A newsletter of the Greater Madison Area Chamber of Commerce
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A newsletter of the Greater Madison Area Chamber of Commerce
A newsletter of the Greater Madison Area Chamber of Commerce Call us at 256-2454 | www.chamberofmadisonsd.com July/August 2016 2 July/August 2016 BOARD OFFICERS Liz Avery PRESIDENT Ph: 256-4536 BoD 2014 - 2016 East River Electric Power Cooperative Kevin Jaspers VICE-PRESIDENT Ph: (800) 658-3953 BoD 2015 - 2016 Farm Credit Services of America Sara Wardner SECRETARY/ TRESURER Ph: 256 – 6655 BoD 2015 - 2017 Amert Construction Co. Inc. BOARD MEMBERS Tom Bloom Ph: 256 – 3521 BoD 2015 - 2017 Lake County International Donna Fawbush Ph: 256-5666 BoD 2010 - 2016 Dakota Prairie Playhouse/DSU Randy Giedt Ph: 256-3533 BoD 2016 - 2018 PPD UHMW Industries Vicki Kommes Ph: 256-6628 BoD 2016 - 2018 ECCO, Inc. Sharon Patch Ph: 427-0707 BoD 2015 - 2016 Unique Boutique Consignments, LLC Adam Shaw Ph: 256 – 7706 BoD 2016 – 2018 Madison Central School District Dennis Slaughter Ph: 256 – 2851 BoD 2014 – 2016 Krug Products, Inc. EX-OFFICIO Robert Thill Madison City Commissioner Kelli Wollmann Lake County Commissioner Dr. José-Marie Griffiths DSU President Joel Jorgenson Madison Central School Superintendent Aaron Walter Community Center Director SFC Darin Rus 211th En. Co. National Guard Julie Gross Lake Area Improvement Corp (LAIC) Director STAFF Rosie Jamison Executive Director Jennifer DeKam Office Manager Danielle Manthey Special Projects (PT) From the Board. . . The Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce staff recently received the Governor’s Great Service Award for Outstanding Customer Service. 2016 represents the seventh year your Chamber staff has been recognized with this designation. Our executive director, Rosie Jamison and office manager Jennifer DeKam carried much of the work load in 2015 and 2016. Recently, we hired Daniella Manthey to assist on a part-time basis. We as a board feel very fortunate to have this existing staff working for you as Chamber members. If you have a little time over the summer, do stop in and meet the staff. They are very dedicated to help promote our members, the community and economic development in the Greater Madison Area. I would like to take a little time just to provide you with some information on what the Chamber staff does, so you or your business can become engaged in our community. Recently your Chamber staff put together an outstanding 2016 Madison Area Guide. You as a member are listed in this guide. This gives the opportunity not only for the community, but visitors to view the area business for their services. This guide is handed out at appreciation events throughout the year and the guide is placed @ 12 visitor centers throughout the State. This annual promotional piece takes a considerable amount of time to put together. I viewed it recently; and it is a quality guide. If you have not had an opportunity to view the 2016 Madison Area Guide, I would highly encourage you to take the time to view its contents. Members, do you take the time to view your GMACC Weekly Update provided by the staff? If you have provided the staff with your email address, you will receive the weekly update. I find it to be an excellent way to stay in tune with what is happening in the community. Carve out some time during the week to view this weekly update. You will be surprised on all the activities that are going on in this community. Do you take the time to view our web site? A new and improved version is currently being developed. www.chamberofmadisonsd.com? Once again, your Chamber is putting together a quality web site. Make sure you place it as one of your favorites, so you can directly assess @ your convenience. Please view this website and click on “The Chamber “to view the benefits received. This web site not only links you to the community, but the world! How can we keep a vibrate Chamber and community? Have you considered being part of one of our committees? I encourage you as members to get involved. Our committees are as follows: Agriculture Committee, Community Promotions Committee, Diplomats Committee, Education Committee, Governmental Affairs Committee, Leadership Committee and Recreation & Tournament Committee. To find out more about the committees just visit our staff or go to the web site. If you prefer information through social media, you can follow on Facebook @ Greater Madison Area Chamber of Commerce. There any many ways you can get engaged as a member of the Greater Madison Area Chamber of Commerce, I hope you take the time and “Discover the Unexpected”! KEVIN JASPERS GMACC Board of Directors and Vice President Farm Credit Services of America 4th Annual Madison Discovery Day Saturday, July 30 “Discover the Unexpected “ This year Madison Discovery Day has even more to offer through activities, entertainment, shopping opportunities on Saturday, July 30. There will be sidewalk and in store bargains from Madison businesses throughout the day and much more. What will there be to discover in 2016? From 7 AM to 9 PM there are things to experience on the sidewalks, at our parks and on the parking lots throughout Madison while you shop and eat at Chamber businesses and try out event food while enjoying activities, music, booth displays and inflatable’s during the last Saturday of July. New in 2016 will be Bumper Cars for the young and young at heart more inflatables plus a Kids and Adults Bike Parade with awards given to the best decorated, and KJAM and Stadium Bean Bag Tournament, additional booths and more for us to discover about Madison. Mochavino is hosting music again from 11 – 3, football contests on Egan, discover more about area animals at the SD Game Fish and Parks area Lake habitants tank display. Also, there will be an opportunity to learn the popular recreational sport- Mini Tennis on Egan Avenue, or bowl a free game at Cherry Lanes, join water games at the aquatic center during 2015 Discovery Day - Bungee Jump with the assistance of the SD National Guard the day of free swimming, see area artists and vendors at Mart in the Park, a Madison Fire Department display and consider the concert to end your day at The Lawrence Welk Opera Theatre. Back by popular demand...retail bargains at all Chamber business locations on that day- outdoor and sidewalk sales, Mart in the Park, Tour the City Road Races for all ages, Mart in the Park at Library Park, Classic Corner pizza eating contest and more. Watch for the July 30th Discovery Day insert for an event schedule, bargains being offered by area retail stores and eating establishments along with fund raisers for local organizations. Discovery Day of 2016 will provide a variety of entertainment for the whole family as you discover the unexpected of the Madison Community on Saturday, July 30th. Director Note ROSIE JAMISON, Executive Director It is summer and more people are here to enjoy our offerings, attractions and learn more about our community and businesses. I invite you to use us and our website as a resource to promote your future opportunities on the Chamber Calendar of Events and Facebook posts. This is valuable information online and provides up to date access of happenings to residents and visitors. The Chamber’s mission is “to promote our members, the community and economic development resulting in a better quality of life.” To better promote one another and benefit us all, keep sharing happenings, events and activities. The 4th Annual Discovery Day will be on Saturday, July 30th. Madison Discovery Day offers many activities, competitions, displays and entertainment throughout the day with the traditional bargain shopping beginning as early as 7 AM through the evening. This year we have several activities, events, free offerings and informational displays along with an opportunity for bumper cars, inflatables and more. New this year is a Kids and Adults Bike Parade and Discovery Ride on Egan Ave. Plan to join in the 10K, 5K, or Kids Fun Run at the 29th Annual Tour the City Road Races coordinated by the Chamber Recreation and Tournament Committee on Saturday, July 30th at 8 AM. Competitive and casual runners are invited to register and run at www.chamberofmadison.com June was full of Chamber and member events that have been very successful and promoted our business, membership and opportunities for members and the community. Thank you to all members, committees and volunteers who have contributed funds, time, talents and donations to promote these events and your Chamber. We congratulate member and regional attraction, Historic Prairie Village on their 50th Anniversary of bringing history to life for everyone to better understand our rural heritage at their location just west of Madison. Congratulations to the board, volunteers and staff on your recent celebration of this milestone over Railroad Days. Promotion of the greater Madison area businesses and attractions is vital to our growth and community pride. Each member, business, governmental official and resident are valued partners in this as you live, invest and play here. Pride, support and participation helps each of us to be an informed promoter as experiences are shared with others. Be involved, take part to experience local opportunities and you will be sure to “discover” even more! Just as Chamber members can further promote our area by supporting and doing business with one another. This has a tremendous ripple effect to our economy, growth and future opportunities in which we all benefit. Congratulations and welcome to new Madison Central School District Superintendent, Joel Jorgenson. He has previously been Superintendent at Hamlin County and Arlington Schools with a wealth of leadership within regional and state professional education organizations. The Chamber also congratulates previous Madison Central Superintendent, Vince Schaefer on his See Note on page 3 3 July/August 2016 Note from the Director continued from page 2 outstanding professional career and best wishes in retirement after his distinguished service as an educator. We have appreciated his leadership over the past 8 years to our educational system and partnership with the community and members. More great happenings are in store: Prairie Village Car Show, Performances at the Lawrence Welk Opera House and the 54th Annual Steam Threshing Jamboree . . . visit the Village and take a ride on the train powered by newly restored Steam Engine #29 in 2015 and visit some of “the Village” recent renovations. You will be amazed at what all you see! Miracle Treat Day of Dairy Queen is on July 28th, Discovery Day July 30th, summer lake recreation, camping and sports play for us to enjoy. Until the next edition, I encourage you to get out and experience our beautiful community and natural attractions and be a part of a place we are proud to call our home community . . . as we invite others to “Discover the Unexpected”! New Part Time SPECIAL PROJECTS HIRE DSU Broke Ground For The New Beacom Institute of Technology Building Ceremonial ground breaking held on June 29th 2016 of the Beacom Institute of Technology 11.4 million dollar Building on Dakota State University campus from L-R, Mike Jamison – Principal Architect - TSP Mike Jamison, CEO/President Journey Group - Randy Knecht, SD Board of Regents- Ex. Director Michael Rush and President Randy Schaefer & DSU alum, President of DSU Dr. Jose' Marie Griffiths, primary donor and DSU alum Miles and Lisa Beacom of First Premier Bank & Premier Bank Card and Governor of the State of SD and First Lady - Dennis and Linda Daugaard. at Your Chamber In June, Danielle Manthey was hired for the Chamber part-time special projects position. Manthey is a Madison native and will be assisting us with member services, on line updates, Chamber Bucks, committee activities and overall promotions. She will be on hand four days a week and is anxious to work with Chamber members and the public to promote the greater Madison area. Most recently, she worked at GEHL/Manitou Group and previously at Family Dollar as Assistant Manager. She is also a part-time rural carrier for USPS. Stop in to meet and welcome her as your newest Chamber staff member. Greater Madison Area Chamber of Commerce & Member Upcoming Happenings MARK YOUR CALENDARS . . . July 14th 11:45 am O’Reilly Auto Parts Chamber Ribbon Cutting 428 S. Washington Ave August 2nd 5:00 pm July 16th 11:30 – 1 pm O’Reilly Auto Parts Grand Opening with live broadcast by KJAM, hotdogs & refreshments 428 S. Washington Ave National Night Out – Westside Park Community picnic, activities and entertainment August 5th 4:30 – 5:30 pm July 20th 4:00 – 5:30 pm Kinzley Funeral Home Open House and Ribbon Cutting 4:30 604 N. Highland Ave. Hillside Steakhouse and BluCabana Bar Open House and Ribbon Cutting 5:15 Band playing follow, later August 6th 7:00 pm Gale Pifer Orchestra Lawrence Welk Opera House at Historic Prairie Village Community Meet n Greet with new Superintendent Joel Jorgenson Madison High School Front Lobby July 28th Miracle Treat Day at Madison Dairy Queen 10:00 am – 10:00 pm Full day of activities to support Children’s Miracle Network July 30th Discovery Day – Community Promotions Committee, Day full of activities, games and booth displays to “Discover the Unexpected” in Madison July 21st 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm July 30th 7:00 am -9:00 am Tour the City Road Races – Recreation & Tournament Committee 10k, 5k and Kids Fun Run Registration at Depot or online prior 9:00 am – 3:00 pm Mart in the Park - A day to discover the arts at Library Park and enjoy music while shopping 3:00 pm Danielle Manthey – PT Special Projects Randy Schaefer - Regent, DSU Alum and owner of State Farm Insurance - Randy Schaefer Agency sharing remarks as President of the SD Board of Regents Discovery Ride and Bike Parade 7:00 pm or 9:00 pm Doug Allen Nash & Penny Gilley Country Music Concert Opera House at Historic Prairie Village August 9th - 10th Madison Central District Wide Student 1:00 - 7:00 pm Registration MHS/MMS Commons Area August 7th 23rd Annual Madison Car Show at 11:00 am – 4:00 pm Historic Prairie Village August 25th – 28th 54th Annual Prairie Village Steam Threshing Jamboree Featuring Massey Expo of North America August 26th - 28th Fall Citywide Rummage Sales conducted by the Chamber Office Chamber Educator's & Member Reception at Nicky’s Chamber Education Committee 2016 Educator of the Year and Friend of Education awards Los Tapatios Mexican Restaurant Chamber Ribbon Cutting and Grand Opening – To Be Determined August 31st 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm 4 July/August 2016 Ag Appreciation A Huge Success for Prairie Village and The Chamber Ag Committee A picture perfect June Friday night . . . . . with bull riding young athletes performing at their peak . . . . . on 1500 lbs. of rodeo rough stock = entertainment for all! The 2016 Northern Bull Riding Tour was with the Chamber Ag Committee partnering with Historic Prairie Village hosting area ag producers for the event supported by Ag Committee sponsors shown on the boxed thank you. Madison Firemen provided beverages, the Prairie Village Cook Shack served great food plus many rode the mechanical bull and camped throughout the evening. Thank you to all 75 sponsors allowing us to show our appreciation to ag producers through complimentary tickets, DQ Miracle Treat Blizzard Coupons for children and door prizes of 5 @ $20 in Chamber Bucks during the evening in addition to many other education and community service activities year long. The event was fun for many yet the Bulls won overall vs. the bull riders. It is great to see families enjoying this event at “The Village. Glimpses from the event and Committee. Ticket Takers from the Ag Committee assisting Prairie Village: Cassie Potter-Madison Farmers Elevator, John Bloom – Lake County International, Corey Gerry – Farmers Ag Center, Zach Schmidt – Great Western Bank and Mark Stoller – Madison Farmers Elevator not pictured and also helping to park vehicles were attendants from Farmers Ag Center and Matt Steurwald of Lake Country International directed traffic. Chamber Ag Comitee Chair Rob Thuringer set up the GMACC Ag banners GMACC Board of Directors and Ag Committee Members Tom Bloom Lake County International and Kevin Jaspers – Farm Credit Services of America. Greated attendes and help take tickets THANK YOU 2016 AG COMMITTEE SPONSORS PLATINUM $500 & Above Madison Farmers Elevator Classic Corner Great Western Bank Lake County International Mustang Seeds, Inc. GOLD $250 - $499 Barger Electric East River Electric Power Cooperative Farm Credit Services of America Farmers Ag Center, LLC First Bank & Trust Helena Chemical Company James River Equipment Peterson Farms Seed Schwader Tax Service Sunshine Foods Northern Bull Ride at Historic Prairie Village and Ag Producer Appreciation of Chamber Ag Committee During Intermission the GMACC Ag Committee held a drawing for Chamber Bucks. Winners with Committee members: Back Row Committee- Kevin Jaspers – Farm Credit Services of America, Tom Bloom – Lake County International both Members and GMACC Board Members, Farmers Ag Center, Cassie Potter – Madison Farmers Elevator and Paul Schultz – F & M Coop Oil Front Row winners: Joan Coomes, Shirley Wolles, Presley DeVaney, Laura Hoff and Mark Mass. SILVER $100 - $249 2nd Street Diner Barger Construction Bob's Electric of Madison, Inc. Dairy Queen Dakota Ethanol, LLC Dakota Fixture & Cabinet Co., LLC East River Federal Credit Union F&M Coop Oil Heartland Consumers Power District Johnson Brothers Excavation, Inc. Lakeco Crop Services, Inc. Madison Instant Printing, LLC Madison Regional Health System Montgomery's NorthWestern Energy One Stop Parks Marina, Inc. Prostrollo All-American Auto Mall Sioux Valley Energy Stadium Sports Grill State Farm Insurance - Randy Schaefer Stemper Auto Body Sturdevant's Auto Parts Weiland Funeral Chapel Wells Fargo Bank BRONZE $40 - $99 Bessman Auction & Clerking Services, LLC CarQuest Auto Parts Derrill Hanson, DDS Dietterle Construction Edward Jones Investments Ellsworth Funeral Home Ericsson Law Office Prof. LLC Fred Lebahn Construction GSN Insurance, LLC H&R Block Jack's Service King Insurance Agency, Inc. Kinzley Funeral Home Kundert-Williams Insurance Lake County Conservation District Lakeview Realty, Inc. Lammers & Kleibacker, LLP Landeen Insurance Services Larry Green, DDS Madison Daily Leader Madison Discount Liquor Madison Family Dental Madison Livestock Sales Co., Inc. Madison Vision Clinic Nicky's Restaurant & Lounge Outer World Screen & Sign Pizza Ranch of Madison Prairie Historical Society Probuild The Eyecare Center Thrivent Financial-Tim Campbell Top Gun Hunting Ranch, LLC We Care Dental Weber Abstract Company Wireless World Chamber Ag Committee Mission: ”Will promote goodwill and interaction with the agricultural sector of the area.” 5 July/August 2016 Visit the Village All Summer for Fun and Events Submitted by Faron Wahl, Manager of Historic Prairie Village We all say it.... time flies when you’re busy. But wow – with so many visitors, events, and campers thus far, great things have been part of Prairie Village already this summer! We have focused all year on our 50th anniversary, and with the peak commemorative event in our rear-view mirror, we still have much to celebrate this season. It is humbling to take yourself back over 50 years and truly consider the incalculable hours of planning, sweat, worry, and uncertainty that have literally added up to Prairie Village 2016. It’s staggering to contemplate. And it gives us much to be thankful for. We’d love to have folks join us for a couple of great concert events coming up. On July 30 we’ll feature two concerts – 7:00 and 9:00 – with Nashville recording artist Doug Allen Nash and RFD-TV star Penney Gilley. These talented folks will bring a fun mix of music to the Lawrence Welk Opera House. A week later on August 6, we’ll be presenting the big band 2015 Car Show at Prairie Village sounds of the Gale Pifer Orchestra, with shows also at 7:00 and 9:00. Tickets are available by calling us at 256-3644. Nash/Gilley ticket prices are $20.00 general admission and $25.00 reserved. Gale Pifer tickets are $15.00 general admission and $20.00 reserved. Now at 23 years running, the Madison Car Show will be back August 7 on the Prairie Village grounds from 11:00 – 4:00. With eleven classes offered, awards will be given for the top three places in each as well as a people’s choice award. Pre-registration cost is $10.00, or registration the day of the show will be $15.00, both of which include two admission passes. General admission price is $6.00 for adults and $2.00 for ages 6-12 (plus season passes are honored). Pre-registrations can be mailed to Prairie Village at PO Box 256, Madison, SD, 57042. Gates open at 8:30 that day, and on-site registration will take place at the library on the Village’s main street. Do come out and spend some time with us that day – what a classic summer event! We continue to seek funds for the complete renovation of our 1890’s steam carousel, scheduled to head to Ohio for the winter and return next year in fully restored condition. There are no other remaining steam carousels of this type in operation anywhere, and ours has very limited life remaining without this critical restoration project. Visit our carousel this summer, and see firsthand this gem we are entrusted with right here in Lake County. You can donate here at the Village, or contact us at 2563644. As always, keep up with us at prairievillage.org or on Facebook at Historic Prairie Village. We look forward to having you join us for more great summer happenings at the Village! 6 July/August 2016 2016 Chamber Golf Classic Tournament Thirty-three teams played the GMACC Golf Classic at the Madison Country Club on June 17th. Thank you to member teams, sponsors, prize contributors, Chamber member volunteers and the Madison Country Club for the success of the event. The Chamber Classic is coordinated by the Chamber Rec and Tournament Committee.Throughout the years the Chamber Classic has been an avenue for members to build relationships, host customers, business associates and friends for a day of friendly competition on a challenging course while generating income for Chamber promotions and the Chamber Endowment at Dakota State University for student scholarships. 1ST FLIGHT 1ST PLACE AMERT CONSTRUCTION TEAM 2016 Golf Classic Teams - 33 Amert Construction Co., Inc. Bulldog Media Group, Inc. City of Madison CU Mortgage Direct DSU –Athletic Department DSU – Heston Hall East River Electric Power Cooperative Farmers Ag Center, LLC First Madison Insurance– Red First Madison Insurance– White First Madison Insurance– Blue Great Western Bank GSN Insurance, LLC Helena Chemical Company– Green Helena Chemical Company– Yellow Hillside Steakhouse & BluCabana Bar James River Equipment– Green PUTTING CONTEST WINNER L - R Bryan Eich, Dan Wardner, Brett Schneider and Andy Ullom with a Score of 52 at the Scramble Tournament 2ND FLIGHT 1ST PLACE GSN INSURANCE TEAM L - R Scott Gusso, Nancy Gusso (team spectator) Scott Jamison, Jack Lundie, Taylor Gusso Scored 62 3RD FLIGHT 1ST PLACE MONTGOMERY’S L-R Dean Gehrels, Jennifer Shawd, Evan Rheault and Dick Teeslink Score of 68 Shane Wheeler - Lake County Plumbing LLC Team Member James River Equipment– Yellow Kundert-Williams Insurance Lake County Plumbing, LLC Madison Family Dental– Tooth Fixers Madison Family Dental– Dazzling Smiles Madison Farmers Elevator Co. Madison Regional Health System Montgomery’s Mustang Seeds, Inc. PPD UHMW Industries Probuild Prostrollo All-American Auto Mall Sioux Valley Energy Top Gun Hunting Ranch, LLC Wireless World Wohlenberg Ritzman & Co., LLC 1ST FLIGHT TEAMS TOP THREE PLACINGS WERE: 1st place - Amert Construction: Bryan Eich, Dan Wardner, Brett Schneider and Andy Ullom 2nd place – Hillside Steakhouse and Blu Cabana Bar: Nefu Mageo, John Nagel, Bill Kriech and Kody Kriech 3rd place – East River Electric Power Cooperative: Brian Byrd, Jennifer Gross, Randy Hoffman and Chris Studer. 2ND FLIGHT TEAMS TOP THREE PLACINGS WERE: 1st place - GSN Insurance: Scott Gusso, Scott Jamison, Jack Lundie, Taylor Gusso 2nd Place - PPD UHMW Industries: Matt Groce, Roger Olson, John Groce, Andy Munson 3rd Place – Sioux Valley Energy: Cody Fritz, Paul Mantz, Jager Rus and Betty VanDerWerff 3RD FLIGHT TEAMS TOP THREE PLACINGS WERE: 1st place – Montgomery’s: Dean Gehrels, Jennifer Shawd, Evan Rheault and Dick Teeslink 2nd Place – Wireless World: Wireless World- Dustin Ragsdale, Mitch Cadwell, Kurt Smith, Ben Kapelle 3rd Place – Helena: Tom Peterson, Kurt Olson, Rob Thuringer and Craig Vanden Bosch 2016 CHAMBER GOLF CLASSIC CHIPPING FINALISTS SPLIT THE PURSE. L – R Andy Ullom, Rex Groos, Nick Dossett, and Ben Kapelle 7 July/August 2016 Thank You 2016 Chamber Golf Classic Hole Sponsors Assist Financial Services x2 Cars for Les Dakotaland FCU Interlakes Branch East River Electric Power Cooperative x2 East River Federal Credit Union Farmers Ag Center, LLC First Bank & Trust Great Western Bank Heartland Consumers Power District Helena Chemical Company Josh and Pam’s Photography and Computer Repair Lake County Abstract, Inc. Lake County Plumbing, LLC Madison Discount Liquor Madison Family Dental Madison Housing & Redevelopment Commission x2 Madison Vision Clinic Mustang Seeds, Inc. Pizza Ranch of Madison Power Promotions PPD UHMW Industries x2 Schwader Tax Service Stadium Sports Grill Stan’s Men’s & Women’s Apparel The Broadwater Bar The Eyecare Center Top Gun Hunting Ranch, LLC Unique Boutique Consignment, LLC Weber Abstract Company Chamber Classic Flight, Door & Pin Prize Contributors: 4 Seasons Flea Market Ameriprise Financial B&G Transportation, Inc. Central Business Supply CU Mortgage Direct H&R Block Helena Chemical Company Hillside Steakhouse & BluCabana Bar Infotech Solutions, LLC John Green Art Studio Lakes Golf Course Lakes Lodge & Boutique Lammers & Kleibacker, LLP Madison Ace Hardware Madison Bin City, LLC/American Edge Grain Madison Country Club Madison Discount Liquor Pampered Chef– Rita Feldhaus Power Promotions Prairie Village Sample Our Flowers Sodak’s Marina Sportsman’s Steakhouse & Lounge Stemper Auto Body The Broadwater Bar The Community Center Unique Boutique Consignment, LLC Weiland Funeral Chapel Wireless World Ribbon Cutting Lake County Abstract - Grand Opening & Chamber Ribbon Cutting Many gathered to welcome new business, Lake County Abstract, to downtown Madison on Egan Avenue during their recognition on June 21st. With over 20 years of experience in the abstracting business in South Dakota, Lake County Abstract has now added a Madison location. During the celebration, guests toured the newly restored and remodeled historic building housing their offices on 123 N. Egan Ave. Congratulations to Lake County Abstract and welcome to Madison! Lake County Abstract L – R: Title Officer - Tucker Hansen, Owners: Todd Meierhenry, Mike Rieck, Judy & Mark Meierhenry and Office Manager - Jackie Wages 2016 Chamber Rec and Tournament Committee Members L – R Rosie Jamison, Danielle Manthey-Chamber, Tory Bickett and Laura Reed Dakota State University, John Groce-Chair PPD UHMW Industries, Jennifer DeKamChamber, Val Burg- B&G Transportation and Tom Bloom-Lake County International & Board of Directors Committee Liaison. Members not pictured Lisa Hanson – Wells Fargo, Erica Fitzhugh- East River Electric Power Cooperative, Cotton Koch Madison Central School and Breanna Terry Randy Giedt – PPD UHMW Industries &Committee Board Liaison. First Line Funding Group building of First Bank & Trust in progress 2016 Chamber Golf Classic Pin Prizes & Winners Congratulations! Pin # 1 Pin # 2 Pin # 3 Pin # 4 Pin # 5 Pin # 6 Pin # 7 Pin # 8 Pin # 9 Pin # 11 Pin # 12 Pin # 13 Pin # 14 Pin # 16 Pin # 17 Pin # 18 Shortest Drive In Fairway ..............................................................Randy Hoffman Closest to Chamber Sign by Green ................................................Terry Seiler Closest to the Pin on 2nd Shot ........................................................Rick Olivier Longest Putt made ON Green to Pin ..............................................Troy Keyes Closest to Chamber Promotional Item by Green............................Jeff Oftedahl Closest to “2016” on Green ..............................................................Roger Schrepel Closest to Sand without Going In....................................................Chad Cooney Longest Drive (Women) in the Fairway..........................................Teresa Mallett Closest to 86 Yard Bulls Eye from the Hole ..................................Jen Gross Closest to the Pin on 3rd Shot ........................................................Carol Kleibacker Closest to the Chamber of Madison Sign in Fairway ....................Tom Peterson Closest to the Water without Going In ..........................................Kandy Palmquist Closest to 100 yard Markers on Right Side of Fairway (Women) Christy Leighton Closest to 150 yard Marker on Right Side of Fairway (Men) ........Kurt Smith Longest Drive (Men) in the Fairway ..............................................Mitch Caldwell Longest Putt made on Green to Pin ................................................Bill Kriech Pictured is the new First Line Funding Group building of First Bank & Trust currently under construction on the south east side of Madison on S. Washington Ave. Plans are to move into the finished 18,000 square foot building in late summer of 2016. First Line Funding Group currently employees 65 and is located in the Heartland Technology Center, 1400 North Washington Ave. Their new facility will hold up to 105 full time employees. 8 July/August 2016 Leadership Madison…Growing the Leader Within You Submitted by Mandy Parpart – Leadership Madison Committee & Student Activities Director Dakota State University Developing leadership skills and involvement in the Greater Madison area for over 10 years, the Leadership Madison program has graduated 289 participants since its inception. While the mission of this program hasn’t changed, the content continues to evolve. Throughout the program, participants are taken on a powerful journey of self-discovery. They explore several leadership styles and practices by listening to presentations and touring numerous local businesses. Participants learn from various local leaders and hear from elected officials about the value of public service. A trip to Pierre for Madison/DSU Host the Legislature is one of the great activities that the participants get to partake in. This trip gives them a chance to tour the capital building, sit in on general sessions, hear from the governor, and speak with state and local officials. The group project provides an outlet for participants to contribute their ideas and talents to the community. Past graduates have devoted many hours to this portion of the program. Our 2015-16 cohort’s projects were: “Paws for a Cause”, creating awareness and organizing a fundraiser for Almost Home; “Spread the Love”, collecting donations to give Valentine’s Day gifts to residents at the various nursing homes and assisting with the Backpack Program; “What You Don’t See”, “We would like to welcome the following NEW members to the Chamber” Prestige Exotic Cars, LLC – Justin Jallad, Owner 201 S.W. 1st St. | Madison, SD 57042 | 605-214-0007 Established in 2010 and incorporated in 2012 Prestige Exotic Cars can assist you in selling & renting vehicles for all uses. They also offer financing, leasing, any vehicle at any time. Licensed, bonded and insured. Lake County Abstract, Inc. – Jackie Wages, Manager 123 N. Egan Ave. | Madison, SD 57042 | 605-256-2507 www.lakecountyabstract.com Lake County Abstract now is located in Madison providing Title Insurance, Closing and Escrow Services with several affiliate branches throughout the state of SD, whose ownership group has been in the title industry for over 20 years. O’Reilly Auto Parts – Dan Bendt, Store Manager 428 S. Washington Ave. | Madison, SD 57042 |605-291-4107 www.oreillyauto.com O’Reilly Auto Parts sells parts and accessories for nearly every application including automotive, truck, marine, heavy duty and agricultural vehicles for both professional and retail customers. O’Reilly services include brake, rotor and drum turning, code reading and tool rental along with overall retail offering customer service. Los Tapatios Mexican Restaurant – Jada Baltazar, Owner 204 S. Egan Ave. | Madison, SD 57042 | 605-256-4986 New family owned and operated authentic Mexican restaurant located downtown Madison in the previous home of Skipper’s Italian Grill. Los Tapatios will offer authentic Mexican with house specials that are different from other area Mexican restaurants as well as the traditional ones. Jada and Humberto Baltazar plan to continue to serve the well-known and loved Skippers Pizza. Plans to open later in July for all to enjoy another taste of Madison. assisting with a presentation for high school students regarding domestic violence and sexual assault; and “Project S.O.K.: Supply Our Kids”, fundraising and collecting supplies for grade schools in Madison. These projects are a great way for the participants to apply Dawn Waldner what they are learning Assistant during the program and Service make an impact on their Coordinator community. ECCO, Inc. To me Leadership 2015-16 Leadership Madison …. • Was a way to Madison network with others in Graduate Group Project: Madison. • Had a culture for What You Don’t teaching leadership skills See that I have been able to use in everyday life. • Was a way to get to know Madison. • Provided opportunities to find a place to become a part of Madison. If you are interested in participating in this year’s program, or would like more information, contact the Chamber at 2562454 or email [email protected]. Leadership Madison is open to Chamber members and non-members. If you are a business owner and would like to send a member of your organization, please contact 9 July/August 2016 Chamber Lake Appreciation Day June 4th Thank You 2016 LAKE APPRECIATION DAY SPONSORS GOLD Assist Financial Services Camp Lakodia East River Electric Power Cooperative Madison Regional Health System NorthWestern Energy Prostrollo All-American Auto Mall Sioux Valley Energy Sodak's Marina, LLC Stemper Auto Body The Lakes Bar & Grill The Lakes Lodge Weber Abstract Company Wells Fargo Bank SILVER Dairy Queen East River Federal Credit Union First Bank & Trust Lakeview Realty, Inc. Parks Marina, Inc. Power Promotions BRONZE AmericInn Lodge & Suites Dakotaland Federal Credit Union Derrill Hanson, DDS Ellsworth Funeral Home Fred Lebahn Construction Goeman, John & JoLynn Great Western Bank Interlakes Wireless Keppen Construction Lake County Abstract, Inc. Lake County Plumbing, LLC Landeen Insurance Services Madison Discount Liquor Montgomery's Prestige Exotic Cars, LLC Probuild Stadium Sports Grill Stan's Men's & Women's Apparel The Broadwater Bar Thrivent Financial-Tim Campbell 2016 LAKE APPRECIATION DAY DOOR PRIZES Provided by the following Greater Madison Area Chamber Members: 4 Seasons Flea Market & Boutique Ameriprise Financial CarQuest Auto Parts Classic Corner Country Café CU Mortgage Direct Dairy Queen Dakota Fixture & Cabinet Co., LLC Dakotaland FCU Interlakes Branch Gary's Bakery & Café Grapevines Gifts Great Western Bank Hillside Steakhouse and BluCabana Bar Interlakes Sport Center Jack's ''The Meat Store'' Cold Storage James River Equipment John Green Art Studio KolorWorks Paint & Decorating Kundert-Williams Insurance Lakeview Realty, Inc. Madison Ace Hardware Madison Discount Liquor Madison Country Club, Inc. Madison Regional Health System Mochavino, LLC Montgomery's Nicky's Restaurant & Lounge One Stop Parks Marina, Inc. Pizza Ranch of Madison Power Promotions Prostrollo All-American Auto Mall Shopko Sodak's Marina, LLC Sportsman's Steakhouse & Lounge Stadium Sports Grill Stan's Men's & Women's Apparel Sunshine Foods The Broadwater Bar The Community Center The Lakes Bar & Grill The Lakes Golf Course The Pampered Chef - Rita Feldhaus The Pub House Unique Boutique Consignment, LLC Wireless World Great Weather, Great Food, Tremendous Door Prizes and Wonderful Chamber Member Volunteers, and one of the Largest Crowd Ever. . . . . Over 350 Lake Residents attended the Chamber Lake Appreciation Day coordinated by the Chamber Community Promotions Committee and held at the Hillside Steakhouse and Blu Cabana Bar on Lake Madison. Lake residents from Lake Herman, Madison, and Round, Long and Brant Lakes enjoyed a delicious complimentary meal in the lower level – Blu Cabana Bar area while 16 Chamber member volunteers promoted the benefits of coming to Madison to do business and enjoy our retail, services and attractions. We have a total of 39 members sponsoring the appreciation and 46 contributing members provided 166 door prizes from $5 to $100 in value for the drawings. Prostrollo All American Auto Mall provided bottled water for the meal and Coca-Cola our soda, Sodak’s Marina provided cozies for all attending. The wind precluded GMACC members – The Ladditude and The Hillside - Big Kahuna House Boats from giving boat cruises on Lake Madison. This event was successful due to all coming to learn more about the greater Madison area offerings and to enjoy time MART in the Park Mart in the park will be part of Madison Discovery Day on Saturday, July 30th. Artists, crafters, consultants, and food vendors will once again fill the library park in downtown Madison. This festive event is sponsored by Madison Christian School and will feature local and regional vendors with booths displaying a wide range of fine crafts, art, merchandise, and food. Come and listen to the live entertainment or enjoy some great food! Plenty of shaded seating is available in a family friendly environment. Activities for the kids too! Mart in the Park will run from 9:00 am until 3:00 pm. This local event is a great way to enjoy your community with family, friends, and neighbors. If you are interested in being a vendor for this popular event, please call Melissa at 480-2839, or email your request to [email protected]. together at “The Lake”. Special thank you to all members who volunteered at the event, member sponsors of the complimentary lunch served and members who donated gift certificates, items and sponsored Chamber Bucks. What a great way to start off the summer! Manager Hillside Steakhouse and Blu Cabana Bar Nefu Mageo and Debbie and Jeff Luther Owners. SAVE THE DATE Trojan Day Parade September 24th The 2016 Dakota State University Trojan Days Parade Committee is excited to announce that this year’s parade will be at 10am on Saturday, September 24. The theme will be “True to the Blue.” More information about how to register an entry for the parade will be available soon. HAVE SOMETHING TO ADD? Next newsletter deadline is Friday, August 26, 2016 Lake Appreciation Chamber representatives R-L Front: Charolotte Weber-Pizza Ranch, Sharon Patch-Unique Boutique and Board of Director, Lynnette TaylorDakotaland Federal Credit Union Interlakes Branch, Leigh Ann Giedt-Individual, Kurt Smith-The Broadwater Bar, Mary Becker-Encore Family Store, Donna FawbushDakota State University, Dakota Prairie Playhouse and Board of Director, Back: Rosie Jamison-GMACC, Liz Avery- East River Electric Power Cooperative and President of the GMACC Board of Directors, Dennis Slaughter-Krug Products and Board of Director, Randy Giedt-PPD UHMW Industries and Board of Director, Brandon and Jamie Hodne-Sodak’s Marina, Adam Shaw-Madison Central School and Board of Director, Jackie Wages-Lake County Abstract, Jennifer DeKam - GMACC. September/October Newsletter is distributed September 13, 2016 Send your stories, events, or business anniversaries to [email protected] or call the Chamber Office at 256-2454. 10 July/August 2016 Mark your calendar and plan to place your order for Dairy Queen Blizzards at the Madison Dairy Queen to help raise funds for The Children’s Miracle Network. On Thursday, July 28th the Madison Dairy Queen will once again host a day for the community and Miracle Treat Day. The entire day begins at 10 AM with activities, entertainment and fun for all ages while promoting this worthy cause. In 2015, the Madison Dairy Queen sold 45,516 Blizzards®, a national record once again. Thanks to the entire community and region to help make it happen. For the past ten years, the Madison Dairy Queen has sold more Great Western Bank Expands in the Greater Madison Area Great Western Bank has recently expanded its banking services to include branches in three new communities surrounding the Madison area. The expansion comes after Great Western’s recent acquisition of Home Federal. Customers and communities will Floyd Rummel, both benefit from the Market President merger. Great Western Bank “We look forward to Madison making life great for customers in the greater Madison area,” said Floyd Rummel, Market President of Great Western Bank. “Our recent acquisition of Home Federal has expanded our branch network both nationally and closer to home. We now serve the great communities of Colman, Crooks and Dell Rapids.” On May 16, 2016, Great Western Bancorp, Inc. (NYSE: GWB) announced that it had completed its previously announced acquisition of HF Financial Corp. (Home Federal). The acquisition increases Great Western’s assets to approximately $11.3 billion and adds 23 locations to its 154 branch network with a new presence and North Dakota and Minnesota. ABOUT GREAT WESTERN BANK Great Western Bank is a full-service regional bank focused on relationship-based business and agribusiness banking. Great Western Bank services its customers through 177 branches located in nine states: South Dakota, North Dakota, Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Colorado, Arizona, Kansas and Missouri. Great Western Bank offers small and mid-sized businesses a focused suite of financial products and a range of deposit and loan products to retail customers through several channels, including the branch network, online banking system, mobile banking applications and customer care centers. Great Western Bank is a wholly owned subsidiary of Great Western Bancorp, Inc. To learn more about Great Western Bank visit www.greatwesternbank.com. Great Western Bank was recently named a Best Bank of 2016 by GoBankingRates. The Chamber congratulates Great Western Bank on this national recognition in the banking industry and for its expansion in the greater Madison area. Blizzards® than every other participating Dairy Queen in the country. The awareness has grown in the Madison area since 2006, when CMN Miracle Treat Day was introduced in Madison and the Madison DQ sold 3,083 Blizzards®. 2016 also marks the 76th Anniversary of Dairy Queen and 32nd year of fundraising for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Owner DeLon Mork and employees are preparing for another fun filled event and appreciate your support and involvement. Let’s make another record year in 2016 to support the kids through the Children’s Miracle Network! Pizza Ranch celebrating 20 years in Madison 1996-2016 Partial information submitted by co-owner Beth Bernard A familiar sight on the popular intersection of US HWY 81, SD HWY 34 & SD HWY 19 By-Pass is the black with gold accented Pizza Ranch sign. It welcomes travelers, is a source of community information from their digital message of happenings and holds the promise of: great pizza, chicken and salad bar, plus more awaits everyone who visits over the past twenty years. Once you stop in, you will come back; due to consistent friendly customer service, good food and the inviting atmosphere experienced while there. Since June of 1996 Tom and Beth Bernard have owned and operated the Madison Pizza Ranch and strives to make it a great place for families, friends, teams and groups to meet and eat. They also do that time, Terrilee Gilbert was added as a partner to the team in order to handle the extra responsibilities of two locations. Today, Gilbert is general manager and had been employed since 1998. In addition, Marisa Nussbaum was promoted to dayside manager. Nussbaum has become a vital part of the Pizza Ranch management team and is a testament for longevity and that Pizza Ranch offers opportunity for first time employees to start their work experience since she started at age 16. The Bernard’s believe Madison is a great place to raise a family, own a business and be involved. They enjoy the many community and school opportunities and also appreciate the additional activities that Dakota State University offers. They give back in many ways through their time and support to the community. Tom and Beth have received the Community Impact Award, Booster Member of the Year, Greater Madison Area Chamber of Commerce Distinguished Service Award and GMACC Education Committee Friend of Education Award. They have also benefited local non-profit organizations through their Community Impact Fundraiser Nights on Monday and Wednesdays. If asked “What is your most popular pizza?” The answer is “Pepperoni”. And their busiest time? Bernard’s response is “There are several events that create busy days for us like Trojan Days, graduation, athletics, and move in days at Dakota State University. However, the busiest days are Pizza Ranch at the Intersection of HWY 34 and 81 it with many dedicated employees “to give every guest a legendary experience”. This is their mission statement and also is the foundation of their business – from their curb appeal and tasty selections, and to their clean and inviting buffet and eating areas plus, attentive staff. Their story began in May of 1996 when they moved their family to Madison to open the Pizza Ranch. The Madison location was selected by the Bernard’s because of their family. Many of their relatives live in southeast SD and the community was appealing for them to raise their children and where they could become active. At that time, the building had housed Hardees and was converted to the new Pizza Ranch. The Bernard’s received some training from the Brandon, SD Pizza Ranch who also helped convert the building into a Pizza Ranch. After the brief month between moving and setting up a franchise, Madison Pizza Ranch opened the doors in June of 1996 transforming this high traffic corner and adding another eating establishment. After just one year the Bernard’s were recognized by Pizza Ranch as 1997 Franchisee of the Year. They found the business needed an additional option for customers so in 1998, a game room was added to the southeast corner of the building. They continued to grow, increase their options and increase their investment in Madison. At the same time, they continued their active involvement in the community. In 2012, they squared off the east side of the building increasing their eating area and remodeled the outside as it is today. In 2009 they expanded to also own the Dell Rapids Pizza Ranch. At Caption: L-R Tom and Beth Bernard, Marisa Nussbaum daytime manager and Terrilee Gilbert partner and general manager – Pizza Ranch owners and management team. during Prairie Village Steam Threshing Jamboree.” Their business is greatly impacted by area attractions and events; therefore, they also enjoy being involved in the community and believe in doing their part to support where you live. This is represented by the many committees they serve and recognitions received. When asked what to expect in the future, the response from Bernard’s was: “Pizza Ranch has been through many changes over the years with the best yet to come.” 11 July/August 2016 Educator’s Reception and Chamber Mixer 33rd Annual National Night Out Wednesday, August 31st Wednesday, August 2nd 5:00 – 7:00 PM M a r k yo u r c al e nd ars and p lan t o a t t e n d th i s e ve n t t o recognize our a r e a e du c ato r s o f Mad ison School D i s t ri c t, S t. T homas, Mad ison C h r i s ti an an d Dak ot a St at e U n i v e r s i ty pl u s welcom e new e m p l oye e s o f o u r schools t o t he g r e a t e r Madi s o n area. This is an opportunity for Chamber members of b u s i ne s s , i n du s tr y and ed ucat ion t o start or renew relationships with one a n o t he r an d e njoy a m ixer c o o r di n ate d by t he GMACC Education Committee. 5:00 - 7:00 PM In addition, the 2016 Educator of t he Y ea r a nd Friend of E duca tion Chamber a wa rds will b e g iv en to d eserving recipients nomina ted b y the people of the community or their p eers and selected b y the C ha mb er Ed ucat ion C ommittee. 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