September 4, 2017

Sign up Today and Send in Your Business Profile National Women in Business week is October 16-20. There will be networking and consulting opportunities throughout the week. The Chamber of Commerce and the Sandbox are partnering on this week-long, first-time event. Nancy Lyons, owner and CEO of Clockwork, author, entrepreneur will be the featured speaker at a breakfast gathering on October 20 at Hillcrest Country and Golf Course. Doors open at 8 a.m. with the speaker beginning at 9 a.m. The Chamber is collecting profiles from women owned businesses to help promote during the week.  Click here for profile

Chamber Golf Day 2017 Golf Day was held Friday, August 25 at Fox Run Golf Course with 20 four-person teams participating. The race car themed event was "Rev Your Engines." A putting contest, Golf Pong, Chipping Tire, guess the number of tees, hole-in-one and fairway games were just some of the fun events throughout the afternoon. Special thanks to the Elks Lodge for serving dinner to the golfers following play.    Winners of Flights 1st Flight 1st - Neighborhood Dental 2nd - First Dakota National Bank Team #1 3rd - M R Henderson & Co. P.C. 2nd Flight 1st - Avera Sacred Heart Hospital 2nd - Culvers/Quality PreSort 3rd - Todd Larson, Travis Petermann, Paul Wintz, Todd Lubenow 3rd Flight 1st - Farm Credit Services of America 2nd - Midco 3rd - First Dakota National Bank Team #2 Kopetsky's Ace Hardware won the best-dressed team contest and Sapa's hole was the best-decorated. TruXedo and Tatanka Golf Course received honorable mention in decorating. Thank you to everyone who participated and to our great Golf Day sponsors!

Boston Shoes to Boots Makes the News Did you miss the KELOLand interview with Yankton natives, Brennan Ewald and Mandi Gause? They were interviewed about their 102-year old business, Boston Shoes to Boots. Click here to watch

Leadership Yankton Teams Up With DIY

DIY , otherwise known as  Dive in Yankton , has been busy behind the scenes working with Stockwell Engineers and Water Technologies on the proposed aquatic facility. Concepts to be presented later this fall include suggestions from the public input meeting hosted on Tuesday, June 6, at the Yankton Middle School. The  Leadership Yankton Class of 2017  has joined forces with DIY to start their group project and help with the design, marketing, and implementation of the new aquatic facility master plan concept. DIY is excited to have Leadership Yankton join forces! If you haven’t done so already, please visit the  Dive In Yankton Facebook Page , like and share it. Other integral partners in this project include the Yankton Boys and Girls club as well as other service organizations from the community. More updates on the project will be forthcoming. Please watch for the date on the next pubic meeting being planned for late September or early October.

Business Education Video Library Feature Video of the Week

Profitability - Facebook is #1  - Ruth King interviews internet marketing expert, Lorraine Ball, who explains how Facebook is the #1 marketing tool used by Small Business and discusses the results of her surveys to evaluate the results.  If you are not receiving the weekly helpful hints, please call the Chamber at 665-3636 so we can add your name to the "Opt-in" list .

Upcoming Chamber & Networking Events

For a complete listing of upcoming events, go to the Chamber website  www.yanktonsd.com  September 7, 2017 ... Dakota Plains Ag Center, LLC Ribbon Cutting 12:15 pm ~ Napa Junction, 30668 436th Ave OPEN HOUSE 11 am - 4 pm ~ Speakers beginning at 11 am with ribbon cutting, meal & tours to follow September 7, 2017 ... Restore Church Relocation Ribbon Cutting 3 pm ~ 1101 Broadway, Suite 123 Septemer 12, 2017 ... United Way Chamber Mixer 5 - 7 pm ~ Avera Sacred Heart Pavilion, 501 Summit September 15, 2017 ... Exclusive Tan & Beauty Ribbon Cutting 10 am ~ 2007 Broadway Ave. September 20, 2017 ... Intek Relocation Ribbon Cutting 3 pm ~ 827 Hemi Drive (just north of old location of 3312 W. 8th St.) September 22, 2017 ... YHS Homecoming Parade September 28-29, 2017 ... FIREBALL RUN October 2 - 6, 2017 ... SD Manufacturing Week October 10, 2017 ... Lewis & Clark Theatre Chamber Mixer 5 - 7 pm ~ 328 Walnut St. October 16 - 20, 2017 ... Women in Business Week October 17, 2017 ... State of the Community 11:30 am - 1 pm ~ Minerva's Grill & Bar, 1607 E. Hwy 50 Speakers from Yankton School District and Mount Marty College October 19, 2017 ... Kalins Indoor Comfort Ribbon Cutting 3 pm ~ 2018 Broadway Ave.

Convention & Visitors Bureau Calendar of Events  Follow the link below for the complete list of Yankton area activities and events Click here

Yankton County Chatter Todd Woods Yankton County Commissioner It is hard to believe the summer is over as I feel we just celebrated high school graduation. Many of us celebrated the 4 th of July, family reunions, and Riverboat Days by grilling brats, burgers, and hot dogs. One of the best smells of the summer was at Yankton Ribfest when all those pork ribs and roasts were being smoked! I am getting hungry! South Dakota’s weather lived up to the motto of infinite variety as August received more rain than June and July combined. Those dry months are directly impacting our economy and farmers, as those months are vital for corn production. Corn reports are predicting lower yields, meaning there will be less corn to sell. Click here for full article

STAY INFORMED: City and County Commissioners meetings are on-line!

The City Commissioners meetings are held the second and fourth Monday of every month at 7 pm in the RTEC City of Yankton Community Room, 1200 W. 21st Street. We will provide links here after each meeting. Click here to view the August 22 city commission meeting. The County Commissioners meet the first and third Tuesday of the every month at 4 pm in the Commission's Meeting Room of Government Center. To view the minutes and agenda to these meetings, click here.

Featured Chamber Member Events

Dakota Plains Ag Center, LLC Open House & Ribbon Cutting Thursday, Sept. 7 11 am - 4 pm United Way September Chamber Mixer Tuesday, September 12 5-7 pm Avera Sacred Heart Pavilion

High Performance Adult Compound Academy NFAA Easton Yankton Archery Center September 15-16 Fireball Run Thursday & Friday, September 28 & 29

Seeking Volunteers  The Yankton Area Chamber of Commerce and Convention and Visitors Bureau are actively seeking volunteers to assist with the activities and logistics during the two day Live Production for Fireball Run that will be taking place in Yankton!  Volunteers will be assisting with items such as (but not limited to):  Parking Guides  Check In Tables  Assistance with Equipment  Boat Operators Photographers/Videographers/Drone Operators Field Coordinators  Runners & Assistants    We are also hoping to have a LARGE crowd at the starting line, on 2nd and Walnut, from 7am - 9:30am on September 29 to send off the Fireballers, cheer on Team Yankton and showcase the vibrancy and energy of our community. We have already requested assistance from Yankton Public Schools, Mt. Marty College as well as other civic organizations but the more the merrier, so please consider this your invitation to join in on the festivities.  If you are interested in volunteering or attending the live production of Fireball Run please reach out to the chamber office 605.665.3636 or  chamber@yanktonsd.com

HOT OFF THE PRESS! Commemorative   Fireball Run  T-shirts available  ONLY $20! ~ All proceeds will go to the Convention and Visitors Bureau to help offset the expenses incurred during production  of this series.  ~ Give Matt a tour of your business. Call the Chamber and reserve Flat Matt for a day! 665-3636

2017 Chamber Board President -  Bridget Benson;  Vice President -  Becky Souchek;  Secretary/Treasurer - Kristi Palecek Board Members -  Chuck Aman - Ashli Danilko - James Grotenhuis - Kevin Hunhoff - Brett Kennedy - Tammy Matuska - Cynthia Miller - Stephanie Moser - Kristi Palecek Barb Rezac - Mindy Schweitzer - Todd Woods