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FEBRUARY6-7 Dakota Players - Space School Musical Pepsi Cola Theatre; 7:30pm Call 996-9137 or visit www.mitchellact.org11 Jaimee Paul – in Concert Corn Palace; 7:30pm Call Jim at 996-5081 or visit www.cornpalace.com14 Happy Valentine’s Day

20-21 Women in Blue Jeans Conference Highland Conference Center; Fri 5pm-9:30pm, Sat 8am-4:30pm Call Bobbi at 996-9010 or visit www.womeninbluejeans.org27-28 Neil Simon’s - Rumors Theatre Production Pepsi Cola Theatre; Fri-Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2pm Call 996-9137 or visit www.mitchellact.org

MARCH1, 6-8 Neil Simon’s - Rumors Pepsi Cola Theatre; Fri-Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2pm Call 996-9137 or visit www.mitchellact.org6-7 Holiday Arts Spring Craft Show Masonic Temple; Friday

9am-7pm & Saturday 9am-5pm Nancy at 605-248-2526 or Crystal at 605-425-208114 4th Annual Wingapalooza Masonic Temple; 12pm-4pm Call Mitchell Main Street & Beyond at 605-990-450021 Mitchell Show Choir Classic Corn Palace; All Day Event Call Chris Miller at 995-304421 Mitchell Lions Pancake Day Call Misty Hilleson at 605-996-203224, 26-28 Friend de Coup - Dinner Theatre Corn Palace; Tues, Thurs-Fri @ 6;30pm, Sat @ 5:00pm Chris Miller at 995-304428 5th Annual Spring Fling Location and time TBD Call Tiffany at 770-2276

28 A Night at the Races—Mitchell Area Safehouse Foundation Highland Conference Center; 6:30-9:30pm Tickets available at The Chamber, County Fair, and First Dakota28-29 2015 Home & Spring Preview Show Davison County Fairgrounds; 10am-4pm Call 996-9667 or 800-244-5648

APRIL11 Mitchell Chamber Health & Wellness Fair Mitchell Christian School; 8am-1pm Call Rebecca at 996-5567 or visit www.mitchellchamber.com11 Hairball Corn Palace; 9pm Call 995-8430 or visit www.cornpalace.com18 Ladies Day Out at Cabela’s Cabela’s; 10am-4pm Call 605-996-033718 Mitchell Main Street & Beyond’s Tax Free Day Participating businesses throughout Mitchell Contact Mitchell Main Street & Beyond at 605-990-4500

20 The Alliance Brass Quintet Corn Palace; 7:30pm Call Jim at 996-5081 25 Mitchell High Prom Corn Palace27-29 Shrine Circus Corn Palace Call 995-8430 or visit www.cornpalace.com

MAY1-3 Brigadoon -Theatre Performance Pepsi Cola Theatre; Fri-Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2pm Call 996-9137 or visit www.mitchellact.org2 Mitchell Main Street & Beyond’s Shopping Spring Fling Participating businesses throughout Mitchell Contact Mitchell Main Street & Beyond at 605-990-45008-10 Brigadoon -Theatre Performance Pepsi Cola Theatre; Fri-Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2pm Call 996-9137 or visit www.mitchellact.org

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MITCHELL AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCEBOARD OF DIRECTORSChair Gwenda Koch – Cornerstone Coffeehouse & DeliChair-Elect Bruce Yakley – Trail King Industries, Inc.Treasurer Rob Schelske – First Dakota National Bank-MitchellPast Chair Amy Tlam – Muth Electric, Inc.Ryan Thompson – Santel CommunicationsJay Wempe – American IceDeryk Thomsen – Sun Gold SportsJoe Childs – Mitchell School DistrictKyle Musick – Innovative SystemsBrian Klock – Klock WerksJustin Luther – County Fair Food StoresBrenda Freidel – The Pin CushionRory Palm – The Daily Republic

EX-OFFICIO Greg Von Wald – MADC President, Mitchell Technical Institute Tom Clark – Avera Queen of Peace Amy Novak – Dakota Wesleyan University Dr. Joseph Graves – Mitchell School District Mayor Ken Tracy – City Council Steve Rice – City Council John Claggett – County Commissioners Kari Kirchmeyer - Mitchell Main Street and Beyond

MITCHELL AREA DEVELOPMENT CORP.BOARD OF DIRECTORSChair Greg VonWald – Mitchell Technical InstituteVice Chair Jacquelyn Johnson – Dice Financial Service GroupTreasurer Roger Musick – Innovative SystemsLarry Thompson – Vantage PointTom Clark – Avera Queen of PeaceRoger Musick – Innovative SystemsTom Patzer – Patzer Woodworking Inc.Lance Koth – First Dakota National BankChris Krohmer – Krohmer Plumbing Inc.

EX-OFFICIO Bruce Yakley – Chamber Board RepresentativePast Chair Lori Essig – Dakota Wesleyan UniversityMayor Ken Tracy – City of MitchellJeff Smith – City CouncilJohn Claggett – County Commission

MITCHELL CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU ADVISORY BOARDChairman Sean Moen – OverTime Sports Bar & SteakhouseVice Chair Jen Johnston – CabelasPast Chairman Jill Larson – Highland Conference CenterRebecca Grace – Ramada Inn & SuitesDave Sietsema – Klock WerksEric Giblin – SubwayCindy Gregg – Prehistoric Indian VillageMisty Zilla – Bean Box EspressoJason Wede – Cornerstone Coffeehouse & Deli

EX-OFFICIO Susan Tjarks – City Council Gwenda Koch – Chamber Liaison

MANAGEMENT & STAFFBryan Hisel – Executive DirectorSonya Moller – Chamber DirectorKimberly Lofgren – Director of Finance & AdministrationRebecca Zabel – Program CoordinatorLaurie Cooper – Director of MADC OperationsDavid Lambert – Regional Development DirectorJacki Miskimins – Regional Workforce CoordinatorKatie Knutson – Convention & Visitors Bureau DirectorLisa Bender – Marketing CoordinatorDale Odegaard – Director of Chamber EnterpriseBarb Odegaard – Gift Shop Marketing ManagerTroy 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.

Inside the ChamberViewWelcome New Members ............................................................... ...............................2Member Moments ................................................................................... ......................2Thank You for Your Investment ............................................................... ......................2“Strike It Lucky”! Bowling Tournament ................................................... ......................3Chamber 101: Maximize Your Chamber Benefits ................................ ......................3Social Media Tool Box.............................................................................. ......................3Upcoming Networking Lunch - State of the City ................................. ......................32015 Cracker Barrels ................................................................................. .....................4Networking Lunch - Fitness & Financial Goals ...................................... ......................4Business Day at the Legislature Agenda ............................................... ......................42015 Health Fair ........................................................................................ ......................4The Future of Healthcare ........................................................................ ......................4Chamber/MADC Annual Banquet ........................................................ ......................5Community Service Award Winner ........................................................ ......................5Chamber Volunteer of the Year ............................................................ ......................5Family Business of the Year Awards ........................................................ .....................5Mitchell Named an ICF Top 7 Community ........................................... ......................6Wanted: Workforce Partners .................................................................. ......................7Open jobs? List them at the BIG Job Fair ............................................. ......................7Tourism Excellence Award ...................................................................... ......................82015 Pheasant Fest & Quail CLassic Partnership .................................. ......................9February Happenings ............................................................................... .....................9Website Ad Sales ....................................................................................... .....................9Show off your Mitchell! ............................................................................. .....................9Funding Available for Special Events ..................................................... .....................9Hagen Award Presented to Don Peterson .......................................... .....................10Property Available for Lease in Mitchell, SD ....................................... ......................10Exciting Additions to Dental Care Center .......................................... ......................11Table Decorations Thank You ............................................................... ......................11Calendar 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.

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Exciting Additions to Dental Care Center…Coming 2015

The following businesses have renewed their membership.**CHR Solutions

Chuck’s Paint & BlindsCorn Palace Shrine Club

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Mitchell Area Optimist ClubMitchell Regional Habitat for Humanity

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Dr. Jennifer M. Verurink will be joining our team in 2015!! Dr. Jennifer is a graduate of

The University of Nebraska School of Dentistry and her and her husband Eric are the proud

parents of twin boys Finn and Sawyer. We are very excited to have them join us and help us serve our patients and friends in Mitchell and surrounding communities. Please feel

free to call or stop by the office to ask about scheduling an appointment to see

Dr. Jennifer Veurink for your dental needs.

Member MomentsExciting Additions to Dental Care Center…Coming 2015

If your business has exciting news to share, we want to know! Just visit our website http://www.mitchellchamber.com/pages/MemberMomentSubmission/ and fill out the form for a Member Moment. Member Moments that meet the guidelines will be published in the order they are submitted, in our weekly Monday Memo newsletter. One per week, as submitted.

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Abbott HouseAnytime Fitness

Avera Queen of PeaceBankWest

Blarney’s Sports Bar & GrillCabela’s

Cell Phone Repair ProCentral Electric Cooperative

Coca Cola of MitchellCornerstone Career Learning Center

CorTrust BankCounty Fair Food StoresCrazy About Cupcakes

Dakota Wesleyan UniversityDel Schuh’s BH Pro Painting, Inc

Dakota Heartland Development Assoc.ELO Prof. LLC

Firesteel Healthcare CenterFirst Dakota National Bank

First National BankFulton State Bank

Get Pinned BoutiqueGraham Oil / Jimmy John’s

Highland Conference CenterHome Federal Bank

Integrated Massage Solutions, LLCIverson Chrysler Center, Inc.

Klock Werks/Helping With HorsepowerLogan Luxury TheatresMake It Mine Design

Midcontinent CommunicationsMills Property Mgmt.

Mitchell Technical InstituteMitchell Telecom

Mitchell Main Street & BeyondNorthWestern Energy

Overtime Steak HouseParkston Commercial ClubPatzer Woodworking Inc.

Pheasants Forever dba Pheasant CountryPhotography Unlimited

SPN & Assoc.Twin City FanImagine Guild

Trail King IndustriesWells Fargo Bank

Whiskey Creek Wood Fire Grill

TABLE DECORATIONS HELP MAKE BANQUET A FUN EVENT!Thank you to the following businesses who decorated tables for the

Annual Chamber / MADC Banquet!

It is always a highlight to our event to see the unique ideas that are used. Thank you all!

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Bleeding gums and pregnancyDid you know… Many pregnant women experience increased bleeding from their gums, due to changes in their hormonal balance. � e body reacts to plaque and bacteria more severely. � e gums can get swollen, red, and bleed, a reversible condition called Gingivitis. Some women stop brushing and � ossing because they worry it will make things worse. It is actually more important to brush and � oss during this time because cleaning away plaque and bacteria will help the gums return to health, and can prevent a more serious disease called periodontitis from developing. For more information check out our website or call 605-996-9944 to make an appointment with Dr. Farnham or Dr. Weber.

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How to Increase Customer Attention, Sales & Loyalty: The Perpetual Promotion MachineTuesday, March 3, 2015 at 12pm, Chamber Board Room, 601 N. Main St.Are you looking for ways to consistently garner more attention and loyalty among your customers? In this session, Brian Carter, author of The Like Economy and LinkedIn for Business, reveals how your business can

become more interesting, gain more attention and own your category in the minds of your customers. He’ll show you strategies for B2B and B2C, focusing on only those that offer the highest return on investment. You’ll leave with a roadmap for market domination.Register with us to attend this recorded training for promoting your business on YouTube! It is $25 for Chamber members and $40 for non-chamber members by calling 996-5567 or emailing Rebecca at rebecca@mitchellchamber.com.

Don Petersen, with Morgan Theeler LLP, was awarded the Hagen Award at the annual Chamber / MADC Banquet held on Friday, January 23rd. This award was created fourteen years ago by the Mitchell Area Development Corporation to recognize individuals and organizations for theiroutstanding efforts in the area of business andeconomic development for the Mitchell community.

This recognition is not awarded every year - but when it is - it recognizes special commitment to the work of raising the economic standard of living for people in the Mitchell area. Pictured left is Greg Von Wald, MADC President presenting the Hagen Award to Don Petersen. Don has been the person that has been behind the scenes, not receiving credit or public recognition but has been responsible for much of the growth, development and economic progress of the Mitchell community. Locally, he has served on the following boards:

· City of Mitchell Planning Commission· Mitchell Area Development Corporation· Mitchell United Way· Oscar Howe Art Center· Abbott House Foundation· Queen of Peace Foundation Board· Holy Family Catholic Church Finance Board· Mitchell Area Charitable Foundation· SD State Bar - Business Law Committee· Dakota Mental Health Board of Directors· Queen of Peace Hospital Advisory Board· Mitchell Red Cross Board

He has coached little league football, volunteered with Special Olympics, and found time in his career to teach night classes at Dakota Wesleyan University in Business / Employment Law.

For over 25 years, he has been the key advisor on every major industrial development project in the Mitchell community. These major projects range over decades from Cabela’s to Graphic Packaging and include:

· Enclose Manufacturing· Hendrickson Manufacturing· Vantage Point Solutions· Innovative Systems· Quality Wood· AKG Midwest· Highland Conference Center

Mr. Petersen was instrumental in the development and growth of MTI’s campus by helping put together a TIF application to develop a new campus south of the Interstate and advised MTI officials in how to go about getting a wind turbine on which to train wind technicians. He is a trusted counsel for businesses in the Mitchell region, helping numerous businesses with their expansions, acquisitions and governmental relations. He and his wife Cindy have a 13 year old son Jeffery and he is a very involved father. On behalf of the Mitchell Area Development Corporation, we would like to say thank you and congratulations to Don Petersen.

Do you want to get the most out of 2015? Well start by getting the most out of your Chamber membership! If you are wondering how you can get more out of your Chamber membership, you don’t want to miss the Chamber 101 class on Tuesday, February 17th, at 8:30am in the Chamber Boardroom! This 1 hour session 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 this FREE session, call Rebecca at 996-5567 or email rebecca@mitchellchamber.com.

Chamber 101: Maximize Your Chamber Benefits

Hagen Award Presented To Don PetersenSocial Media Toolbox

No experience is necessary in this tournament! Will you venture out on this Unlucky Friday the 13th to try your luck at winning? Gather a team from your business and join us for the Chamber’s first bowling tournament – with a superstitious theme! Spend the afternoon networking with other business professionals and see how lucky you can be.

Friday, February 13, 20151pm-4pmVillage Bowl1500 N. Duff, Mitchell

Contact Rebecca at 996-5567 or email rebecca@mitchellchamber.com for more details or to register a team. Sponsorships are available.

“Strike It Lucky!” Bowling Tournament

Property Available for Lease in Mitchell, SDExceptional office space available in down

town Mitchell for lease! The property is located at 120 West 6th.

Lease is $1,000 per month. Renter pays property taxes, insurance, utilities and

maintenance.

The building was built in 1985 and is approximately 2172 sq. ft. of property with

approximately 40 spaces of off street parking.

This building has forced air heat, air conditioning, composition roof, corner lot

and located just a block off of Mitchell’s Main Street.

The building consists of a reception and client

area, four office areas, copy and supplies room, break room, two bath rooms, and a

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For information or additional questions on this property, please call the Chamber of

Commerce at 605-996-5567.

Join The Network on Monday, February 9th for a “State of the City” address from Mayor Ken Tracy. Mayor Tracy will be updating attendees on current and expected projects and answer questions from attendees.

Lunch is available for purchase from the Cabela’s deli. Please register for the lunch by calling 996-5567 or emailing rebecca@mitchellchamber.com.

Upcoming Networking Lunch – State of the City with Mayor Tracy

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The Mitchell Chamber of Commerce’s Governmental Affairs Committee is hosting the 2015 Cracker Barrels at NEW times! Join us for these two Cracker Barrel sessions to find out what is going on in the legislative session this year and have an opportunity to

ask the legislators your own questions.

TODAY - Monday, February 2nd at 12pm at the Mitchell Technical Institute Amphitheater

Monday, March 2nd at 12pm at the Mitchell Technical Institute Amphitheater

Cracker Barrels are free and open to the public. Box lunches from MTI will be provided upon request for $10. To receive a box lunch, you MUST register by the Wednesday prior to the session

by emailing rebecca@mitchellchamber.com. Outside food is not permitted in the Amphitheater.

The Network held a lunch on January 12th with speakers Teresa Hart and Pat Skinner sharing their expertise on how best to set goals and plan for better fitness and finances for the New Year. Both gave tips and advice on what steps to take

towards better fitness and finances, but also emphasized the need to have a strong mindset for what you want. If you want to make it happen, you will – but you need to stop the excuses.

To get involved or participate in the next Networking Lunch, keep your eye out in our Monday Memos and check out the Chamber Calendar online.

2015 Cracker Barrels

Networking Lunch – Fitness & Financial Goals

Partnerships Still Available - 2015 Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic

Partnership Opportunity

Funding Available for Special Events

February Happenings

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Show off your Mitchell!

The Mitchell Convention & Visitors Bureau is exhibiting at the National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic, February 20-22, 2015 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, IA. Iowa boasts 104 local Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever Chapters with over 19,000 members. This year, National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic is being held in conjunction with the Iowa State High School Wrestling Tournament, also held at the Iowa Events Center. They are looking to see a significant boost to the already great attendance for the sports show, which brought over 70,000 to Des Moines! Mitchell’s presence at this show helps position Mitchell as the premier location for pheasant hunting. We want to ensure Mitchell is at the top of the list when it comes to hunters choosing their destination! To partner contact Katie at Katie@visitmitchell.com or 996.6223.

The Mitchell Area Chamber of Commerce Regional Marketing Committee has funding available to foster and encourage events that promote tourism activities which utilize the retail and hospitality services within the City of Mitchell. The committee is funded by an allocation of the entertainment tax revenues. The funds are administered by the Mitchell Area Chamber of Commerce Regional Marketing Committee. Events may be cultural, ethnic, historic, educational or recreational or a combination thereof. Events should have strong appeal to a large part of our community and potential visitors. The resulting economic and non-economic benefits of this program are intended to promote the general welfare of the City residents.

Consideration for funding will be made to events that are unique to the area or something that can be identified with the Mitchell area. They will have at their heart the “signature” of Mitchell and the Mitchell area and when visitors think of the event, they think of Mitchell. The event will encourage and solicit attendance from the general public. Funding will be given to events that the Committee believes will encourage overnight stays in the community by out-of-town visitors.

Priority will be given to events held during the “off-peak” or shoulder seasons, bringing visitors in during times they normally do not visit. “Off -peak” are the months of November, December, January and February. Shoulder seasons are defined as March, April, September and October.

Events receiving the funds will be required to adequately report evaluations of impact, such as lodging room-nights or dollars spent.

A copy of the funding policy, criteria for funding, criteria for use of funds, and application may be downloaded at www.mitchellchamber.com. You can also pick up a copy from Katie Knutson at the Chamber of Commerce at 601 N. Main Street.

Move and groove through the solar system as the Dakota Players bring you Space School Musical Feb. 6-7 at the Area Community Theatre. Be mesmerized and enchanted by the vocals of Jamiee Lee on Feb. 11 at the Corn Palace then get ready to laugh, cry, and laugh some more as the Area Community Theatre presents Rumors by Neil Simon on Feb. 27-28. And ladies, get ready to slow down and enjoy your accomplishments at the Women in Blue Jeans Conference Feb. 20-21.

Looking for an inexpensive way to advertise your business to visitors? There are currently four of the six spaces available for advertising on the CVB website, VisitMitchell.com, for calendar year 2015. Please contact Katie at 605.996.6223 or katie@visitmitchell.com.

Are you on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter? Show off our great city by tagging your photos with #MitchellSD! Whether you’re having a romantic dinner for Valentine’s Day, enjoying your favorite winter activities, cheering on the Mitchell Kernels or Wesleyan Tigers, or just out for coffee with friends – if you share it, tag it!

Thursday, February 19, 2015Ramkota, Pierre

11 AM – Registration12 Noon – Luncheon and Comments by Governor Daugaard (invited)1:15 PM – David Owen’s Legislative Briefing and Business Caucus We will be using a new technology called Poll Everywhere, which will allow participants to vote with their smart phones, tablets or laptops2:45 PM – Adjourn to the Capitol3:15 PM – Possible meeting at the Capitol Building (Room 414)

- Cabinet Level Speakers are being invited to offer ten minute updates on department issues and/or pending legislation- Topics under consideration include:

o Workforceo Transportation/Air Serviceo Energyo Tourismo Economic Developmento Attorney General

Attendees are encouraged to talk about what’s important in their communities4:45 PM – Reception at Ramkota (in Grand Galleria Banquet Hall)5:45 PM – Banquet and Speaker7:45 PM - AdjournEarly Bird: Full registration for the day (programs, luncheon, reception, and dinner) is $85, Reception and banquet only is $70, After February 9 fees increase by $15 per option.Lunch only is $50 with no early discounts.Contact Sonya at 996-5567 or sonya@mitchellchamber.com to register.

Business Day at the Legislature Agenda

Tom Clark, CEO and Regional President of Avera Queen of Peace, presented to a group of about 40 local business men and women about the future of healthcare – where he thinks the industry is heading and how

he is attempting to position Avera to respond to the changing environment of the industry. Avera has begun construction on a new Health Campus just South of I-90 and is also partnering with Dakota Wesleyan University to build a new Wellness Center.

The lunch was organized through the Health Services Committee of the Chamber of Commerce and was sponsored by Avera Queen of Peace Health Services.

The Future of Healthcare

The 2015 Health Fair will be held on Saturday, April 11th at the Mitchell Christian School. Registration for vendors is now open – contact Rebecca at 996-5567 or rebecca@mitchellchamber.com. Registration forms are available online and additional information regarding the Health Fair will be updated at www.mitchellchamber.com/pages/AnnualHealthFair

2015 Health Fair

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The fourth annual Tourism Excellence Award was presented to the Mitchell Pheasant Country Chapter of Pheasants Forever at the Annual Recognition Banquet on January 23. This group has taken their non-profit organization to an entirely different level. Not only do they raise thousands of dollars for local habitat projects and youth events every year, they bring in hundreds of visitors from across the United States to their big event each October.

The chapter was started in 1985 by several Mitchell business owners who wanted to increase the pheasant population in order to keep hunters coming to the Mitchell area. The goal has remained the same today as each year they raise thousands of dollars to help with habitat, hunting, and youth programs by holding an annual banquet at the World’s Only Corn Palace, the evening before Opening Day of Pheasant Season.

The local committee is made up of over 25 volunteers, 10 board members and Dave Allen, the chapter president for the past 9 years. Notable achievements include having over 300 landowners participate in the chapter’s habitat program; they have planted over 3,000 acres of food plots, have contributed over $600,000 in wildlife plots and shelterbelt tree programs, and distributed over 10,000 free bags of food plot seed. The chapter has given over 500 Pheasants Forever youth memberships to area kids, provided scholarships to post-secondary students, hosted many youth trap shoots and youth hunts, and participate in community events including the Rodeo Chili Cook-Off, Memorial Day BBQ Challenge and the DWU Homecoming Parade.

Their years of hard work have achieved spectacular results in 2014. First, the chapter completed a $25,000 picnic shelter project at Lake Mitchell as part of the ‘No Child Left Indoors’ initiative through Pheasants Forever nationally; and as a thank you to our community for supporting the organization over the past 29 years. The shelter, located just to the east of the Sportsman’s Club, is open to the public and encourages families to take advantage of the outdoors.

Additionally, the chapter expects to remain at the top spot, for the third year in a row, as the largest membership chapter in all of the US and Canada. This year over 650 people packed into the Corn Palace for their annual banquet on Friday, October 17th. The sold out crowd brought in non-resident hunters

from over 30 different states.

Lastly, their leadership and dedication to our community was summed up in the NBC Sports premiere of “Opening Day”. The hour long show premiered on Wednesday, November 21st and showcased pheasant hunting season in South Dakota, primarily in and around Mitchell. The show was narrated by South Dakota’s own, Tom Brokaw, and chapter president, Dave Allen, was the ring-leader in bringing this national show to Mitchell.

This group has inspired and educated countless other service clubs and community organizations in Mitchell, and is considered one of the largest and most influential non-profit organizations within our community. With their strong committee and leadership team, they plan to continue doing bigger and better things for pheasant habitat, hunting, and our youth during their 30th year in 2015.

Congratulations to the Pheasant Country Chapter of Pheasants Forever on receiving the 2014 Mitchell Convention and Visitors Bureau Tourism Excellence award, and best of luck on your 30th year. We know they will do great things for pheasant habitat and our community! Jen Johnston, vice chairman of the CVB Advisory Board, presented the Pheasants Country Chapter with the honor. Last year’s winner was the Mitchell Skating and Hockey Association’s Twice the Ice committee.

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Mitchell Area Chamber of Commerce Volunteer of the Year Award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated enthusiasm, dedication and leadership to advance the mission of the Chamber though committee work. Making Chamber sponsored events possible, while setting an example for future Chamber volunteers. Chris Paustian was this year’s recipient.

Chamber/MADC Annual BanquetThe Mitchell Area Chamber of Commerce and Mitchell Area Development Corporation along with the Convention & Visitors Bureau and Dakota Heartland Development Association held their Annual Recognition & Awards Banquet on Friday, January 23 at the Highland Conference Center. With over 370 people in attendance, the evening was in part the celebration of the organization’s members as well as a night of recognition of those who a have made a difference in Mitchell’s success. Governor Daugaard shared highlights regarding South Dakota road conditions with those in attendance.

Sponsorship of the banquet included: Trail King Industries, Entertainment Sponsor; Iverson’s, Social Sponsor; Twin City Fan Companies, Video Sponsor; Midcontinent Communications, Banquet Sponsor, Prairie Ethanol-POET Bio-refining, Event Sponsor; Verizon Wireless—BeMobile, Door Prize Sponsor; Highland Conference Center—Dessert Sponsor; The Hampton Inn and 48 businesses that decorated tables.

One of the highlights of the evening included

the year-in-review video. If you did not attend the banquet, you can see the video at www.mitchellchamber.com.

SongBlast! Dueling Guitars provided the evenings entertainment.

Chamber Volunteer of the Year

Schoenfelder Construction has been flourishing in the Mitchell community for over 40 years. It all started in 1974 when Norman Schoenfelder, along with only one other employee, began hauling dirt, demolishing buildings, and helped with other construction site preparation. Over the years, the quality of their labor and expertise became known around the community, and today they operate within a 70 mile radius, preparing sites for some of the most popular projects.

The Sherman Center at DWU, the McGovern Library, the new wellness center at DWU, and elementary schools are just a few of the sites that Schoenfelder Construction has worked on over the years. Of course, with growing

demands in work comes the need for top-quality, experienced employees who have pride in their work and what they do. The Schoenfelder family believes they have a strong, integrity-filled crew who take care of their customers and make sure the job is done right. In 41 years, the company has grown from 1 employee to 12, including family members of the second and third generation.

Brad and Mark – of the second generation – as well as Riley and Austin – of the third generation – have all joined Norman in the business he created all those years ago. Schoenfelder Construction has grown to be one of the largest businesses in the area, but they still operate with the same work ethic and passion as the day the business first began. In addition, the Schoenfelder family has played an active role in the Mitchell community over the years, involving their time with the Corn Place Stampede Rodeo, charitable organizations, and offering their services when needed.

The PFBA, along with award sponsor CorTrust Bank, is proud to honor with Schoenfelder family of Schoenfelder Construction with the 2015 Mitchell Area Excellence in Family Business Award.

Family Business of the Year Award goes to…

The Community Service Award is a tribute to the fact that individuals can make a difference. It is an award that recognizes that there are few things that are as valuable to the future of a community as people volunteering their time, talents and resources.

For nearly 60 years, the Chamber of Commerce has presented the Community Service Award for significant contributions and service to the Mitchell Community. It is, quite simply said, the highest recognition that the Chamber of Commerce can bestow for a life committed to making a difference. The past Community Service Award winners exemplify the variety of ways of contributing to our community. Previous winners represent volunteerism, philanthropy, leadership and public service. Each winner brings different gifts, talents and abilities making a difference in the lives of our people and our community.

Ever mindful of our young leaders, the Chamber knows that it is important that we tell the next generation that each person counts and that it is individuals and their personal efforts and service that have built the past success and will insure the future dreams of Mitchell, South Dakota.

This year’s Community Service recognition

winner believes that what is good for Mitchell is good for our individual businesses. That begins with things as simple as swinging a paint brush for Habitat for Humanity’s Brush with Kindness projects, helping with community food drives and lending a hand when asked.

Involvement in community organizations such as Rotary and service on volunteer boards for LifeQuest and the Abbott House plus the Mitchell Area Charitable Foundation lead to this year’s recipient heading several capital campaigns, and service as the chair of our local United Way fund-raising campaign.

They have evidenced leadership on the board for Avera Queen of Peace and twice on the Mitchell Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and twice on the Mitchell Area Development Corporation Board—having served as chair for both of these groups.

Lest you think this year’s winner is all work and no play, interests include reading, running, hunting, fishing, golfing, knitting and life at the lake. Yes, we are recognizing a real reveler in renaissance!

The voice of and community face for Dakota Wesleyan University; Business Banking Manager and recently retired Community Banking President for Wells Fargo—this year’s Community Service Award goes to a dynamic duo, Pat and Lori Essig. They came to Mitchell 20 years ago and we haven’t been the same since! With their daughters, Maddie and Olivia, they have been active within their church and schools—Showchoir parenting being one of their more recent past involvements. But, the lists could go on and on.

Suffice it to say, they have been good for Mitchell! Congratulation Pat and Lori Essig.

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Is your business interested in ways to help recruit new employees? Contact Jacki Miskimins, Regional Workforce Coordinator, to sign up as a workforce partner. Signing up puts you on a list to receive information about programs, opportunities, and connections to help develop and recruit new employees.

Examples include: upcoming job fairs, employee hiring programs, new workforce programs, job shadow/internship opportunities, employee transportation programs, and more. Questions? Contact Jacki at 605-996-1140 or jmiskimins@mitchellsd.org.

The Mitchell Area Development team will be attending the BIG Job Fair on February 24th to promote the many opportunities available in the Mitchell region. Any employers with open positions are encouraged to contact Jacki Miskimins to ensure they are represented.

For companies that wish to attend themselves, registration is available online at www.getgrads.com. Registration includes access to hundreds of eager job seekers, a large booth

with table, chairs, and skirting, lunch for two, and refreshments throughout the day. Payment is required at the time of registration.

The South Dakota Association of College Career Centers hosts the (Business, Industry, Government) Job Fair; this year marks the 25th anniversary of the event. Last year, over 140 employers and more than 900 job candidates attended this event – known as the Midwest’s Most Successful Job Fair!

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Mitchell Named an ICF Top 7 CommunityFor three years, the Intelligent

Community Forum has named Mitchell a Smart21 Community. On January 22, Mitchell was named a Top 7 Intelligent Community. This distinction signifies that Mitchell not only has exceptional broadband access, options, and usage; but that the community has also been successful in leveraging that access for successful social and economic development.

This is no small accomplishment. Mitchell beat out hundreds of community applicants to make the Smart 21; and was chosen among the top third of even those finalists.

The Top 7 Communities are selected based on five Intelligent Community Indicators: Broadband Access, Knowledge Workforce, Innovation, Digital Inclusion, and Advocacy. These final

communities are selected from nearly 400 submissions to the annual awards program of the ICF.

What marks the difference between Smart 21 Communities and Top 7 Intelligent Communities? According to a January 19 blog post by ICF Founder Robert Bell, “While Smart City technologies make cities work better, Intelligent Community strategies create better cities, where people and organizations thrive and prosper in the global broadband economy.” This takes more than just broadband and IT infrastructure; it requires developing a knowledge workforce, honing and nurturing an innovative ecosystem, expanding access to necessary skills and technology, and engaging citizens in the process.

Mitchell has excelled in all of these measures, particularly through the educational institutions – public and private, primary and higher education. Additionally, the ICF praised Mitchell’s success in combating population decline, implementing long-range community development planning, and diversifying the economic base to include telecommunications development on top of manufacturing and agriculture. Further, Mitchell was specifically lauded for demonstrating “the hope that broadband and new ideas in planning offer to rural communities and towns.”

In June, the 2015 Intelligent Community of the Year will be announced in Toronto, Canada, the reigning 2014 top city. Congratulations, Mitchell!

Thank you to Smart 21 & Top 7 Contributors

Thank you to all the businesses, organizations, institutions, and volunteers who contributed to or were featured in the ICF Smart 21 and Top 7 applications. These include:

What is the ICF Top 7?The Intelligent Community Forum is a think tank, based in New

York, which studies 21st century social and economic development around the globe. With the modern economy inextricable from technology, the ICF focuses heavily on areas with significant investments in technology across various community sectors. With three private broadband providers (plus a fourth option for business-to-business needs), Mitchell stands out from communities around the globe as having an uncommon degree of options and quality for broadband connectivity.

Each year, the ICF names 21 “Smart Cities” from around the globe; and for the last three years, Mitchell has been one. Those cities then compete for the next round of designation, Top 7, which is the level of distinction Mitchell recently received. Mitchell is the smallest city to be recognized as a Top 7 Intelligent Community since the award program was instituted in 2002.

The Top 7 distinction awards recipient communities with a global platform to tell their story while vying for the top spot, Intelligent Community of the Year. More information and insights from other Smart21 and Top 7 Communities can be found at www.intelligentcommunity.org.

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Two Full-Service Locations to Serve YouMitchell North | 1920 N. Sanborn Blvd.Lobby Hours: M-F 9 am - 4:30 pmDrive-up Hours: M-F 7:30 am - 5:30 pm

Mitchell South | 1200 E. Spruce St.Lobby Hours: M-F 9 am - 4:30 pmDrive-up Hours: M-F 7:30 am - 5:30 pm; Sat. 8 am - Noon

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Is your business interested in ways to help recruit new employees? Contact Jacki Miskimins, Regional Workforce Coordinator, to sign up as a workforce partner. Signing up puts you on a list to receive information about programs, opportunities, and connections to help develop and recruit new employees.

Examples include: upcoming job fairs, employee hiring programs, new workforce programs, job shadow/internship opportunities, employee transportation programs, and more. Questions? Contact Jacki at 605-996-1140 or jmiskimins@mitchellsd.org.

The Mitchell Area Development team will be attending the BIG Job Fair on February 24th to promote the many opportunities available in the Mitchell region. Any employers with open positions are encouraged to contact Jacki Miskimins to ensure they are represented.

For companies that wish to attend themselves, registration is available online at www.getgrads.com. Registration includes access to hundreds of eager job seekers, a large booth

with table, chairs, and skirting, lunch for two, and refreshments throughout the day. Payment is required at the time of registration.

The South Dakota Association of College Career Centers hosts the (Business, Industry, Government) Job Fair; this year marks the 25th anniversary of the event. Last year, over 140 employers and more than 900 job candidates attended this event – known as the Midwest’s Most Successful Job Fair!

Wanted: Workforce Partners

Open jobs? List them at the BIG Job Fair

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Mitchell Named an ICF Top 7 CommunityFor three years, the Intelligent

Community Forum has named Mitchell a Smart21 Community. On January 22, Mitchell was named a Top 7 Intelligent Community. This distinction signifies that Mitchell not only has exceptional broadband access, options, and usage; but that the community has also been successful in leveraging that access for successful social and economic development.

This is no small accomplishment. Mitchell beat out hundreds of community applicants to make the Smart 21; and was chosen among the top third of even those finalists.

The Top 7 Communities are selected based on five Intelligent Community Indicators: Broadband Access, Knowledge Workforce, Innovation, Digital Inclusion, and Advocacy. These final

communities are selected from nearly 400 submissions to the annual awards program of the ICF.

What marks the difference between Smart 21 Communities and Top 7 Intelligent Communities? According to a January 19 blog post by ICF Founder Robert Bell, “While Smart City technologies make cities work better, Intelligent Community strategies create better cities, where people and organizations thrive and prosper in the global broadband economy.” This takes more than just broadband and IT infrastructure; it requires developing a knowledge workforce, honing and nurturing an innovative ecosystem, expanding access to necessary skills and technology, and engaging citizens in the process.

Mitchell has excelled in all of these measures, particularly through the educational institutions – public and private, primary and higher education. Additionally, the ICF praised Mitchell’s success in combating population decline, implementing long-range community development planning, and diversifying the economic base to include telecommunications development on top of manufacturing and agriculture. Further, Mitchell was specifically lauded for demonstrating “the hope that broadband and new ideas in planning offer to rural communities and towns.”

In June, the 2015 Intelligent Community of the Year will be announced in Toronto, Canada, the reigning 2014 top city. Congratulations, Mitchell!

Thank you to Smart 21 & Top 7 Contributors

Thank you to all the businesses, organizations, institutions, and volunteers who contributed to or were featured in the ICF Smart 21 and Top 7 applications. These include:

What is the ICF Top 7?The Intelligent Community Forum is a think tank, based in New

York, which studies 21st century social and economic development around the globe. With the modern economy inextricable from technology, the ICF focuses heavily on areas with significant investments in technology across various community sectors. With three private broadband providers (plus a fourth option for business-to-business needs), Mitchell stands out from communities around the globe as having an uncommon degree of options and quality for broadband connectivity.

Each year, the ICF names 21 “Smart Cities” from around the globe; and for the last three years, Mitchell has been one. Those cities then compete for the next round of designation, Top 7, which is the level of distinction Mitchell recently received. Mitchell is the smallest city to be recognized as a Top 7 Intelligent Community since the award program was instituted in 2002.

The Top 7 distinction awards recipient communities with a global platform to tell their story while vying for the top spot, Intelligent Community of the Year. More information and insights from other Smart21 and Top 7 Communities can be found at www.intelligentcommunity.org.

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The fourth annual Tourism Excellence Award was presented to the Mitchell Pheasant Country Chapter of Pheasants Forever at the Annual Recognition Banquet on January 23. This group has taken their non-profit organization to an entirely different level. Not only do they raise thousands of dollars for local habitat projects and youth events every year, they bring in hundreds of visitors from across the United States to their big event each October.

The chapter was started in 1985 by several Mitchell business owners who wanted to increase the pheasant population in order to keep hunters coming to the Mitchell area. The goal has remained the same today as each year they raise thousands of dollars to help with habitat, hunting, and youth programs by holding an annual banquet at the World’s Only Corn Palace, the evening before Opening Day of Pheasant Season.

The local committee is made up of over 25 volunteers, 10 board members and Dave Allen, the chapter president for the past 9 years. Notable achievements include having over 300 landowners participate in the chapter’s habitat program; they have planted over 3,000 acres of food plots, have contributed over $600,000 in wildlife plots and shelterbelt tree programs, and distributed over 10,000 free bags of food plot seed. The chapter has given over 500 Pheasants Forever youth memberships to area kids, provided scholarships to post-secondary students, hosted many youth trap shoots and youth hunts, and participate in community events including the Rodeo Chili Cook-Off, Memorial Day BBQ Challenge and the DWU Homecoming Parade.

Their years of hard work have achieved spectacular results in 2014. First, the chapter completed a $25,000 picnic shelter project at Lake Mitchell as part of the ‘No Child Left Indoors’ initiative through Pheasants Forever nationally; and as a thank you to our community for supporting the organization over the past 29 years. The shelter, located just to the east of the Sportsman’s Club, is open to the public and encourages families to take advantage of the outdoors.

Additionally, the chapter expects to remain at the top spot, for the third year in a row, as the largest membership chapter in all of the US and Canada. This year over 650 people packed into the Corn Palace for their annual banquet on Friday, October 17th. The sold out crowd brought in non-resident hunters

from over 30 different states.

Lastly, their leadership and dedication to our community was summed up in the NBC Sports premiere of “Opening Day”. The hour long show premiered on Wednesday, November 21st and showcased pheasant hunting season in South Dakota, primarily in and around Mitchell. The show was narrated by South Dakota’s own, Tom Brokaw, and chapter president, Dave Allen, was the ring-leader in bringing this national show to Mitchell.

This group has inspired and educated countless other service clubs and community organizations in Mitchell, and is considered one of the largest and most influential non-profit organizations within our community. With their strong committee and leadership team, they plan to continue doing bigger and better things for pheasant habitat, hunting, and our youth during their 30th year in 2015.

Congratulations to the Pheasant Country Chapter of Pheasants Forever on receiving the 2014 Mitchell Convention and Visitors Bureau Tourism Excellence award, and best of luck on your 30th year. We know they will do great things for pheasant habitat and our community! Jen Johnston, vice chairman of the CVB Advisory Board, presented the Pheasants Country Chapter with the honor. Last year’s winner was the Mitchell Skating and Hockey Association’s Twice the Ice committee.

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Mitchell Area Chamber of Commerce Volunteer of the Year Award recognizes an individual who has demonstrated enthusiasm, dedication and leadership to advance the mission of the Chamber though committee work. Making Chamber sponsored events possible, while setting an example for future Chamber volunteers. Chris Paustian was this year’s recipient.

Chamber/MADC Annual BanquetThe Mitchell Area Chamber of Commerce and Mitchell Area Development Corporation along with the Convention & Visitors Bureau and Dakota Heartland Development Association held their Annual Recognition & Awards Banquet on Friday, January 23 at the Highland Conference Center. With over 370 people in attendance, the evening was in part the celebration of the organization’s members as well as a night of recognition of those who a have made a difference in Mitchell’s success. Governor Daugaard shared highlights regarding South Dakota road conditions with those in attendance.

Sponsorship of the banquet included: Trail King Industries, Entertainment Sponsor; Iverson’s, Social Sponsor; Twin City Fan Companies, Video Sponsor; Midcontinent Communications, Banquet Sponsor, Prairie Ethanol-POET Bio-refining, Event Sponsor; Verizon Wireless—BeMobile, Door Prize Sponsor; Highland Conference Center—Dessert Sponsor; The Hampton Inn and 48 businesses that decorated tables.

One of the highlights of the evening included

the year-in-review video. If you did not attend the banquet, you can see the video at www.mitchellchamber.com.

SongBlast! Dueling Guitars provided the evenings entertainment.

Chamber Volunteer of the Year

Schoenfelder Construction has been flourishing in the Mitchell community for over 40 years. It all started in 1974 when Norman Schoenfelder, along with only one other employee, began hauling dirt, demolishing buildings, and helped with other construction site preparation. Over the years, the quality of their labor and expertise became known around the community, and today they operate within a 70 mile radius, preparing sites for some of the most popular projects.

The Sherman Center at DWU, the McGovern Library, the new wellness center at DWU, and elementary schools are just a few of the sites that Schoenfelder Construction has worked on over the years. Of course, with growing

demands in work comes the need for top-quality, experienced employees who have pride in their work and what they do. The Schoenfelder family believes they have a strong, integrity-filled crew who take care of their customers and make sure the job is done right. In 41 years, the company has grown from 1 employee to 12, including family members of the second and third generation.

Brad and Mark – of the second generation – as well as Riley and Austin – of the third generation – have all joined Norman in the business he created all those years ago. Schoenfelder Construction has grown to be one of the largest businesses in the area, but they still operate with the same work ethic and passion as the day the business first began. In addition, the Schoenfelder family has played an active role in the Mitchell community over the years, involving their time with the Corn Place Stampede Rodeo, charitable organizations, and offering their services when needed.

The PFBA, along with award sponsor CorTrust Bank, is proud to honor with Schoenfelder family of Schoenfelder Construction with the 2015 Mitchell Area Excellence in Family Business Award.

Family Business of the Year Award goes to…

The Community Service Award is a tribute to the fact that individuals can make a difference. It is an award that recognizes that there are few things that are as valuable to the future of a community as people volunteering their time, talents and resources.

For nearly 60 years, the Chamber of Commerce has presented the Community Service Award for significant contributions and service to the Mitchell Community. It is, quite simply said, the highest recognition that the Chamber of Commerce can bestow for a life committed to making a difference. The past Community Service Award winners exemplify the variety of ways of contributing to our community. Previous winners represent volunteerism, philanthropy, leadership and public service. Each winner brings different gifts, talents and abilities making a difference in the lives of our people and our community.

Ever mindful of our young leaders, the Chamber knows that it is important that we tell the next generation that each person counts and that it is individuals and their personal efforts and service that have built the past success and will insure the future dreams of Mitchell, South Dakota.

This year’s Community Service recognition

winner believes that what is good for Mitchell is good for our individual businesses. That begins with things as simple as swinging a paint brush for Habitat for Humanity’s Brush with Kindness projects, helping with community food drives and lending a hand when asked.

Involvement in community organizations such as Rotary and service on volunteer boards for LifeQuest and the Abbott House plus the Mitchell Area Charitable Foundation lead to this year’s recipient heading several capital campaigns, and service as the chair of our local United Way fund-raising campaign.

They have evidenced leadership on the board for Avera Queen of Peace and twice on the Mitchell Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and twice on the Mitchell Area Development Corporation Board—having served as chair for both of these groups.

Lest you think this year’s winner is all work and no play, interests include reading, running, hunting, fishing, golfing, knitting and life at the lake. Yes, we are recognizing a real reveler in renaissance!

The voice of and community face for Dakota Wesleyan University; Business Banking Manager and recently retired Community Banking President for Wells Fargo—this year’s Community Service Award goes to a dynamic duo, Pat and Lori Essig. They came to Mitchell 20 years ago and we haven’t been the same since! With their daughters, Maddie and Olivia, they have been active within their church and schools—Showchoir parenting being one of their more recent past involvements. But, the lists could go on and on.

Suffice it to say, they have been good for Mitchell! Congratulation Pat and Lori Essig.

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The Mitchell Chamber of Commerce’s Governmental Affairs Committee is hosting the 2015 Cracker Barrels at NEW times! Join us for these two Cracker Barrel sessions to find out what is going on in the legislative session this year and have an opportunity to

ask the legislators your own questions.

TODAY - Monday, February 2nd at 12pm at the Mitchell Technical Institute Amphitheater

Monday, March 2nd at 12pm at the Mitchell Technical Institute Amphitheater

Cracker Barrels are free and open to the public. Box lunches from MTI will be provided upon request for $10. To receive a box lunch, you MUST register by the Wednesday prior to the session

by emailing rebecca@mitchellchamber.com. Outside food is not permitted in the Amphitheater.

The Network held a lunch on January 12th with speakers Teresa Hart and Pat Skinner sharing their expertise on how best to set goals and plan for better fitness and finances for the New Year. Both gave tips and advice on what steps to take

towards better fitness and finances, but also emphasized the need to have a strong mindset for what you want. If you want to make it happen, you will – but you need to stop the excuses.

To get involved or participate in the next Networking Lunch, keep your eye out in our Monday Memos and check out the Chamber Calendar online.

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Partnerships Still Available - 2015 Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic

Partnership Opportunity

Funding Available for Special Events

February Happenings

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Show off your Mitchell!

The Mitchell Convention & Visitors Bureau is exhibiting at the National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic, February 20-22, 2015 at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines, IA. Iowa boasts 104 local Pheasants Forever and Quail Forever Chapters with over 19,000 members. This year, National Pheasant Fest & Quail Classic is being held in conjunction with the Iowa State High School Wrestling Tournament, also held at the Iowa Events Center. They are looking to see a significant boost to the already great attendance for the sports show, which brought over 70,000 to Des Moines! Mitchell’s presence at this show helps position Mitchell as the premier location for pheasant hunting. We want to ensure Mitchell is at the top of the list when it comes to hunters choosing their destination! To partner contact Katie at Katie@visitmitchell.com or 996.6223.

The Mitchell Area Chamber of Commerce Regional Marketing Committee has funding available to foster and encourage events that promote tourism activities which utilize the retail and hospitality services within the City of Mitchell. The committee is funded by an allocation of the entertainment tax revenues. The funds are administered by the Mitchell Area Chamber of Commerce Regional Marketing Committee. Events may be cultural, ethnic, historic, educational or recreational or a combination thereof. Events should have strong appeal to a large part of our community and potential visitors. The resulting economic and non-economic benefits of this program are intended to promote the general welfare of the City residents.

Consideration for funding will be made to events that are unique to the area or something that can be identified with the Mitchell area. They will have at their heart the “signature” of Mitchell and the Mitchell area and when visitors think of the event, they think of Mitchell. The event will encourage and solicit attendance from the general public. Funding will be given to events that the Committee believes will encourage overnight stays in the community by out-of-town visitors.

Priority will be given to events held during the “off-peak” or shoulder seasons, bringing visitors in during times they normally do not visit. “Off -peak” are the months of November, December, January and February. Shoulder seasons are defined as March, April, September and October.

Events receiving the funds will be required to adequately report evaluations of impact, such as lodging room-nights or dollars spent.

A copy of the funding policy, criteria for funding, criteria for use of funds, and application may be downloaded at www.mitchellchamber.com. You can also pick up a copy from Katie Knutson at the Chamber of Commerce at 601 N. Main Street.

Move and groove through the solar system as the Dakota Players bring you Space School Musical Feb. 6-7 at the Area Community Theatre. Be mesmerized and enchanted by the vocals of Jamiee Lee on Feb. 11 at the Corn Palace then get ready to laugh, cry, and laugh some more as the Area Community Theatre presents Rumors by Neil Simon on Feb. 27-28. And ladies, get ready to slow down and enjoy your accomplishments at the Women in Blue Jeans Conference Feb. 20-21.

Looking for an inexpensive way to advertise your business to visitors? There are currently four of the six spaces available for advertising on the CVB website, VisitMitchell.com, for calendar year 2015. Please contact Katie at 605.996.6223 or katie@visitmitchell.com.

Are you on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter? Show off our great city by tagging your photos with #MitchellSD! Whether you’re having a romantic dinner for Valentine’s Day, enjoying your favorite winter activities, cheering on the Mitchell Kernels or Wesleyan Tigers, or just out for coffee with friends – if you share it, tag it!

Thursday, February 19, 2015Ramkota, Pierre

11 AM – Registration12 Noon – Luncheon and Comments by Governor Daugaard (invited)1:15 PM – David Owen’s Legislative Briefing and Business Caucus We will be using a new technology called Poll Everywhere, which will allow participants to vote with their smart phones, tablets or laptops2:45 PM – Adjourn to the Capitol3:15 PM – Possible meeting at the Capitol Building (Room 414)

- Cabinet Level Speakers are being invited to offer ten minute updates on department issues and/or pending legislation- Topics under consideration include:

o Workforceo Transportation/Air Serviceo Energyo Tourismo Economic Developmento Attorney General

Attendees are encouraged to talk about what’s important in their communities4:45 PM – Reception at Ramkota (in Grand Galleria Banquet Hall)5:45 PM – Banquet and Speaker7:45 PM - AdjournEarly Bird: Full registration for the day (programs, luncheon, reception, and dinner) is $85, Reception and banquet only is $70, After February 9 fees increase by $15 per option.Lunch only is $50 with no early discounts.Contact Sonya at 996-5567 or sonya@mitchellchamber.com to register.

Business Day at the Legislature Agenda

Tom Clark, CEO and Regional President of Avera Queen of Peace, presented to a group of about 40 local business men and women about the future of healthcare – where he thinks the industry is heading and how

he is attempting to position Avera to respond to the changing environment of the industry. Avera has begun construction on a new Health Campus just South of I-90 and is also partnering with Dakota Wesleyan University to build a new Wellness Center.

The lunch was organized through the Health Services Committee of the Chamber of Commerce and was sponsored by Avera Queen of Peace Health Services.

The Future of Healthcare

The 2015 Health Fair will be held on Saturday, April 11th at the Mitchell Christian School. Registration for vendors is now open – contact Rebecca at 996-5567 or rebecca@mitchellchamber.com. Registration forms are available online and additional information regarding the Health Fair will be updated at www.mitchellchamber.com/pages/AnnualHealthFair

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How to Increase Customer Attention, Sales & Loyalty: The Perpetual Promotion MachineTuesday, March 3, 2015 at 12pm, Chamber Board Room, 601 N. Main St.Are you looking for ways to consistently garner more attention and loyalty among your customers? In this session, Brian Carter, author of The Like Economy and LinkedIn for Business, reveals how your business can

become more interesting, gain more attention and own your category in the minds of your customers. He’ll show you strategies for B2B and B2C, focusing on only those that offer the highest return on investment. You’ll leave with a roadmap for market domination.Register with us to attend this recorded training for promoting your business on YouTube! It is $25 for Chamber members and $40 for non-chamber members by calling 996-5567 or emailing Rebecca at rebecca@mitchellchamber.com.

Don Petersen, with Morgan Theeler LLP, was awarded the Hagen Award at the annual Chamber / MADC Banquet held on Friday, January 23rd. This award was created fourteen years ago by the Mitchell Area Development Corporation to recognize individuals and organizations for theiroutstanding efforts in the area of business andeconomic development for the Mitchell community.

This recognition is not awarded every year - but when it is - it recognizes special commitment to the work of raising the economic standard of living for people in the Mitchell area. Pictured left is Greg Von Wald, MADC President presenting the Hagen Award to Don Petersen. Don has been the person that has been behind the scenes, not receiving credit or public recognition but has been responsible for much of the growth, development and economic progress of the Mitchell community. Locally, he has served on the following boards:

· City of Mitchell Planning Commission· Mitchell Area Development Corporation· Mitchell United Way· Oscar Howe Art Center· Abbott House Foundation· Queen of Peace Foundation Board· Holy Family Catholic Church Finance Board· Mitchell Area Charitable Foundation· SD State Bar - Business Law Committee· Dakota Mental Health Board of Directors· Queen of Peace Hospital Advisory Board· Mitchell Red Cross Board

He has coached little league football, volunteered with Special Olympics, and found time in his career to teach night classes at Dakota Wesleyan University in Business / Employment Law.

For over 25 years, he has been the key advisor on every major industrial development project in the Mitchell community. These major projects range over decades from Cabela’s to Graphic Packaging and include:

· Enclose Manufacturing· Hendrickson Manufacturing· Vantage Point Solutions· Innovative Systems· Quality Wood· AKG Midwest· Highland Conference Center

Mr. Petersen was instrumental in the development and growth of MTI’s campus by helping put together a TIF application to develop a new campus south of the Interstate and advised MTI officials in how to go about getting a wind turbine on which to train wind technicians. He is a trusted counsel for businesses in the Mitchell region, helping numerous businesses with their expansions, acquisitions and governmental relations. He and his wife Cindy have a 13 year old son Jeffery and he is a very involved father. On behalf of the Mitchell Area Development Corporation, we would like to say thank you and congratulations to Don Petersen.

Do you want to get the most out of 2015? Well start by getting the most out of your Chamber membership! If you are wondering how you can get more out of your Chamber membership, you don’t want to miss the Chamber 101 class on Tuesday, February 17th, at 8:30am in the Chamber Boardroom! This 1 hour session 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 this FREE session, call Rebecca at 996-5567 or email rebecca@mitchellchamber.com.

Chamber 101: Maximize Your Chamber Benefits

Hagen Award Presented To Don PetersenSocial Media Toolbox

No experience is necessary in this tournament! Will you venture out on this Unlucky Friday the 13th to try your luck at winning? Gather a team from your business and join us for the Chamber’s first bowling tournament – with a superstitious theme! Spend the afternoon networking with other business professionals and see how lucky you can be.

Friday, February 13, 20151pm-4pmVillage Bowl1500 N. Duff, Mitchell

Contact Rebecca at 996-5567 or email rebecca@mitchellchamber.com for more details or to register a team. Sponsorships are available.

“Strike It Lucky!” Bowling Tournament

Property Available for Lease in Mitchell, SDExceptional office space available in down

town Mitchell for lease! The property is located at 120 West 6th.

Lease is $1,000 per month. Renter pays property taxes, insurance, utilities and

maintenance.

The building was built in 1985 and is approximately 2172 sq. ft. of property with

approximately 40 spaces of off street parking.

This building has forced air heat, air conditioning, composition roof, corner lot

and located just a block off of Mitchell’s Main Street.

The building consists of a reception and client

area, four office areas, copy and supplies room, break room, two bath rooms, and a

utility room.

For information or additional questions on this property, please call the Chamber of

Commerce at 605-996-5567.

Join The Network on Monday, February 9th for a “State of the City” address from Mayor Ken Tracy. Mayor Tracy will be updating attendees on current and expected projects and answer questions from attendees.

Lunch is available for purchase from the Cabela’s deli. Please register for the lunch by calling 996-5567 or emailing rebecca@mitchellchamber.com.

Upcoming Networking Lunch – State of the City with Mayor Tracy

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MITCHELL AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCEBOARD OF DIRECTORSChair Gwenda Koch – Cornerstone Coffeehouse & DeliChair-Elect Bruce Yakley – Trail King Industries, Inc.Treasurer Rob Schelske – First Dakota National Bank-MitchellPast Chair Amy Tlam – Muth Electric, Inc.Ryan Thompson – Santel CommunicationsJay Wempe – American IceDeryk Thomsen – Sun Gold SportsJoe Childs – Mitchell School DistrictKyle Musick – Innovative SystemsBrian Klock – Klock WerksJustin Luther – County Fair Food StoresBrenda Freidel – The Pin CushionRory Palm – The Daily Republic

EX-OFFICIO Greg Von Wald – MADC President, Mitchell Technical Institute Tom Clark – Avera Queen of Peace Amy Novak – Dakota Wesleyan University Dr. Joseph Graves – Mitchell School District Mayor Ken Tracy – City Council Steve Rice – City Council John Claggett – County Commissioners Kari Kirchmeyer - Mitchell Main Street and Beyond

MITCHELL AREA DEVELOPMENT CORP.BOARD OF DIRECTORSChair Greg VonWald – Mitchell Technical InstituteVice Chair Jacquelyn Johnson – Dice Financial Service GroupTreasurer Roger Musick – Innovative SystemsLarry Thompson – Vantage PointTom Clark – Avera Queen of PeaceRoger Musick – Innovative SystemsTom Patzer – Patzer Woodworking Inc.Lance Koth – First Dakota National BankChris Krohmer – Krohmer Plumbing Inc.

EX-OFFICIO Bruce Yakley – Chamber Board RepresentativePast Chair Lori Essig – Dakota Wesleyan UniversityMayor Ken Tracy – City of MitchellJeff Smith – City CouncilJohn Claggett – County Commission

MITCHELL CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU ADVISORY BOARDChairman Sean Moen – OverTime Sports Bar & SteakhouseVice Chair Jen Johnston – CabelasPast Chairman Jill Larson – Highland Conference CenterRebecca Grace – Ramada Inn & SuitesDave Sietsema – Klock WerksEric Giblin – SubwayCindy Gregg – Prehistoric Indian VillageMisty Zilla – Bean Box EspressoJason Wede – Cornerstone Coffeehouse & Deli

EX-OFFICIO Susan Tjarks – City Council Gwenda Koch – Chamber Liaison

MANAGEMENT & STAFFBryan Hisel – Executive DirectorSonya Moller – Chamber DirectorKimberly Lofgren – Director of Finance & AdministrationRebecca Zabel – Program CoordinatorLaurie Cooper – Director of MADC OperationsDavid Lambert – Regional Development DirectorJacki Miskimins – Regional Workforce CoordinatorKatie Knutson – Convention & Visitors Bureau DirectorLisa Bender – Marketing CoordinatorDale Odegaard – Director of Chamber EnterpriseBarb Odegaard – Gift Shop Marketing ManagerTroy 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.

Inside the ChamberViewWelcome New Members ............................................................... ...............................2Member Moments ................................................................................... ......................2Thank You for Your Investment ............................................................... ......................2“Strike It Lucky”! Bowling Tournament ................................................... ......................3Chamber 101: Maximize Your Chamber Benefits ................................ ......................3Social Media Tool Box.............................................................................. ......................3Upcoming Networking Lunch - State of the City ................................. ......................32015 Cracker Barrels ................................................................................. .....................4Networking Lunch - Fitness & Financial Goals ...................................... ......................4Business Day at the Legislature Agenda ............................................... ......................42015 Health Fair ........................................................................................ ......................4The Future of Healthcare ........................................................................ ......................4Chamber/MADC Annual Banquet ........................................................ ......................5Community Service Award Winner ........................................................ ......................5Chamber Volunteer of the Year ............................................................ ......................5Family Business of the Year Awards ........................................................ .....................5Mitchell Named an ICF Top 7 Community ........................................... ......................6Wanted: Workforce Partners .................................................................. ......................7Open jobs? List them at the BIG Job Fair ............................................. ......................7Tourism Excellence Award ...................................................................... ......................82015 Pheasant Fest & Quail CLassic Partnership .................................. ......................9February Happenings ............................................................................... .....................9Website Ad Sales ....................................................................................... .....................9Show off your Mitchell! ............................................................................. .....................9Funding Available for Special Events ..................................................... .....................9Hagen Award Presented to Don Peterson .......................................... .....................10Property Available for Lease in Mitchell, SD ....................................... ......................10Exciting Additions to Dental Care Center .......................................... ......................11Table Decorations Thank You ............................................................... ......................11Calendar 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.

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Exciting Additions to Dental Care Center…Coming 2015

The following businesses have renewed their membership.**CHR Solutions

Chuck’s Paint & BlindsCorn Palace Shrine Club

Dan Grigg ImagesFirst National Bank SD

Kwik PhilLifeServe Blood Center

Mitchell Area Optimist ClubMitchell Regional Habitat for Humanity

Pat Skinner-Health Boot CampPizza Ranch

Porter DistributingResurrection Lutheran Church

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Dr. Jennifer M. Verurink will be joining our team in 2015!! Dr. Jennifer is a graduate of

The University of Nebraska School of Dentistry and her and her husband Eric are the proud

parents of twin boys Finn and Sawyer. We are very excited to have them join us and help us serve our patients and friends in Mitchell and surrounding communities. Please feel

free to call or stop by the office to ask about scheduling an appointment to see

Dr. Jennifer Veurink for your dental needs.

Member MomentsExciting Additions to Dental Care Center…Coming 2015

If your business has exciting news to share, we want to know! Just visit our website http://www.mitchellchamber.com/pages/MemberMomentSubmission/ and fill out the form for a Member Moment. Member Moments that meet the guidelines will be published in the order they are submitted, in our weekly Monday Memo newsletter. One per week, as submitted.

**Paid as of December 17, 2014 – January 19, 2015

Abbott HouseAnytime Fitness

Avera Queen of PeaceBankWest

Blarney’s Sports Bar & GrillCabela’s

Cell Phone Repair ProCentral Electric Cooperative

Coca Cola of MitchellCornerstone Career Learning Center

CorTrust BankCounty Fair Food StoresCrazy About Cupcakes

Dakota Wesleyan UniversityDel Schuh’s BH Pro Painting, Inc

Dakota Heartland Development Assoc.ELO Prof. LLC

Firesteel Healthcare CenterFirst Dakota National Bank

First National BankFulton State Bank

Get Pinned BoutiqueGraham Oil / Jimmy John’s

Highland Conference CenterHome Federal Bank

Integrated Massage Solutions, LLCIverson Chrysler Center, Inc.

Klock Werks/Helping With HorsepowerLogan Luxury TheatresMake It Mine Design

Midcontinent CommunicationsMills Property Mgmt.

Mitchell Technical InstituteMitchell Telecom

Mitchell Main Street & BeyondNorthWestern Energy

Overtime Steak HouseParkston Commercial ClubPatzer Woodworking Inc.

Pheasants Forever dba Pheasant CountryPhotography Unlimited

SPN & Assoc.Twin City FanImagine Guild

Trail King IndustriesWells Fargo Bank

Whiskey Creek Wood Fire Grill

TABLE DECORATIONS HELP MAKE BANQUET A FUN EVENT!Thank you to the following businesses who decorated tables for the

Annual Chamber / MADC Banquet!

It is always a highlight to our event to see the unique ideas that are used. Thank you all!

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FEBRUARY6-7 Dakota Players - Space School Musical Pepsi Cola Theatre; 7:30pm Call 996-9137 or visit www.mitchellact.org11 Jaimee Paul – in Concert Corn Palace; 7:30pm Call Jim at 996-5081 or visit www.cornpalace.com14 Happy Valentine’s Day

20-21 Women in Blue Jeans Conference Highland Conference Center; Fri 5pm-9:30pm, Sat 8am-4:30pm Call Bobbi at 996-9010 or visit www.womeninbluejeans.org27-28 Neil Simon’s - Rumors Theatre Production Pepsi Cola Theatre; Fri-Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2pm Call 996-9137 or visit www.mitchellact.org

MARCH1, 6-8 Neil Simon’s - Rumors Pepsi Cola Theatre; Fri-Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2pm Call 996-9137 or visit www.mitchellact.org6-7 Holiday Arts Spring Craft Show Masonic Temple; Friday

9am-7pm & Saturday 9am-5pm Nancy at 605-248-2526 or Crystal at 605-425-208114 4th Annual Wingapalooza Masonic Temple; 12pm-4pm Call Mitchell Main Street & Beyond at 605-990-450021 Mitchell Show Choir Classic Corn Palace; All Day Event Call Chris Miller at 995-304421 Mitchell Lions Pancake Day Call Misty Hilleson at 605-996-203224, 26-28 Friend de Coup - Dinner Theatre Corn Palace; Tues, Thurs-Fri @ 6;30pm, Sat @ 5:00pm Chris Miller at 995-304428 5th Annual Spring Fling Location and time TBD Call Tiffany at 770-2276

28 A Night at the Races—Mitchell Area Safehouse Foundation Highland Conference Center; 6:30-9:30pm Tickets available at The Chamber, County Fair, and First Dakota28-29 2015 Home & Spring Preview Show Davison County Fairgrounds; 10am-4pm Call 996-9667 or 800-244-5648

APRIL11 Mitchell Chamber Health & Wellness Fair Mitchell Christian School; 8am-1pm Call Rebecca at 996-5567 or visit www.mitchellchamber.com11 Hairball Corn Palace; 9pm Call 995-8430 or visit www.cornpalace.com18 Ladies Day Out at Cabela’s Cabela’s; 10am-4pm Call 605-996-033718 Mitchell Main Street & Beyond’s Tax Free Day Participating businesses throughout Mitchell Contact Mitchell Main Street & Beyond at 605-990-4500

20 The Alliance Brass Quintet Corn Palace; 7:30pm Call Jim at 996-5081 25 Mitchell High Prom Corn Palace27-29 Shrine Circus Corn Palace Call 995-8430 or visit www.cornpalace.com

MAY1-3 Brigadoon -Theatre Performance Pepsi Cola Theatre; Fri-Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2pm Call 996-9137 or visit www.mitchellact.org2 Mitchell Main Street & Beyond’s Shopping Spring Fling Participating businesses throughout Mitchell Contact Mitchell Main Street & Beyond at 605-990-45008-10 Brigadoon -Theatre Performance Pepsi Cola Theatre; Fri-Sat 7:30pm, Sun 2pm Call 996-9137 or visit www.mitchellact.org