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Gone Fishin’ Mixer August 22nd

September 2013 The Spearfish Area Chamber of Commerce serves its members as the leading voice of

business by providing advocacy, leadership and resources.

Lucky’s 13 Pub with Quik Signs

Thursday, September 12th from 5:00-7:00 PM

@ Lucky’s 13 Pub, I-90 Exit 14 attached to Holiday Inn of Spearfish

“Networking is an investment in the future of other people,

who in return, are investing in your future.” ~Beth Bridges

International Speaker October 2, 2013

See Director’s Page for

Detailed Information

‘Fish on! Marketing’ and ‘Sold on Selling’ Wednesday, October 2, 2013

8:30 AM - 11:30 AM

General Admission: $69/person Member price: $59/person Limited to the first 150 registrations!

Director@SpearfishChamber.org or 605-642-2626

“Fish on! Marketing” What is it?!? What is “Fish on! Marketing?” It is a term from the sport of fishing that 99% of the population knows but many have forgotten. The term “Fish on!” is what a fisherman yells when a fish bites on the worm or other bait. The fish tugs on the line for more of the bait and it’s up to the fisherman to catch that fish. Isn’t the same true in marketing our business? We can’t catch a fish unless they take the bait and we can’t catch a customer unless they show interest in us and actually give us permission to sell our products and services. Yes, the goal of all marketing should be to gain permission to sell! When our marketing can actually gain the interest of our audience to consider our business, it has done its job for our sales representatives.

“Fish on! Marketing” can be implemented in a variety of ways; from the way we network one on one, to the way we make the audi-ence interested in our radio, TV and newspaper advertising. In addition, what we do with Social Media to gain interest in us is a great use for “Fish on! Marketing.” Audience members attending the upcoming “Fish on! Marketing” seminar will learn if they are a “D” or an “R” when it comes to the politics of marketing. They will learn how to get readers to actually read their material and they will learn how to do it with half or less of the time and money now being spent. They will learn how great marketers get most of the attention over

other advertisers and they will learn how to get potential customers to respond and ask for more!

Patrick H. McGaughey, CPF is an international business speaker whose credentials were built with over 30 years in broadcasting and business association management. He is recognized as one of the Top-5 Enter-Trainers in North America for his ability to help audiences laugh a little and learn a lot! However, the only credentials that matter are those he earns in each session, so every seminar he offers is guaranteed to be well received by a super majority of the audience or there is no charge! Call the Chamber of Commerce for registration details today.

www.SpearfishChamber.org

Renewing Business Members ‘Investing in the Business Community’

Welcome these NEW Chamber

Business Members

Ace Motel Vicky Royer

109 6th Ave., Belle Fourche, SD 57717

605.892.2612

www.acemotelinbelle.com

Nutrition Revolution Aaron & Erin Bahunin

810 N. Main St. #136, Spearfish, SD 57783

605.549.5262

www.nutritionrevolutionsd.com

Stronghold Counseling Gena Tarrell

1320 North Ave., Spearfish, SD 57783

605.334.7713

www.strongholdcounseling.com

New Associate Members ‘Investing in the Community’

Ace Hardware/Heislers

Anytime Fitness

Bomgaars

Century 21 Spearfish Realty, Inc.

Cheyenne Crossing & Stage Stop Cafe

Costello, Porter, Hill, et al, LLP

Dakota Wellness/Runyan Chiropractic

Dana Dental Arts

Deadwood Gulch Gaming Resort

Devils Tower Trading Post

Erickson, J. A. & Company, P.C.

Green Bean Coffeehouse

Happy Jack's Spearfish

Ken's Trailer Court

Lawrence Title Company

New Rushmore Radio, Inc.

Northern Hills Auto

Perkins Restaurant

Quality Inn

RE/MAX in the Hills - Hannah

Real Estate Center of Spearfish - Mathis

Rodeway Inn & Suites

Royal Electric

Simply Pilates

Spearfish Optimists Club

Transmission Specialists

U.S. Bank

VFW Queen City Post #5860

Wal-Mart

YouthWise

Gene & Yvonne Ficek

September 2013 Chamber Events 3rd Young Professionals Meeting @ Lucky’s 13 Pub 4:30 PM 12th Ambassadors Greet New Members Noon @ the Chamber 12th Gone Fishin’ Mixer from 5:00-7:00 PM @ Lucky’s 13 Pub and Quik Signs 16th SEDC Board of Directors Meeting 4:00 PM @ the Chamber 17th Chamber Board of Directors Meeting Noon @ the Chamber

Please join us in celebrating the

Black Hills Pioneer’s

137th year of publishing and the

City of Spearfish’s

125th year of incorporation at an

OPEN HOUSE

Wednesday, September 11

2:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. at the

Black Hills Pioneer in Spearfish (315 Seaton Circle)

“WATCH THE PRESSES RUN” We will be printing a special section

to commemorate the Spearfish Quasquicentennial! Refreshments will be served.

Chamber Board Director Nominations The Spearfish Area Chamber of Commerce announces that nominations for three Board of Directors’ positions are currently being sought for the 2014-2016 term.

The Spearfish Area Chamber of Commerce is a democratic association of business and professional people. Final authority rests with the membership in accordance with proce-dures outlined in the organization’s bylaws. For practical operations, the membership elects a Board of Directors to handle the legislative functions of the organization and to serve in a policy-making capacity. Executive responsibility rests with the staff, but the Board of Direc-tors helps outline the policies under which the staff operates.

In accordance with Chamber Bylaws — Article 3, Section 2, Elections*: a nominating committee, consist-ing of two current board members and four individuals from the general membership in good standing will be selected to review potential candidates for board positions. The Vice-President of the Board shall also serve as chairperson for the Nominating Committee, with voting privileges only in the event of a tie vote. The Executive Director of the Chamber shall serve as an additional non-voting member of the Nominating Committee. Any member of the Nominating Committee who becomes interested in a Board position while serving on this com-mittee shall withdraw from the committee before seeking nomination. Prior to the third week of September, the Nominating Committee shall establish a list of nominees. Each of the eligible candidates shall then be sent a questionnaire, approved by the Executive Committee, which will indi-cate their willingness to serve as a Director. Said questionnaire will have a return deadline of September 30, 2013. Prior to the October Board meeting, the Nominating Committee shall confirm by personal contact that the three candidates chosen are willing to accept directorship responsibility. The Nominating Committee shall then present to the Executive Committee, a slate of three candidates to replace the Directors whose regular three year terms are expiring. The Executive Committee shall then review the report of the Nominating Committee and notify the member-ship by mail of the names nominated for Directorship and the right of petition as provided for in the bylaws. A list of candidates, so nominated, shall be kept on file in the Chamber of Commerce office for inspection by the members.

*For a complete copy of the bylaws pertaining to the election process of board members, please contact the Chamber office.

The Mission of the Spearfish Area Chamber of Commerce is to serve its members as the leading voice of business by providing advocacy, leadership and resources. Those interested in serving on the Chamber Board, must be members in good standing, with a desire to enhance the business community of Spearfish and its surrounding trade area.

• Attend all regular Board of Directors meetings and special meetings that may arise. Regular meetings are held the third Tuesday of each month at Noon.

• Enter into full discussion and participate in Chamber policy decisions.

• Accept the fiduciary responsibility of the Chamber budget and other fiscal affairs of the organization.

• Maintain the confidentiality of the Board of Directors meetings.

• Attend membership activities and Chamber events.

• Help with membership recruitment and retention during directorship.

• Support and assist with the annual fundraisers.

• Ensure effective organizational planning.

• Manage resources effectively.

• Enhance the organizations public image.

If you are interested in serving your business community as a Chamber Board Director, or have someone you would like to nominate, please contact me for more information.

Melissa Barth, IOM Director@SpearfishChamber.org 605.642.2626

Melissa Barth, IOM Chamber Executive

Director

Board Applications Sought

Board of Directors Responsibilities

September 2013

Building Permits July 2013 July 2012 Year-to-Date 2013 Year-to-Date 2012

New Housing Units 9 10 59 46 Dollar Amount $2,029,000 $3,100,000 $10,933,955 $8,391,387 New/Addition Commercial 0 2 9 9 Dollar Amount $0 $981,792 $5,729,580 $4,402,332 Total Permits 36 33 226 214 Total Dollars $2,424,022 $4,672,410 $19,485,023 $15,943,866 Sales Taxes Collected

2nd Penny Sales Tax $224,241 $234,233 $1,747,900 $1,672,465 Hospitality Tax $51,264 $40,714 $270,509 $260,723 Spearfish Work Force (MiSA)

Total Work Force 13,405 13,250 N/A N/A Total Employed 12,915 12,660 N/A N/A Total Unemployed 490 590 N/A N/A Avg. Unemployment Rate 3.7% 4.4% N/A N/A

Spearfish Economic Indicators

Ever since the Gold Rush of 1876, Spearfish has held claim to the distinc-

tion of serving as THE regional trade center for the Northern Black Hills. Today,

Spearfish has a Retail Trade Area of more than 54,000 consumers who pur-

chased $486 million in local goods and services in 2012, according to a compre-

hensive study recently completed for the City of Spearfish by The Retail Coach, a

national retail development firm. The Retail Trade Study went on to conclude that

Spearfish has the potential of capturing $191 million in new retail sales which is

currently being spent outside the community.

According to the Retail Gap/Opportunity Analysis, the retail categories in

Spearfish which have the greatest opportunity for growth include:

• Home Improvements

• Groceries

• Home Furnishings

• Home Electronics; and

• Eating Establishments

This is just a sample of the information which is now available to help potential

entrepreneurs and existing merchants identify opportunities to expand current

merchandising opportunities, pursue new retail concept and/or launch new busi-

ness ventures in Spearfish.

In addition to providing data which substantiates growth opportunities in

Spearfish, the study also analyzes the “Psychographic” profile of the retail trade

area. Psychographic profiling allows retailers the ability to understand the predic-

Bryan Walker SEDC Executive

Director

tive buying habits of potential customers based on life-

style characteristics. This information is extremely helpful

when making marketing decisions, offering discounts or

buying inventory.

If you are interested in learning more about the Retail

Trade Study, I would encourage you to visit

www.retail360.us/spearfish-sd. Here you will have full

access to the market studies which have been completed

on Spearfish.

Spearfish Primary Retail Trade Area

For Information on joining the Chamber Ambassadors, contact Member Services Coordinator Danielle Alden at 605.642.2626.

Black Hills Helping Hands Jamie Benedict 3806 Paradise Ridge Rd., Spearfish 605.906.1505

Mitchell Roofing & Siding PO Box 698, Mitchell, SD 605.574.2665 www.mitchellroofingsd.com

Nutrition Revolution 810 N. Main St. #136, Spearfish 605.549.5262 www.nutritionrevolutionsd.com

EB Communications 741 N Main St. Ste. 5, Spearfish 605.642.5811 www.ebcphones.com

�The South Dakota Center for Enterprise Opportunity on campus at BHSU received the 2013 Small Business Administration Region VIII Women’s Business Center of Excellence Award and the 2013 SBA District Office Women’s Business Center of Excellence in recognition of Exemplary Achievement and Innovation! �Recreation Station, Inc. was the #5 Yar-Craft 2013 Dealer both in the United States and Internationally! As of August 5th, Recreation Station is the #1 Yar-Craft dealer for 2014.

�The Real Estate Center of Spearfish is proud to welcome Kim Hamilton and Kade Welfl to the team! �Congratulations Kristin Buckmaster on your new position with Great Western Bank!

�Black Hills State University welcomes a new special teams coordinator and defensive backs coach, Jared Petrino! �Matt Klein of Century 21 Associated Realty of Deadwood was named Outstanding Sales Performer by Century 21 Corporate!

�Congratulations to Sue Cramer, Top Producer at the Real Estate Center of Spearfish for the month of July!

�The Spearfish Area Historical Society wants to say a HUGE thank you to the Chamber for all your help in making the Society’s three displays celebrating Spearfish’s 125th birthday a total success!

-Spearfish Area Historical Society

�Melissa, Thank you very much for your willingness to provide re-sources and leadership for Black Hills Christian Academy BOD Retreat. The chamber and the resources provided are a great benefit to us and have helped us to strengthen our board and consequently BHCA.

-Josh Horak BHCA

�Melissa, Thank you so much for your help last week and the use of your facilities. I have shared our new mission/vision, etc. to the staff and also at our parent orientation.

-Mrs. Totino, BHCA Administrator

Chamber Ambassador’s New Member August Visits

Shaw Fire & Safety 385 Evans Lane, Spearfish 605.642.2489

/ShawFireSafety

Congratulations

Letter’s We Like

ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE

Thursday, October 3, 2013

4:00-6:30 PM

Snapper’s club 416 South Canyon St.

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2013 Board of Directors

Dr. Lois Flagstad, President Black Hills State University Dee Sleep, Vice-President Chicken Creek Communications Sharon Hoggatt, Treasurer Sharon E. Hoggatt, CPA, PC Pat Doyle, Past President Perkins Restaurant & Bakery Barbara Cline Prairie Hills Transit Kelsie Darling Quik Signs Barbara Drapeaux Spearfish Regional Hospital Greg Krier Spearfish Holiday Inn & Convention Center Marysia McDowall RE/MAX in the Hills Dan O’Shea Pioneer Bank & Trust Tom Shaffer Spearfish Forest Products Tim White, Jr. White’s Queen City Motors & Canyon Motors Joe Neeb, Ex-Officio City of Spearfish Mistie Caldwell, Ex-Officio Visit Spearfish, Inc.

Staff

Melissa Barth, IOM Executive Director Hannah Remington

Finance & Event Director Danielle Alden

Member Services Coordinator Bryan Walker SEDC Executive Director

The Spearfish Area Chamber of Commerce serves its members as the leading voice of business by

providing advocacy, leadership and resources.