THECHAMBERADVANTAGE - Watertown Chamber of Commerce
THECHAMBERADVANTAGE - Watertown Chamber of Commerce
THECHAMBERADVANTAGE - Watertown Chamber of Commerce
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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 />
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