Name: Focus Workshop – Healthy Conflict Resolution: How To Fight Fair
Start: 2025-09-10T12:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-09-10T13:00:00-05:00
Location: Virtual

May 2025

Wed 28

May 28 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Personal & Professional Development/Civic Engagement Action Team

Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce 200 N. Phillips Ave. Suite 200, Sioux Falls, SD, United States

This action team plans tours of new projects in town, lines up phenomenal speakers and generally guides the educational elements of YPN while also looking for ways to educate YPN members about current issues in our community and encourage civic participation among young professionals. . If you enjoy brainstorming events that help young professionals develop both personally and professionally then this is the team for you!

YPN Members Only!

June 2025

Mon 2

June 2 at 5:30 pm - August 11 at 8:30 pm

2025 YPN Golf League

Let’s play golf! The 2025 YPN Golf League is the perfect opportunity to golf while enjoying a South Dakota summer and meeting new people. This year’s league will be held on Monday nights from June 2 – August 11 (no league on July 7) with tee times between 5:30-6:40 PM. Thirty-two players will be accepted into the league and each week you will have the opportunity to golf with three different YPN members. Courses will rotate from week to week. The play will be a 4-person scramble. League Schedule: Week 1: June 2nd – Bakker Crossing Week 2: June 9th – Elmwood (Golf Bingo) Week 3: June 16th – Prairie Green Week 4: June 23rd – Elmwood Week 5: June 30th – Brandon Golf Course ('Merica Night) Week 6: July 14th – Prairie Green (Miss Matched) Week 7: July 21st – Bakker Crossing Week 8: July 28th – Prairie Green (Hawaiian) Week 9: August 4th – Elmwood Week 10: August 11th – Brandon Golf Course *Proof of GreatLife or City membership is required based on your registration selection below. ** You are required to fill your spot with a fellow YPN member if you are unable to participate on a league night.** You will need to click "Login" on the top right to register for the event. Click "Forgot Password" to set up a password (make sure you use the email address associated with the Chamber). After that you should then be able to register.

YPN Members Only!

Mon 9

June 9 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

A Seat at the Table with Randy Knecht – SOLD OUT

Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce 200 N. Phillips Ave. Suite 200, Sioux Falls, SD, United States

Join us for an Seat at the Table event this June featuring Randy Knecht. Randy Knecht, CEO of Journey Group, has been in the construction industry for more than 30 years, joining the firm in 1994. Prior to being appointed President and CEO, Randy served as CFO from 1994-2010. Randy leads an outstanding group of dedicated and talented construction professionals. Duties also include developing and maintaining client relationships and overseeing corporate risk strategy. As a member of the Board of Directors, Randy works closely with the board to provide strategic direction and vision for Journey Group. Randy's community support includes serving on the boards of Avera McKennan Board of Trustees, Sioux Empire United Way, and the Sioux Falls Development Foundation. His previous support includes serving on the boards of Junior Achievement, Volunteers of America - Dakotas Foundation, the Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce, and the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce Appeals and Business Leadership Council. Randy holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Accounting from Northern State University. A Seat at the Table is reserved for YPN Members only. You must register in advance. You will need to click "Login" on the top right to register for the event. Click "Forgot Password" to set up a password (make sure you use the email address associated with the Chamber). After that you should then be able to register. We are committed to providing a welcoming and accessible experience for all event attendees. If you require any accommodations, please reach out to Jaci Pieters at jpieters@siouxfalls.com. We will make every effort to meet your needs.

Registration Required!

Wed 11

June 11 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Our Sioux Falls | DakotAbilities

DakotAbilities 1116 S. 4th Ave., Sioux Falls

Discover the story of DakotAbilities—delve into its history, explore the range of services offered, and take a tour of their facility. Join us to learn and engage! Registration is required. Limited to the first 20 to register. Please add it to your calendar if you do register. You will need to click “Login” on the top right to register for the event. Click “Forgot Password” to set up a password (make sure you use the email address associated with the Chamber). After that you should then be able to register. We are committed to providing a welcoming and accessible experience for all event attendees. If you require any accommodations, please reach out to Jaci Pieters at jpieters@siouxfalls.com. We will make every effort to meet your needs.

Registration Required!

Thu 12

June 12 at 7:30 am - 9:00 am

Morning Buzz | The BLU on Lake Lorraine

The BLU on Lake Lorraine 2301 S Lorraine Pl., Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Join other YPN members for networking while getting your morning (coffee) buzz. Morning-minded young professionals are invited to come to enjoy coffee and conversation with other YPN members. This Morning Buzz is being hosted by Real Property Management Express and catered by Baking Up a Storm. We are committed to providing a welcoming and accessible experience for all event attendees. If you require any accommodations, please reach out to Jaci Pieters at jpieters@siouxfalls.com. We will make every effort to meet your needs.

Free, open to all YPN members!

Mon 16

June 16 at 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm

Ice Cream Social

Stensland Family Farms Ice Cream & Country Store 3101 W. 41st St. #109, Sioux Falls, South Dakota

As the temperatures rise, what better way to cool down than with a sweet treat? Join us for an Ice Cream Social at Stensland Family Farms Ice Cream & Country Store! Connect with fellow young professionals while enjoying delicious desserts in a fun, laid-back setting. We are committed to providing a welcoming and accessible experience for all event attendees. If you require any accommodations, please reach out to Jaci Pieters at jpieters@siouxfalls.com. We will make every effort to meet your needs.

YPN Members Only!

Wed 18

June 18 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Power Lunch – Plaza Azteca

Research says one of the best ways to improve your productivity at work is to take a lunch break. So check out of the office (or your home office) for the noon hour and enjoy lunch with us! We do ask that you RSVP in advance so we can monitor space requirements. You will need to click "Login" on the top right to register for the event. Click "Forgot Password" to set up a password (make sure you use the email address associated with the Chamber). After that you should then be able to register. We are committed to providing a welcoming and accessible experience for all event attendees. If you require any accommodations, please reach out to Jaci Pieters at jpieters@siouxfalls.com. We will make every effort to meet your needs.

Registration Required!

Thu 19

June 19 at 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Intro Sioux Falls

Great Shots 2505 W. Benson Rd., Sioux Falls

An event showcasing all the things we love about our community. Learn about the various neighborhoods, activities and attractions, resources for residents, and more. Interns, new residents and life-long locals – all are welcome to come discover what Sioux Falls has to offer. Enjoy golf and appetizers while networking with other young professionals. Bring a friend and come experience everything Sioux Falls has to offer! This event would not be possible without our Sponsors, Sanford Health and Great Shots along with our partner the Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce.

Free

Mon 23

June 23 at 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

YPN Community Connections Tour: Integrated Service Center

Integrated Service Center 4101 W Memory Cir., Sioux Falls, South Dakota

YPN Community Connections Tours offer a unique opportunity to explore local businesses up close. On this tour, you'll get an behind-the-scenes look at the new Integrated Service Center Registration is required, and spots are limited to the first 30 registrants. If you sign up, be sure to mark your calendar! We are committed to providing a welcoming and accessible experience for all event attendees. If you require any accommodations, please reach out to Jaci Pieters at jpieters@siouxfalls.com. We will make every effort to meet your needs.

Registration Required!

July 2025

Mon 21

July 21 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Our Sioux Falls | DakotAbilities

Discover the story of the Outdoor Campus—delve into its history, explore the range of services offered, and take a tour of their campus. Join us to learn and engage! Registration is required. Limited to the first 25 to register. Please add it to your calendar if you do register. You will need to click “Login” on the top right to register for the event. Click “Forgot Password” to set up a password (make sure you use the email address associated with the Chamber). After that you should then be able to register. We are committed to providing a welcoming and accessible experience for all event attendees. If you require any accommodations, please reach out to Jaci Pieters at jpieters@siouxfalls.com. We will make every effort to meet your needs.

Registration Required!

Wed 23

July 23 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Personal & Professional Development/Civic Engagement Action Team

Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce 200 N. Phillips Ave. Suite 200, Sioux Falls, SD, United States

YPN Members Only!

September 2025

Wed 10

September 10 at 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

Focus Workshop – Healthy Conflict Resolution: How To Fight Fair

Virtual Sioux Falls

Conflict is inevitable. Drama is optional. This class is all about learning how to navigate conflict without burning bridges or biting your tongue until it bleeds. Whether you're dealing with tension in the office or tough talks at home, this session will equip you with tools to lean in with courage, communicate with clarity, and walk away with stronger relationships, not scars.We’ll explore when to speak up, where to have those hard conversations, and how to do it with honesty, humility, and respect. Because fighting fair isn’t about winning, it's about growing.Let’s build the kind of culture—professionally and personally—where tough conversations don’t tear us apart...they bring us closer together. Registration is required! This event will be virtual. You will receive a link for a Teams meeting the week of the event. After clicking on “Register Now,” you will need to click “Login” on the top right to register for the event. Click “Forgot Password” to set up a password (make sure you use the email address associated with the Chamber). After that you should then be able to register. We are committed to providing a welcoming and accessible experience for all event attendees. If you require any accommodations, please reach out to Jaci Pieters at jpieters@siouxfalls.com. We will make every effort to meet your needs.

Registration Required!