his "The Places You'll Go," a go-to book for many graduation gifts which is foremost on my mind with the ceremony fast approaching for class of 2017 in just a few weeks.
As another child prepares to leave the nest, I think this message fits right in with our Chamber's mission to seek new ways to serve our members as we navigate this ever-changing economy.
Not unlike a new 2017 high school graduate, anyone running a business can understand that our only constant is change. Although change goes against our natural desire for stability and typically generates great anxiety, what we must remember is with change, comes growth and learning.
Unfortunately, we often perceive the mention of change as a challenge to our present state or that we are somehow less than what something external sees as our future selves. While change is inevitable, we can embrace change rather than fear it. The ability to adapt is essential for improvement because otherwise, we risk being left behind, looking backwards instead of moving forward. Change is necessary, especially in the evolution of progress in the ever-changing business world. If we accept the inevitability of change, we're afforded the perspective to see that change creates great opportunity. Change affords the opportunity to step out of our comfort zone and venture into territories unknown. When we recognize it, and manage it, change becomes the fuel that drives our continuous improvement that takes us to brighter horizons.
This year your Chamber is focused on creating more avenues for members to learn and acquire knowledge. Providing opportunities to connect with each other, to learn from successful leaders, to network in non-traditional ways, all toward a goal of building strong networks and expanding our economy.
I challenge all of our members to "graduate" once again and perceive change as the opportunity it is.
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South Dakota Secretary of State Shantel Krebs to Speak at Leadercast May 5
Shantel Krebs, South Dakota's Secretary of State will give the noon address at the 2017 Leadercast - Powered by Purpose. Krebs will talk about what drives her to serve the state.
Registration is currently open for Leadercast which will be held at Drifters on Friday, May 5.
Leadercast
is the world's largest one-day leadership conference, broadcast LIVE from Atlanta and simulcast to hundreds of locations around the world This year marks the seventeenth year of the annual leadership conference and the second year the Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce will be at hosting the event.
The theme of this year's conference is, "Powered by Purpose." Purpose is what defines us, drives us, and empowers us. It is the glue for an organization and the fuel for an individual. Today's organization can't rely on old practices. A new organization is emerging and at the center of its driving force is the igniting power of purpose.
- Companies with ideals of improving people's lives at the center of all they do outperform others by 400%
- More than 70% of people consider an organization's environmental and/or social impact when deciding where to work
- Employees that feel they are working towards a good cause show increased productivity by up to 30%
- People who are able to make a social or environmental impact on the job are more satisfied by a 2:1 ratio
The conference will allow attendees to discover the steps they can take to uncover their purpose, to reconnect to their organization's "why", to attract and engage the right people for your efforts and to thrive as a team. Key speakers - with purpose-driven leadership- will inspire the more than 100 people who attend locally, and the more than 100,000 people who will attend the event live in Atlanta or at hundreds of other simulcast locations in more than 20 countries. Besides Krebs, other keynote speakers including:
- Daniel Pink - Behavioral Science Expert, Best-Selling Author, & Host of Crowd Control
- Molly Fletcher - Former Top Sports Agent & Author
- Andy Stanley - Leadership Author & Communicator
- Suzy Welch - Author, TV Commentator, & Business Journalist
- Henry Cloud - Acclaimed Leadership Expert, Clinical Psychologist, & Best-Selling Author
- Jess Ekstrom - CEO of Headbands of Hope
- Tyler Perry - Director, Playwright, Screenwriter, Producer, Actor, Author & Entrepreneur
For years, Leadercast has brought people together and equipped them to become better leaders, managers, community members, and employees. Here is what people have to say about Leadercast:
"With a constantly impressive lineup of speakers and the on-target themes year-over-year (and at such a value), I consider Leadercast a 'can't miss' event," Kalpana OOmmen,
Vice President Talent Acquisition, Cox Enterprises &
9-year Leadercast attendee.
"The whole day was interesting from start to finish. It was valuable to hear from leaders from various fields, as each had different perspectives and experiences. I was able to learn from leaders whom I otherwise would not have known of because I was unfamiliar with their work," Katie Booth, Mount Vernon Nazarene University.
"For me, it's a re-charge. For one day I can plug-in, focus on me - my impact, obstacles, and growth opportunities. I love that it is not only a lecture but it's an immersive experience that keeps me engaged...by a multi-sensory approach," Patrick Williams, Marketing Director, SunTrust Bank.
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies
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Papa Murphy's, located at 319 W. Sioux Avenue, celebrated being under the new ownership of Veteran Investments LLC with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, April 21st.
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Pierre Mayor Laurie Gill's Report
Construction in Pierre will soon shift into high gear. The most visible project of the summer, the Capitol Avenue rebuild, will get started shortly after school dismisses for the year.
The rebuild of Capitol Avenue includes replacing gravel, putting fresh asphalt on the surface, rebuilding curbs and gutters, striping the road and crosswalks, and replacing the water main located under the street. The work is expected to be complete in August.
While under construction, the street will remain closed. I understand the closure will disrupt traffic and parking patterns. I ask you to be patient. Keeping the street closed during construction allows us to reduce the time needed to complete the construction, ultimately reducing disruption.
While construction might cause driving through central Pierre to be less than ideal for a few weeks, traveling in and out of Pierre keeps getting smoother.
Enplanements at our airport are 25% above the five year average! With ADI's solid flight reliability, it's not surprising. We continue to see more South Dakotans traveling to Pierre to utilize our airport, and we continue to see more people from Pierre skipping the drive to fly in and out of Pierre.
The convenience of using our airport is certainly a benefit! But convenience isn't the biggest boon our community realizes as a result of a reliable air carrier. It keeps our tax dollars local, and draws in the tax dollars of visitors who come to Pierre to utilize our airport or visit the area. People are buying gas here, eating at our restaurants, patronizing our other businesses, and helping pay to keep roads, like Capitol Avenue, in good shape!
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Fort Pierre Mayor Gloria Hanson's Report
Like homeowners, cities' workloads change with the seasons. We put the snowplows in storage and break out the street sweepers. We clean up the parks and apply fertilizer and weed control. And we begin prioritizing the long "to do" list that seems never to get any shorter. From street projects and replacement of curb and gutter to water taps, sewers, and electrical work, the city crews have few idle moments.
Residents who live in areas prone to flooding are anxious about spring deluges, so drainage projects are always at the top of the list. Potholes seems to appear like magic in the spring, and there are innumerable projects that have to wait for warmer temperatures and the absence of snow.
Citywide cleanup is always a high priority in the spring, and with the advent of our Bicentennial, it moved up a notch. For the first time, the City offered assistance to downtown businesses in the disposal of materials to encourage beautifying exterior appearances. Residents will be given the same opportunity the first week in May.
This year also added a major project to the workload: installation of new utility meters citywide. We have also emptied the old City Shop in preparation for demolition.
The City of Fort Pierre is fortunate to have a great bunch of employees who work hard to make our little town the best it can be. I'm proud to be a member of the team.
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Business After Hours
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Black Hills Federal Credit Union hosted a well-attended Business After Hours on April 20, 2017. The progressive drawing will be up to $200 at East Pierre Landscaping on May 18th.
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BID Board Welcomes New Member, Promotes Pierre
Jim Protexter, COO
Rebecca Mickelson is now representing hotel property owners and her employer, ClubHouse Hotel & Suites, on the Pierre Business Improvement District No. 1 board of directors. Her term started with the April 13 meeting.
The BID No. 1 board makes recommendations to the Pierre City Commission on the expenditure of hotel occupancy tax revenue. The board consists of three hotel property representatives, three community members and the mayor. The estimated budget for 2017 is $240,000.
At its April meeting the board learned of the ongoing slump in hotel stays compared to the previous year. Last year, revenues from the tax were down 6.8 percent. So far this year both January and February are also down 3.5 percent, which equates to $1,1153 less revenue available.
Because BID No. 1's goal is to help Pierre improve its ability to attract visitors who will patronize the local lodging industry, the board has started receiving the STAR report to better track industry activity. The report will show which communities might be performing better in certain months. Hotel owners can then research what events or promotions those communities used and try to emulate them here.
Last year the board determined that Pierre should be represented at more sports shows. Chamber board member and volunteer John Hight organized a team to attend five shows earlier this year in St. Paul, Council Bluffs, Lincoln, Minneapolis and Eau Claire. The team felt the shows were successful and they handed out 3,500 visitor guides.
Half of the tax revenues are earmarked for bricks and mortar projects. The Ike's is just completing their project to add two new trap houses partially funded with BID dollars. The Pierre/Fort Pierre Expo will add new bleachers and other improvements this summer. The most recent approval was for matching funds to the city for the construction of a comfort station at Dan Kelley Memorial Field at the softball complex. In approving public facility improvement grants, the board evaluates Pierre's ability to continue to host events or expand events to increase visitations.
The marketing and promotion half of the ledger has been busy with exciting events like Fireball Run and a bid to host the nationally-recognized Bassmaster Elite fishing tournament. The Bassmaster tournament committee will announce its 2018 series schedule in the next several days.
Other smaller projects the BID No. board has agreed to support this year include Winter Fishing Weekend, the Oahe Power Surge softball tournament, Oahe Days and Buckin' On The River, and the Discovery Center's South Dakota History Field Trips.
The BID tax paid by visitors is also being used to market Pierre to a defined regional audience. Thanks to a 1-1 match from South Dakota Tourism, Pierre events and attractions are promoted in two seasons, peak (summer) and shoulder (fall, winter and spring). A total of $160,000 will be spent this year to draw visitors to town.
BID No. 1 meetings are held quarterly and are open to the public. The next scheduled meeting will be at 8 a.m. Thursday, June 29, at the Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce.
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Retail Briefs
Department store closures are creating new opportunities for growing restaurant chains and food retailers including Yard House, Dave & Buster's and Wegmans. Retail landlords are keeping rents up by retooling the empty anchor spaces to accommodate food sellers, according to JLL. CNBC (4/20)
A 1 million-square-foot Amazon fulfillment center is under construction in Aurora, Colo., and 750 construction workers are on-site. About 32 miles of floor joints and 32,500 cubic yards of concrete make up the slab floor. The Business Journals (4/14)
J.C. Penney will temporarily hold off on closing 138 locations after shopper traffic and sales in those locations grew over the last few weeks. The stores will still close, but at a later time. CNBC (4/13)
Wal-Mart will offer discounts on about 10,000 items when shoppers buy online and pick up in the store, and it expects to expand the program to about a million products by the end of June. The retailer will use technology from Jet.com to calculate the amount of the savings, which is meant to offset the shipping fees the retailer would have spent on home delivery. CNBC (4/12)
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| January 2017 |
Current Month |
Same Month 2016 |
Percent Change |
2017 YTD |
2016 YTD |
Percent Change |
| CITY TAX RECEIPTS |
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| Pierre 2% |
$744,857 |
$777,886 |
-4.2% |
$744,857 |
$777,886 |
-4.2% |
| Pierre 1% BBB |
$54,700 |
$43,789 |
24.9% |
$54,700 |
$43,789 |
24.9% |
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| Fort Pierre 2% |
$73,830 |
$81,988 |
-10.0% |
$73,830 |
$81,988 |
-10.0% |
| Fort Pierre 1% BBB |
$7,984 |
$7,160 |
11.5% |
$7,984 |
$7,160 |
11.5% |
| OCCUPANCY TAX |
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| Pierre BID #1 (Est. 8/2014) |
$17,073 |
$17,336 |
-1.5% |
$17,073 |
$17,336 |
-1.5% |
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| AIRPORT BOARDINGS |
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| ADI |
776 |
312 |
148.7% |
776 |
312 |
148.7% |
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| DAILY TRAFFIC |
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| Missouri River Bridge |
12,734 |
13,371 |
-4.8% |
12,734 |
13,371 |
-4.8% |
| US 14 East of Pierre |
2,321 |
2,501 |
-7.2% |
2,321 |
2,501 |
-7.2% |
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| CITY OF PIERRE BUILDING PERMITS |
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| Residential: |
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| New Homes |
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| Stick Built - Number |
0 |
0 |
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0 |
0 |
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| Dollar Amount |
$0 |
$0 |
0.0% |
$0 |
$0 |
0.0% |
| Other* - Number |
0 |
0 |
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0 |
0 |
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| Dollar Amount |
$0 |
$0 |
0.0% |
$0 |
$0 |
0.0% |
| Remodeling |
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| Number |
12 |
5 |
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12 |
5 |
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| Dollar Amount |
$259,539 |
$107,500 |
141.4% |
$259,539 |
$107,500 |
141.4% |
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| Commercial: |
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| New Buildings |
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| Number |
2 |
0 |
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2 |
0 |
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| Dollar Amount |
$250,000 |
$0 |
0.0% |
$250,000 |
$0 |
0.0% |
| Improvements |
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| Number |
0 |
0 |
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0 |
0 |
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| Dollar Amount |
$0 |
$0 |
0.0% |
$0 |
$0 |
0.0% |
| Total Permits** |
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| Number |
28 |
13 |
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28 |
13 |
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| Dollar Amount |
$821,047 |
$605,485 |
35.6% |
$821,047 |
$605,485 |
35.6% |
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| HUGHES COUNTY BUILDING PERMITS |
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| Residential: |
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| New Homes |
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| Number |
0 |
1 |
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0 |
1 |
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| Dollar Amount |
$0 |
$250,000 |
0.0% |
$0 |
$250,000 |
0.0% |
| Other* - Number |
0 |
0 |
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0 |
0 |
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| Dollar Amount |
$0 |
$0 |
0.0% |
$0 |
$0 |
0.0% |
| Remodeling |
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| Number |
0 |
1 |
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0 |
1 |
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| Dollar Amount |
$0 |
$30,000 |
0.0% |
$0 |
$30,000 |
0.0% |
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| Commercial: |
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| New Buildings |
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| Number |
0 |
0 |
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0 |
0 |
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| Dollar Amount |
$0 |
$0 |
0.0% |
$0 |
$0 |
0.0% |
| Improvements |
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| Number |
0 |
0 |
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0 |
0 |
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| Dollar Amount |
$0 |
$0 |
0.0% |
$0 |
$0 |
0.0% |
| Total Permits** |
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| Number |
1 |
2 |
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1 |
2 |
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| Dollar Amount |
$0 |
$280,000 |
0.0% |
$0 |
$280,000 |
0.0% |
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| WORK FORCE |
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| Pierre MiSA*** |
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| Total Work Force |
12,933 |
12,677 |
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| Total Employed |
12,509 |
12,349 |
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| Total Unemployed |
424 |
328 |
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| Unemployment Rate |
3.3% |
2.6% |
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| For local job opportunities, visit http://dol.sd.gov/localoffices/pierre |
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| * Includes multi-family, mobile and manufactured homes |
| ** Includes residential, commercial, and all other permits. |
| *** Pierre Micropolitan Statistical Area includes Hughes & Stanley counties |
| Source: Pierre Economic Development Corporation Research |
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Bryan and Trace Beck to Represent Pierre in Fireball Run
 Pierre has another reason to get excited for the upcoming Fireball Run Amazon TV series. Father and son team Bryan and Trace Beck will represent Pierre in this fall's cross country adventure as Team "Visit Pierre SD". They will compete with 39 other teams from across the country in a life-size game of trivial pursuit, searching out unique history and undiscovered places.
"I think it's wonderful that Pierre is taking part in the Fireball Run. From watching past episodes, it is clear the show is all about showcasing the best of each participating town or city. It will be fun to show off our beautiful city and some of what we have to offer, says Bryan Beck.
Pierre is Day 7 of the eight-day adventure. Each morning the teams receive their mission envelopes leading them to the next adventure. While in town, the teams will earn points for using clues to figure out their destination. Upon reaching town, the teams will split up and experience a dozen Pierre and Fort Pierre attractions before reaching the finish line on Pierre Street. While this is an opportunity to promote tourism on a national level, Bryan says there's a bit of economic development to look forward to as well.
"Each team gets extra points for spending money in the cities along the Fireball Run route, meaning more money in the till for area businesses while the teams are in town," he says.
Many of the 40 Fireball Run teams are comprised of industry leaders with a few celebrities in the mix. In addition, each city featured in the show also enters a team made up of community or business leaders. Besides being part of a multi-generational business, Bryan is the incoming 2018 Chamber President, and his father is a past president of the Pierre Economic Development Corporation. While much of the show will be focused on promoting Pierre to the viewers, the Becks will work on promoting Pierre to other teams.
"This is a once in a lifetime chance to promote economic development in Pierre and engage in an incredible eight days!" Says Trace Beck. "We are excited to have this opportunity to build relationships with people who may have never considered coming to this area before."
During Fireball Run in September, Pierre residents can follow the Visit Pierre team online. They can also help Trace and Bryan solve clues to find their destinations. Even though this is a competition, Bryan hopes the real winner will be our community.
"We would like to welcome all the teams and the Fireball Run crew to our great city, and we hope that they will be encouraged to come back and visit after the cameras stop rolling!"
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SD Kids Fishing Weekend to be Held June 10th in Pierre
The 6th annual South Dakota Kids Fishing Weekend is scheduled for Saturday, June 10th on Lake Sharpe in Pierre. The event pairs kids with experienced anglers and gets them on Lake Sharpe for a three-hour fishing trip. The event is completely free - rods, reels, tackle and bait will be provided.
The South Dakota Kids Fishing Weekend was started by Pierre anglers Doug Iverson and Ken Steiner. The two wanted to do something to get kids involved in angling. "Almost everyone who fishes today got their start with help from someone else" Iverson said. "This event is a way for anglers to give something back to the sport they love and help get new anglers started".
Steiner credits a collaborative effort for the success of this event. "It takes a lot of work to get the funds, supplies and all the people needed for this" Steiner said. He continued "it requires coordination and cooperation to assure the kids have a quality and fun experience that hopefully encourages them to continue fishing the rest of their lives".
This year there will be two 3-hour fishing sessions, one from 9-12 and another from 1-4. The event will be based out of Downs Marina in Pierre. There will also be a free outdoor activity session from 10-1 in Griffin Park as part of the event. Kids in grades K-12 interested in fishing during this year's South Dakota Kids Fishing Weekend need to register by June 1st.
Parents can register their kids on line at:
https://gfp.sd.gov/fishing-boating/kids-fishing-weekend/
or you can call Tami at Game, Fish and Parks at 223-7700. The event is limited to the first 125 kids that register by June 1st. Besides spending time on the water kids can win some great prizes. The kids that register by June 1st are invited to come out to Runnings on Friday, June 9th to meet some of the anglers involved and get ready to fish on June 10th.
The South Dakota Kids Fishing Weekend is supported by a wide variety of businesses and organizations from across the state. For more information on the South Dakota Kids Fishing Weekend contact:
Doug Iverson
Ken Steiner
402-740-1014
605-280-8104
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CVB Report
Lois Ries, CVB Director
The Pierre Convention & Visitors Bureau will celebrate National Travel & Tourism Week May 7 - 13, 2017. The Pierre CVB joins various cities and travel-related businesses statewide to talk about the importance of tourism in South Dakota, and to explore the attractions and unique spots in our own back yards. Many of the events for National Travel & Tourism Week are partially funded through South Dakota Department of Tourism. This year's theme is Faces of Travel.
I will be traveling to Mitchell for the Lit Swap. The Lit Swap is a great way to drop off Pierre Visitor Guides for the Interstate Information Centers and connect with other travel professionals from across the state. About 1500 Visitor Guides will be delivered to the Lit Swap.
The Pierre Area Hospitality Committee will meet at the Ramkota for their May meeting. This group helps to organize the events for National Travel & Tourism Week. At this meeting we discuss summer, fall, and winter events pertaining to the visitors in our area.
The 9th Annual Incredible Race takes place the evening of May 11th. This event is a great way for people to get out and explore our community. Teams of two follow clues in a race around the Pierre area to various attractions and businesses. Along the way, the teams will pick up playing cards and the best poker hand wins. Pre-registration is required and competition is open to all ages. To register your team, call the Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce at 605-224-7361 or online at
www.pierre.org
. Deadline to register is May 4, 2017.
Leadercast will be held Friday, May 5, 2017. Purpose is what defines, drives and empowers leaders. Are you powered by purpose? Attend Leadercast to learn how purpose motivates teams to build stronger organizations, and inspires individuals to lead with intention. Join us for a day of inspiration! 7:30am - 4:00pm, Drifters Bar & Grille. Call the Chamber at 224-7361 or get tickets online at www.pierre.org.
It looks to be a great summer with many people coming to our area. Please continue to greet visitors with enthusiasm and knowledge of our community.
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Membership Report
Katie Johnson, Membership Director
I can't believe it is May already! I love spring and summer in Pierre/Ft. Pierre; the flowers start to bloom, the grass gets green, the parks fill with people, and boats get on the river. I plan to spend more time enjoying the present moment this summer. I tend to work in future months, planning and preparing for next month, or the month after that. Events like Leadercast, the Golf Classic tournament, and Fire Ball Run take months of planning and preparation, not to mention volunteers and sponsors!
Growing up in Pierre in the 70's and 80's, I remember the old Oahe Days. The frog jumping contest, the dog races, and who can forget the buffalo chip flip. My parents were very active in the Jaycee's then, so being a part of those events was a lot of fun. We participated in as many events as we could and had a weekend of good family fun.
Oahe Days will be here again next month! The weekend will kick off on Thursday night, June 22nd, with a Taste of Pierre! Big Tom's Diner and the View 34 will have a 'taste' of what they offer in their restaurants for purchase in the park. You can listen to the Capital City Band, the Children's Orchestra and the Capital City Children's Choir sing while you view the classic cars that Street Masters will have on display. The carnival will also be up and running for those kids that just can't wait another day! It will be a great family event, and I hope it creates a lot of memories for everyone. If you would like to participate or volunteer for any of the Oahe Days festivities, you can contact Nicole Gordon at nkloosbrock@hotmail.com or myself here at the chamber 224-7361 for more information.
Have a great May!
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New Chamber Members
Papa Murphy's Take and Bake Pizza
605) 224-4226
319 W. Sioux Ave #500
Under new ownership and owned by Veteran Investments LLC, an all Veteran owned business. Papa Murphy's offers take and bake pizza, straight from our kitchen, to yours. Since our pizzas are made to order, if you want a little more, or a little less, we've got you covered. It's a meal that makes everyone happy, especially you.
Menards Inc.
2010 N. Garfield Ave
605-945-5530
A family-owned company started in 1958, Menards® is headquartered in Eau Claire, Wisconsin and has more than 300 home improvement stores located in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin and Wyoming. Today, Menards® is known throughout the home improvement industry as the low price leader; it's no wonder our famous slogan Save BIG Money!® is so widely known and easy to remember.
Clark Engineering
1205 N Harrison Ave Suite 101
605-494-0273
Multi-disciplined engineering firm providing services in Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Land Surveying, Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing (MEP), Resource Recovery & Renewable Energy, Landscape Architecture & Environmental. We've been in business for almost 80 years and have locations in Minneapolis, MN and Sioux Falls, Pierre, Watertown, Aberdeen, SD.
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Governor's Mansion Tours to Resume
The seventh season of free weekly tours at the South Dakota Governor's Mansion will begin in June.
First Lady Linda Daugaard said she and the Governor are happy to again open the home on the shore of Capitol Lake to the public.
"We are pleased to host another year of summer tours," Mrs. Daugaard said. "The Governor's mansion belongs to the people of South Dakota, and Dennis and I invite every South Dakotan to enjoy this special home."
Beginning June 7, weekly public tours will be conducted each Wednesday in June, July and August. This year's tours will feature Native American art from South Dakota artists, including a print of the Dignity sculpture gifted by Dignity artist Dale Lamphere, South Dakota's artist laureate.
"It's truly a pleasure to welcome guests to the Governor's mansion. I know visitors will appreciate the talented display of artwork showcased on this year's tours," added Mrs. Daugaard.
The 30-minute tours will begin at 1 p.m. CDT and will be conducted by volunteers, including the First Lady. Tour groups will consist of up to 40 people.
Public tour tickets, at no charge, must be obtained in advance and will be available only from the Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce. Those interested in a tour should call the Chamber at 605-224-7361.
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May
Calendar of Events
May 1, 2017 - Canvasback Art Club monthly meeting from 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. at Rawlins Library. Contact: Ralph Stephens 224-1841
May 2, 2017 - Volunteers needed at the food bank at the Feeding South Dakota building from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. 20-30 volunteers are needed for this project. Contact: Russ or Andrew at 494-3663 or email
andrew@feddingsouthdakota.org
May 5-7 and 11-13, 2017 - Pierre Players present "Goodbye, My Fancy". Performances will be at the Grand Opera House. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the performance begins at 7:30 p.m. Sunday matinee show time is 2:00 p.m. with doors opening at 1:30 p.m. Contact: Box Office 224-7826 General Admission: Adult-$15, student (high school and under) and senior citizen (age 62+)-$13.
http://www.pierreplayers.com
May 3, 2017 - Stanley American Legion Post 20 monthly meeting from 6-8 p.m. at the Moose Lodge in Fort Pierre. There will be a potluck dinner at 6:00 p.m. and a membership meeting at 7:00 p.m. All veterans are invited to attend and enjoy a meal on Post 20 and have fun. Contact: Royce Loesch, Post 20 Commander
May 4, 2017 - TF Riggs Governor Triangular Tennis from 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. at Griffin Park. Contact: TF Riggs High School
May 4, 18, 2017 - Breast Cancer Survivors from 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. at the Countryside Classroom. Contact number: 945-0827
May 4, 2017 - The Exchange Coffee Shop Grand Opening from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at 339 S. Pierre Street. Menu samples will be served. Contact: Abby Morley 945-2441 or abby@thealleyexchange.com.
May 4, 2017 - Fundraiser at Perkins Restaurant from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. to raise funds for the Pierre Senior Center. contact: PIRASCC@YAHOO.COM or 224-7730
May. 4, 2017 - Childbirth Class from 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. at Avera St. Mary's Hospital. Contact: Dawn Tassler 224-3189 Fees: $40 and scholarships are available.
May 5, 2017 - Leadercast 2017-Powered by Purpose at Drifters Bar and Grille from 7:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Registration will be at 7:30 a.m. with session 1 beginning at 8:00 a.m. Contact: Laura Schoen Carbonneau at 605-224-7361. Fees/Admission: $95 for chamber members, $105 for non-chamber members. This will include lunch and break refreshments.
May 5, 2017 - Pottery2Paint "Boot Blossoms" Canvas Class from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at 420 W. Sioux Ave. Fees: $40, spots are limited. Contact: Debbie Jensen at pottery2paint.pierre@yahoo.com
May 6-7, 2017 - Fort Pierre Horse Races at the Stanley County Fairgrounds at 1:00 p.m. Contact: Dennis Booth, Fort Pierre Chamber 605-223-2178 Admission: Free
May 6, 2017 - Pottery2Paint Daddy & Me Paint Night from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m at 420 W. Sioux Ave. Fees: $12, spots are limited. Contact: Debbie Jensen at pottery2paint.pierre@yahoo.com
May 8, 2017 - Horseshoe League at Griffin Park from 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. This will be the annual meeting and awards night for the Pierre Horseshoe League. Contact: Carl Chambers 605-280-9337 or Carlene Barber at 605-212-7675. No fees.
May 8, 2017 - Stately Stitchers Guild Meeting from 6:45 p.m.-8:45 p.m. at Lutheran Memorial Church. Social time is 6:45 p.m., meeting starts at 7:00 p.m. Contact: Myrna Buckles 222-6847 Fees/admission: no fee to attend as a guest, when you join the guild dues are $12 per year.
May 9, 2017 - History and Heritage Book Club from 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. at the Cultural Heritage Center, 900 Governors Dr. Contact: Dorinda Daniel at dorinda.daniel@state.sd.us
May 10, 2017 - PHS vs Winner in baseball double header at 5:30 p.m. and again at 7:30 p.m. at Hyde Stadium.
May 11, 2017 - 9th Annual Incredible Race Poker Run from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Sign-up at
www.pierre.org
or call 605-224-7361. Check-in time at the Chamber of Commerce at 5:45 p.m., start time is 6:00 p.m. Contact: 605-224-7361 Fees: Free
May 12-13, 2017 - 5th Annual Rumble on the River Fishing Tournament at Down's Marina. May 12th registration is at 4:30 p.m., mandatory rules meeting at 6:00 p.m., and boat launch May 13th at 7:00 a.m. sharp. Contact: Anna McCarthy 605-222-8035. Fees/Admission: $100.00 entry fee for a 3 person team. Additional $10.00 for the big fish pot. Website:
http://CityofPierre.org/159/Fire
May 13, 2017 - Pierre School District 5K Walk/run from 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Registration at the Chamber of Commerce from 8:00a.m.-8:45 a.m. with the race beginning at 9:00 a.m. Contact information: Jessica Carr at Georgia Morse Middle School. Entry fee: $10.00 Pre-registration up to April 21, 2017 includes a t-shirt. $15 race day registration (t-shirt not guaranteed). Make checks payable to Pierre School District and mail along with a completed registration form to: Pierre School District 5K c/o Jessica Carr, 309 E. Capitol Ave., Pierre, S.D. 57501. All registration forms must be received no later than April 21, 2017 to receive the reduced fee and guarantee an event t-shirt. Website:
http://pierre.k12.sd.us
May 13, 2017 - Prairie Potters Master Gardeners Plant Sale from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at Oahe Presbyterian Church (lower level).
May 13, 2017 - PHS vs Mitchell in baseball double header starting at 1:00 p.m. and again at 3:00 p.m. at Hyde Stadium.
May 13, 2017 - Night on the Town Grand Re-opening and CYI Fundraiser at the Community Your Involved Center. Social hour will begin at 5:30 p.m., a 5 course supper will be served, and entertainment and dancing will include Gordy Pratt, the Original Fabulous One Guy. Contact information: Pat Duffy 223-2701 or DeLynn Hanson 280-7929 to purchase tickets. Fees/Admission: Tickets are available for $100/person or $200/couple (includes drinks, supper, and festivities).
May 14, 2017 - PHS vs Brookings in baseball double header beginning at 1:00 p.m. and again at 3:00 p.m. at Hyde Stadium.
May 14, 2017 - Central SD Survivors of Suicide Support Group from 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. with monthly location to be announced. Contact: Julie Moore @ Avera.org
May 15, 2017 - Paws Animal Rescue Fiesta Dinner at the American Legion Cabin from 5:00 p.m.-7:00 p.m. Contact information: Brenda Manning 223-CATS Fees: free will donation
May 15, 2017 - Hopeless to Homes Animal Rescue Pizza Ranch Fundraiser from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Contact: Hopeless to Homes Animal Rescue - hopelesstohomes@gmail.com
May 15, 2017 - PRIDE (Parents Resource for Information Development and Education) foster parenting classes from 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. at the local Department of Social Services, 912 E. Sioux Ave. For more information: DSS office 773-3612 or go to www.FosterOneSD.org
May 15, 22, and 29, 2017 - Horseshoe Club League - every Monday night - check in at 6:20 p.m. and start pitching at 6:30 p.m at Griffin Park, Pierre. Contact: Carl Chambers - 280-9337 or Carlene Barber - 212-7675. Fees: $2 to join league and $1 for each night you pitch.
May 16, 23, and 30, 2017 - Common Sense Parenting Class at Avera St. Mary's from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Contact: Dawn Tassler 224-3189
www.growinguptogether.org
Fees: $45.00 with scholarships available.
May 18, 2017 - Breastfeeding Class at Avera St. Mary's Hospital from 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Contact: Dawn Tassler 224-3189
www.growinguptogether.org
Fees: $10.00 with scholarships available.
May 22, 2017 - Pre Region 3A Girls Golf starts at 10:00 a.m. at Hillsview Golf Course.
May 22, 2017 - Paws Animal Rescue Pizza Ranch Fundraiser from 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at Pizza Ranch in Ft. Pierre, S.D. Contact: Brenda manning 223-CATS Fees: Prices are determined by Pizza Ranch.
May 25, 2017 - Golf Scramble - Support Junior Achievement from 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. at Hillsview Golf Course. Lunch served at 12:00, Shotgun start at 1:00 p.m. Fees: $260 per 4 player team includes green fees, cart, and lunch. Contact: Matt Brakke 280-0961 or matthew.brakke@gmail.com
May 25, 2017 - Candidate Forum-Pierre Mayor and Pierre School Board from 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. at the Chamber of Commerce Community Room. 6:00-7:00-School Board Candidates, 7:00-8:00-Mayor Candidates Contact: Laura Schoen Carbonneau , Pierre Chamber of Commerce Fees: no charge
May 27, 2017 - Judy Chambers Memorial Horseshoe Tournament from 9:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at Griffin Park. Check-in at 9:30 a.m., start time is 10:00 a.m. Contact: Carlene Barber 605-212-7675. Fees: $15.00
May 27 and 28, 2017 - Wishard Memorial Disc Golf Tournament. Registration held before tee off at 9:00 a.m. at Oahe Downstream Powerhouse Alley Disc Golf Course.
May 28, 2017 - Pierre Open Horseshoe Tournament from 8:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at Griffin Park. Check-in deadline is 8:30 a.m., start time is 9:00 a.m. Contact: Carlene Barber 605-212-7675. Fees: $15.00.
May 30, 2017 - Region 3A Girls Golf starts at 10:00 a.m. at Hillsview Golf Course, Pierre.
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