Monday, February 19, 2018 |  serving the tri-state region
Ribbon Cuttings, Open Houses
& Press Conferences
Thur Feb 22 - Ribbon Cutting at 4:00 PM for FEH Design, 1201 4th St., Ste. 201. They are celebrating their new location on Historic 4th Street. Open House until 6:00 PM.
Wed Feb 28 - Ribbon Cutting at 1:00 PM for Boys and Girls Club of Siouxland, 823 Pearl St. They are celebrating their renovated Learning Center. Open House until 2:30 PM with light refreshments following the ribbon cutting.
Chamber Contest

You have until next Wednesday (February 28th) to show off your 2018 Siouxland Chamber Window Cling and be entered to win $100 CASH! Post your selfie to Facebook and include #chambersignselfie to be considered. Winners will be randomly selected, but the more creative you are the better your chances!


Chamber Events
 
The Importance of Establishing Your Brand
Starting a new small business involves a lot of time and effort, but once you are up and running you need your potential customers to know who you are, what you do, and why you do it. Vaughn Donahue, Owner of Destination Graphic will discuss what goes into a branding process, why it's important at the beginning, and how it can impact your first few years in business.

Tuesday, February 20, 2018
12:00 Noon
Siouxland Chamber of Commerce

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Guest Speaker:
John Bubnikovich
Vice President, Sales and Marketing Robots and Applications
ABB Robotics North America

  

Wednesday, March 14th
12:00 Noon - 1:30 PM
Hilton Garden Inn Banquet & Convention Center
1132 Larsen Park Road ~ Sioux City, Iowa

$30 per person; Register online or RSVP to Kerry Gill.

Ambassador Spotlight
Motto or Favorite Quote:  
BE Happy, BE Thankful, LOVE always!
 
What are you currently most excited about with your work/career?  I just started this NEW adventure with Delta Hotels by Marriott
 
What do you enjoy most about living, working and playing in Siouxland?  The entire community!  The people!
 
What would you tell someone considering becoming a Siouxland Chamber investor?  They will be "investing" not only in a monetary way, but in a very fulfilling way, making a difference in their life through the community.
Community Events
Mon Feb 12 - Thur Feb 22 - 2018 Entrepalooza, an eight-day celebration of entrepreneurial spirit in Siouxland with a multitude of Siouxland organization co-sponsors.  Check out the complete  calendar of events and find out more information about each event here.
Thur Feb 22 - Career Academy Bus Tour, presented by Sioux City Community Schools, Sioux City Public Schools Foundation and Siouxland Chamber of Commerce, 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM. Brief remarks and a light breakfast begins at 7:30 AM in the 3rd floor conference room at Long Lines Family Rec Center followed by a guided tour led by Dr. Paul Gausman, Superintendent, and Jim Vanderloo, Director of Secondary Education. RSVP for this free event to Kari Kellen, Executive Director, Sioux City Public Schools Foundation at 712.224.7490 or [email protected]. Find out more here.
Mon Feb 26 - Sioux City Comprehensive Plan Visioning Workshop, businesses and residents are encouraged to attend from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at the Long Lines Family Rec Center, 3rd floor conference room, 401 Gordon Drive. The workshop will include an interactive mapping exercise for participants to help shape the future of Sioux City. Results of the Existing Conditions and Plan Analysis will be shared by Houseal Lavigne Associates, the consulting firm hired to assist with the Comp Plan process. If you are unable to attend or are interested in providing additional feedback, please take the Comprehensive Plan Survey.
Thur Mar 1 - Sun Mar 4 - 61st Annual Siouxland Home Show, presented by The Home Builder's Association of Greater Siouxland at the Sioux City Convention Center. Home Show admission is $6 for adults, kids 12 & under are free. Find out event hours and more here.
Learn More

The Small Business EXPO will be held on March 15, 2018 at Country Celebrations Events Center. Vendor opportunities are now available for Chamber members with fewer than 20 employees and all food/beverage related Chamber members. Find out more here.
New Investors
Justin Merchant, Agent
103 Virginia St., Ste. 100
Sioux City, IA 51101
Paula Bossow
Sioux City, IA  51103
February Chamber Anniversaries

 

The following businesses and organizations are observing milestone anniversaries as Siouxland Chamber of Commerce investors.

30 Years
Certified Testing Services
Gen Pro

15 Years
Bimbo Bakeries USA
Dunes Eye Consultants
Townhouse Pizza & Lounge

10 Years
Hillside Park Apartments
Pyramid Technologies
Union Pacific Railroad

5 Years
A-Team Heating & Cooling
Cathedral of the Epiphany
Power Wash USA - Floyd
Power Wash USA - Geneva
Power Wash USA - So. Sioux
Sunnybrook Community Church

1 Year
Automatic Equipment Co. Mfg./Blue Ox
Craft Detail Center
Gnarly Pepper
Siouxland Gutter Guys
Tri State Snap Sports
Windstar Lines