It's manufacturing week! YPN Community Connections Tours provides the opportunity to get an inside look at a local business. On this tour, you will view the behind the scenes of P&M Steel Company. Registration is required. Limited to the first 25 to register. Please add it to your calendar if you do register.
Join us for a seat at the table with City of Sioux Falls Chief of Staff, Erica Beck. 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.
Join us for a seat at the table with Mile Beacom, Chief Executive Officer of PREMIER Bankcard. Under Beacom's leadership, PREMIER Bankcard has grown to employee over 1500 people in South Dakota serving more than 4 million customers nationwide, making the company the 14th largest issuer of Mastercard credit cards in the country. Beacom has served on the Board of Directors for numerous organizations, including Sanford Health International, Sioux Falls Area Community Foundation, United Way, Dakota State University, Catholic Diocese Foundation, the Catholic Community Foundation for Eastern South Dakota, and the Freedom Scholarship Board. Beacom is a graduate of Dakota State University and has provided three gifts to DSU for the construction of academic, research and athletic facilities. In 2009, the University of South Dakota dedicated the Beacom School of Business in his honor. 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.
Discover the story of the Teddy Bear Den—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 15 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.
Join us for a seat at the table with Lisa Romkema, CEO of Sioux Empire United Way. Lisa was originally born and raised on a farm near Springfield, South Dakota and her very first job was destasseling corn for a few weeks one summer! She went on to earn a degree in Business/Marketing from Dakota State University. After graduation, she worked for Target as an Executive Team Leader, relocating from Watertown, SD to Fargo, ND, and eventually the Twin Cities, before deciding to move back closer to home. Lisa is well-acquainted with SEUW, having previously served as Campaign Director from 2010 to 2015. She has a successful track record of annual giving campaigns, major giving, and planned giving, with nearly 14 years of experience in fundraising and nonprofit leadership. Now as the CEO, Lisa will be responsible for the overall strategic vision and leadership to a talented professional team, as well as to a dedicated board, community volunteers, agency partners, and organizational stakeholders. According to Lisa, she is thrilled and "excited does even scratch the surface!" 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.
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 Boys & Girls Club of the Sioux Empire Registration is required, and spots are limited to the first 25 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.
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 Washington Pavilion, a staple in downtown Sioux Falls. Registration is required, and spots are limited to the first 25 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.
Join us for a seat at the table with Jeff Eckhoff, the Director of Planning and Development Services for the City of Sioux Falls. Jeff has been in this role since May 28, 2019, and brings a wealth of experience to the table. His career spans 16 years as Executive Director of the Lincoln and Minnehaha County Economic Development Associations, seven years as State Director of the South Dakota Small Business Development Center, and four years with the City of Sioux Falls. He holds a bachelor's degree from South Dakota State University and a master's degree from the University of South Dakota. 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.
Join us for this YPN Focus Workshop. Join us as we learn about Project 437 and the Helpline Center. The 437 Project was born of a passion for bolstering both physical and mental wellness and the often overlooked connection between the two. In 2024, The 437 Project ran 437 miles across the state of South Dakota, raising funds to support the Helpline Center. The Helpline Center is the only accredited suicide crisis center in the state of South Dakota. It serves thousands of people each year by organizing local agency volunteers, and offering hope to individuals with thoughts of suicide. Registration is required! 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.
Join us for this YPN Focus Workshop. Join us as we discuss some of the most common fraud risks, including online shopping scams, social media scams, identity theft, job employment scams, and financial aid scams. We'll also share strategies to help you minimize your chances of falling victim to fraud and best practices for proactively protecting yourself against identity theft. This focus workshop is presented by Jesse Carlson. Registration is required! This event will be virtual. You will recieve 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.
