The Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce has numerous ways to get involved with committees. Click on the committee below to learn more about its purpose, activities and meeting times. Call (605) 336-1620 or email the staff contact to find out more information.
Agri-Business Division Advisory Council  
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Committee Chair: Tate Thorstenson, Dacotah Bank
Purpose: To advance and promote the Sioux Empire as an agricultural center.
Activities: Ag Appreciation Day and the Sioux Empire Farm Show.
Meeting Time: Third Thursday of each month at 7:30 a.m.
Staff Coordinator: Cindy Christensen |
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| Ambassador Committee
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Committee Chair: Rick Rysavy, Home Federal Bank
Purpose: To provide a stable source of income via dues by securing new Chamber members through combined efforts with the Membership Department.
Activities: Membership sales and ribbon cuttings/groundbreakings.
Meeting Time: Third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 a.m.
Staff Coordinator: Amy M. Farr
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| Business/Education Networking Committee
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Committee Chair: DeeAnn Konrad, Sioux Falls School District
Purpose: To promote and enhance the contributions of education to the Sioux Falls area.
Activities: Superintendents’ Roundtable, education presentations and school-business partnerships.
Meeting Time: Periodically on the fourth Thursday.
Staff Coordinator: Sara Weber
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| Business Leadership Council
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Committee Chair: Bob Trader, HyVee, Inc.
Purpose: To enhance corporate responsibility in the Sioux Empire and to increase the number and percentage of businesses active in the Sioux Falls area community by subscribing to and becoming high-quality, corporate citizens.
Activities: Executive briefings and business tours.
Meeting Time: Various times.
Staff Coordinator: Betty J. Ordal
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| Business Transportation Committee
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Committee Chair: Brooke White, South Dakota Department of Transportation
Purpose: To provide an information-based forum and a pro-active membership addressing transportation issues for the benefit of the Sioux Falls business community.
Activities: Guest speakers on transportation issues.
Meeting Time: Third Wednesday of each month at 7:30 a.m.
Staff Coordinator: Sara Weber
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| Community Appeals Committee
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Committee Chair: Tom Bosch, Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center
Purpose: To qualify and provide orderly scheduling of capital fund drives.
Activities: Research, interview and select capital fund drives
Meeting Time: Second Wednesday August-January and as heeded, at 7:30 a.m.
Staff Coordinator: Betty J. Ordal
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| Convention & Visitors Bureau Advisory Council
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Committee Chair: Chrissy Spoo, American Heart Association
Purpose: To market and showcase the city of Sioux Falls in order to expand the numbers and accommodate the needs of visitors to the city.
Activities: Involvement in the Sioux Falls visitor industry’s efforts to bring visitor business to the city.
Meeting Time: Fourth Thursday of each month at noon
Staff Coordinator: Kathie Puthoff
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| Diplomat Committee
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Committee Chair: Mary Johnson, Bankers Trust Company of South Dakota
Purpose: To maintain membership strength in the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce
Activities: Membership Mixers, Good Morning Sioux Falls, Operation Thank You, ribbon cuttings/groundbreakings, Member to Member Discount program, new member visits and membership retention.
Meeting Time: Second Friday of each month at 11:30 a.m.
Staff Coordinator: Pat Lund |
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| Military Task Force
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Co-chairs: Ret. Brig. Gen. Ron Mielke, TSP, Inc., and Ret. Brig. Gen. R.J. Clifft
Purpose: To advocate for the future of Joe Foss Field, the South Dakota Air National Guard and other military units in the Sioux Falls area
Activities: Advocating on behalf of military units in the Sioux Falls area and South Dakota
Meeting Time: Various times
Staff Coordinator: Amy M. Farr |
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| Military & Veterans Affairs Committee
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Committee Chair: Rick Tupper, Augustana College
Purpose: To coordinate, promote and monitor military, veteran and veterans support facilities activity within the Sioux Falls area.
Activities: Armed Forces Day program, Veterans Day program and guest speakers.
Meeting Time: Second Thursday of each month at 11:45 a.m.
Staff Coordinator: Amy M. Farr |
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| Small Business Council
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Committee Chair: Ryan VanZee, University of Sioux Falls
Purpose: To provide assistance and support responsive to the needs of small business.
Activities: Business Sense Workshops, Chamber Café, and business start-up information.
Meeting Time: Second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 a.m.
Staff Coordinator: Kate Foley |
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| Sports & Recreation Committee
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Committee Chair: Cheryl Dodd, U.S. Bank
Purpose: To develop and promote Sioux Falls as a regional sports and recreation center, provide volunteer support and create a positive economic impact through sporting events.
Activities: State tournament hospitality events.
Meeting Time: Second Thursday of each month at noon
Staff Coordinator: Sara Weber |
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| Tax Council
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Committee Chair: Bob Bruning, Bruning Marketing & Promotions
Purpose: To study and issue reports on public fiscal information and policies as they relate to the economic health of the region.
Activities: Serve as the Chamber’s think tank on issues related to taxation and government spending by preparing and issuing in-depth studies, work with Chamber lobbyists to review proposed tax changes and provide findings to the Issues Management Council and Board of Directors, work with coalitions and individuals on tax issues, propose new ways of meeting public fiscal challenges.
Meeting Time: First Tuesday of each month at 7:30 a.m.
Staff Coordinator: Sara Weber |
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| Young Professionals Network
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Co-chairs: Nick Bentele, The First National Bank in Sioux Falls, and Garrett Wilson, Children's Care Hospital & School
Purpose: To cultivate an informed and involved young professional community in the Sioux Falls area in order to retain and attract young and diverse talent.
Activities: Create opportunities for personal development, civic involvement, networking with peers and interaction with community leaders.
Meeting time: Visit www.siouxfallsypn.com for a calendar of YPN events.
Staff Coordinator: Lesa Jarding |
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