Sioux Falls Young Professionals Network

Meet Me at the Mixer
2024-11-26 16:30 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | The DISTRICT, 4521 W. Empire Place, Sioux Falls, 57106
Meet up with other YPN members to expand your network at the Chamber’s November Mixer. This event features the annual Holiday Fair with Chamber member businesses showcasing their products and services. If you’ve never been to a Chamber Mixer before, just look for the YPN booth and we’ll help you get connected!
Complimentary hor d’oeuvres & cash bar.
COST: $5.00
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.

Personal & Professional Development/Civic Engagement Action Team
2024-11-20 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-09-25 12:00 - 13:00 | Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce, 200 N. Phillips Ave. Suite 200, Sioux Falls, SD, 57104, 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 Community Connections Tour: Boys & Girls Club of the Sioux Empire
2024-11-19 16:00 - 17:00 | Boys & Girls Club of the Sioux Empire, 2001 E 8th St., 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 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.

Social Action Team Meeting
2024-11-13 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-09-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce, 200 N. Phillips Ave. Suite 200, Sioux Falls, SD, 57104, United States
Party planners and extroverts, this team is for you! The Social Action Team plans all of the YPN networking and fun social events such as Off the Clock, Morning Buzz, Power Lunch, and many others.

A Seat at the Table with Lisa Romkema
2024-11-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce, 200 N. Phillips Ave. Suite 200, Sioux Falls, SD, 57104, United States
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.

Our Sioux Falls | Teddy Bear Den
2024-11-11 12:00 - 13:00 | The Teddy Bear Den, 500 S Main Ave, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 57104
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.

Morning Buzz
2024-11-07 07:30 - 09:00 | The Sampson House, 522 N. Main Ave., Suite 100, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 57104
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 The Sampson House.

Power Lunch
2024-11-05 12:00 - 13:00 | All Day Cafe, 2101 W 41st St., Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 57105
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.

A Seat at the Table with Miles Beacom
2024-11-04 12:00 - 13:00 | Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce, 200 N. Phillips Ave. Suite 200, Sioux Falls, SD, 57104, United States
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.

A Seat at the Table with Erica Beck
2024-10-30 12:00 - 13:00, 2024-09-11 12:00 - 13:00 | Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce, 200 N. Phillips Ave. Suite 200, Sioux Falls, SD, 57104, United States
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.

Power Lunch
2024-10-23 12:00 - 13:00 | Blue Rock Bar & Grill, 4021 Bobhalla Drive, Sioux Falls, SD, 57107, United States

Off the Clock
2024-10-17 16:30 - 18:30 | Great Plains Zoo, 805 S Kiwanis Ave., Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 57104
Join us for the September “Off the Clock.” In true YPN fashion, you will have a chance to make new friends and business connections by networking in a relaxed setting. No registration required – just show up and encourage other young professionals or colleagues to join you.
This “Off the Clock” will be hosted at the Great Plains Zoo

Inside Washington: A YPN Sit Down
2024-10-09 11:15 - 23:45 | Sioux Falls Convention Center, 1201 North West Avenue, Sioux Falls, 57104
A Sit Down is a unique opportunity for YPN members to have a question and answer session with members of South Dakota’s federal delegation and is limited to 30 number of YPN members.
In order to attend this event, you must also register and attend Inside Washington, held after this event.
Senator Mike Rounds will participate in a conversation with Chamber members about activity in our nation’s capital city and will discuss current federal legislation and issues of importance to our local business community. The audience will have the opportunity to ask questions.
Moderator to be announced.
This event will begin at 11:15AM and includes a plated lunch at the Inside Washington event.
A YPN Sit Down is open to YPN members only.
Cost =$40.00
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.

Morning Buzz - First PREMIER Bank
2024-10-03 07:30 - 09:00 | South Dakota Military Heritage Alliance, Inc., 1600 W. Russell St., Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 57104
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 First PREMIER Bank & PREMIER Bankcard.

YPN Community Connections Tour: P&M Steel Company
2024-10-02 16:00 - 17:00 | P&M Steel Company, 4401 N. Westport Ave., Sioux Falls, 57107
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.

YPN Community Connections Tour: Midwest Railcar Repair Inc.
2024-10-01 16:00 - 17:00 | Midwest Railcar Repair Inc., 25965 482nd Ave., Brandon, South Dakota, 57005, United States
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 Midwest Railcar Repair Inc.
Registration is required. Limited to the first 25 to register. Please add it to your calendar if you do register.

YPN Community Connections Tour: Scherer Inc.
2024-09-30 16:00 - 17:00 | Scherer Inc., 4940 W. Foundation Court, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 57107, United States
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 Scherer Inc.
Registration is required. Limited to the first 25 to register. Please add it to your calendar if you do register.

YPN Golf Tournament
2024-09-26 09:00 - 17:30 | Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort, 1415 Grand Falls Blvd., Larchwood, IA, 51241, United States
YPN Golf Tournament
September 26
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9:00 am
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Join fellow young professionals for our golf tournament! An afternoon of fun, sun and 18 holes of golf at Grand Falls Casino and Golf Resort for the 15th Annual YPN Golf Tournament! No need to be a pro – all young professionals are welcome to play and spend the afternoon networking with one another. Prizes will be awarded at the Post-Party immediately following the Golf Tournament. Be sure to wear your Vegas-themed golf gear!
Form your own team of four or we can do it for you. There must be at least one YPN Member on every team. If you’re signing up as a team, only one team member needs to register.
Registration:$100 per individual$400 per team
Entry fee includes:18 holes of golf plus cartLunchAppetizers after tournamentChance to win great prizes!
We’ll be selling mulligans again this year! We would appreciate if you purchased mulligans in advance online.$10 for 1 mulligan (max of 2 mulligans per golfer)$80 for entire team (8 total mulligans)
Registration will begin at 9 AM with a shotgun start at 10 AM.
Interested in sponsoring this event? Email jpieters@siouxfalls.com

Grand Falls Casino & Golf Resort

1415 Grand Falls Blvd.

Larchwood,
IA
51241
United States

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Power Lunch
2024-09-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Falls Overlook Cafe by Stensland, 825 N. Weber Ave., Sioux Falls, 57103

YPN Community Connections Tour: Bishop Dudley Hospitality House
2024-09-16 16:00 - 17:00 | Bishop Dudley Hospitality House, 101 N Indiana Ave, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, 57103
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 the Bishop Dudley Hospitality House. The Bishop Dudley Hospitality House is a non-profit ecumenical ministry, in collaboration with other social service providers, serving as a central, first-stop resource for those in need of day and night time shelter essential services.
Registration is required. Limited to the first 25 to register. Please add it to your calendar if you do register.
Register Here: https://web.siouxfallschamber.com/events/YPN-Community-Connections-Tour-Bishop-Dudley-Hospitality-House-2641/details

Off the Clock
2024-09-12 17:00 - 19:00 | Minnehaha Country Club, 3101 W. 22nd St., Sioux Falls
Join us for the September “Off the Clock.” In true YPN fashion, you will have a chance to make new friends and business connections by networking in a relaxed setting. No registration required – just show up and encourage other young professionals or colleagues to join you.
Directions:
Park at Sherman Park in Lot A (Parking Lot VIP, Sherman Park Rd., Sioux Falls, SD, 57104.) Upon parking, guests will hop on our shuttle to head “up the hill” from the VIP Lot and will be dropped off at the front of the clubhouse. From there, they will be directed to the PREMIER Club (short walk). We will have golf charts available too, from the clubhouse to PREMIER Club.
This “Off the Clock” will be hosted at the Sanford International

Focus Workshop: Living BIG with Boundaries, Integrity, and Generosity
2024-09-10 12:00 - 13:00 | Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce, 200 N. Phillips Ave. Suite 200, Sioux Falls, SD, 57104, United States
Join us for this YPN Focus Workshop and hear from Melissa Hiatt from Embe about Living BIG with Boundaries, Integrity, and Generosity.
Clear is kind, unclear is unkind. Establishing boundaries can help us work from a place integrity, set expectation, and extend the most generous interpretations of the intentions, words, and actions of others.
As a result of this session, participants will be able to:

reflect on and write a boundary around a current leadership struggle.
explain how authenticity is cultivated by establishing boundaries, practicing integrity, and extending generosity.

. Don’t miss out on this invaluable opportunity to gain insights and inspiration!
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.

Morning Buzz
2024-09-05 07:30 - 09:00 | First International Bank & Trust, 601 S. Minnesota Ave., Sioux Falls, 57104
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.

Inside Washington: A YPN Sit Down
2024-08-29 11:15 - 23:45 | Sheraton Sioux Falls, 1211 N W Ave, Sioux Falls, SD, 57104, United States
A Sit Down is a unique opportunity for YPN members to have a question and answer session with members of South Dakota’s federal delegation and is limited to X number of YPN members.
In order to attend this event, you must also register and attend Inside Washington, held after this event.
Congressman Dusty Johnson will participate in a conversation with Chamber members about activity in our nation’s capital city and will discuss current federal legislation and issues of importance to our local business community. The audience will have the opportunity to ask questions.
Moderator to be announced.
This event will begin at 11:15AM and includes a plated lunch at the Inside Washington event.
A YPN Sit Down is open to YPN members only.
Cost =$40.00
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.

Topics on Tap: Ballot Measure Breakdown
2024-08-28 16:00 - 17:30 | JJ’s Wine, Spirits & Cigars, 3000 W. 57th St., Sioux Falls, 57108
Join us for an informative evening focused on the measures that will be on the ballot in the upcoming election. Mitch Rave, VP of Public Policy, and Aaron Vlasman, Public Policy Manager, both from the Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce, will guide you through what each measure means and what you’ll be voting for.
Please note that registration is required, and space is limited to the first 40 attendees.

YPN Pickleball Tournament
2024-08-22 18:00 - 21:00 | Huether Family Match Pointe, 4210 N. Bobhalla Dr., Sioux Falls, 57107, United States
Join fellow young professionals for our inaugural YPN Pickleball Tournament! No need to be a pro—everyone is welcome to come and enjoy some friendly competition. This is a fantastic opportunity to network, have fun, and stay active.
Details:
– Date/Time: August 22nd, 6:00-9:00 PM
– Location: Huether Family Match Pointe
– Cost: $15 per person
– Teams will be assigned randomly
Registration is required, so sign up now and get ready for a great time on the court! Equipment will be provided.

YPN Community Connections Tour: Veterans Community Project of Sioux Falls
2024-08-21 16:00 - 17:00 | Veterans Community Project of Sioux Falls, 367 North Willow Avenue, Sioux Falls, SD, 57104, United States
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 Veterans Community Project of Sioux Falls.
Registration is required. Limited to the first 20 to register. Please add it to your calendar if you do register.
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.
