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Dakota Player’s Children’s Theatre Pepsi Cola Theatre, 3:30pm daily Call 996-9137 or visit www.mitchellact.org Dakota Player’s Children’s Theatre Performance – You Look Marvelous! Pepsi Cola Theatre; 7:30pm Call 996-9137 or visit www.mitchellact.org Big Friend, Little Friend Winter Escape Village Bowl, 5:30pm Call 292-4444 Lakota Games on Ice Prehistoric Indian Village, 1:00pm Call Cindy, 996-5473 Used Book Sale Carnegie Resource Center, 10:00am-2:00pm Mitchell Area Chamber of Commerce and MADC Annual Banquet Highland Conference Center; 5:30pm Call 996-5567 or visit www.mitchellchamber.com
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26-28 Love, Sex and the IRS Theater Performance 7:30pm Fri & Sat, 2:00pm Sunday Call 996-9137 for tickets 26-27 Sweat and Sparkle Women’s Event Ramada Inn, 5pm Friday Call 996-5567
California Dreamin’ Concert Performance Corn Palace, 7:30PM Call Karen at 996-8497 Avera Gala: Black and White Ball Highland Conference Center, 6:00pm Call 995-5773
Cornhole Tournament Wild Oak, 1:00pm Call 996-5567 12 SD Ducks Unlimited State Convention Highland Conference Center, 6:00pm Call Don at 630-8696 19-20 Women in Blue Jeans Conference 5pm Friday, 8am Saturday Call 996-9010 for information 21 DWU’s Winter Band and LyricWood Concert Sherman Center, 4:00pm Admission is Free 25-28 DWU Women of Lockerbie Theatre Production Hughes Hall, 7:30pm Th-Sat, 2pm Sun. $7 General Admission, $2 Students
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Love, Sex and the IRS Theater Performance 7:30pm Fri & Sat, 2:00pm Sunday Call 996-9137 for tickets 6 DWU Winter Choir and Bells Concert 4pm, First United Methodist Church Free admission 7-10 Sossy Mechanics Trick Boxing Workshops Pepsi Cola Theatre, All day event Call 996-9137 10 Sossy Mechanics Trick Boxing Performance Pepsi Cola Theatre, 7:30pm Call 996-9137
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KMIT Home & Spring Preview Show Davison County 4-H Grounds Call 996-9667 Mitchell Lions Pancake Feed 9 John Paul II Elementary School Beginning at 7:00am 9 Mitchell Chamber Health & Wellness Fair Mitchell Christian School, 8am – 1pm Call 996-5567 12 A Tribute to Neil Diamond, Mitchell Area Concert Series Corn Palace, 7:30pm Call 995-8430 for tickets 17 Linda Feterl Dance Recital Corn Palace, 5:00pm Visit www.lindadance.com 25-27 Shrine Circus Corn Palace, daily performances Call 995-8430 for tickets Don’t see your event listed? For event submission and approval email your info to
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Together let’s create a plan that can help you fill your retirement with the things you love. David L. Jorgenson, Agent New York Life Insurance Company 115 W 12th, PO Box 296 Mitchell, SD 57301 Phone: (605) 996-4444
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Inside the ChamberView Welcome New Members ................................................................................... 2 Community Volunteer Fair ................................................................................. 2 Save the Date...................................................................................................... 2 Leadership Mitchell ............................................................................................. 3 Generations in Workplace Training ................................................................... 3 Integrated Massage Solutions Ribbon Cutting............................................... 4 Xtreme Ventures Groundbreaking .................................................................... 4 Michael’s Toggery 40th Anniversary ................................................................. 4 Chamber Inaugural Cornhole Tournament ..................................................... 4 Sweat & Sparkle Women’s Retreat ................................................................... 5 Chamber 101: Maximize Your Benefits ............................................................ 5 The Chamber/MADC Annual Recognition Banquet ...................................... 6 Showcase Your Business ..................................................................................... 6 2016 Cracker Barrel Sessions .............................................................................. 7 Business Day at the Legislature.......................................................................... 7 Mitchell Area Legislators ..................................................................................... 7 2016 Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic Partnership Opportunity ........................ 8 January Happenings........................................................................................... 8 Happy New ‘Ear’ From the CBV ........................................................................ 9 Mitchell Development Unveils New Movetomitchell.com ........................... 10 Department of Labor: Workforce Training Programs .................................... 10 Save the Date: Spring Regional Job Fair ...................................................... 10 Registration Open for BIG Job Fair in Sioux Falls............................................ 10 Thank You for Your Investment ........................................................................ 11 Calendar of Events ........................................................................................... 12 The Chamberview Newsletter is published the first Monday of each month. This publication is done as a partnership between the Mitchell Area Chamber of Commerce and The Daily Republic. This publication is distributed to 12,500 Households/30,000 readers in Mitchell and the surrounding area. If you are a Chamber member and your business is interested in advertising in this publication, please contact The Daily Republic at 605.996.5514.
Welcome New Members! Teresa M. Hart, Financial Services, 117 E 1st Ave.; 292-0202 or 855-694-0398
Community Volunteer Fair Consider making a difference in our community and changing lives in the process! Attend the Community Volunteer Fair on Thursday, February 4th to meet with leaders of the many service and nonprofit organizations in our area. Booths will be open from 4-7pm at the Highland Conference Center. Learn about resources and make a commitment to our community by signing up to be a volunteer! Free to attend, snacks will be served. There are still spots remaining for community service or non-profit organizations to have a booth at the Fair, contact Rebecca at
[email protected] or 996-5567 to get your organization registered!
SAVE THE DATE April 5th Spring Regional Job Fair
More information will be available soon. Please call Jacki Miskimins at 605-996-1140 with any questions.
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Chair Rob Schelske – First Dakota National Bank-Mitchell Vice Chair Ryan Thompson – Santel Communications Treasurer Kyle Musick – Innovative Systems Past Chair Gwenda Koch – Cornerstone Coffeehouse & Deli Jay Wempe – American Ice Deryk Thomsen – Sun Gold Sports Joe Childs – Mitchell School District Brian Klock – Klock Werks Justin Luther – County Fair Food Stores Brenda Freidel – The Pin Cushion Rory Palm – The Daily Republic Becky Pitz – POET Bio-refining
Chair Cindy Gregg – Prehistoric Indian Village Vice Chair Dave Sietsema – Klock Werks Past Chairman Sean Moen – OverTime Sports Bar & Steakhouse Eric Giblin – Subway Jason Wede – Cornerstone Coffeehouse & Deli Trish Oswald – Cabela’s Robin Weins – Crazy About Cupcakes Rod Brown – Dakota Discovery Museum LaRee Rumbolz – Super 8
EX-OFFICIO Mayor Jerry Toomey Jeff Smith – City Council Rob Schelske – Chamber of Commerce Board John Claggett – County Commission
EX-OFFICIO Susan Tjarks – City Council Sonya Moller – Chamber Liaison
MANAGEMENT & STAFF Bryan Hisel – Executive Director Sonya Moller – Chamber Director Kimberly Lofgren – Director of Finance & Administration Rebecca Zabel – Program Coordinator Laurie Cooper – Director of MADC Operations David Lambert – Regional Development Director Jacki Miskimins – Regional Workforce Coordinator Katie Knutson – Convention & Visitors Bureau Director Jen Johnston - CVB Marketing Coordinator Dale Odegaard – Director of Chamber Enterprise Barb Odegaard – Gift Shop Marketing Manager Troy Magnuson – Gift Shop Manager
CHAMBER MISSION STATEMENT: Provide leadership to unify community action that enhances the business environment and the quality of life in the Mitchell area.
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Thank You for Your Investment in the Mitchell Area Chamber of Commerce! The following businesses have renewed their membership.** All Star Sinclair & Casino AmericInn Lodge & Suites Aurora Plains Academy LLC Avera Patient Financial Services Bauer Dental Studio Campus Tech Apartments LLC CHR Solutions Chris Paustian Chucks Paint & Blinds Ciavarella Design Comfort Inn & Suites Copperleaf Townhomes Corn Palace Stampede, Inc. Corona Village Dakotaland Federal Credit Union Dental Health Partners Dobesh Chiropractic Prof. LLC Doug’s Custom Paint & Body, Inc. Exchange Club of Mitchell Farmers State Bank Fastenal Company Flack Signs G T Body Goodwill of the Great Plains Gotcha Covered Graham Tire & Automotive Grand Ciel Lodge Graphic Packaging International Hansen Wheel & Wagon Hard Drive Central Home Instead Senior Care Hunters Dream Pheasant Hunts LLC Integrated Massage Solutions James Valley Nursery, Inc. Jamison A. Rounds, Murphy Business Dakota Lakes Jimmy John’s JP the News Guy Kieffer Pheasant Hunting Klock Werks KORN-KQRN Radio Krall Eye Clinic Lance Carson Larry’s I-90 Service Lucky D B&B Meyers Oil Company, Inc. Mike Kuchera’s SD Guide Service, Inc. Miller & Associates Mitchell Aquatic Club Mitchell Community Scholarship Fund Mitchell First United Methodist Church
Mitchell United Way Modern Woodmen Fraternal Financial-Michelle Sheesley Montgomery Furniture Musick Properties, et al. Muth Electric, Inc. New Leaf Body Spa NorthWestern Energy Palace Builders, Inc. Palace Cleaners, Inc. Paulson Sheet Metal/ Paulson Air Perfect Touch Auto Detailing Performance Pet Products Pro Contracting River Road Bed & Breakfast Ron’s Bicycle & Locksmith Rotary Club of Mitchell Sabers Victory & V-Twin Schoenfelder Construction Inc. Sisson Printing Sun Gold Sports LLC The Depot The Framer The Tumbleweed Thomsen Enterprises LLC Trinity Lutheran Church TSC - Tractor Supply Company Unclaimed Freight Will Funeral Chapel **Paid as of November 20, 2015 – December 17, 2015
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EX-OFFICIO Jacquelyn Johnson – Dice Financial Service Group Tom Clark – Avera Queen of Peace Dr. Amy Novak – Dakota Wesleyan University Dr. Joseph Graves – Mitchell School District Mayor Jerry Toomey – City Council Steve Rice – City Council John Claggett – County Commissioners Kari Kirchmeyer - Mitchell Main Street and Beyond
President Jacquelyn Johnson – Dice Financial Service Group Vice President Tom Patzer – Patzer Woodworking Inc. Treasurer Roger Musick – Innovative Systems Tom Clark – Avera Queen of Peace Larry Thompson – Vantage Point Chris Krohmer – Krohmer Plumbing Inc. Terry Torgerson – Cortrust Bank Jeff Logan – Logan Luxury Theatre Corporation Joe Graves – Mitchell School District
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Save the Date: Spring Regional Job Fair to be held April 5 in Mitchell
The Mitchell Area Development Corporation is pleased to unveil the all-new MoveToMitchell.com, a one-stop resource for individuals and families looking to relocate to Mitchell. This redesigned website includes information on life in Mitchell, community resources and organizations, career resources, and job listings, as well as logistical information about housing, education, and other issues that may be helpful for potential new residents.
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Leadership Mitchell Thank You to Our Major Sponsors!
Save the Date! Mark your calendar for a Spring Regional Job Fair on April 5, 2016. This event will gather businesses and organizations from the Mitchell area looking to fill full-time, part-time, seasonal, and internship positions. The Spring Regional Job Fair is ideal for those looking at career transitions, building experience, summer employment, or those looking for something just a few hours each week. Additionally, this will be a resource for families or friends who want to find employment in the same area, as all companies will be located in or near Mitchell.
Businesses and families are encouraged to share this resource with prospective employees, families, and friends interested in moving to Mitchell.
More information will be available soon. Please call Jacki Miskimins at 605-996-1140 with any questions.
Registration Open for BIG Job Fair in Sioux Falls
Department of Labor: Workforce Training Programs
The 26th annual BIG (Business, Industry, Government) Job Fair, sponsored by the South Dakota Association of College Career Centers (SDACCC), will be held on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at the Sioux Falls Convention Center. Last year, more than 900 candidates attended to discuss full-time and internship opportunities.
The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation, Workforce Training Division has a Youth and Adult program. The Workforce Training Youth program serves young adults through the age of 24, with an emphasis on students transitioning from secondary school, advanced training, or employment. The Workforce Training Adult Program serves individuals over the age of 18.
Registration is now available online at www.getgrads.com (click on the BIG Job Fair logo and follow the instructions for “online employer registration”). The registration fee of $250 (prior to January 22) has not increased for several years and provides each employer access to hundreds of eager job seekers, a large booth with table, chairs, and skirting, lunch for two, refreshments throughout the day, promotion to candidates, and inclusion of company information in the hard copy Employer Directory given to all candidates. Registration after January 22 is $300 and includes all of the above amenities.
The Workforce Training program assists individuals to develop a training and employment goal with a service strategy to assist them in reaching this goal. Services provided may include: • Career exploration • Job Shadow experience • Post-secondary training • On-the-job training • Completing a job search
The Mitchell Area Development Corporation will be attending the BIG Job Fair to represent the Mitchell community and the many job opportunities available here. If your business will not be attending, the MADC staff will be please to promote job opportunities on your behalf; If your business will be represented, MADC will crosspromote your booth at the fair. Whichever option is best for your business, please notify Laurie Cooper at 996-1140.
For those interested in post-secondary education, tuition assistance may be an option. A list of current approved training programs that may be eligible for the Workforce Training tuition assistance is available on the DLR website. There you can also view a video about how the Workforce Training program has impacted the lives of job seekers. To learn more about how the DLR Workforce Training program can assist you and others, please contact the local DLR Office or visit www.dlr.sd.gov/workforce_training.
Thank You to Our Supporting Sponsors! Avera Queen of Peace Business Products, Inc. Cabela’s CorTrust Bank ELO Prof Mitchell Technical Institute Mitchell Convention & Visitors Bureau You can still help create the future leaders of Mitchell! We still have both supporting and major sponsorships available, ranging from $100 to $1,000! All sponsorships include recognition at orientation & commencement as well as in marketing materials. Major sponsorships include an opportunity to speak either in a class session or at the large Commencement celebration and the $1,000 sponsorship also includes a participant spot and two additional tickets to Commencement. This year in celebration of our 30th Anniversary, all alumni will be invited back to our annual commencement program in May! We hope you are ready to party and rub elbows with all the leaders this program has created! Be sure you don’t miss out!
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Generations in the Workplace Training Generational differences can result in productivity-killing conflicts or seamless collaboration - it’s up to you! January 21st from 9am-12pm First Dakota Bank, 500 E. Norway Ave., Lower Level $25 for Chamber Members; $40 for Non-Members Our workplace is a generational melting pot. You’re probably managing 4 different generations, all of whom have ingrained differences on important issues like company commitment, flexibility, rewards, and change. You’ll learn why one group is team oriented while the other is fiercely independent; and why one works for rewards while another works only if the work is “interesting.” This will help you get the most out of each group by using the appropriate motivation. You’ll also see how to turn the different attitudes and skills each generation brings to the table into powerful performance drivers. You’ll learn to spread your new understanding in your group so that resentment, misunderstandings and conflict are minimized. Dale Carnegie Trainer, Neil Jensen,
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Integrated Massage Solutions Ribbon Cutting Integrated Massage Solutions is a therapeutic center designed to offer you a customized experience. Whether you suffer from a sports or accident injury, a medical condition, or want to relax your mind and body, the therapists at Integrated Massage Solutions are ready to help. They use an integrated approach to wellness, incorporating many modalities (techniques) to provide you the individual treatment that is best for you. Every massage is designed specifically for your health issues and goals. Their goal is to help you achieve optimal performance, and a high quality of daily living. They offer many types of massages including Ashiatsu Barefoot Massage, Swedish, Deep Tissue, Reflexology, Healing Touch, and Swe-Thai Massages. They also can tailor a massage for pregnancy and have the option to add on Aroma Therapy to any massage. They are located at 305 N. Lawler St. and can be reached at 9994793. They are open Monday 9am-7pm, Tuesday & Wednesday 9am-6pm, Thursday & Friday 8:30am-6pm and Saturday 9am-3pm.
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Xtreme Ventures Groundbreaking Xtreme Ventures, LLC is starting on a new building that will be the future home of Xtreme Cheer that will be located at 1015 Commerce St. Xtreme Cheer & Dance’s current gym is located at 108 E 4th Ave.
Michael’s Toggery 40th Anniversary Michael’s Toggery is a men’s and children’s clothing store located on Mitchell’s Historic Main Street. Lee Michael has been the owner for the past 40 years, purchasing the store on December 15, 1975 from Bernie and Lucy Schultz. The Toggery has been in its current location since 1936. Michael’s Toggery is located at 211 N. Main St. and can be reached at 996-3782. They are open MondayFriday from 9:30am-5:30pm, Saturday 9:30am-5pm and Sunday 12pm-4pm.
Chamber Inaugural Cornhole Tournament Come show off your skills at the first ever Chamber Cornhole Tournament! Spend the afternoon playing in this double elimination tournament with extra chances to win through Cornhole Challenges. Saturday, February 6 1pm First Toss Wild Oak Golf Course Chamber Members - $30/team Non-Chamber Members - $40/team Call 996-5567 or email
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Happy New ‘Ear’ from the CVB! 2015 is now behind us, and with it, many great memories. As the Convention & Visitors Bureau looks ahead to make 2016 a great year for Mitchell tourism, here are some of the highlights from the year we left behind: • Greeted nearly 8,000 visitors at the Visitor Information Center cabin • Distributed nearly 100,000 Community & Visitor Guides • Responded to nearly 6,000 Visitor Information requests • Greeted hundreds of pheasant hunters to Mitchell at Cabela’s and the Annual Pheasant Banquet on Friday of opening Pheasant Season • Sent over 300 hunting guide packets to interested hunters • Fielded and responded to over 70 bus tour inquiries • Assisted nearly 230 scheduled bus groups visiting Mitchell, plus countless unscheduled groups • Gave $10,000 in direct support to area athletic events • Provided nearly $3,000 in hospitality break sponsorships to area athletic events, meetings, and conventions. • Provided over 4,100 visitor bags filled with a Mitchell Visitor Guide, a map of Mitchell, and a colored highlighter along with over 3,000 pre-printed or stick-on nametags to 34 meetings, conventions, and events • Launched a new VisitMitchell.com website in June, which resulted in a 138% increase in web traffic • Attended American Bus Association, National Tour Association, and Rocky Mountain International conventions to recruit bus groups • Assisted the Tourism /Corn Palace Area Development Committee as the multi-million dollar renovations were completed to the Corn Palace • Worked diligently with the Chamber of Commerce Regional Marketing Committee to promote the hospitality and retail businesses in Mitchell to our surrounding communities • Assisted the Chamber of Commerce in the grand unveiling of the community brand • Organized and promoted the Geico Motorcycle HOT Bike Tour on Mitchell’s Main Street • Facilitated the Sports & Events Authority Committee of the City of Mitchell • Hosted travel writers and bus group leaders to spotlight Mitchell’s great attractions • Represented the best interests of Mitchell at various organizations: South Dakota Activities Association, Black Hills Badlands Association, Southeast South Dakota Tourism Association, South Dakota CVB Association, Visitor Industry Alliance • Engaged with friends and followers on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram – resulting in 258,000 impressions • Had a great time promoting our wonderful city to visitors!
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2016 Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic Partnership Opportunity The Mitchell Convention & Visitors Bureau is exhibiting at the National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic, February 19-21, 2016 at the Kansas City Convention Center in Kansas City, MO. Kansas and Missouri together boast 72 local Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever Chapters. Due to these numbers, Kansas City has proven to be a great venue for this event. We believe that a presence at this show will help us position Mitchell as the premier location for phenomenal pheasant hunting. We believe we can make a grand presence for those hunters choosing their destination! The Mitchell Convention & Visitors Bureau has purchased a booth in the SD lane and will staff the booth. We have a limited amount of partnerships available at $125/each. While we will promote the entire community, partners will receive additional promotion and exposure. To partner with the Mitchell Convention & Visitors Bureau, please complete this form and return to Jen at PO Box 1026 by 5:00pm on January 23, 2016. For more information, please call 996.6223 or email
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January Happenings
Sweat & Sparkle Women’s Retreat
Dakota Players will be back at ACT with their full week of children’s theatre! Rehearsals will take place in the afternoon and evenings of January 4-7 when school ends, with the performance, You Look Marvelous, on Friday and Saturday, January 8-9 at 7:30pm. Come join this highly entertaining, clever retelling of the popular Hans Christian Anderson fable about the pitfalls of vanity and greed and the outstanding truth of the statement, “there are no stupid questions” such as “WHERE ARE YOUR CLOTHES?”
Do you need a weekend away? Maybe just some quality time with your girlfriends? Well our new Sweat & Sparkle Women’s Retreat event is for YOU! This 2-day event brings you a fun evening of food and drinks with health and shopping vendors, makeup artists, games and a pool party! Then on the 2nd day you can enjoy a hot breakfast, fitness classes, health speakers and win some door prizes! Stay overnight and truly get a retreat away from your busy life!
The following Saturday, head to the Prehistoric Indian Village at 1:00pm, as the Lakota Games on Ice returns for the fourth year! Sicangu Rosebud member Mike Marshall, a consultant to the Smithsonian Museum of the American Indian, teaches the games his ancestors played in the winter months - making the game pieces just as they were made generations ago out of bones, feathers, wood and stone! This is a free event, but donations are accepted. That evening, join Big Friend Little Friend for unlimited bowling, dinner, casino play, and live auction bidding during their Winter Escape event at the Village Bowl beginning at 5:30pm. It’s California Dreamin’ at the Corn Palace on January 25th where you can take a nostalgic and moving musical ride with The Mamas and the Papas, Simon and Garfunkel, Peter, Paul and Mary, Burt Bacharach, and many more! Experience the easy listening, feelgood ballads of the musical folk renaissance along with many of the upbeat and just plain fun songs that filled the radio airwaves back then. Performance begins at 7:30pm. Finish up the first month of the New Year at Avera Queen of Peace’s Gala 2016: Black and White Ball. Guests will enjoy a cocktail hour, five-course meal, silent and live auctions, and entertainment by Flowtricks Entertainment.
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Chamber 101: Maximize Your Chamber Benefits
Exclusive to women 21 and over, this event will allow you to kick back with your girlfriends while experiencing some unique fitness classes and learning about health issues and options available to you in Mitchell! Early Bird registration is $50 per person through January 15 and $65 after. You can also grab a hotel room and split the discounted rate of $60/night with your girlfriends and enjoy a slumber party and never have to go out in the cold while at the Sweat & Sparkle! Find more information and a list of confirmed vendors on our Facebook event page or at www.mitchellchamber.com. Call 9965567 for more information or to get registered! Do you know what all you get for being a member of the Chamber? There is probably a lot more that you can be doing with your membership and with the software we offer! Start getting the most out of your Chamber membership by attending one of our next sessions of Chamber 101 class on Thursday, January 14 at 12pm or Wednesday, February 17 at 9am in the Chamber Boardroom! These 1 hour sessions will cover benefits you gain with having a Chamber membership, resources available to you, and what options you have when utilizing the Member Information Center – such as posting jobs and events for your business! To register for one of these FREE sessions, call Rebecca at 996-5567 or email rebecca@ mitchellchamber.com.
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The Chamber/MADC Annual Recognition Banquet
Showcase Your Business!
2016 Cracker Barrel Sessions
The Mitchell Area Chamber of Commerce, Development Corporation and Convention Visitors Bureau would like to invite your business to decorate a table(s) at our Annual Banquet. The event is scheduled for Friday, January 22nd at the Highland Conference Center. The unique table decorations provided by local businesses have become a highlight of the event!
The 2016 Cracker Barrel sessions have been scheduled! This is your opportunity to hear directly from your Legislators! District 20 Legislators Joshua Klumb, Tona Rozum and Mike Vehle will share their thoughts and answer questions from the audience. Meet with us for the first time on Monday, February 1 at 12pm in the MTI Trades Center Theater. This event is free and open to the public. A box lunch is available for $10, but must be ordered by Wednesday, January 27th by registering at www.mitchellchamber.com, calling 996-5567 or emailing
[email protected].
The 91st Session of the South Dakota Legislature will start on Tuesday, January 12, 2016.
The second Cracker Barrel will be held on Friday, February 26th at 12pm in the MTI Trades Center Theater.
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There is no sponsorship fee, costs are based on what items you select to decorate the table(s). The banquet area at the Highland Conference Center will be available from 11:00AM-2:00PM on Friday, January 22 for decorating. The decorated tables should include: • Business Name; • A small gift or favor for each of the eight place settings; • A centerpiece to donate as a door prize to one lucky person at the table. The table coverings and napkins will be provided. You are encouraged to select any choice of colors, materials or design to complement the table. Include some personalization to reflect your business. Be creative! The first 40 businesses to respond will be granted a table(s) to decorate. (This does not include tickets to the event.)
To purchase tickets, call Kimberly at 996.5567 or email
[email protected] $40 per ticket or $300 per table of 8. Advance Ticket sales only.
The deadline to sign up to decorate a table(s) is January 8th. If you have any questions, please call Laurie at the Chamber at 996-5567 or email
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Mitchell Area Legislators The Legislative Research Council web site is a great way to stay abreast to what is taking place in Pierre. The site http://legis.state.sd.us/index.aspx, contains contact information for every member of the South Dakota House and Senate. The site can also be used to search bills by number, subject, or the member who introduced the bill. The site offers tracking of committees and floor activities as well. Below you will find contact information for District 20 Legislators
Business Day at the Legislature The 40th Annual Business Day at the Legislature and South Dakota Chamber Annual Meeting is set for Thursday, February 18, 2016, with events taking place at the Pierre Ramkota. Business Day provides an opportunity for our members and for community and business leaders from across the state to meet in Pierre and have a voice in legislative process. Registration Options: $85/person for all day events $70/person for Reception and Banquet only $50/person for Legislative Briefing and Caucus luncheon only Call Sonya at 996-55567 or email sonya@ mitchellchamber.com for more information or to register.
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The Chamber/MADC Annual Recognition Banquet
Showcase Your Business!
2016 Cracker Barrel Sessions
The Mitchell Area Chamber of Commerce, Development Corporation and Convention Visitors Bureau would like to invite your business to decorate a table(s) at our Annual Banquet. The event is scheduled for Friday, January 22nd at the Highland Conference Center. The unique table decorations provided by local businesses have become a highlight of the event!
The 2016 Cracker Barrel sessions have been scheduled! This is your opportunity to hear directly from your Legislators! District 20 Legislators Joshua Klumb, Tona Rozum and Mike Vehle will share their thoughts and answer questions from the audience. Meet with us for the first time on Monday, February 1 at 12pm in the MTI Trades Center Theater. This event is free and open to the public. A box lunch is available for $10, but must be ordered by Wednesday, January 27th by registering at www.mitchellchamber.com, calling 996-5567 or emailing
[email protected].
The 91st Session of the South Dakota Legislature will start on Tuesday, January 12, 2016.
The second Cracker Barrel will be held on Friday, February 26th at 12pm in the MTI Trades Center Theater.
Representative Tona Rozum, R
Senator Mike Vehle, R
District 20 Counties Aurora, Davison Occupation: Financial Advisor Home Address 87 S. Harmon Drive Mitchell, SD 57301 Phone Numbers: Home 605-996-2191 Capitol 605-224-6877 Business 605-996-8440
District 20 Counties Aurora, Davison Occupation: Retired from Banking Home Address 132 N Harmon Drive Mitchell, SD 57301 Phone Numbers: Home 605-996-5778 Capitol 605-224-6877
There is no sponsorship fee, costs are based on what items you select to decorate the table(s). The banquet area at the Highland Conference Center will be available from 11:00AM-2:00PM on Friday, January 22 for decorating. The decorated tables should include: • Business Name; • A small gift or favor for each of the eight place settings; • A centerpiece to donate as a door prize to one lucky person at the table. The table coverings and napkins will be provided. You are encouraged to select any choice of colors, materials or design to complement the table. Include some personalization to reflect your business. Be creative! The first 40 businesses to respond will be granted a table(s) to decorate. (This does not include tickets to the event.)
To purchase tickets, call Kimberly at 996.5567 or email
[email protected] $40 per ticket or $300 per table of 8. Advance Ticket sales only.
The deadline to sign up to decorate a table(s) is January 8th. If you have any questions, please call Laurie at the Chamber at 996-5567 or email
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Mitchell Area Legislators The Legislative Research Council web site is a great way to stay abreast to what is taking place in Pierre. The site http://legis.state.sd.us/index.aspx, contains contact information for every member of the South Dakota House and Senate. The site can also be used to search bills by number, subject, or the member who introduced the bill. The site offers tracking of committees and floor activities as well. Below you will find contact information for District 20 Legislators
Business Day at the Legislature The 40th Annual Business Day at the Legislature and South Dakota Chamber Annual Meeting is set for Thursday, February 18, 2016, with events taking place at the Pierre Ramkota. Business Day provides an opportunity for our members and for community and business leaders from across the state to meet in Pierre and have a voice in legislative process. Registration Options: $85/person for all day events $70/person for Reception and Banquet only $50/person for Legislative Briefing and Caucus luncheon only Call Sonya at 996-55567 or email sonya@ mitchellchamber.com for more information or to register.
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2016 Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic Partnership Opportunity The Mitchell Convention & Visitors Bureau is exhibiting at the National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic, February 19-21, 2016 at the Kansas City Convention Center in Kansas City, MO. Kansas and Missouri together boast 72 local Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever Chapters. Due to these numbers, Kansas City has proven to be a great venue for this event. We believe that a presence at this show will help us position Mitchell as the premier location for phenomenal pheasant hunting. We believe we can make a grand presence for those hunters choosing their destination! The Mitchell Convention & Visitors Bureau has purchased a booth in the SD lane and will staff the booth. We have a limited amount of partnerships available at $125/each. While we will promote the entire community, partners will receive additional promotion and exposure. To partner with the Mitchell Convention & Visitors Bureau, please complete this form and return to Jen at PO Box 1026 by 5:00pm on January 23, 2016. For more information, please call 996.6223 or email
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January Happenings
Sweat & Sparkle Women’s Retreat
Dakota Players will be back at ACT with their full week of children’s theatre! Rehearsals will take place in the afternoon and evenings of January 4-7 when school ends, with the performance, You Look Marvelous, on Friday and Saturday, January 8-9 at 7:30pm. Come join this highly entertaining, clever retelling of the popular Hans Christian Anderson fable about the pitfalls of vanity and greed and the outstanding truth of the statement, “there are no stupid questions” such as “WHERE ARE YOUR CLOTHES?”
Do you need a weekend away? Maybe just some quality time with your girlfriends? Well our new Sweat & Sparkle Women’s Retreat event is for YOU! This 2-day event brings you a fun evening of food and drinks with health and shopping vendors, makeup artists, games and a pool party! Then on the 2nd day you can enjoy a hot breakfast, fitness classes, health speakers and win some door prizes! Stay overnight and truly get a retreat away from your busy life!
The following Saturday, head to the Prehistoric Indian Village at 1:00pm, as the Lakota Games on Ice returns for the fourth year! Sicangu Rosebud member Mike Marshall, a consultant to the Smithsonian Museum of the American Indian, teaches the games his ancestors played in the winter months - making the game pieces just as they were made generations ago out of bones, feathers, wood and stone! This is a free event, but donations are accepted. That evening, join Big Friend Little Friend for unlimited bowling, dinner, casino play, and live auction bidding during their Winter Escape event at the Village Bowl beginning at 5:30pm. It’s California Dreamin’ at the Corn Palace on January 25th where you can take a nostalgic and moving musical ride with The Mamas and the Papas, Simon and Garfunkel, Peter, Paul and Mary, Burt Bacharach, and many more! Experience the easy listening, feelgood ballads of the musical folk renaissance along with many of the upbeat and just plain fun songs that filled the radio airwaves back then. Performance begins at 7:30pm. Finish up the first month of the New Year at Avera Queen of Peace’s Gala 2016: Black and White Ball. Guests will enjoy a cocktail hour, five-course meal, silent and live auctions, and entertainment by Flowtricks Entertainment.
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Chamber 101: Maximize Your Chamber Benefits
Exclusive to women 21 and over, this event will allow you to kick back with your girlfriends while experiencing some unique fitness classes and learning about health issues and options available to you in Mitchell! Early Bird registration is $50 per person through January 15 and $65 after. You can also grab a hotel room and split the discounted rate of $60/night with your girlfriends and enjoy a slumber party and never have to go out in the cold while at the Sweat & Sparkle! Find more information and a list of confirmed vendors on our Facebook event page or at www.mitchellchamber.com. Call 9965567 for more information or to get registered! Do you know what all you get for being a member of the Chamber? There is probably a lot more that you can be doing with your membership and with the software we offer! Start getting the most out of your Chamber membership by attending one of our next sessions of Chamber 101 class on Thursday, January 14 at 12pm or Wednesday, February 17 at 9am in the Chamber Boardroom! These 1 hour sessions will cover benefits you gain with having a Chamber membership, resources available to you, and what options you have when utilizing the Member Information Center – such as posting jobs and events for your business! To register for one of these FREE sessions, call Rebecca at 996-5567 or email rebecca@ mitchellchamber.com.
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Integrated Massage Solutions Ribbon Cutting Integrated Massage Solutions is a therapeutic center designed to offer you a customized experience. Whether you suffer from a sports or accident injury, a medical condition, or want to relax your mind and body, the therapists at Integrated Massage Solutions are ready to help. They use an integrated approach to wellness, incorporating many modalities (techniques) to provide you the individual treatment that is best for you. Every massage is designed specifically for your health issues and goals. Their goal is to help you achieve optimal performance, and a high quality of daily living. They offer many types of massages including Ashiatsu Barefoot Massage, Swedish, Deep Tissue, Reflexology, Healing Touch, and Swe-Thai Massages. They also can tailor a massage for pregnancy and have the option to add on Aroma Therapy to any massage. They are located at 305 N. Lawler St. and can be reached at 9994793. They are open Monday 9am-7pm, Tuesday & Wednesday 9am-6pm, Thursday & Friday 8:30am-6pm and Saturday 9am-3pm.
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Xtreme Ventures Groundbreaking Xtreme Ventures, LLC is starting on a new building that will be the future home of Xtreme Cheer that will be located at 1015 Commerce St. Xtreme Cheer & Dance’s current gym is located at 108 E 4th Ave.
Michael’s Toggery 40th Anniversary Michael’s Toggery is a men’s and children’s clothing store located on Mitchell’s Historic Main Street. Lee Michael has been the owner for the past 40 years, purchasing the store on December 15, 1975 from Bernie and Lucy Schultz. The Toggery has been in its current location since 1936. Michael’s Toggery is located at 211 N. Main St. and can be reached at 996-3782. They are open MondayFriday from 9:30am-5:30pm, Saturday 9:30am-5pm and Sunday 12pm-4pm.
Chamber Inaugural Cornhole Tournament Come show off your skills at the first ever Chamber Cornhole Tournament! Spend the afternoon playing in this double elimination tournament with extra chances to win through Cornhole Challenges. Saturday, February 6 1pm First Toss Wild Oak Golf Course Chamber Members - $30/team Non-Chamber Members - $40/team Call 996-5567 or email
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Happy New ‘Ear’ from the CVB! 2015 is now behind us, and with it, many great memories. As the Convention & Visitors Bureau looks ahead to make 2016 a great year for Mitchell tourism, here are some of the highlights from the year we left behind: • Greeted nearly 8,000 visitors at the Visitor Information Center cabin • Distributed nearly 100,000 Community & Visitor Guides • Responded to nearly 6,000 Visitor Information requests • Greeted hundreds of pheasant hunters to Mitchell at Cabela’s and the Annual Pheasant Banquet on Friday of opening Pheasant Season • Sent over 300 hunting guide packets to interested hunters • Fielded and responded to over 70 bus tour inquiries • Assisted nearly 230 scheduled bus groups visiting Mitchell, plus countless unscheduled groups • Gave $10,000 in direct support to area athletic events • Provided nearly $3,000 in hospitality break sponsorships to area athletic events, meetings, and conventions. • Provided over 4,100 visitor bags filled with a Mitchell Visitor Guide, a map of Mitchell, and a colored highlighter along with over 3,000 pre-printed or stick-on nametags to 34 meetings, conventions, and events • Launched a new VisitMitchell.com website in June, which resulted in a 138% increase in web traffic • Attended American Bus Association, National Tour Association, and Rocky Mountain International conventions to recruit bus groups • Assisted the Tourism /Corn Palace Area Development Committee as the multi-million dollar renovations were completed to the Corn Palace • Worked diligently with the Chamber of Commerce Regional Marketing Committee to promote the hospitality and retail businesses in Mitchell to our surrounding communities • Assisted the Chamber of Commerce in the grand unveiling of the community brand • Organized and promoted the Geico Motorcycle HOT Bike Tour on Mitchell’s Main Street • Facilitated the Sports & Events Authority Committee of the City of Mitchell • Hosted travel writers and bus group leaders to spotlight Mitchell’s great attractions • Represented the best interests of Mitchell at various organizations: South Dakota Activities Association, Black Hills Badlands Association, Southeast South Dakota Tourism Association, South Dakota CVB Association, Visitor Industry Alliance • Engaged with friends and followers on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Instagram – resulting in 258,000 impressions • Had a great time promoting our wonderful city to visitors!
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The Mitchell Area Development Corporation is pleased to unveil the all-new MoveToMitchell.com, a one-stop resource for individuals and families looking to relocate to Mitchell. This redesigned website includes information on life in Mitchell, community resources and organizations, career resources, and job listings, as well as logistical information about housing, education, and other issues that may be helpful for potential new residents.
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Leadership Mitchell Thank You to Our Major Sponsors!
Save the Date! Mark your calendar for a Spring Regional Job Fair on April 5, 2016. This event will gather businesses and organizations from the Mitchell area looking to fill full-time, part-time, seasonal, and internship positions. The Spring Regional Job Fair is ideal for those looking at career transitions, building experience, summer employment, or those looking for something just a few hours each week. Additionally, this will be a resource for families or friends who want to find employment in the same area, as all companies will be located in or near Mitchell.
Businesses and families are encouraged to share this resource with prospective employees, families, and friends interested in moving to Mitchell.
More information will be available soon. Please call Jacki Miskimins at 605-996-1140 with any questions.
Registration Open for BIG Job Fair in Sioux Falls
Department of Labor: Workforce Training Programs
The 26th annual BIG (Business, Industry, Government) Job Fair, sponsored by the South Dakota Association of College Career Centers (SDACCC), will be held on Tuesday, March 15, 2016 at the Sioux Falls Convention Center. Last year, more than 900 candidates attended to discuss full-time and internship opportunities.
The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation, Workforce Training Division has a Youth and Adult program. The Workforce Training Youth program serves young adults through the age of 24, with an emphasis on students transitioning from secondary school, advanced training, or employment. The Workforce Training Adult Program serves individuals over the age of 18.
Registration is now available online at www.getgrads.com (click on the BIG Job Fair logo and follow the instructions for “online employer registration”). The registration fee of $250 (prior to January 22) has not increased for several years and provides each employer access to hundreds of eager job seekers, a large booth with table, chairs, and skirting, lunch for two, refreshments throughout the day, promotion to candidates, and inclusion of company information in the hard copy Employer Directory given to all candidates. Registration after January 22 is $300 and includes all of the above amenities.
The Workforce Training program assists individuals to develop a training and employment goal with a service strategy to assist them in reaching this goal. Services provided may include: • Career exploration • Job Shadow experience • Post-secondary training • On-the-job training • Completing a job search
The Mitchell Area Development Corporation will be attending the BIG Job Fair to represent the Mitchell community and the many job opportunities available here. If your business will not be attending, the MADC staff will be please to promote job opportunities on your behalf; If your business will be represented, MADC will crosspromote your booth at the fair. Whichever option is best for your business, please notify Laurie Cooper at 996-1140.
For those interested in post-secondary education, tuition assistance may be an option. A list of current approved training programs that may be eligible for the Workforce Training tuition assistance is available on the DLR website. There you can also view a video about how the Workforce Training program has impacted the lives of job seekers. To learn more about how the DLR Workforce Training program can assist you and others, please contact the local DLR Office or visit www.dlr.sd.gov/workforce_training.
Thank You to Our Supporting Sponsors! Avera Queen of Peace Business Products, Inc. Cabela’s CorTrust Bank ELO Prof Mitchell Technical Institute Mitchell Convention & Visitors Bureau You can still help create the future leaders of Mitchell! We still have both supporting and major sponsorships available, ranging from $100 to $1,000! All sponsorships include recognition at orientation & commencement as well as in marketing materials. Major sponsorships include an opportunity to speak either in a class session or at the large Commencement celebration and the $1,000 sponsorship also includes a participant spot and two additional tickets to Commencement. This year in celebration of our 30th Anniversary, all alumni will be invited back to our annual commencement program in May! We hope you are ready to party and rub elbows with all the leaders this program has created! Be sure you don’t miss out!
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Generations in the Workplace Training Generational differences can result in productivity-killing conflicts or seamless collaboration - it’s up to you! January 21st from 9am-12pm First Dakota Bank, 500 E. Norway Ave., Lower Level $25 for Chamber Members; $40 for Non-Members Our workplace is a generational melting pot. You’re probably managing 4 different generations, all of whom have ingrained differences on important issues like company commitment, flexibility, rewards, and change. You’ll learn why one group is team oriented while the other is fiercely independent; and why one works for rewards while another works only if the work is “interesting.” This will help you get the most out of each group by using the appropriate motivation. You’ll also see how to turn the different attitudes and skills each generation brings to the table into powerful performance drivers. You’ll learn to spread your new understanding in your group so that resentment, misunderstandings and conflict are minimized. Dale Carnegie Trainer, Neil Jensen,
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Inside the ChamberView Welcome New Members ................................................................................... 2 Community Volunteer Fair ................................................................................. 2 Save the Date...................................................................................................... 2 Leadership Mitchell ............................................................................................. 3 Generations in Workplace Training ................................................................... 3 Integrated Massage Solutions Ribbon Cutting............................................... 4 Xtreme Ventures Groundbreaking .................................................................... 4 Michael’s Toggery 40th Anniversary ................................................................. 4 Chamber Inaugural Cornhole Tournament ..................................................... 4 Sweat & Sparkle Women’s Retreat ................................................................... 5 Chamber 101: Maximize Your Benefits ............................................................ 5 The Chamber/MADC Annual Recognition Banquet ...................................... 6 Showcase Your Business ..................................................................................... 6 2016 Cracker Barrel Sessions .............................................................................. 7 Business Day at the Legislature.......................................................................... 7 Mitchell Area Legislators ..................................................................................... 7 2016 Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic Partnership Opportunity ........................ 8 January Happenings........................................................................................... 8 Happy New ‘Ear’ From the CBV ........................................................................ 9 Mitchell Development Unveils New Movetomitchell.com ........................... 10 Department of Labor: Workforce Training Programs .................................... 10 Save the Date: Spring Regional Job Fair ...................................................... 10 Registration Open for BIG Job Fair in Sioux Falls............................................ 10 Thank You for Your Investment ........................................................................ 11 Calendar of Events ........................................................................................... 12 The Chamberview Newsletter is published the first Monday of each month. This publication is done as a partnership between the Mitchell Area Chamber of Commerce and The Daily Republic. This publication is distributed to 12,500 Households/30,000 readers in Mitchell and the surrounding area. If you are a Chamber member and your business is interested in advertising in this publication, please contact The Daily Republic at 605.996.5514.
Welcome New Members! Teresa M. Hart, Financial Services, 117 E 1st Ave.; 292-0202 or 855-694-0398
Community Volunteer Fair Consider making a difference in our community and changing lives in the process! Attend the Community Volunteer Fair on Thursday, February 4th to meet with leaders of the many service and nonprofit organizations in our area. Booths will be open from 4-7pm at the Highland Conference Center. Learn about resources and make a commitment to our community by signing up to be a volunteer! Free to attend, snacks will be served. There are still spots remaining for community service or non-profit organizations to have a booth at the Fair, contact Rebecca at
[email protected] or 996-5567 to get your organization registered!
SAVE THE DATE April 5th Spring Regional Job Fair
More information will be available soon. Please call Jacki Miskimins at 605-996-1140 with any questions.
MITCHELL AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE MITCHELL AREA DEVELOPMENT CORP. BOARD OF DIRECTORS BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MITCHELL CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU ADVISORY BOARD
Chair Rob Schelske – First Dakota National Bank-Mitchell Vice Chair Ryan Thompson – Santel Communications Treasurer Kyle Musick – Innovative Systems Past Chair Gwenda Koch – Cornerstone Coffeehouse & Deli Jay Wempe – American Ice Deryk Thomsen – Sun Gold Sports Joe Childs – Mitchell School District Brian Klock – Klock Werks Justin Luther – County Fair Food Stores Brenda Freidel – The Pin Cushion Rory Palm – The Daily Republic Becky Pitz – POET Bio-refining
Chair Cindy Gregg – Prehistoric Indian Village Vice Chair Dave Sietsema – Klock Werks Past Chairman Sean Moen – OverTime Sports Bar & Steakhouse Eric Giblin – Subway Jason Wede – Cornerstone Coffeehouse & Deli Trish Oswald – Cabela’s Robin Weins – Crazy About Cupcakes Rod Brown – Dakota Discovery Museum LaRee Rumbolz – Super 8
EX-OFFICIO Mayor Jerry Toomey Jeff Smith – City Council Rob Schelske – Chamber of Commerce Board John Claggett – County Commission
EX-OFFICIO Susan Tjarks – City Council Sonya Moller – Chamber Liaison
MANAGEMENT & STAFF Bryan Hisel – Executive Director Sonya Moller – Chamber Director Kimberly Lofgren – Director of Finance & Administration Rebecca Zabel – Program Coordinator Laurie Cooper – Director of MADC Operations David Lambert – Regional Development Director Jacki Miskimins – Regional Workforce Coordinator Katie Knutson – Convention & Visitors Bureau Director Jen Johnston - CVB Marketing Coordinator Dale Odegaard – Director of Chamber Enterprise Barb Odegaard – Gift Shop Marketing Manager Troy Magnuson – Gift Shop Manager
CHAMBER MISSION STATEMENT: Provide leadership to unify community action that enhances the business environment and the quality of life in the Mitchell area.
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Thank You for Your Investment in the Mitchell Area Chamber of Commerce! The following businesses have renewed their membership.** All Star Sinclair & Casino AmericInn Lodge & Suites Aurora Plains Academy LLC Avera Patient Financial Services Bauer Dental Studio Campus Tech Apartments LLC CHR Solutions Chris Paustian Chucks Paint & Blinds Ciavarella Design Comfort Inn & Suites Copperleaf Townhomes Corn Palace Stampede, Inc. Corona Village Dakotaland Federal Credit Union Dental Health Partners Dobesh Chiropractic Prof. LLC Doug’s Custom Paint & Body, Inc. Exchange Club of Mitchell Farmers State Bank Fastenal Company Flack Signs G T Body Goodwill of the Great Plains Gotcha Covered Graham Tire & Automotive Grand Ciel Lodge Graphic Packaging International Hansen Wheel & Wagon Hard Drive Central Home Instead Senior Care Hunters Dream Pheasant Hunts LLC Integrated Massage Solutions James Valley Nursery, Inc. Jamison A. Rounds, Murphy Business Dakota Lakes Jimmy John’s JP the News Guy Kieffer Pheasant Hunting Klock Werks KORN-KQRN Radio Krall Eye Clinic Lance Carson Larry’s I-90 Service Lucky D B&B Meyers Oil Company, Inc. Mike Kuchera’s SD Guide Service, Inc. Miller & Associates Mitchell Aquatic Club Mitchell Community Scholarship Fund Mitchell First United Methodist Church
Mitchell United Way Modern Woodmen Fraternal Financial-Michelle Sheesley Montgomery Furniture Musick Properties, et al. Muth Electric, Inc. New Leaf Body Spa NorthWestern Energy Palace Builders, Inc. Palace Cleaners, Inc. Paulson Sheet Metal/ Paulson Air Perfect Touch Auto Detailing Performance Pet Products Pro Contracting River Road Bed & Breakfast Ron’s Bicycle & Locksmith Rotary Club of Mitchell Sabers Victory & V-Twin Schoenfelder Construction Inc. Sisson Printing Sun Gold Sports LLC The Depot The Framer The Tumbleweed Thomsen Enterprises LLC Trinity Lutheran Church TSC - Tractor Supply Company Unclaimed Freight Will Funeral Chapel **Paid as of November 20, 2015 – December 17, 2015
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EX-OFFICIO Jacquelyn Johnson – Dice Financial Service Group Tom Clark – Avera Queen of Peace Dr. Amy Novak – Dakota Wesleyan University Dr. Joseph Graves – Mitchell School District Mayor Jerry Toomey – City Council Steve Rice – City Council John Claggett – County Commissioners Kari Kirchmeyer - Mitchell Main Street and Beyond
President Jacquelyn Johnson – Dice Financial Service Group Vice President Tom Patzer – Patzer Woodworking Inc. Treasurer Roger Musick – Innovative Systems Tom Clark – Avera Queen of Peace Larry Thompson – Vantage Point Chris Krohmer – Krohmer Plumbing Inc. Terry Torgerson – Cortrust Bank Jeff Logan – Logan Luxury Theatre Corporation Joe Graves – Mitchell School District
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Dakota Player’s Children’s Theatre Pepsi Cola Theatre, 3:30pm daily Call 996-9137 or visit www.mitchellact.org Dakota Player’s Children’s Theatre Performance – You Look Marvelous! Pepsi Cola Theatre; 7:30pm Call 996-9137 or visit www.mitchellact.org Big Friend, Little Friend Winter Escape Village Bowl, 5:30pm Call 292-4444 Lakota Games on Ice Prehistoric Indian Village, 1:00pm Call Cindy, 996-5473 Used Book Sale Carnegie Resource Center, 10:00am-2:00pm Mitchell Area Chamber of Commerce and MADC Annual Banquet Highland Conference Center; 5:30pm Call 996-5567 or visit www.mitchellchamber.com
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26-28 Love, Sex and the IRS Theater Performance 7:30pm Fri & Sat, 2:00pm Sunday Call 996-9137 for tickets 26-27 Sweat and Sparkle Women’s Event Ramada Inn, 5pm Friday Call 996-5567
California Dreamin’ Concert Performance Corn Palace, 7:30PM Call Karen at 996-8497 Avera Gala: Black and White Ball Highland Conference Center, 6:00pm Call 995-5773
Cornhole Tournament Wild Oak, 1:00pm Call 996-5567 12 SD Ducks Unlimited State Convention Highland Conference Center, 6:00pm Call Don at 630-8696 19-20 Women in Blue Jeans Conference 5pm Friday, 8am Saturday Call 996-9010 for information 21 DWU’s Winter Band and LyricWood Concert Sherman Center, 4:00pm Admission is Free 25-28 DWU Women of Lockerbie Theatre Production Hughes Hall, 7:30pm Th-Sat, 2pm Sun. $7 General Admission, $2 Students
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Love, Sex and the IRS Theater Performance 7:30pm Fri & Sat, 2:00pm Sunday Call 996-9137 for tickets 6 DWU Winter Choir and Bells Concert 4pm, First United Methodist Church Free admission 7-10 Sossy Mechanics Trick Boxing Workshops Pepsi Cola Theatre, All day event Call 996-9137 10 Sossy Mechanics Trick Boxing Performance Pepsi Cola Theatre, 7:30pm Call 996-9137
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KMIT Home & Spring Preview Show Davison County 4-H Grounds Call 996-9667 Mitchell Lions Pancake Feed 9 John Paul II Elementary School Beginning at 7:00am 9 Mitchell Chamber Health & Wellness Fair Mitchell Christian School, 8am – 1pm Call 996-5567 12 A Tribute to Neil Diamond, Mitchell Area Concert Series Corn Palace, 7:30pm Call 995-8430 for tickets 17 Linda Feterl Dance Recital Corn Palace, 5:00pm Visit www.lindadance.com 25-27 Shrine Circus Corn Palace, daily performances Call 995-8430 for tickets Don’t see your event listed? For event submission and approval email your info to
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Together let’s create a plan that can help you fill your retirement with the things you love. David L. Jorgenson, Agent New York Life Insurance Company 115 W 12th, PO Box 296 Mitchell, SD 57301 Phone: (605) 996-4444
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