Pierre Economic Development Corporation 2017 Investor List
(from 4/22 to 5/25 )
Thank you to the following businesses, organizations and individuals who are supporting economic development in Central South Dakota through their PEDCO membership investment.
Silver Investors - $300
Farm Credit Services of America, Stulken Petersen Lingle Walti & Jones
Bronze Investors - $150
Audiology Associates Inc., Century Business Products, Clubhouse Hotel & Suites, DJ's Convenience Store, Envirotech, Factor 360, Jake's Goodtimes Place, Leingang Home Center, Pepsi-Cola Bottling Company, Riter Rogers Wattier & Northrup LLP, Runnings, Servall Uniform & Linen, Silver Spur
Individual & Non-Profit Investors - $60
Capital Area Counseling Service, Oahe Incorporated
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CEO's Report
Laura Schoen Carbonneau, CEO
Every business, organization, event or fundraiser has one thing in common. They are often so busy working on whatever it is they're doing, they sometime forget one of the keys to their success ... communication. Or if they do remember, their entire marketing plan consists of sending out one press release. In today's world, if you want to reach people, you need to market where they get their information. That means a multiple media approach. Here's a quick rundown of options you can look at:
Traditional Media - Radio, newspaper and TV (if appropriate to your size and budget). Because there are many radio and TV stations plus cable channels, pick the ones most likely to reach your target audience. Newspapers offer several different formats, sizes and special publications. If your event is regional, consider weekly papers in the outlying communities. Remember, Pierre is a regional destination.
Free Media - By all means, send those press releases and ask broadcasters if they will do some PSA's for your event. You can also utilize morning radio shows. But don't rely on free media as your sole source of marketing. Just because you send a press release does not mean the media will run it. And if they do, it's only good for one or two news cycles. You need repeat messaging to really get your word out. Remember, you get what you pay for.
Digital Media - Banner ads, blogs and paid content on websites can be effective and digital media is often fairly inexpensive. Be careful though... some people don't like the constant bombardment of ads on websites or quickly tune them out.
Email - Sending information electronically is very inexpensive and programs like Constant Contact are a great tool (It's also a member benefit - chamber members get a discount by using this program). But to get people to read your emails, they need a catchy subject line. People's inboxes are bombarded with unwanted email and yours could easily be deleted.
Social Media - You hear it everywhere you go. People respond to things they hear and see their peers responding to. If family and friends like what you have to say, they'll help you spread the word. Be careful here as well. There are so many media platforms to consider: Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, Facebook, etc. Pick one or two and do them well. Don't use so many that you spend all your time managing social media. If you can get the word out through posts to your page, that's great. If you want to try buying ads, they are usually reasonable. You can target your audience and set budget limits. It might be a good idea to try a smaller buy to see if you get results before jumping in with a big purchase.
Direct Mail - This can be an effective way to get your message out if you have a good mailing list. It is a more costly option in terms of time and resources. Everything from designing, printing, stuffing, labeling and then mailing adds a little bit.
Chamber of Commerce - Between our Calendar of Events, What's Happening Email, printed newsletter, electronic newsletter, social media and radio shows, we offer a number of ways to help you get the word out. We've heard from a few members who make it a point to print and talk about the What's Happening at weekly staff meetings or forward the email on to others in the office.
The next time you plan an event, we hope you'll consider these options, along with a few others not mentioned here. Most are local chamber members who do this for a living and can help shape your message and put your marketing plan together. As you do so, keep two things in mind: No one knows your event/product/fundraiser as well as you do and no one cares about your event/product/fundraiser as much as you do. You've got to find a way to make it important to your audience in a format they use.
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies
Studio M
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| Studio M, located in Northridge Plaza, celebrated their grand opening on April 28, 2017. |
The Exchange Coffee Shop
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| The Exchange, which officially opened on Friday, May 4, 2017, celebrated their grand opening with a ribbon cutting. The Exchange Coffee Shop can be found at 339 South Pierre Street. |
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Clark Engineering
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| Clark Engineering celebrated the grand opening of their new office in the Pierre Area with a Ribbon Cutting ceremony on May 16th. Clark Engineering, found at 1205 N. Harrison Ave in Suite 101, offers a variety of professional services to both public and private clients. |
FASTSIGNS
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| New Owner, Mike Moore, cuts the ribbon at FASTSIGNS on May 22nd. You can find them at 303 E. Sioux Ave B for all your custom signage needs! |
Hollister Fieldhouse
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| Pierre School Board members celebrated the start of construction on the new Fieldhouse with a Ground-Breaking Ceremony at Hollister Field on May 23, 2017. |
The Andrea Royer Studio
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| The Andrea Royer Studio ribbon has been cut! Found at 112 S. Pierre St., Andrea offers both yoga classes and music lessons. |
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Pierre Mayor Laurie Gill's Report
Anyone who knows me, knows I'm a big fan of music. So it's no surprise that when I was looking for inspiration for my final Chamber Column as Mayor of Pierre, I leaned on music. Seasons of Love from the Broadway musical Rent caught me.
The song talks about how to measure a year. And I thought, how do I measure my experience as a city commissioner, as a mayor-in fires fought, library books loaned, sandbags filled, levies built, proclamations made, 911 calls answered, ordinances passed, commercial flight landings, trails built, budgets balanced, streets blocks paved?
We all know that there's no way to wrap up 18 years in a brief column. So, allow me to put a bow on it this way. Thank you -it's been a privilege! I have made many friends, had the fortune of forging many partnerships, learned many lessons, and I am very grateful for every single bit of it.
It is the citizens who make Pierre what it is. I am so proud of the progress Pierre has made; and I know that the generous spirit of our citizens and the determination of our business community will continue to serve us well for many years to come!
With that, in the profound words of Tom Petty -It's time to move on, it's time to get going...
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Fort Pierre Mayor Gloria Hanson's Report
Wow! What a great birthday surprise! If you haven't already heard, Governor Daugaard and his Office of Economic Development named Fort Pierre "Community of the Year" for 2017. In his presentation remarks, the Governor said, "Fort Pierre has undergone some of the biggest transformations the community has seen in a long time. From a new elementary school building to a new hotel, My Place, to a new riverfront restaurant and event space called Drifters Bar & Grille, community leaders in Fort Pierre have set out to revitalize one of South Dakota's oldest settlements."
We were deeply honored and humbled to receive this recognition, and every resident in Fort Pierre can take credit for it. After surviving a devastating flood just six years ago, we have regrouped and worked together as a community to make improvements.
We know we're not "there" yet. The award is a significant milestone, and an awesome 200th birthday gift. It is also indicative of the momentum we are experiencing. But it also serves to remind us of the work still to be done.
Governor Daugaard and the Governor's Office of Economic Development have our deep appreciation for the honor. My personal thanks go out to every single person who takes pride in Fort Pierre, and who works hard every day to make it the best it can be. Let's plan to win this award again!
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Business After Hours
East Pierre Garden Center
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| East Pierre Garden Center hosted Business After Hours on Thursday, May 18, 2017. The Hidden Timber Band entertained at the well-attended event. |
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Of Trade Shows and Travel Woes
Jim Protexter, COO
Unacceptable and Inevitable.
Those were the two sides of the story when my Pierre flight to ReCon, the global retail convention in Las Vegas, got canceled a couple Saturdays ago.
There is only one flight out of Pierre on Saturdays, and mechanical problems with the ADI jet left it stranded in Watertown, and about 25 of us stranded at Pierre Regional. Without another flight, or enough time to drive somewhere else, the Pierre group went our separate ways for the day. Some would return to try again on Sunday. Others would forgo their trip entirely.
I was fortunate in that ADI had just moved a Wednesday flight to Sundays. The original Sunday afternoon flight was full as usual, but there was room on the new Sunday morning flight. Most of the Saturday crowd, who I think made some lasting friendships through our common bond of agony and angst, returned Sunday to join about a dozen newbies.
Hearing the stories of who's going where and why, and how the cancellation affected their personal or professional lives, was difficult for me. I was on the mayor's task force that twice recommended ADI's bid for Essential Air Service funding. This was my first negative experience with ADI, and I couldn't come up with the right words to console any of our group. No one wanted to hear my plea of compassion for ADI's situation. "They don't get paid if they don't fly," I said. "Never again," was the response from some.
Perhaps city commissioner Jaime Huizenga, who was there to see his son off to Colorado, said it best: "This is unacceptable."
He's right. It was unacceptable. And when I ran into ADI COO Mickey Bowman in the Denver airport on my return trip, I was reminded of this: It is also inevitable.
Mr. Bowman was flying to Watertown to speak to the Rotary club. He was well aware of the problems we had four days earlier, and was genuine in his apologies. He knew several of the personal stories too.
And as he said, airplanes are machines, and at some point, machines will fail. Their record to date has been very good, especially compared to what we had been through with the previous air service. This was the only cancellation in May, scheduled departures were at 98 percent completion, and the number of passengers has more than doubled in the past eight months.
It was fair for some of those stranded to question what contingency plans ADI has in place. Is there a mechanic in Watertown? Don't they have three planes? Are they using quality aircraft? I confirmed with Mr. Bowman that they have parts and mechanics in place, but the box containing the stall indicator part they needed (and showed to be on hand) was labeled wrong. Strike one. Then the new part missed a same-day-delivery connection. Strike two. Then the new plane they flew in from Kennesaw, GA, early Sunday morning experienced electrical problems. Strike three.
They took the stall indicator out of the second plane and got the first plane going Sunday about 90 minutes behind schedule. Ok, maybe strike three was a foul-tip. I am convinced they did what they could against some really bad luck. And there's no disputing their jets are as good if not better than any other regional air carrier operating today.
Unlike a very unfortunate few, I did get to my trade show and back. The flights are fantastic, and I will definitely stick with ADI for my next trip. Besides, no airline is immune from problems. On the Sunday I flew to Denver and on to Las Vegas, a relative was stuck in Sioux Falls. Her flight to Albuquerque had been cancelled.
At ReCon, I met with 10 national retailers, dropped information at several more, and attended some short seminars. PEDCO's focus for retail continues to be those areas where we know significant dollars are being spent for goods in other communities. Recently announced closings for JC Penney and Rue 21 gives us more urgency. I felt we made some good inroads.
At one presentation, which featured a keynote address by Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak, the conversation was about the biggest threat to retail. According to the International Council of Shopping Centers, it's not online sales. By the time they broke that down it accounts for a little more than three percent of all retail spending. I'm not so sure about that.
But what they do think is the main problem will ultimately fix itself. We're in the middle of a gap between baby boomers aging out of the high-spending years of our lives, and the majority of millennials are not there yet. It's in our 30s and 40s, when we're starting families and buying homes, that drives retail sales the most. Give it a few years, they said, and retail will be back as strong as ever.
In the meantime, please shop local, and Fly Pierre. It's the right thing to do.
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Lifewrx Likes Downtown Storefront Program
Lifewrx Media LLC is the latest to join a growing number of progressive downtown building owners who are reinvesting in their buildings, and their business.
With the help of a $1,939.83 matching grant from the PEDCO Downtown Storefront Improvement Program, Lifewrx owners Patrick and Karen Callahan were able to add a 20 foot awning on their building at 455 S. Pierre Street. As usual, the exterior facelift is just part of a larger renovation to a historic downtown building.
"Since purchasing the 1883 building three years ago, we have painted the building inside and out, installed new heating and cooling systems and ductwork throughout, and upgraded the building's exterior lighting to new, efficient LED fixtures," says Patrick Callahan.
"The awning was a great addition," says Callahan. "It helps keep our cooling cost down inside the building and looks great outside."
The PEDCO program was started in 2010 and has funded 14 new awnings spanning a total of 388 lineal feet. "In all, downtown shoppers can enjoy the look and comfort of new awnings that exceeds the total length of Hollister Field, including the end zones," says PEDCO COO Jim Protexter.
The storefront program also includes a low-interest loan component for structural or cosmetic improvements to the façade. "We made one loan last year and just approved a second," says Protexter. "Our goal of providing a small incentive for owners to make a larger overall investment is paying off in a more attractive and cohesive downtown atmosphere. That means more shoppers staying longer and spending more."
Protexter says the program applies to a designated downtown area that includes Pierre Street from Capital to Missouri avenues and one block to either side. The program will end one year after the completion of the Pierre Street renovation project. The final block between Dakota and Missouri is currently scheduled to be completed in 2018.
As for Lifewrx, the exterior work isn't complete. The Callahan's hope to work with PEDCO again on an additional awning for the adjacent property now occupied by Doggie Doo's in downtown Pierre.
For more information about the PEDCO Storefront Improvement Program, contact Jim Protexter at 224-6610 or jim@pedco.biz.
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Capital City Economy |
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| February 2017 |
Current Month |
Same Month 2016 |
Percent Change |
2017 YTD |
2016 YTD |
Percent Change |
| CITY TAX RECEIPTS |
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| Pierre 2% |
$543,954 |
$577,073 |
-5.7% |
$1,288,811 |
$1,354,959 |
-4.9% |
| Pierre 1% BBB |
$38,801 |
$43,040 |
-9.8% |
$93,501 |
$86,829 |
7.7% |
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| Fort Pierre 2% |
$88,245 |
$105,019 |
-16.0% |
$162,075 |
$187,007 |
-13.3% |
| Fort Pierre 1% BBB |
$8,765 |
$7,417 |
18.2% |
$16,749 |
$14,577 |
14.9% |
| OCCUPANCY TAX |
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| Pierre BID #1 (Est. 8/2014) |
$14,418 |
$15,308 |
-5.8% |
$31,491 |
$32,644 |
-3.5% |
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| AIRPORT BOARDINGS |
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| ADI |
826 |
297 |
178.1% |
1,602 |
609 |
163.1% |
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| DAILY TRAFFIC |
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| Missouri River Bridge |
13,901 |
14,365 |
-3.2% |
26,635 |
27,736 |
-4.0% |
| US 14 East of Pierre |
2,583 |
2,626 |
-1.6% |
4,904 |
5,127 |
-4.3% |
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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 |
1 |
0 |
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1 |
0 |
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| Dollar Amount |
$102,000 |
$0 |
0.0% |
$102,000 |
$0 |
0.0% |
| Remodeling |
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| Number |
5 |
5 |
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17 |
10 |
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| Dollar Amount |
$14,900 |
$192,723 |
-92.3% |
$274,439 |
$300,223 |
-8.6% |
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| Commercial: |
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| New Buildings |
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| Number |
0 |
0 |
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2 |
0 |
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| Dollar Amount |
$0 |
$0 |
0.0% |
$250,000 |
$0 |
0.0% |
| Improvements |
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| Number |
4 |
1 |
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4 |
1 |
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| Dollar Amount |
$139,000 |
$3,000 |
4533.3% |
$139,000 |
$3,000 |
4533.3% |
| Total Permits** |
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| Number |
22 |
167 |
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50 |
180 |
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| Dollar Amount |
$321,350 |
$1,404,269 |
-77.1% |
$1,142,397 |
$2,009,754 |
-43.2% |
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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 |
2 |
1 |
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2 |
1 |
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| Dollar Amount |
$112,000 |
$30,000 |
273.3% |
$112,000 |
$30,000 |
273.3% |
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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 |
3 |
2 |
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4 |
2 |
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| Dollar Amount |
$152,000 |
$280,000 |
-45.7% |
$159,000 |
$280,000 |
-43.2% |
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| WORK FORCE |
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| Pierre MiSA*** |
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| Total Work Force |
12,777 |
12,641 |
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| Total Employed |
12,362 |
12,301 |
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| Total Unemployed |
415 |
340 |
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| Unemployment Rate |
3.2% |
2.7% |
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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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CVB Report
Lois Ries, CVB Director
National Travel & Tourism Week was celebrated May 7 -13, 2017. The Pierre Convention & Visitors Bureau joined cities and travel-related businesses from across the state in recognition of NTTW. Throughout the week, we encouraged travel to South Dakota locales and we highlighted the role tourism plays in recognizing attractions and unique destinations.
All of Pierre's businesses are greatly impacted by travel; hotels, meeting facilities, attractions, restaurants and transportation providers are some of those businesses. NTTW celebrates the people who visit here, the workforce that provides services, and the accomplishments that are made from those events.
Our office celebrated the week by holding several events.
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We attended Lit Swap in Mitchell, SD which gave us the chance to give out over 1500 Visitor Guides to other cities and destinations outside of Pierre, and also to the Information Sites along the Interstate.
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With co-op from the Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce and South Dakota Tourism, Leadercast was held at Drifters Bar & Grille. The speakers were awesome and the event was well attended.
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The theme for this year's National Travel & Tourism Week was Great Faces of Tourism. CVB's from across the state were encouraged to name their Great Face of Tourism and we named Geraldine Ray, a true face of travel for our area. Geraldine is very gracious to share her time promoting our area. She is very knowledgeable of our community. Geraldine does tours of the Capitol Building, Flaming Fountain and Memorial Park at Capitol Lake. She does tours at the Governor's mansion and is also a greater at the Capitol Christmas Tree display. The last few years Geraldine has become very knowledgeable on the Lewis and Clark story and has shared that story with countless visitors to our area. Since the start of the Trail of Governor's in Pierre, Geraldine has developed a driving tour to compliment the statues. She has led the tour with visitors, not only by vehicle, but by walking the Capitol grounds with visitors, telling stories of each of the Governor's statues. Geraldine serves as an Ambassador for the Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce. The Pierre Convention & Visitors Bureau often receives great reviews from her tours, some of which come back year after year and request to guide them each time.
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We also had our 9th annual Incredible Race. Teams of two followed clues leading them to various attractions in the area. This year's winning team was Kelly and Sue Glodt with the fastest time and best poker hand. All participants had a great time.
We will be having the Governor's mansion tours again this summer. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, every Wednesday at 1:00 pm. You must register with the Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce and get a ticket. Call 605-224-7361 to register for a tour.
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Membership Report
Katie Johnson, Membership Director
Mark your calendars for TASTE OF PIERRE!! Oahe Days weekend will kick off on Thursday night, June 22nd, with a Taste of Pierre! Big Tom's Diner, View 34, and the St. Charles Lounge will have a 'taste' of what they offer in their restaurants for purchase in the park, as well as a new portable beer garden this year! 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! The YMCA will also be in the park showcasing a project they are pursuing. It will be a great family event, which we hope will create many fond 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.
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New Chamber Members
Bokay Studio
111 W. Capitol Ave #2
Pierre, SD 57501
605-280-3564
Floral Studio of horticulturist Kay Decker, showcasing the natural world in custom floral design and workshops. Give Kay a call for more information on private parties and hours.
Studio M
1615 N. Harrison Ave
Pierre, SD 57501
605-494-0234
The newest storefront in Pierre's Northridge Plaza, we at Studio M Salon, are dedicated to merging an inviting, friendly atmosphere, with the beauty industry's newest techniques and latest trends. Call today to schedule your whole family's haircuts, women's cuts, styles, colors, highlights, perms. Men's cuts, beard & neck trim, and texturizing. Kid's cuts, and styles
The Andrea Royer Studio
112 S. Pierre Street
Pierre, SD 57501
281-728-2123
andrearoyer@yahoo.com
The Andrea Royer Studio is a great place to learn music, yoga, or both! We integrate awesome music into yoga classes to create an amazing yoga experience. We also teach music lessons with a yogic philosophy to help eliminate stage fright and other common musician complaints.
Cricket Wireless
633 E. Sioux Ave
Pierre, SD 57501
605-295-0248
Cricket Wireless is a prepaid wireless service provider in the United States. Cricket Wireless offers voice, text, and data and is a wholly owned subsidiary of AT&T. Cricket Wireless was founded in 1999 by Leap Wireless International, Inc.
Bad River Pack
110 E. 9
th Ave
Ft. Pierre, SD
605-280-8818
Bad River Pack produces over 30 different meat snack items such as: jerky, pemmican, and beef sticks. Items can be purchased in Arizona, farmer's markets, craft shows, and the Sturgis Rally. You can contact Don at 280-8817 for more information.
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Harley Raffle Ready to Roll
 The annual Boys & Girls Club of the Capial Area and Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce Harley Motorcycle Raffle is underway.Tickets officially go on sale June 1 at the chamber, Boys & Girls Club of the Capital Area and Petersen Motors. Governor Dennis Daugaard made an early purchase of the first two tickets.
A total of 450 tickets will be sold between now and July 27. The cost of each ticket is $50. One lucky ticket will be drawn to win a 2016 Harley Davidson Street 750 motorcycle. Those who purchase their ticket by July 1 will also have a chance to win the Early Bird.
The winning ticket will be drawn during the annual Harley Raffle Giveaway picnic hosted by Petersen Motors. The picnic will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 27th. The local Harley Owners Group serves food and beverages. The drawings will take place at approximately 8:00 p.m. Each raffle ticket allows two people into the picnic. All attendees must show their ticket for entrance to the event.
Tickets are currently on sale at the Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce, Boys & Girls Club of the Capital Area and Petersen Motors. Proceeds for the event will help each organization with ongoing costs.
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2017 Ag Tour to The Korkow Ranch
The Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce Agri-Interest Committee is planning its annual Ag Tour on Tuesday, July 18, 2017. The purpose of this tour is to continue to recognize the importance of agriculture in our local economy and regional heritage. The tour will take local residents and business people by bus from the Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce to the Korkow Ranch in the historic Medicine Creek Valley, followed by dinner on-location provided by Richie Z's Catering.
The 'Anchor K Ranch', located 20 miles east of Pierre, is not a commercial hunting operation, but a working ranch which raises rodeo livestock and has quality farm ground. With approximately 4.5 miles of springs from Medicine Creek winding through the terrain, livestock and wildlife are provided with quality water and land where they can thrive. The Korkow family have been stewards of the land for five generations and over 80 years.
Participants will get to see the areas they have developed for pheasant hunting and wildlife habitat, the mares pasture and breeding program for rodeo horses, as well as visit the areas they keep and breed Brahma cows for bucking bulls. Historical sites located on the grounds will also be visited: teepee rings, rock formations and ancient bones.
Tickets are limited and going fast at the price of $20, with all the proceeds going to help fund the two Ag Scholarships that the Agri-Interest Committee awards to deserving area students each year. To purchase your tickets, you can stop into the Chamber at 800 W. Dakota, call Mallory at 605-224-7361, or go to www.pierre.org and click on '2017 Ag Tour' in the scrolling Calendar Highlights.
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| Oahe Days 2017 |
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June Calendar of Events
June 1 & 15
- Breast Cancer Survivors from 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. at the Countryside Classroom. Contact number: 945-0827
June 1
- Business after Hours at Dakota Horse Stars Therapeutic Riding Center, 29958 SD Hwy 1806 from 5:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Contact: 605-223-3172
June 1, 8, 15, 22
- 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.
June 3, 10, 17, 24
- Capital City Farmers' Market in the public parking lot on the corner of Sioux Ave. and Coteau St. from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Contact: Julie Bolding
June 3
- SAL AM Walleye Tourney. Rules meeting will be on May 31 at 7:00 p.m. at the Legion Cabin. Check in will be at Downs Marina on June 3 at 7:00 a.m. Boat launch will be on June 3 at 8:00 p.m. Awards will be on June 3 at 3:00 p.m. at the Legion. Contact: Ron LeBeau 224-7681 Fees: $100 per boat
June 3
- Post 8 Legion Doubleheader at Hyde Stadium at 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Post 8 vs Sioux Falls East
June 3
- 24th Annual Casey Tibbs Match of Champions Bronc Ride at the Stanley County Fairgrounds from 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Contact: Cindy Bahe 605-494-1094 Fees: $15 in advance, $20 at the gate. Gold buckle reserved and padded seats $35. Steak fry-$15
June 4, 11, 18, 25
- Ecumenical Sunday Worship Service at the Oahe Chapel from 8:00 a.m.-9:00 a.m.
June 5, 12, 19, 26
- Horseshoe League at Griffin Park with check in at 6:20 and starting pitching at 6:30. Cost is $2 to join the league and $1 for each night you pitch. This is a sanctioned league, so you must be a member of NHPA and cards can be purchased for $25. Contact: Carl Chambers 605-280-9337 or Carlene Barber 605-212-7675.
June 5
- Canvasback Art Club monthly meeting from 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. at Rawlins Library. Contact: Ralph Stephens 224-1841
June 6 - Voting for new Mayor and new school board member from 7:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m. at one of 4 locations: Faith Lutheran Church, New Life Assembly of God Church, Lutheran Memorial Church, or the Pierre Indian Learning Center Gym.
June 6
- 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@feedingsouthdakota.org
June 6, 13, 20
- 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.
June 7, 8
- Oahe Shrine Circus at the Fort Pierre Expo Center with performances at 4:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. Contact: Charlie Walker 605-280-5229 Fees: $10-adult and $4 for children.
June 7
- 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
June 7, 14, 22, 28
- City Band Concert in Steamboat Park Amphitheatre from 8:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. Fees: free
June 8
- Pierre Amateur Radio Club Monthly Meeting at Fire Station #4 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. Contact: Richard Donahue Fees: free
June 8
- Teacher2Teacher event at First United Methodist Church Community Room from 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Contact: Jen 280-3482 or Melissa 280-8087
June 10
- South Dakota Kids Fishing Weekend at Downs Marina from 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. This event is limited to the first 125 kids from grades K-12 that register by June 1. To register, call Tami at Game, Fish, and Parks at 605-223-7700 or email at
https://gfp.sd.gov/fishing-boating-fishing-weekend/
Contact info: Paul Lepisto 224-1770 Fees: free
June 10
- Dance Theater Performance of Esther at Riggs Theater with a matinee at 2:00 p.m. and an evening performance at 7:00 p.m. Contact: Sunny Hannum Fees: free will offering
June 10
& 11 - 5th Annual Sioux Ave. Cruise Night at Wegner Parking Lot from 6:00 p.m. to midnight. Contact: Ryan Ellerton 605-280-4835 or Monacha Ellerton 605-222-9069 Fees: free
June 10
- Summer Concert Series Kickoff featuring Hairball at Silver Spur Restaurant from 9:00 p.m. -11:30 p.m. Contact: Todd Surdez 605-494-2100 Fees: TBA
June 12
- Stately Stitchers Guild Meeting from 6:45 p.m.-8:45 p.m. at Lutheran Memorial Church basement. 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.
June 13
- Chamber's Hospitality Committee Meeting at 4:00 p.m. at the Chamber's Boardroom. Contact: 224-7361
June 14
- Central SD Survivors of Suicide Support Group from 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. with monthly location to be announced. Contact: JulieMoore@Avera.org
June 15
- Chamber Golf Classic 2017 at Hillsview Golf Course from 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. Website:
http://www.pierre.org
June 16 - Trail of Governor's Unveiling Ceremony from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. in the Capitol Rotunda at 500 E. Capitol Ave. The unveiling ceremony for the bronze statues are of: Governor Tom Berry, Governor Leslie Jensen, Governor Sigurd Anderson, and Governor Joe Foss.
June 17 & 18
- Men's City Softball Tournament at Oahe Softball Complex.
June 17 & 18
- Women's City Softball Tournament at Oahe Softball Complex.
June 17 & 18
- Relay for Life at Steamboat Park. Survivor reception from 5-6 p.m. and event/walk 6 p.m.-12:00 a.m. Contact: Tanya Krietlow 605-280-6956 Fees: none
June 21
- Fundraiser for Joey Eide at Pizza Ranch from 5:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Contact: LeRoy Carroll 605-295-1153 or 605-224-2083
June 23
- The Escape Unit at Steamboat Park from 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Call 224-7361 to reserve a spot. Contact info: Laura Schoen Carbonneau 605-224-7361 Fees: $150 for group of 10 or $15 individual
June 24, 25
- Oahe Power Surge Fastpitch Tournament at Oahe Softball Complex
June 24
- Oahe Days 5K/10K at LaFramboise Island Picnic Shelter. Race day registration 7:00-7:30 a.m. Both races start at 8:00 a.m. Contact info: pierrearearunningclubevents@gmail.com
Fees: Online until June 22 at 5 p.m.-adults $20 17&under-$15 Race day: adults $25, 17&uner-$20
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