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VOLUME 30 l MAY 2012 l NUMBER 5<br />
<strong>THECHAMBERADVANTAGE</strong><br />
2012<br />
- State Championship -<br />
July 20 & 21, 2012<br />
Stokes-Thomas City Park<br />
Lake Kampeska<br />
<strong>Watertown</strong>, SD<br />
WE WANT YOU!<br />
Cook-Off Teams<br />
BBQ Judges<br />
Food Vendors<br />
Sponsors<br />
Volunteers<br />
Cookin' on Kampeska: Wing Fling & BBQ Thing<br />
Mark your calendars for Cookin' on Kampeska: Wing Fling & BBQ Thing July 20 & 21,<br />
2012 at Stokes-Thomas City Park. Cookin’ on Kampeska is the Kampeska Wing Fling<br />
revamped, reinvented and revved up!<br />
The biggest change to the already successful family friendly event is the addition <strong>of</strong> a State<br />
Championship Kansas City Barbeque Society sanctioned BBQ competition.<br />
The Kansas City Barbeque Society (KCBS), a nonpr<strong>of</strong>it organization dedicated to promoting<br />
and enjoying barbeque, is the world’s largest organization <strong>of</strong> barbeque and grilling enthusiasts<br />
with over 14,000 members worldwide. KCBS sanctions over 300 barbeque contests coast-tocoast<br />
throughout America. From volunteering to actual event production, members also <strong>of</strong>fer<br />
assistance to civic and charitable organizations who organize events.<br />
With over $8,000 in prize money to be given away along with a bid to the National BBQ Competition,<br />
Cookin’ on Kampeska is expected to draw both national and international competitors.<br />
We will also be hosting a KCBS judging school for those who wish to get involved.<br />
While we are thrilled with the addition <strong>of</strong> the BBQ competition, we are also ramping up the<br />
entertainment this year with the addition <strong>of</strong> Kory and the Fireflies on Saturday night. They<br />
have created what’s been described as “pop rock with punch.” The band also has a special gift<br />
for connecting with the audiences and creating a magical unity at almost every show. They’ve<br />
toured with Goo Goo Dolls, Sugar Ray and Smash Mouth and supported over sixty more national<br />
acts including Sheryl Crow, Kid Rock and many others.<br />
Along with these exciting new components, Cookin' on Kampeska: Wing Fling & BBQ Thing<br />
will continue to <strong>of</strong>fer a coed volleyball tournament, children's inflatables, live music, Little Miss<br />
and Mister Kampeska contests, and <strong>of</strong> course, a wing cook-<strong>of</strong>f contest. We will also be welcoming<br />
back the SkiDox Water Ski Team from Rochester, MN for two outstanding performances.<br />
This summer we will also welcome back the <strong>Watertown</strong> Bicycle Club for the Kampeska Classic<br />
ride around the lake, and will be adding a DASH 5K/10K Run and 1 Mile Walk.<br />
For additional information about becoming a contestant, volunteer or sponsor for Cookin’ on<br />
Kampeska contact the <strong>Watertown</strong> Area <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong> or visit www.watertownsd.com.<br />
PO Box 1113 • <strong>Watertown</strong>, SD 57201 • Ph 605.886.5814 • Fx 605.886.5957 • www.watertownsd.com
All aboard!<br />
The trolley has returned with some new and exciting<br />
changes! The trolley will no longer run a regular daily<br />
route, but it will be available to reserve year-round for<br />
special events and tours.<br />
Keep the trolley in mind for corporate events, reunions,<br />
weddings, sightseeing tours and more! Our friendly<br />
trolley conductors Kevin and Gordy (pictured below) are<br />
ready to assist you and your guests.<br />
Contact the <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong> at (605) 886-5814<br />
or coc@watertownsd.com to book your next special<br />
event today!<br />
First Graders Experience Agriculture First-Hand<br />
The <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong> Agriculture Committee is proud to have once again "adopted"<br />
over 350 first graders from the <strong>Watertown</strong> public elementary schools and parochial<br />
schools on Tuesday, May 1st.<br />
The annual Adopt the First Grade program gives first graders the exciting opportunity to<br />
spend the morning at one <strong>of</strong> seven participating local farms and experience farm life first<br />
hand. The first graders were able to observe cows being milked, pet and feed baby calves,<br />
tour the barns, and learn about farm equipment. They were then treated to cookies and<br />
milk.<br />
The <strong>Chamber</strong> Ag Committee is always excited about this project. We feel that the Adopt<br />
the First Grade program is an excellent opportunity to give children first hand knowledge<br />
<strong>of</strong> the agriculture community in our area. Seeing these farm operations in person and<br />
getting to participate in some themselves is a unique opportunity that many children may<br />
not otherwise be able to experience.<br />
We are so grateful for the farms that hosted<br />
first graders again this year: Sioux River<br />
Dairy, Schleusner Farm, MoDak Dairy,<br />
Schweer Farm, Kranz Dairy, Fieber<br />
Dairy, and Valley View Farm.<br />
Your participation allows<br />
the first graders to gain a<br />
better understanding <strong>of</strong><br />
agriculture, and teaches<br />
them that ag is a vital<br />
part <strong>of</strong> our community<br />
and day-to-day lives.<br />
We would also<br />
like to extend our<br />
sincere appreciation<br />
to the <strong>Chamber</strong> Ag<br />
Committee volunteers,<br />
school faculty and staff,<br />
school transportation<br />
department, Land O'Lakes,<br />
and Hy-Vee for contributing<br />
their time and resources to<br />
make this annual adventure<br />
possible!<br />
PO Box 1113 • <strong>Watertown</strong>, SD 57201 • Ph 605.886.5814 • Fx 605.886.5957 • www.watertownsd.com<br />
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One<br />
HOtel<br />
HOliday!<br />
<strong>Chamber</strong> Discoveries<br />
Discover & Explore<br />
Tuscany<br />
With the <strong>Watertown</strong> Area <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong><br />
in Partnership with Pederson Travel Service<br />
Departing October 23, 2012<br />
Highlights:<br />
• Round trip scheduled airfare<br />
• Round trip transfers between airports and hotel<br />
• Hotel luggage handling<br />
• 7 nights first class hotel, only unpack once!<br />
• Superb cuisine, daily breakfast,<br />
and selected dinners<br />
• City tour <strong>of</strong> Florence, see the Cathedral,<br />
Baptistery, and the famous Gates <strong>of</strong> Paradise<br />
• City tour <strong>of</strong> Siena and Piazza del Campo<br />
• Chianti Wine Festive<br />
• Visit San Gimignano<br />
Still taking reservations!<br />
For more information, please contact:<br />
Pederson Travel at (605) 886-2417 or<br />
The <strong>Chamber</strong> at (605) 886-5814<br />
<strong>Watertown</strong> Mall to Add Two New National Retailers This Summer<br />
Contact: Julie Knutson, Gen Mgr.<br />
PH: 605-882-1734 F: 605-882-1890<br />
Email: jknutson@thewatertownmall.com<br />
The <strong>Watertown</strong> Mall announces that as <strong>of</strong> Monday, April 30, 2012, leases have been signed<br />
with two new national retailers, occupying in excess <strong>of</strong> 10, 000 square feet <strong>of</strong> space combined.<br />
Famous Footwear and RUE 21 are scheduled to be open by early August. Construction is ex-<br />
pected to begin as early as next week.<br />
Famous Footwear, with over 950 stores nationwide, will be occupying two combined spaces<br />
next to Zales Jewelers. Famous Footwear is part <strong>of</strong> the Brown Show Company (NYSE:BWS), the<br />
leading consumer driven footwear company in the country. Brown Shoe has been making and<br />
selling shoes for over 130 years. Famous footwear will occupy just under 4,000 square feet.<br />
More information about Famous Footwear can be found at www.famousfootwear.com.<br />
Rue21, will be occupying the space next to Payless Shoes. Rue21 <strong>of</strong>fers a broad assortment <strong>of</strong><br />
the newest emerging fashions in apparel and accessories for guys and gals. The mixed concept<br />
is a popular trend in retail, cross-merchandising to male and female shoppers, simultaneously.<br />
Rue21 has 770 retail store locations nationwide, and is headquartered in Warrendale, PA. Ad-<br />
ditional information about Rue21 can be found at www.rue21.com.<br />
Both retailers boast bringing quality fashion choices at an affordable price.<br />
As for future leasing at the <strong>Watertown</strong> Mall, Lexington Realty International will be meeting with<br />
a number <strong>of</strong> additional potential tenants, later is month at ReCon, (The Global Retail Real Estate<br />
Convention) in Las Vegas. The <strong>Watertown</strong> Mall is leased and managed by Lexington Realty<br />
International, Lakewood, NJ. The property came under their management in December 2010.<br />
For more information, please contact Julie at the <strong>Watertown</strong> Mall at 605-882-1734.<br />
Tuesday, May 8th • <strong>Watertown</strong> Event Center<br />
Tickets $12 ($15 at the door) • Available at Hy-Vee, County Fair & The Public Opinion<br />
Presented By: A u t o m o t i v e<br />
PO Box 1113 • <strong>Watertown</strong>, SD 57201 • Ph 605.886.5814 • Fx 605.886.5957 • www.watertownsd.com<br />
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BUSINESSES OF THE OF WEEK<br />
THE WEEK<br />
Silpada Designs<br />
mysilpada.com/kimberliewinter<br />
(605) 625-2559<br />
I am selfemployed<br />
for the world’s<br />
largest Sterling Silver Home<br />
Party Company. I work my own<br />
hours, meet amazing women and<br />
sell a product that women love,<br />
jewelry that is second to none.<br />
One party led to another and for<br />
two years now I have enjoyed<br />
meeting women <strong>of</strong> <strong>Watertown</strong><br />
and the surrounding area. Silpada<br />
enhances the beauty a woman has<br />
inside. I help women find a simple<br />
silver lining to their beautiful self.<br />
Silpada <strong>of</strong>fers an unmatched<br />
business opportunity for women<br />
to succeed and define their own<br />
level <strong>of</strong> success. Call me and I can<br />
tell you more.<br />
Pictured is Independent Sales Rep,<br />
Kimberlie Winter.<br />
The Subways in <strong>Watertown</strong> are<br />
proud to be the <strong>Chamber</strong> business<br />
<strong>of</strong> the week. There are four<br />
<strong>Watertown</strong> locations - Walmart,<br />
Hwy 20, Hwy 81 and Hwy 212.<br />
The stores are owned by CJ Holl &<br />
John Clark. The stores open early -<br />
at 7:00 am - and feature breakfast,<br />
lunch and dinner and do extensive<br />
local catering for businesses,<br />
family parties and civic groups/<br />
churches.<br />
Pictured from left to right are:<br />
Samantha Sargent, Jeremy Currey,<br />
Carole Owen (Manager), Kiley<br />
Ramstorf (General Manager), CJ<br />
Holl (Owner), Kristina Peterson and<br />
Wyatt Christensen.<br />
Subway<br />
(605) 886-0641<br />
Mitch's Carpet<br />
Cleaning Service<br />
521 6th St SE • (605) 882-4722<br />
Mitch Stickle <strong>of</strong> Mitch’s Carpet<br />
Cleaning Service has been<br />
cleaning carpets using a truck<br />
mount cleaning unit for 20 plus<br />
years. Mitch’s Carpet Cleaning<br />
Service specializes in both<br />
residential and commercial carpet<br />
cleaning and services also include<br />
water removal, Scotchgard and<br />
upholstery cleaning. Estimates<br />
are free so please give Mitch a call<br />
today.<br />
Pictured from left to right are:<br />
Mitch Stickle, Owner/Operator and<br />
Chris Fonder, Manager.<br />
I recently became a Scentsy<br />
consultant and work out <strong>of</strong> my<br />
home. I decided to start this<br />
journey to meet other people in<br />
a healthier environment and to<br />
share a product I believe everyone<br />
will come to enjoy. Scentsy carries<br />
a wide variety <strong>of</strong> high quality<br />
paraffin wax blends that warm<br />
the heart, enliven the senses and<br />
inspire the soul. The possibilities<br />
are endless. Call me!<br />
Pictured is Scentsy consultant Kim<br />
Pinkert.<br />
Scentsy<br />
(605) 949-2352<br />
Jimmy John's<br />
937 29th St SE • (605) 753-1600<br />
Unlike any other sub shop<br />
in the country, Jimmy John’s is all<br />
about the freshest ingredients and<br />
fastest service and is proud that its<br />
<strong>Watertown</strong> shop at 937 29th St SE<br />
is being recognized as the Business<br />
<strong>of</strong> the Week.<br />
Pictured from left to right are: Kristel<br />
& Josh DeWall, Deb & Dave<br />
Kohlhaase, and DeAnna & Boone<br />
DeWall.<br />
Miller Tax Service <strong>of</strong>fers income<br />
tax preparation and consulting<br />
for individuals, farms and small<br />
businesses, payroll processing,<br />
bookkeeping services, sales<br />
and excise tax reports, accounts<br />
receivable and accounts payable.<br />
Pictured front row, left to right<br />
are: Sheila Schwanke and Kathy<br />
Bludorn. Back row: Pam Heiser,<br />
Peggy Hulscher, and Donna Helling.<br />
Miller Tax Service<br />
1505 10th Ave SE Ste 2<br />
(605) 882-2869<br />
PO Box 1113 • <strong>Watertown</strong>, SD 57201 • Ph 605.886.5814 • Fx 605.886.5957 • www.watertownsd.com<br />
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Meyer Insurance<br />
1039 4th St NE • (605) 753-5698<br />
Meyer Insurance is an independent<br />
insurance agency dedicated to<br />
providing knowledgeable service<br />
to each <strong>of</strong> our clients. No matter<br />
what type <strong>of</strong> insurance you’re<br />
looking for, we can help. We pride<br />
ourselves on looking at your<br />
individual needs and finding the<br />
most cost effective way to provide<br />
you the coverage you want.<br />
Pictured back row, left to right<br />
are: Eric Meyer, Marc H<strong>of</strong>fman,<br />
and Aaron Hansen. Front row:<br />
Lisa Meyer, Matt Schell, and Gwen<br />
Schenecker.<br />
Herberger’s Department Store<br />
carries brand name merchandise,<br />
including cosmetics and specialty<br />
items for the entire family, and<br />
for your home. We are very proud<br />
to have been serving <strong>Watertown</strong><br />
and the surrounding communities<br />
since 1943. We thank you for your<br />
many years <strong>of</strong> support.<br />
Pictured are some <strong>of</strong> the Herberger’s<br />
employees.<br />
Herberger's Dept Store<br />
1300 9th Ave SE • (605) 886-5763
Pictured left to right are: Jane Jaspers, Insurance Account Specialist;<br />
Kari Lieffort, Customer Service Coordinator; Paul Reisch, Appraiser;<br />
Ryan Martenson, Financial Officer; Terry Jaspers, Financial<br />
Officer; Jay Behrends, Vice President Crop Insurance; Terry<br />
Fjeldheim, Vice President; Eileen Kraemer, Account<br />
Specialist; Melissa Werner, Account Specialist;<br />
and Brian Bye, Financial Officer.<br />
Recent After 5 Socials<br />
Glacial Lakes Capital hosted an After 5 Social at the Redlin Art Center on<br />
Thursday, March 22nd. Guests were able to tour the Redlin Art Center,<br />
enjoy excellent appetizers, and witness the unveiling <strong>of</strong> the architectural<br />
plans for the Willow Creek Village development.<br />
On Thursday, April 12th the <strong>Chamber</strong> member businesses <strong>of</strong> Mallard<br />
Pointe Plaza hosted an After 5 Social. Prestige Salon, Pro Cellular, L.T.'s<br />
Liquor, Sun Tan City, and HealthSource Chiropractic welcomed guests<br />
to their businesses and shared with them several opportunities to win<br />
some great prizes. The lucky winner <strong>of</strong> the grand prize - a grill and summer<br />
grill out package - was Lori Smith.<br />
We sincerely thank Glacial Lakes Capital, Prestige Salon, Pro Cellular,<br />
L.T.'s Liquor, Sun Tan City, and HealthSource Chiropractic for their gracious<br />
hospitality and generosity.<br />
Save the Date!<br />
Committee Reports<br />
AMBASSADOR GROUNDBREAKING<br />
Farm Credit Services <strong>of</strong> America<br />
Agriculture: The next meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 6th at<br />
7:00 a.m. at the <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong>.<br />
Ambassadors: A ribbon cutting will be held at Salon 2000 located at<br />
1414 9th Ave SE on Tuesday, May 8th at 2:00 p.m. Bramble Park Zoo will<br />
have a ribbon cutting at 800 10th St NW on Wednesday, May 9th at 4:00<br />
p.m. at the new Bear Crossing exhibit. On Tuesday, May 22nd a ribbon<br />
cutting will be held at Sun Tan City at 1028 29th St SE at 10:30 a.m. On<br />
Thursday, May 24th a ribbon cutting will be held at Edgy Chics at 9 S<br />
Maple at 2:30 p.m. Any business that has recently opened, relocated,<br />
renovated or has new owners is welcome to call 886-5814 to schedule a<br />
ribbon cutting.<br />
Arts & Culture: If you have an item for the June Arts & Culture calendar,<br />
please email coc@watertownsd.com by May 15th.<br />
Government Affairs: The committee will be meeting on Friday, May 4th<br />
at 7:00 a.m. at the Hy-Vee Club Room.<br />
PO Box 1113 • <strong>Watertown</strong>, SD 57201 • Ph 605.886.5814 • Fx 605.886.5957 • www.watertownsd.com<br />
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The <strong>Watertown</strong> Area <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong> Ambassador<br />
Committee honored Farm Credit Services <strong>of</strong> America with a<br />
Groundbreaking ceremony on April 16, 2012.<br />
Presently located at 1323 9th Avenue SE in <strong>Watertown</strong>, Farm<br />
Credit Services <strong>of</strong> America is a member-owned coop that<br />
specializes in serving rural America’s farmers and ranchers with<br />
operating, machinery and real estate loan products. In addition,<br />
Farm Credit Services <strong>of</strong> America provides crop insurance, country<br />
home loans, young and beginning farmers, and equipment and<br />
building lease services. The new <strong>of</strong>fice will provide team members with<br />
the technology and environment needed to give customers convenient<br />
and faster service with greater expertise.<br />
Business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.. Please<br />
contact Farm Credit Services <strong>of</strong> America at 605-882-4030 for more information.<br />
- State Championship -
LEADERSHIP WATERTOWN SESSION 5<br />
Generations in the Workplace<br />
Presented by Mike Cartney and Dodie Bemis<br />
Tuesday, May 22nd<br />
4:00 p.m.<br />
LATI TEC Building Room 514<br />
(Please use main entrance)<br />
Please RSVP to coc@watertownsd.com or 886-5814 by Thursday, May 17th.<br />
• AgVenture/Scherr Seed<br />
LLC<br />
• American Legion Post 17<br />
• Angels Attic Thrift Store<br />
• A-Ox Welding Supply<br />
• Beauty Granite<br />
• Benet Place Independent<br />
Senior Housing<br />
• Big Stone Therapies, Inc.<br />
• Brown Clinic<br />
• Brown Clinic Pharmacy<br />
• Building Products Inc.<br />
• Burns Law Office<br />
• Cabinet Concepts Inc.<br />
• Casey's General Store -<br />
Hwy 81<br />
• Cashway Lumber Inc.<br />
• Center for Family Cosmetic<br />
& Implant Dentistry<br />
• Citi-Wide Property<br />
Management<br />
• Crawford Funeral Chapel,<br />
Inc.<br />
• Creative Rewards<br />
• Custom Fabricators Inc.<br />
• David & Carolyn Oyan<br />
• Days Inn <strong>of</strong> <strong>Watertown</strong><br />
• Discount Liquors<br />
• Doug's Anchor Marine<br />
• Duane's Floor Covering<br />
• Enercept Building Systems<br />
Inc.<br />
• ESCO Inc./Stein Sign<br />
Display<br />
• Ford Law Office<br />
• Gertsen & Saylor Dental<br />
Clinic<br />
• Glass Products Inc.<br />
• Green Roby Oviatt<br />
Cummings & Linngren LLP<br />
• Herberger's Department<br />
Store<br />
• Herbert F. Wiswall, DDS<br />
Renewing Members<br />
• Hesco Inc.<br />
• Hubbard Feeds Inc.<br />
• Hurkes Implement<br />
• Innovative Pain Center<br />
• Investment Centers <strong>of</strong><br />
America<br />
• Jake Krull<br />
• JC Penney<br />
• KidZone<br />
• Kiefer Chiropractic Clinic,<br />
P.L.L.C.<br />
• Koehn Marketing<br />
Company<br />
• Kones Korner<br />
• Krause Construction<br />
• Lake Area Ear Nose Throat<br />
• Lake Area Pediatric<br />
Dentistry<br />
• Lake Area Technical<br />
Institute<br />
• Lake Area Zoological<br />
Society<br />
• Landmark Builders<br />
• Larry Panek<br />
• Lee Dornbusch<br />
• Linweld, Inc.<br />
• Mahowald's Do It Best<br />
Hardware and Rental<br />
• Makepeace Jewelers Inc.<br />
• McFleeg, Inc.<br />
• Midcontinent<br />
Communications<br />
• Miller Electric Inc.<br />
• Miller Tax Service<br />
• Mint Casino & Roadside<br />
Gas<br />
• ML Portraits, Inc.<br />
• MoDak Dairy, Inc.<br />
• M<strong>of</strong>fatt Products Inc.<br />
• More Than Words<br />
• Mother <strong>of</strong> God Monastery<br />
• Oien Family Chiropractic<br />
Clinic<br />
• Peterson Motors Co.<br />
• Photography by Jocelyn<br />
• Prestige Salon<br />
• Print 'em Now, Inc.<br />
• Pro-Tec Ro<strong>of</strong>ing, Inc.<br />
• Proud Angler Bait Shop<br />
• Quality Inn and Suites<br />
• Roby Agency Realtors<br />
• Ron's Specialties<br />
• Sanford Clinic - <strong>Watertown</strong><br />
• Schulz Law Office<br />
• Scrapbook Creations<br />
• Senator John Thune<br />
• Senor Max's<br />
• Sherwin Williams<br />
• Shriver Insurance Agency<br />
• Sioux Valley Cooperative<br />
• Smith Equipment Mfg Co.<br />
• Stangl Sanitation<br />
• Studio 66 Custom Design<br />
Stained Glass<br />
• Team Electronics<br />
• The Curl Company<br />
• The Realty Team<br />
• Three Eagles<br />
Communications<br />
• Venerts Investments &<br />
Hotel Management, I<br />
• Waneen K. Polly<br />
• <strong>Watertown</strong> Animal Clinic<br />
• <strong>Watertown</strong> Area Transit,<br />
Inc.<br />
• <strong>Watertown</strong> Municipal<br />
Utilities<br />
• <strong>Watertown</strong> Public Opinion.<br />
• Wheel Inn<br />
• Wiles & Rylance<br />
• William Neale & Co., PC<br />
• Worth Repeating<br />
• Worthington Ag Parts<br />
• Zesto Drive-In<br />
A sincere thank you to all <strong>of</strong> our members who renewed this month!<br />
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PO Box 1113 • <strong>Watertown</strong>, SD 57201 • Ph 605.886.5814 • Fx 605.886.5957 • www.watertownsd.com<br />
Members Invited<br />
After 5 Social<br />
Hosted by Johnson Appraisal<br />
and SD Public Broadcasting<br />
Thursday, May 17, 2012<br />
5:00 - 6:30 p.m.<br />
Redlin Pavilion<br />
Please RSVP to 886-5814 by Tuesday, May 15th.<br />
New Members<br />
Dakota Butcher<br />
Randy Gruenwald - Owner<br />
99 S Commercial St.<br />
Clark, SD 57225<br />
(605) 532-6328<br />
Burritos on Broadway<br />
Greg Schenecker<br />
12 N Broadway<br />
<strong>Watertown</strong>, SD 57201<br />
(605) 878-2003<br />
South Dakota Public Broadcasting<br />
Deborah Larson - Finance Manager<br />
PO Box 5000<br />
Vermillion, SD 57069<br />
1-800-456-0766<br />
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Members Making a Difference<br />
<strong>Watertown</strong> Ford Chrysler has created an employee based/supported<br />
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with. Check out <strong>Watertown</strong> Ford Chrysler on Facebook for more information<br />
about their projects.<br />
We want to share your good news! Our members are always going above<br />
and beyond to support amazing causes. In order to help you promote<br />
your event and praise you for your commitment to building a better<br />
community, we include a “Members Making A Difference” section in the<br />
<strong>Chamber</strong> Advantage. If your business is doing a philanthropic promotion,<br />
please let us know at coc@watertownsd.com or (605) 886-5814.<br />
Upcoming Ambassador Ribbon Cuttings<br />
Salon 2000<br />
Remodel<br />
Tuesday, May 8th, 2012<br />
2:00 p.m.<br />
1414 9th Ave SE l (605) 886-9334<br />
Bramble Park Zoo<br />
New Bear Crossing Exhibit<br />
Wednesday, May 9th, 2012<br />
4:00 p.m.<br />
800 10th St NW l (605) 882-6269<br />
Open House immediately following<br />
Sun Tan City<br />
New Name (formerly tanworld)<br />
Tuesday, May 22nd, 2012<br />
10:30 a.m.<br />
1028 29th St SE l (605) 878-1414<br />
Edgy Chics<br />
New Business<br />
Thursday, May 24th, 2012<br />
2:30 p.m.<br />
9 S Maple l (605) 881-3965<br />
GOOD THINGS HAPPEN WHEN YOU<br />
SHOP LOCAL<br />
Shop with <strong>Watertown</strong> Bucks<br />
Always the perfect size.<br />
Always the perfect color.<br />
Always the perfect gift.<br />
<strong>Watertown</strong> Bucks are available at:<br />
The <strong>Chamber</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Commerce</strong>, Hy-Vee and<br />
Lea's Hallmark in the <strong>Watertown</strong> Mall<br />
Take Advantage <strong>of</strong> Google’s New Mapping Technology and<br />
Partnership with <strong>Watertown</strong>!<br />
A partnership that began between Google and LATI as a unique new<br />
way <strong>of</strong> mapping the campus has now expanded to include the City<br />
<strong>of</strong> <strong>Watertown</strong>. Google’s new mapping technology involves uploading<br />
business floor plans to map buildings city-wide. With the project still in<br />
the developmental stages, the future possibilities are endless.<br />
Currently, about 25 buildings are onboard and more are wanted! If you<br />
would like to include your building/business in the mapping project,<br />
please email coc@watertownsd.com or call 886-5814 for more<br />
information.<br />
Click here to view Keloland’s full story about the project.<br />
PO Box 1113 • <strong>Watertown</strong>, SD 57201 • Ph 605.886.5814 • Fx 605.886.5957 • www.watertownsd.com<br />
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS<br />
Chairman <strong>of</strong> the Board .............................................................Hugh Bartels<br />
Chairman Elect ....................................................................... Heidi Schooley<br />
Past Chairman <strong>of</strong> the Board ........................................................Tim Oviatt<br />
Treasurer ...................................................................................... Glen Vilhauer<br />
Executives at Large .................................Missy Ahlers and Tom Holmes<br />
Tom Beadnell<br />
Doug Borns<br />
Ryan Boschee<br />
Joe Caywood<br />
Shane Conger<br />
Loren Diekman<br />
Heidi Fiechtner<br />
Jeff Heesch<br />
Rick Hohn<br />
Lisa Jones<br />
Robb Peterson<br />
Tony Rieffenberger<br />
Melissa Terronez<br />
Brad VanMeter<br />
COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS<br />
Agriculture ............................................................................ Ryan Martenson<br />
After 5 Socials ......................................................Michael & Megan Wight<br />
Ambassadors ...............................................................................Sarah Larson<br />
Arts and Culture ............................................................................Jan DeBerg<br />
Community Appeals ......................................................Steve Dutenh<strong>of</strong>fer<br />
Government Affairs ..................................................................Claire Konold<br />
Leadership <strong>Watertown</strong> ................. Jennifer Pendley and Todd Randall<br />
Manufacturing Council ...........................................................Joe Caywood<br />
Military & Veterans Affairs ..........................................Ernie Edwards and<br />
..................................................................................................Dean Gackstetter<br />
Past Board Chairman ................................................................... Brad Meier<br />
Retail Council ......................................................................Renae Greenfield<br />
Society <strong>of</strong> Human Resource Management .......................Laurie Gates<br />
<strong>Watertown</strong> Lite Young Pr<strong>of</strong>essionals ............................Rachel Hammer<br />
Women <strong>of</strong> <strong>Watertown</strong> ......................................................... Heidi Schooley<br />
AFFILIATE ORGANIZATIONS<br />
4th <strong>of</strong> July • <strong>Watertown</strong> Community Foundation<br />
CHAMBER PERSONNEL<br />
President and CEO ...............................................Megan R. Gruman, IOM<br />
Director <strong>of</strong> Marketing & Programming ...........................Caitlin Voecks<br />
Office & Membership Coordinator ................................Britta Hormann<br />
Urban Renewal Manager ........................................ Alisa Beving Depauw<br />
Membership Outreach ............................................ Alisa Beving Depauw<br />
Special Projects Coordinator .................................................. Holli Owens