Join us for a Seat at the Table event this March featuring Jenn Hoesing. Jennifer Smith Hoesing has spent the past 20 years working in the nonprofit sector across Florida, South Carolina and South Dakota. Most recently, she served as Director of Development at DakotAbilities, a nonprofit dedicated to creating opportunities for people with disabilities and building a more inclusive community. Jenn is especially proud of her work refreshing brands at DakotAbilities and the Florida Division of Cultural Affairs, helping launch the Stockyards Ag Experience Museum in Sioux Falls, securing a Bush Community Innovation Grant to support childcare collaboration, and leading a cross-sector community planning effort in Orangeburg, South Carolina. A proud native of Marcus, Iowa, Jenn earned her B.A. in Music with a K–12 teaching certification from Luther College and an M.A. in Arts Administration from Florida State University’s College of Music. She also holds a Certified Fundraising Manager certification from the Indiana University Lilly School of Philanthropy and is a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE). Outside of work, Jenn enjoys playing music, reading, spending time outdoors, tackling craft and home improvement projects, and cheering on her favorite collegiate teams, Iowa State and Florida State. She lives in Sioux Falls with her husband Pete, their two sons, and Coco, their Boston terrier. A Seat at the Table is reserved for YPN members only. Registration is required 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.

  In May, we’re going behind the scenes at the places that have shaped Sioux Falls. This week, we’re touring Carnegie Town Hall—one of downtown’s most historic buildings. In 1901, through the efforts of Senator R.F. Pettigrew, philanthropist Andrew Carnegie offered the City of Sioux Falls $25,000 to build a free public library. City leaders selected the prominent corner of Tenth Street and Dakota Avenue, choosing a site that was central, highly visible, and safely above the floodplain. The building was constructed from locally quarried rose quartzite, giving it the distinctive look it still carries today. The Carnegie Library opened in 1903 and served the community for nearly 70 years before a new library was built in 1972. The building later housed the Civic Fine Arts Association and eventually became what we now know as Carnegie Town Hall. Today, it is home to the Sioux Falls City Council Chambers, along with the City Clerk’s and Community Development offices. Join us to explore this landmark, learn about its evolution, and see how a building that started as a library continues to play an important role in local government. Registration is required, and space is limited to the first 25 participants. If you register, please plan to attend and 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.