| Oct 1 - Oct 7 2017 Manufacturing Week |
Celebrate Manufacturing Week! Yankton has many great manufacturers, here is your chance to get the inside story. Visit local manufacturers to find out what they make and how they make it.
Tuesday, October 3
9:00-11:00 a.m.
Kolberg-Pioneer, Inc 700 W. 21st St.
Vishay, 1505 E Highway 50
L & M Radiator, 2204 West City Limits Road
1:00-3:00 p.m.
Manitou, 900 Ferdig St.
Aviation Manufacturing Group, LLC/The Freeman Company, 719 Walnut St.
Applied Engineering, Inc. 2008 E. Hwy 50
Baldwin Filters, 1901 Hastings Dr.
Wednesday October 4
Student Tours at Participating Manufacturers
Thursday, October 5
1:00-3:15 p.m.
Open House - Yankton High School Career and Technical (CTE) Programs
Friday, October 6
9:00-1:00 p.m.
Community Open House - Celebrating 25 Years in Yankton - Shur-Co, LLC 2309 Shurlock St.
11:00-1:00 p.m.
Community Hog Roast - Celebrating 25 Years
3:00-5:30 p.m.
Manufacturing Employee Olympics, Riverside Park
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| Oct 3 Walgreens Expansion Ribbon Cutting |
Walgreens has remodeled. Join us in the expansion ribbon cutting on Tuesday, October 3 at 10 a.m.
Some of the featured events during the day include:
- Senior Savings Day. This includes 20% off of Regular price merchandise
- Free Beauty Consultations with our Beauty Consultant Nycole
- Free Blood Pressure Screenings
- Walk in Immunizations are available
- Raffles and Giveaways
- Complimentary Coffee, Juice and Snacks
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| Date: |
October 3, 2017 |
| Time: |
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM |
| Location: |
2020 Broadway Ave. |
| Date/Time Details: |
Tuesday, October 3
10 a.m. |
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| Oct 10 SE SD SHRM Fall Conference-National Disability Employment Awareness Month Awards and Panel Discussion |
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Southeast South Dakota SHRM is excited to announce that we will again be partnering with the South Dakota Department of Human Services for a luncheon celebration of National Disability Employment Awareness Month on Tuesday, October 10, from 11 am – 1 pm, at the Minerva’s Grill and Bar/Convention Center.
This luncheon will include the 2017 Yankton Employer and Employee of the Year awards followed by two panel discussions.
The first panel will include Kim Hoberg, Business Specialist, with the South Dakota Department of Rehabilitation Services, Vicki Kerklivet, Executive Director, with the Business Resource Network, and Lacey Johnson, Office Manager, with the South Dakota Department of Labor. They will discuss the hiring process, accommodations, and benefits of hiring individuals with disabilities
The second panel will feature area business representatives and employees with disabilities sharing their experiences and best practices to help employees be successful.
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| Date: |
October 10, 2017 |
| Time: |
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.sesd.shrm.org |
| Location: |
Minerva’s Grill and Bar/Convention Center located at 1607 E. Hwy 50, Yankton, SD 57078 |
| Contact: |
Jennifer Trenhaile- SE SD SHRM |
| EMail: |
Jennifer.Trenhaile@state.sd.us |
| Date/Time Details: |
Tuesday, October 10, 2017 11:00am-1:00pm |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free for SE SD SHRM members (meal costs will appy to those who order a meal)
$25.00 for non-SE SD SHRM members (this will include a meal, if no meal is ordered cost is still $25.00) |
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| Oct 10 Lewis & Clark Theatre October Mixer |
Lewis & Clark Theatre is partnering with Willa B's and Cricket Wireless for the October Chamber Mixer to be held at the theatre, 328 Walnut, from 5-7 pm on October 10.
Join us for food, drinks, a photo booth and a chance to mix and mingle with other Chamber members. |
| Date: |
October 10, 2017 |
| Time: |
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
| Location: |
Lewis & Clark Theatre
328 Walnut |
| Date/Time Details: |
October 10, 2017
5-7 pm |
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| Oct 12 Larry's Heating & Cooling Expansion Ribbon Cutgting |
| Join the Yankton Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors at Larry Heating & Cooling Ribbon Cutting. See their new building, meet new people |
| Date: |
October 12, 2017 |
| Time: |
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM |
| Location: |
2401 Broadway Ave. Ste. 3 |
| Contact: |
(605) 6656-3636 |
| EMail: |
marissa@yanktonsd.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
October 12, 2017
10:00 a.m. |
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| Oct 13 Simply d'Vine |
Wine Tasting & Auction Fundraiser
Proceeds benefit hope and healing at
Avera Cancer Institute Yankton
Chef-inspired Foods, Wines & Specialty Beers
Games & Drawings, Live & Silent Auction
Live Music by the Hegg Brothers
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| Date: |
October 13, 2017 |
| Time: |
6:30 PM - 11:00 PM |
| Website: |
http://www.Avera.org/simply-dvine |
| Location: |
Old Mill Event Center
106 Capitol St., Yankton, SD 57078
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| Contact: |
To purchase tickets or learn more, call 605-668-8310 or visit www.Avera.org/simply-dvine |
| EMail: |
sheila.kuchta@avera.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Friday, October 13, 2017
6:30 p.m.
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| Fees/Admission: |
$70 per person |
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| Oct 17 State of the Community |
The Yankton Chamber of Commerce Governmental Affairs Committee will host the State of the Community with guest speakers:
Dr. Wayne Kindle - Yankton Public Schools
Dr. Marcus Long - Mount Marty College
Both will give a brief update with questions from the audience to follow. |
| Date: |
October 17, 2017 |
| Time: |
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Location: |
Minerva's Event Center
1607 E. Hwy 50 |
| EMail: |
marissa@yanktonsd.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
11:30 - 1:00 p.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
Early Bird $15 (Before Oct. 6)
After Oct. 6, $18 |
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| Oct 17 Women in Business Kickoff Networking Social |
Who should attend? Current owners/manager, retired business owners and women interested in starting a business
Cost: no cost to attend
Bring your business cards and brochures about your business. Be prepared to meet and network with other female owners/management.
Bring your deepest concerns and questions about business. There will be a “Questions” box for you to submit them - these questions will be addressed at the luncheon the following day at The Sandbox.
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| Date: |
October 17, 2017 |
| Time: |
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM |
| Location: |
Rounding 3rd
304 W. 3rd St. |
| Contact: |
(605) 665-3636 |
| EMail: |
marissa@yanktonsd.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
October 17
4-7 p.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
No Cost |
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| Oct 18 Women in Business Luncheon |
Panel Discussion over lunch to address the questions submitted from the night before. The panel will give feedback on resources available and address concerns.
Cost: $12 for lunch
Bring your business cards and questions. Limited seating – registration deadline oct. 11th
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| Date: |
October 18, 2017 |
| Time: |
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Location: |
The Sandbox
104 W. 3rd St. |
| Contact: |
(605) 665-3636 |
| EMail: |
marissa@yanktonsd.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
October 18, 2017
11:30 a.m. -1 p.m. |
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| Oct 19 Kalins Indoor Comfort Ribbon Cutting |
| Join the Chamber Ambassadors as they host a ribbon cutting for Kalins Indoor Comfort. Come and welcome Kalins Indoor to Yankton! |
| Date: |
October 19, 2017 |
| Time: |
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM |
| Location: |
2018 Broadway Ave. |
| Contact: |
(605) 665-3636 |
| EMail: |
marissa@yanktonsd.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
October 19, 2017
3:00 p.m. |
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| Oct 19 SBDC Consulting |
Free confidential business consulting available to anyone who is thinking about opening and business or anyone currently running a business but looking for a new direction. Consultants will be available to answer questions and give guidance to anyone interested.
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| Date: |
October 19, 2017 |
| Time: |
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM |
| Location: |
The Sandbox
104 W. 3rd St |
| Contact: |
(605) 665-3636 |
| EMail: |
marissa@yanktonsd.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
October 19, 2017
3:30-5:30 p.m. |
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| Oct 19 Pay It Forward Networking Event |
This networking event is for both men and women in the business community. Exchange ideas, business contacts and help raise money for several great causes; the River City Domestic Violence Center, Girls on The Run and Girls Night Out.
Any tips will go towards these groups. Free will donations will be accepted.
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| Date: |
October 19, 2017 |
| Time: |
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
| Location: |
Location: Brewery Rooftop, 200 Walnut Street (In case of inclement weather the event will be inside the Brewery)
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| Contact: |
(605) 665-3636 |
| EMail: |
marissa@yanktonsd.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
October 19, 2017
5:30-8:30 p.m. |
| Fees/Admission: |
Free will donations will be accepted.
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| Oct 20 Women in Business Networking Breakfast |
The Yankton Chamber of Commerce and The Sandbox present:
Speaker: Nancy Lyons, CEO Clockwork
Register to attend this breakfast and to hear speaker Nancy Lyons. Nancy has been locally and nationally recognized for her role as owner and CEO of Clockwork. She is co-author of “Interactive Project Management: Pixels, People, and Process” (New Riders, 2012) and author of the upcoming book, “How to Win at Business by Being Nice to Humans.”
She serves as the Chair of the National Board of Directors at The Family Equality Council, is on the Board of Trustees at Minnesota Public Radio and American Public Media, is on the advisory board for American Public Media’s Marketplace, is on the Open Twin Cities Advisory Board, is on the Amplified Voices Board, and is a member of the advisory board for the innovative entrepreneurial conference, Giant Steps. She is also a member of the Women’s Presidents Organization and was the Emcee for the Women’s March MN in 2017.
If you have a business and would like to have a table at the breakfast – please contact the chamber on price and availability.
Nancy's Bio:
Nancy Lyons is a CEO, entrepreneur, and all around good human who speaks about the intersection of leadership, entrepreneurialism, technology, and people. Through her candid writing and speaking, she explores the many facets of life at work and champions human-centered approaches to business. Seeing work and the culture of work as the next economic frontier, she pushes the progressive boundaries of how we think about professional and personal lives.
Nancy has been locally and nationally recognized for her role as owner and CEO of Clockwork. She is co-author of “Interactive Project Management: Pixels, People, and Process” (New Riders, 2012) and author of the upcoming book, “How to Win at Business by Being Nice to Humans.”
She serves as the Chair of the National Board of Directors at The Family Equality Council, is on the Board of Trustees at Minnesota Public Radio and American Public Media, is on the advisory board for American Public Media’s Marketplace, is on the Open Twin Cities Advisory Board, is on the Amplified Voices Board, and is a member of the advisory board for the innovative entrepreneurial conference, Giant Steps. She is also a member of the Women’s Presidents Organization and was the Emcee for the Women’s March MN in 2017.
Awards
- Most Admired CEO, Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal
- Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year 2015 Upper Midwest Finalist
- Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal Diversity in Business
- Finance & Commerce’s Progress Minnesota
- Minnesota Business Magazine’s Community Impact award finalist
- Business Owner of the Year from NAWBO-MN (National Association for Women Business Owners — Minnesota Chapter)
- Panelist at the inaugural White House Summit for Working Families in Washington, D.C.
- Featured on NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams as Best Place to Work in America
- 2017 (Real) Power 50 Member – Minnesota Business Magazine
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| Date: |
October 20, 2017 |
| Time: |
7:30 AM - 9:00 AM |
| Location: |
Hillcrest Golf & Country Club 2206 Mulberry St.
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| Contact: |
(605) 665-3636 |
| EMail: |
marissa@yanktonsd.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
October 20, 2017
Doors open at 7:30 am
Speaker Nancy Lyons starts at 9 am |
| Fees/Admission: |
$25 Per Person
If you register for this event and do not show up you will still be charged unless you cancel 3 days prior to the event. |
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| Oct 25 Vast Broadband Expansion Ribbon Cutting |
| Join the Yankton Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Committee as they host a ribbon cutting for Vast Broadband on their new remodel. |
| Date: |
October 25, 2017 |
| Time: |
3:00 PM - 3:30 PM |
| Location: |
2810 Fox Run Parkway |
| Contact: |
(605) 665-3636 |
| EMail: |
marissa@yanktonsd.com |
| Date/Time Details: |
October 25, 2017
3:00 p.m. |
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| Oct 25 Quality of Life for South Dakota planning meeting |
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| Date: |
October 25, 2017 |
| Time: |
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM |
| Location: |
Hebda Family Produce, 30661 444th Avenue, Mission Hill, SD 57046
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| Oct 28 Yankton Hot Shots Pin Shoot |
| The Yankton Hot Shots Archery Club will be hosting Pin Shoots that are open to archers of all ages. Pre-registration at www.yanktonhotshots.com is suggested but not required. |
| Date: |
October 28, 2017 |
| Time: |
10:00 AM - 1:00 PM |
| Location: |
NFAA Easton Yankton Archery Center
800 Archery Lane
Yankton, SD 57078 |
| Contact: |
Kyle Goodmanson; Phone: (605) 660-6704 |
| EMail: |
info@neyac.org |
| Date/Time Details: |
Saturday, October 28, 2017
10:00 am |
| Fees/Admission: |
Pre-registration rate: $10 for non-members $5 for Club members
$5 additional if you register the day of the event |
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