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DECEMBER10 Christmas at the Carnegie Carnegie Resource Center, 6:30-9pm Contact Karen at kapooley@weisd.com 11-13 Christmas Special Theatre Performance Pepsi Cola Theatre Call 996-9137 or visit www.mitchellact.org12 Summer in December Cheer Challenge Corn Palace, 8:30am – 3pm Contact Traci at 770-880312 Indoor Farmer’s Market Highland Mall, 8:00am – 12:00pm Call 996-121412-13 Photos with Santa Cabela’s, 11am – 2pm Call Trish, 996-033715 Holiday Jam with the Hegg Brothers Pepsi Cola Theatre, 7:30pm Call 996-9137 or visit www.mitchellact.org18-20 Mitchell’s Wrap It Up Weekend Participating businesses throughout Mitchell Contact Kari at 990-4500 or visit www.mitchellmainstreet.com

19 Winter Wonderland Extravaganza Davison County 4-H Grounds, 9:30am – 3pm www.visitmitchell.com/events20 Point of Grace Corn Palace, 4pm Call 995-8430 for Tickets28-29 Mike Miller Classic Corn Palace, 11:00am Call 995-8430 for ticket information

JANUARY4-7 Dakota Player’s Children’s Theatre Pepsi Cola Theatre, 3:30pm daily Call 996-9137 or visit www.mitchellact.org16 Big Friend, Little Friend Winter Escape Village Bowl, 5:30pm Call 292-444416 Lakota Games on Ice Prehistoric Indian Village, 1:00pm Call Cindy, 996-547322 Mitchell Area Chamber of Commerce and MADC Annual Banquet Highland Conference Center; 5:30pm Call 996-5567 or visit www.mitchellchamber.com

25 California Dreamin’ Concert Performance Corn Palace, 7:30PM Call Karen at 996-849729 Avera Gala: Black and White Ball Highland Conference Center, 6:00pm Call 995-5773

FEBRUARY12 SD Ducks Unlimited State Convention Highland Conference Center, 6:00pm Call Don at 630-869619-20 Women in Blue Jeans Conference 5pm Friday, 8am Saturday Call 996-9010 for information 21 DWU’s Winter Band and LyricWood Concert Sherman Center, 4:00pm Admission is Free25-28 DWU Women of Lockerbie Theatre Production Hughes Hall, 7:30pm Th-Sat, 2pm Sun. $7 General Admission, $2 Students 26-28 Love, Sex and the IRS Theater Performance 7:30pm Fri & Sat, 2:00pm Sunday Call 996-9137 for tickets

26-27 Sweat and Sparkle Women’s Event Ramada Inn, 6pm Friday Call 996-5567

MARCH4-6 Love, Sex and the IRS Theater Performance 7:30pm Fri & Sat, 2:00pm Sunday Call 996-9137 for tickets 6 DWU Winter Choir and Bells Concert 4pm, First United Methodist Church Free admission 7-10 Sossy Mechanics Trick Boxing Workshops Pepsi Cola Theatre, All day event Call 996-9137 10 Sossy Mechanics Trick Boxing Performance Pepsi Cola Theatre, 7:30pm Call 996-9137

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The Corn Palace Gift Shop offers a variety of gift ideas, whether it is at Christmas or anytime of the year. At the Corn Palace Gift Shop we feature a wide range of gift boxes & baskets starting at $9.99. We like to tell folks to“think outside the box” when they are thinking about what to include in their basket or box, because we can also include shirts & novelty items as well as jewelry and food products. We feature South Dakota Made Products in our gift shop from across the state.

Some of the products include Corn Palace Popcorn, Corn Cob Jelly, Barbecue Sauce, and much more. We also carry Dakota Gold jewelry, Sioux Pottery and Corn Cob ornaments. All of these items make unique gifts. They make great gifts for the hard to buy for person as well as great corporate gifts for customers who you want to show your appreciation to.

Stop by the Corn Palace Gift Shop, located just across the street from the Corn Palace. We have new items arriving daily to help make your gift giving a lot easier and enjoyable. Check out our new items on our Facebook page; Corn Palace Gift Shop. We look forward to serving you this holiday season!

Till next month,Troy “PoPcOrN” Magnuson

MITCHELL AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCEBOARD OF DIRECTORSChair Rob Schelske – First Dakota National Bank-MitchellVice Chair Ryan Thompson – Santel CommunicationsTreasurer Kyle Musick – Innovative SystemsPast Chair Gwenda Koch – Cornerstone Coffeehouse & DeliJay Wempe – American IceDeryk Thomsen – Sun Gold SportsJoe Childs – Mitchell School DistrictBrian Klock – Klock WerksJustin Luther – County Fair Food StoresBrenda Freidel – The Pin CushionRory Palm – The Daily RepublicBecky Pitz – POET Bio-refining

EX-OFFICIOJacquelyn Johnson – Dice Financial Service GroupTom Clark – Avera Queen of PeaceDr. Amy Novak – Dakota Wesleyan UniversityDr. Joseph Graves – Mitchell School DistrictMayor Jerry Toomey – City CouncilSteve Rice – City CouncilJohn Claggett – County CommissionersKari Kirchmeyer - Mitchell Main Street and Beyond

MITCHELL AREA DEVELOPMENT CORP.BOARD OF DIRECTORSPresident Jacquelyn Johnson – Dice Financial Service GroupVice President Tom Patzer – Patzer Woodworking Inc. Treasurer Roger Musick – Innovative SystemsTom Clark – Avera Queen of PeaceLarry Thompson – Vantage PointChris Krohmer – Krohmer Plumbing Inc.Terry Torgerson – Cortrust Bank Jeff Logan – Logan Luxury Theatre Corporation Joe Graves – Mitchell School District

EX-OFFICIO Mayor Jerry ToomeyJeff Smith – City CouncilRob Schelske – Chamber of Commerce BoardJohn Claggett – County Commission

MITCHELL CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU ADVISORY BOARDChair Cindy Gregg – Prehistoric Indian VillageVice Chair Dave Sietsema – Klock WerksPast Chairman Sean Moen – OverTime Sports Bar & SteakhouseEric Giblin – SubwayJason Wede – Cornerstone Coffeehouse & DeliTrish Oswald – Cabela’s Robin Weins – Crazy About CupcakesRod Brown – Dakota Discovery MuseumLaRee Rumbolz – Super 8

EX-OFFICIO Susan Tjarks – City Council Sonya Moller – Chamber Liaison

MANAGEMENT & STAFFBryan Hisel – Executive DirectorSonya Moller – Chamber DirectorKimberly Lofgren – Director of Finance & AdministrationRebecca Zabel – Program CoordinatorLaurie Cooper – Director of MADC OperationsDavid Lambert – Regional Development DirectorJacki Miskimins – Regional Workforce CoordinatorKatie Knutson – Convention & Visitors Bureau DirectorJen Johnston - CVB Marketing CoordinatorDale Odegaard – Director of Chamber EnterpriseBarb Odegaard – Gift Shop Marketing ManagerTroy Magnuson – Gift Shop Manager

CHAMBER MISSION STATEMENT:Provide leadership to unify community action that enhances the business environment and the quality of life in the Mitchell area.

Inside the ChamberViewPool Referendum ...............................................................................................................2Welcome New Members ..................................................................................................2Leadership Mitchell ............................................................................................................3Social Media for Business Training ....................................................................................3Poppy in the Business .........................................................................................................3Ribbon Cuttings ..................................................................................................................4My Biggest Break ................................................................................................................5Chamber 101: Maximize Your Chamber Benefits ..........................................................5Pool Referendum Forum ...................................................................................................5Thank You For Your Investment ........................................................................................6Showcase Your Business ....................................................................................................7The Chamber/MADC Annual Recognition Banquet .....................................................7Nominate Someone Who Goes the Extra Mile ..............................................................8Governor’s Conference on Tourism .................................................................................8Governor’s Hospitality Certificate Program ....................................................................9Capitol Christmas Tree in Mitchell ....................................................................................92016 Events..........................................................................................................................9Mitchell Development Has New Leadership ................................................................10M.A.M.A. Awards Scholarship .........................................................................................10What is M.A.M.A. ..............................................................................................................10Mitchell Money Makes a Great Gift ..............................................................................11Regional Leaders Discuss Ways to Improve Collaboration ........................................11Corn Palace Poppings! ...................................................................................................11Calendar of Events ..........................................................................................................12

The Chamberview Newsletter is published the first Monday of each month. This publication is done as a partnership between the Mitchell Area Chamber of Commerce and The Daily Republic. This publication is distributed to 12,500 Households/30,000 readers in Mitchell and the surrounding area. If you are a Chamber member and your business is interested in advertising in this publication, please contact The Daily Republic at 605.996.5514.

Corn Palace Poppings!Pool Referendum Vote Tomorrow, December 8

The Mitchell Area Chamber of Commerce offers “Mitchell Money” all year round. “Mitchell Money” is a great idea for those hard to buy for family members, as holiday gifts for your employees or as a reward for your hard working team. “Mitchell Money” is redeemable only in Mitchell and available only at the Chamber of Commerce. Support your local Chamber Member businesses by buying Mitchell Money. The “Mitchell Money” is printed in $5.00 increments on blue safety paper with black ink. “Mitchell Money” also contains the signature of an authorized Chamber of Commerce official. It is the same size as a personal check.

Purchasing Mitchell Money:If you would like to purchase “Mitchell Money”, please give the Chamber a call at 996-5567, and let us know how much you will need. Gift envelopes are available for you. “Mitchell Money” purchases must be paid for at the time it is picked up.

Value Added Ag Development – Approximately 40 regional leaders from across the Planning and Development District III’s service territory met in Corsica on November 17th to discuss how to provide better site selection information to prospective businesses seeking to grow here.

Representatives from local elected officials, economic developers, Planning & Zoning staff, utility providers, county and state highway personnel and representatives from the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) and Department of Ag discussed the current site selection process and how to overcome gaps in current data that would

enhance value-added ag development projects.

The State of South Dakota continues to receive inquires on value-added ag development projects that will need to be served by a region – rather than a single community.

Both Mitchell Area Development Corporation and Dakota Heartland Development Association assisted District III with the planning and implementation of this event.

Welcome New Members!Cheryl Garmong Lynde – Mitchell Realty, 901 N. Main St.; 630-4240; www.mitchellrealty.net Ideal Fashion and Furnishings, 114 N. Main St.; 996-9991; www.idealfashionandfurnishings.com LegalShield, Mitchell; 520-907-7565, www.sunmark.legalshieldassociate.com Little Caesars, 1007 N. Main St., Coming in December!, www.littlecaesars.com Xtreme Ventures LLC, 1015 Commerce St., 605-929-8127

VOTING INFORMATION• Absentee (early) voting for registered voters

begins Wednesday, November 18th at City Hall, 612 N. Main.

• Election-day voting will take place on December 8 from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. at the Corn Palace, 604 N. Main.

• Free transportation to the polls is available from Palace City Transit. Call 605-995-8440 on or before 4:00 p.m. on December 7 to schedule.

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Cracked TeethDid you know… Cracks in teeth can develop for a number of reasons, including clenching, grinding, and large fi llings which weaken the surrounding tooth structure. Symptoms of a cracked tooth can be sensitivity, pain on biting, or there may be no symptoms until the tooth breaks. Cracks will never get smaller; they will only propagate and grow larger. At some point a piece of the tooth can break off and this can be painful. Th e best way to treat a cracked tooth is to cover the whole tooth with a crown made of strong porcelain or metal, which protects the tooth from breaking. For more information check out our website or call 605-996-9944 to make an appointment with Dr. Farnham or Dr. Weber.

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Mitchell Development Has New Leadership! What Is M.A.M.A.?

M.A.M.A. Awards Scholarship

Christmas is just around the corner! This is the time of year you can really show your appreciation for our locally owned businesses and do your Christmas shopping at Chamber Member stores! To help inspire you to do so, Poppy is visiting us again this year! Poppy is the business equivalent to “Elf on the Shelf” and he will be visiting 10 local retailers between November 30th and December 21st. You can figure out which store he is at by watching the Mitchell Chamber social media pages – and visiting that business on that day to get entered into a drawing for $25 to that business! Even if you don’t win that day, you will be entered into the grand prize drawing for $250 in Mitchell Money to be drawn on December 22nd – just in time for last minute holiday shopping! The more stores you visit, the more chances you will have to win!

The Mitchell Area Manufacturer’s Association (M.A.M.A.) was founded to advance the interests of manufacturing in the Mitchell SD area and to develop and promote the exchange of ideas, experiences and practices pertaining to the issues of business management. The group has now grown to 12 members, in various industries such as metal fabrication, wood machining, plastics, packaging, toner production and value-added agriculture products.

Members include Twin City Fan, Graphic Packaging, Hendrickson, Toshiba, Dealers Livestock/BBBB’s, POET, Trail King Industries, Boyds’ Gunstock, Dakota Pump, Enclose Manufacturing, Enertech and Mitchell Area Development Corporation. (To be a member of the Mitchell Area Manufacturers Association the member must export over 50% of their locally manufactured product out of South Dakota.)

The Mission of the MAMA group: • To promote and improve Mitchell and the surrounding communities

by maintaining a strong manufacturing base and developing quality employment.

• To continuously strive to be better employers by creating a healthier workplace, providing quality employment, and maintaining a positive image in Mitchell and the surrounding communities.

• To promote and encourage a strong industrial sector in Mitchell and the surrounding communities through continuous efforts in quality employment, workforce recruitment and retention, and public awareness.

• To keep members informed on issues affecting manufacturers in Mitchell and the surrounding communities, and to work to effectively solve the problems that face the group as a whole.

• To promote and improve the image of the manufacturing base in Mitchell and the surrounding communities through research, awareness and promotion.

For more information on the Mitchell Area Manufacturers Association please call 605-996-1140.

Poppy in the BusinessThank You to Our Major Sponsors!

Thank You to Our Supporting Sponsors!Avera Queen of Peace

Cabela’sCentral Electric Coop

CorTrust BankELO Prof

Hofer Insurance AgencyMitchell Technical Institute

Mitchell Convention & Visitors Bureau

You can still help create the future leaders of Mitchell! We still have both supporting and major sponsorships available, ranging from $100 to $1,000! All sponsorships include recognition at orientation & commencement as well as in marketing materials. Major sponsorships include an opportunity to speak either in a class session or at the large Commencement celebration and the $1,000 sponsorship also includes a participant spot and two additional tickets to Commencement.

This year in celebration of our 30th Anniversary, all alumni will be invited back to our annual commencement program in May! We hope you are ready to party and rub elbows with all the leaders this program has created! Be sure you don’t miss out!

Leadership Mitchell

Jacquelyn JohnsonPresident

Roger MusickTreasurer

Tom PatzerVice President

We would like to welcome new leadership for our next fi scal year. Jacquelyn Johnson, Tom Patzer and Roger Musick bring a wealth of knowledge and leadership to the organization.

A Pierre, SD student is the most recent recipient of the $500 scholarship presented by the Mitchell Area Manufacturers Association (MAMA). This is the 4th year this group has awarded this scholarship and it is exclusive to Mitchell Tech.

Information was sent to local and area schools and applications were also made available at the recent MTI Career Expo as well as at the October Manufacturing Tours.

This year’s recipient was chosen from about thirty six applicants. The Mitchell Area Manufacturers Association is proud to announce that this year’s scholarship goes to Max Longman from Pierre, SD. Max will begin at Mitchell Tech in the fall of 2016.

Congratulations Max!

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Ribbon CuttingsLydia Brink-Mary Kay Consultant

Anytime Fitness

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Dental Health PartnersLydia Brink has been an Independent Beauty Consultant with Mary Kay since 2004. She has recently moved to Mitchell and is excited to meet new people and help them find products that work for their lifestyle. Mary Kay offers skin care products, a variety of makeup options and fragrances. They also have products for the men in your life! Lydia is happy to consult with you and create the perfect gift basket for your special someone as well. Lydia is available by appointment and can be reached at 990-3811 or 661-345-9355 or you can visit online at www.marykay.com/liddb.

Anytime Fitness is a 24-hour fitness and tanning club. With a staff of 4 personal trainers, members are able to get one-on-one assistance when needed and have flexibility in scheduling training sessions. Their new facility includes a classroom with live classes as well as virtual classes. Membership with Anytime Fitness includes nationwide reciprocity access to over 2500 clubs! The facility is open 24/7 for members. Staff hours are Monday 10am-8pm, Tuesday-Thursday 9am-6pm and Friday 10am-5pm. They are located at 1620 S. Burr St. and can be reached at 292-0833.

LegalShield sells legal and identity protection plans to employee groups and small businesses in the U.S. and Canada. More than 34,000 companies currently offer LegalShield Legal and Identity Theft plans for an affordable monthly fee. In addition, more than 47,000 small businesses use the legal plan for a variety of services, including debt collection, legal correspondence, and contract review. LegalShield is available online 24/7 or locally by appointment. You can reach LegalShield at 520-907-7565 or www.legalshield.com.

Dental Health Partners is committed to providing comprehensive dental health care for people of all ages. Their goal is to treat patients with the same level of personal attention and professional care that they would provide for their own families.

DHP offers services such as Invisalign, Root Canals, Oral Surgery and implant restorations. They bring the sparkle back to your smile with cosmetic veneers, crowns and tooth colored fillings. They diagnose and treat problems with teeth and gums, and provide advice and instruction on taking care of teeth. They repair cracked, fractured and decayed teeth and teach patients about diet, flossing, use of fluoride and other aspects of dental care. They examine x-rays of teeth, gums, and the jaw and nearby areas for problems and/or concerns. Dental Health Partners is open Monday –Thursday 8am-5pm and Friday 8am-1pm. They are located at 240 E. 23rd Ave. and can be reached at 996-1316 or www.dhpsmiles.com.

Governor’s Hospitality Certificate Program

Capitol Christmas Tree in Mitchell

Supervisors, nominate your employees for the Governor’s Certificate of Recognition for Outstanding Hospitality and Customer Service. Certificates are awarded to employees who demonstrate excellent customer service above and beyond what is expected. A completed customer/visitor comment card or written letter must accompany the nomination form. Nominations are accepted throughout the calendar year. For more information, contact Eileen Bertsch at Eileen.Bertsch@TravelSouthDakota.com.

On Thursday, November 12th, the Capitol Christmas Tree rolled down Mitchell’s Main Street, stopping in front of the newly renovated Corn Palace. A journey made from the Chugach National Forest in Alaska – ending point, Washington, D.C. As community members signed the truck with permanent markers and grabbed a few photo ops, the traveling crew enjoyed visiting with guests and watching the new Palace murals being created before their eyes. While not officially on the schedule, the community of #MitchellSD was a gracious host as they passed through. Of course, goodie bags filled with information on Mitchell and fresh popcorn balls were given as they continued on their journey to the Nation’s Capitol. To learn more about their journey, check out www.capitolchristmastree.com

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The Mitchell Convention & Visitors Bureau would like to honor individuals, events and partnerships that have demonstrated excellence and helped to propel our local tourism industry forward. The Mitchell Convention & Visitors Bureau wants to call attention to those who made major contributions to tourism industry and educate the public at large how their contribution played a significant role in strengthening it. Tourism Excellence Award winners are presented their award and honored at the Annual Chamber Recognition Banquet. The following criteria will be used to be considered for an award of excellence:

1. Increased tourism in Mitchell area.2. Significantly added to the tourism product offering of Mitchell area.3. Helped gain positive public relations or press4. Made significant improvements to lodging property, attraction, recreational or food services facility, sports venue, etc.5. Advanced tourism through a unique concept, niche, new market, or collaborative partnership.6. Having achieved sustained excellence in tourism. Please submit your nomination (addressing the criteria listed above in 250 words or less) to:

Mitchell Convention & Visitors BureauPO Box 1026601 N. Main StreetMitchell, SD 57301Fax: 605.996.8273 Email: katie@visitmitchell.comDeadline for nominations is December 18, 2015.

Hundreds of visitor industry professionals wouldn’t dream of missing the South Dakota Governor’s Conference on Tourism, and you shouldn’t either! Online registration has officially opened and the conference schedule has been set. Mark your calendars for January 19-21, 2016, or learn more at SouthDakotaTourismConference.com.

This year the conference will feature three keynote speakers:

Christine Cashen – Get What You Want With What You’ve Got The fact is: we are all forced to do more with less – fewer staff, declining resources, and 40 hours of stuff to do in a 24-hour day. This can really wear us down and negativity can spread like wildfire. Learn how to be part of the solution, not part of the problem by taking your communication skills to the next level. Get great techniques on how to deal with difficult people and discover how to raise your energy level in a snap. Christine will share her secret to getting what you want with what you’ve got, and she’ll show you that you have what it takes to make a difference in your workplace and life. Discover practical and creative strategies for having less stress and more fun.

Billy Riggs – Positively Magical Service In today’s competitive business market, successful businesses know that the most effective and least expensive way to distinguish their company from the competition is to provide mind-boggling customer service. In a dazzling combination of illusions and education, world-class magician Billy reveals the secrets of rendering Positively Magical Service. Discover how to keep customers coming back again and again and how to motivate underperforming employees.

Doug Lansky – What the Smartest Destinations Are Doing Right Travel writer and tourism advisor, Doug Lansky, teaches hotels, tour companies, attractions, destinations, and entire industries how to think about tourism and marketing in a new way. Regardless of the level of success you have achieved in the last 10 years, much of what brought you there is unlikely to carry you to the place you want to be 10 years from now. The landscape is shifting and evolving for DMOs, which means that all who play in this arena are going to need to be prepared for shift. With international tourism now topping one billion travelers and looking to double within 15 years, many attractions are full during peak season and need to figure out how to extend their season, not grow it. So, what is the role of the DMO?

Over 30 people attended My Biggest Break on November 18th to hear from John Iverson, Owner of Iverson’s and Steve VanGenderen & Josh Moody, co-owners of Dakota Physical Therapy and True Fitness. John shared his story and challenges he has had to overcome in the business. His take-away advice is to always be moving forward. He quoted from a mentor “If you’re not going forward, be leaning forward”. Josh and Steve shared the stage as they spoke about coming together in a partnership and learning how to manage a business together. Their view is that you may not see individual events as your “Biggest Break” but looking back, their biggest breaks were the opportunities that they capitalized on and took a risk on. Check back next year for more local business leaders sharing their inspiring stories!

Over 120 people gathered in person and more were gathered online at mitchellrepublic.com, on TV Mitchell Telecom’s Channel 90 or over the airwaves on KORN News Radio 1490 to hear arguments for and against the Pool Referendum vote to be held on December 8th. Panelists Blake Waddell, Nathan Weber, Steve Sibson and Ed Potzler shared their thoughts regarding the viability, benefits, and challenges that may come with the pool project. For more information you can visit www.cityofmitchell.com or you can find a link to the podcast of the Pool Forum discussion on www.1490korn.com homepage.

My Biggest Break Pool Referendum Forum

photo credit: Matt Gade/Daily Republic

Do you know what all you get for being a member of the Chamber? There is probably a lot more that you can be doing with your membership and with the software we offer! Wednesday, December 16 at 4pm or Thursday, January 14 at 12pm in the Chamber Boardroom! These 1 hour sessions will cover benefits you gain with having a Chamber membership. To

register for one of these FREE sessions, call Rebecca at 996-5567 or email rebecca@mitchellchamber.com.

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Thank You for Your Investment in the Mitchell Area Chamber of Commerce! Showcase Your Business! The Chamber/MADC Annual Recognition Banquet

A.C.T. (Area Community Theatre)Ag Systems, Inc.

American Garage DoorAmerican Ice, LLC

Ameriprise FinancialAppliance & Furniture RENTALL

Arby’sAuto Body Specialties, Inc.

Avera Advanced Physical TherapyAvera Home Medical Equipment

Avera Medical Group Family Medicine MitchellAvera Medical Group Internal Medicine Mitchell

Avera Medical Group Obstetrics & Gynecology MitchellAvera Medical Group Ophthalmology

Avera Medical Group Optometry MitchellAvera Medical Group Orthopedics Mitchell

Avera Medical Group Pediatrics MitchellAvera Medical Group Surgery Mitchell

Avera Mitchell Diagnostic Avera Occupational Medicine- MitchellAvera Queen of Peace Cancer CenterAvera Queen of Peace Health Services

Avera University Physical Therapy LtdAvera Urgent Care

Bailey Metal Fabricators, Inc.BBBB’s Distributing

Bittner Funeral ChapelBlack Hills and Badlands Tourism Association

Boy Scouts of America-Sioux Council

C.A.S.A. Career Connections

Carlon & Millar Prof. LLCCarnegie Resource Center

Coca Cola Bottling Co.Cornerstone Coffee House & Deli

Cornerstones Career Learning Center IncCorTrust Bank

Dakota WellnessDental Care Center, LLC

Dental DesignsEasy Come, Easy Go!

Elks; BPO #1059Fabric & Textile Warehouse

Fischer Rounds Real Estate - Cindy Hockett, Broker AssociateFischer Rounds Real Estate-Ellie Everson, Realtor

GF Advertising ServicesGolden West Technologies & Internet Solutions

Hart Family DentalHofer Insurance Agency

Imagine GuildIndependent Living Choices

J D ConcreteLifeQuest

LifeServe Blood CenterLogan Luxury Theatres Corp.

Midcontinent CommunicationsMitchell Hearing Aid Center

Northside Sinclair

Parkston Commercial ClubPerkins Family Restaurant

Pheasant Ridge Village ApartmentsPhysicians Laboratory, Ltd

Plains Commerce BankPrairie Family Healthcare, PCPrairie Gold Bed & BreakfastQualifi ed Presort Service LLC

Resurrection Lutheran ChurchRhoads Chiropractic

Riddle’s JewelryRube Adam

S & M Printing Co.Sanford Health Mitchell

Schuh PaintingSmith Tax Service Inc.

South Dakota Retailers AssociationStifel NicolausTaco John’s

Thunderbird LodgeTown of Dimock

U.S. BankVern Eide Chevy, Buick and GMC

Vern Eide Ford and LincolnVFW Post #2750

Wheel In Business PlazaWhiskey Creek Wood Fire Grill

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The Mitchell Area Chamber of Commerce, De-velopment Corporation and Convention Visitors Bureau would like to invite your business to deco-rate a table(s) at our Annual Banquet. The event is scheduled for Friday, January 22nd at the High-land Conference Center. The unique table deco-rations provided by local businesses have become a highlight of the event!

There is no sponsorship fee, costs are based on what items you select to decorate the table(s). The banquet area at the Highland Conference Center will be available from 11:00AM-2:00PM on Friday, January 22 for decorating.

The decorated tables should include:• Business Name;• A small gift or favor for each of the eight place settings;• A centerpiece to donate as a door prize to one lucky person at the table.

The table coverings and napkins will be provided. You are encouraged to select any choice of col-ors, materials or design to complement the table. Include some personalization to refl ect your busi-ness. Be creative! The fi rst 40 businesses to respond will be granted a table(s) to decorate. (This does not include tickets to the event.)

The deadline to sign up to decorate a table(s) is January 8th. If you have any questions, please call Laurie at the Chamber at 996-5567 or email lcoo-per@mitchellsd.org

To purchase tickets, call Kimberly at 996.5567 or email Kimberly@mitchellchamber.com$40 per ticket or $300 per table of 8. Advance Ticket sales only.

The following businesses have renewed their membership.**

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Thank You for Your Investment in the Mitchell Area Chamber of Commerce! Showcase Your Business! The Chamber/MADC Annual Recognition Banquet

A.C.T. (Area Community Theatre)Ag Systems, Inc.

American Garage DoorAmerican Ice, LLC

Ameriprise FinancialAppliance & Furniture RENTALL

Arby’sAuto Body Specialties, Inc.

Avera Advanced Physical TherapyAvera Home Medical Equipment

Avera Medical Group Family Medicine MitchellAvera Medical Group Internal Medicine Mitchell

Avera Medical Group Obstetrics & Gynecology MitchellAvera Medical Group Ophthalmology

Avera Medical Group Optometry MitchellAvera Medical Group Orthopedics Mitchell

Avera Medical Group Pediatrics MitchellAvera Medical Group Surgery Mitchell

Avera Mitchell Diagnostic Avera Occupational Medicine- MitchellAvera Queen of Peace Cancer CenterAvera Queen of Peace Health Services

Avera University Physical Therapy LtdAvera Urgent Care

Bailey Metal Fabricators, Inc.BBBB’s Distributing

Bittner Funeral ChapelBlack Hills and Badlands Tourism Association

Boy Scouts of America-Sioux Council

C.A.S.A. Career Connections

Carlon & Millar Prof. LLCCarnegie Resource Center

Coca Cola Bottling Co.Cornerstone Coffee House & Deli

Cornerstones Career Learning Center IncCorTrust Bank

Dakota WellnessDental Care Center, LLC

Dental DesignsEasy Come, Easy Go!

Elks; BPO #1059Fabric & Textile Warehouse

Fischer Rounds Real Estate - Cindy Hockett, Broker AssociateFischer Rounds Real Estate-Ellie Everson, Realtor

GF Advertising ServicesGolden West Technologies & Internet Solutions

Hart Family DentalHofer Insurance Agency

Imagine GuildIndependent Living Choices

J D ConcreteLifeQuest

LifeServe Blood CenterLogan Luxury Theatres Corp.

Midcontinent CommunicationsMitchell Hearing Aid Center

Northside Sinclair

Parkston Commercial ClubPerkins Family Restaurant

Pheasant Ridge Village ApartmentsPhysicians Laboratory, Ltd

Plains Commerce BankPrairie Family Healthcare, PCPrairie Gold Bed & BreakfastQualifi ed Presort Service LLC

Resurrection Lutheran ChurchRhoads Chiropractic

Riddle’s JewelryRube Adam

S & M Printing Co.Sanford Health Mitchell

Schuh PaintingSmith Tax Service Inc.

South Dakota Retailers AssociationStifel NicolausTaco John’s

Thunderbird LodgeTown of Dimock

U.S. BankVern Eide Chevy, Buick and GMC

Vern Eide Ford and LincolnVFW Post #2750

Wheel In Business PlazaWhiskey Creek Wood Fire Grill

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The Mitchell Area Chamber of Commerce, De-velopment Corporation and Convention Visitors Bureau would like to invite your business to deco-rate a table(s) at our Annual Banquet. The event is scheduled for Friday, January 22nd at the High-land Conference Center. The unique table deco-rations provided by local businesses have become a highlight of the event!

There is no sponsorship fee, costs are based on what items you select to decorate the table(s). The banquet area at the Highland Conference Center will be available from 11:00AM-2:00PM on Friday, January 22 for decorating.

The decorated tables should include:• Business Name;• A small gift or favor for each of the eight place settings;• A centerpiece to donate as a door prize to one lucky person at the table.

The table coverings and napkins will be provided. You are encouraged to select any choice of col-ors, materials or design to complement the table. Include some personalization to refl ect your busi-ness. Be creative! The fi rst 40 businesses to respond will be granted a table(s) to decorate. (This does not include tickets to the event.)

The deadline to sign up to decorate a table(s) is January 8th. If you have any questions, please call Laurie at the Chamber at 996-5567 or email lcoo-per@mitchellsd.org

To purchase tickets, call Kimberly at 996.5567 or email Kimberly@mitchellchamber.com$40 per ticket or $300 per table of 8. Advance Ticket sales only.

The following businesses have renewed their membership.**

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Nominate Someone Who Goes The Extra Mile!

Governor’s Conference on Tourism

The Mitchell Convention & Visitors Bureau would like to honor individuals, events and partnerships that have demonstrated excellence and helped to propel our local tourism industry forward. The Mitchell Convention & Visitors Bureau wants to call attention to those who made major contributions to tourism industry and educate the public at large how their contribution played a significant role in strengthening it. Tourism Excellence Award winners are presented their award and honored at the Annual Chamber Recognition Banquet. The following criteria will be used to be considered for an award of excellence:

1. Increased tourism in Mitchell area.2. Significantly added to the tourism product offering of Mitchell area.3. Helped gain positive public relations or press4. Made significant improvements to lodging property, attraction, recreational or food services facility, sports venue, etc.5. Advanced tourism through a unique concept, niche, new market, or collaborative partnership.6. Having achieved sustained excellence in tourism. Please submit your nomination (addressing the criteria listed above in 250 words or less) to:

Mitchell Convention & Visitors BureauPO Box 1026601 N. Main StreetMitchell, SD 57301Fax: 605.996.8273 Email: katie@visitmitchell.comDeadline for nominations is December 18, 2015.

Hundreds of visitor industry professionals wouldn’t dream of missing the South Dakota Governor’s Conference on Tourism, and you shouldn’t either! Online registration has officially opened and the conference schedule has been set. Mark your calendars for January 19-21, 2016, or learn more at SouthDakotaTourismConference.com.

This year the conference will feature three keynote speakers:

Christine Cashen – Get What You Want With What You’ve Got The fact is: we are all forced to do more with less – fewer staff, declining resources, and 40 hours of stuff to do in a 24-hour day. This can really wear us down and negativity can spread like wildfire. Learn how to be part of the solution, not part of the problem by taking your communication skills to the next level. Get great techniques on how to deal with difficult people and discover how to raise your energy level in a snap. Christine will share her secret to getting what you want with what you’ve got, and she’ll show you that you have what it takes to make a difference in your workplace and life. Discover practical and creative strategies for having less stress and more fun.

Billy Riggs – Positively Magical Service In today’s competitive business market, successful businesses know that the most effective and least expensive way to distinguish their company from the competition is to provide mind-boggling customer service. In a dazzling combination of illusions and education, world-class magician Billy reveals the secrets of rendering Positively Magical Service. Discover how to keep customers coming back again and again and how to motivate underperforming employees.

Doug Lansky – What the Smartest Destinations Are Doing Right Travel writer and tourism advisor, Doug Lansky, teaches hotels, tour companies, attractions, destinations, and entire industries how to think about tourism and marketing in a new way. Regardless of the level of success you have achieved in the last 10 years, much of what brought you there is unlikely to carry you to the place you want to be 10 years from now. The landscape is shifting and evolving for DMOs, which means that all who play in this arena are going to need to be prepared for shift. With international tourism now topping one billion travelers and looking to double within 15 years, many attractions are full during peak season and need to figure out how to extend their season, not grow it. So, what is the role of the DMO?

Over 30 people attended My Biggest Break on November 18th to hear from John Iverson, Owner of Iverson’s and Steve VanGenderen & Josh Moody, co-owners of Dakota Physical Therapy and True Fitness. John shared his story and challenges he has had to overcome in the business. His take-away advice is to always be moving forward. He quoted from a mentor “If you’re not going forward, be leaning forward”. Josh and Steve shared the stage as they spoke about coming together in a partnership and learning how to manage a business together. Their view is that you may not see individual events as your “Biggest Break” but looking back, their biggest breaks were the opportunities that they capitalized on and took a risk on. Check back next year for more local business leaders sharing their inspiring stories!

Over 120 people gathered in person and more were gathered online at mitchellrepublic.com, on TV Mitchell Telecom’s Channel 90 or over the airwaves on KORN News Radio 1490 to hear arguments for and against the Pool Referendum vote to be held on December 8th. Panelists Blake Waddell, Nathan Weber, Steve Sibson and Ed Potzler shared their thoughts regarding the viability, benefits, and challenges that may come with the pool project. For more information you can visit www.cityofmitchell.com or you can find a link to the podcast of the Pool Forum discussion on www.1490korn.com homepage.

My Biggest Break Pool Referendum Forum

photo credit: Matt Gade/Daily Republic

Do you know what all you get for being a member of the Chamber? There is probably a lot more that you can be doing with your membership and with the software we offer! Wednesday, December 16 at 4pm or Thursday, January 14 at 12pm in the Chamber Boardroom! These 1 hour sessions will cover benefits you gain with having a Chamber membership. To

register for one of these FREE sessions, call Rebecca at 996-5567 or email rebecca@mitchellchamber.com.

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Dental Health PartnersLydia Brink has been an Independent Beauty Consultant with Mary Kay since 2004. She has recently moved to Mitchell and is excited to meet new people and help them find products that work for their lifestyle. Mary Kay offers skin care products, a variety of makeup options and fragrances. They also have products for the men in your life! Lydia is happy to consult with you and create the perfect gift basket for your special someone as well. Lydia is available by appointment and can be reached at 990-3811 or 661-345-9355 or you can visit online at www.marykay.com/liddb.

Anytime Fitness is a 24-hour fitness and tanning club. With a staff of 4 personal trainers, members are able to get one-on-one assistance when needed and have flexibility in scheduling training sessions. Their new facility includes a classroom with live classes as well as virtual classes. Membership with Anytime Fitness includes nationwide reciprocity access to over 2500 clubs! The facility is open 24/7 for members. Staff hours are Monday 10am-8pm, Tuesday-Thursday 9am-6pm and Friday 10am-5pm. They are located at 1620 S. Burr St. and can be reached at 292-0833.

LegalShield sells legal and identity protection plans to employee groups and small businesses in the U.S. and Canada. More than 34,000 companies currently offer LegalShield Legal and Identity Theft plans for an affordable monthly fee. In addition, more than 47,000 small businesses use the legal plan for a variety of services, including debt collection, legal correspondence, and contract review. LegalShield is available online 24/7 or locally by appointment. You can reach LegalShield at 520-907-7565 or www.legalshield.com.

Dental Health Partners is committed to providing comprehensive dental health care for people of all ages. Their goal is to treat patients with the same level of personal attention and professional care that they would provide for their own families.

DHP offers services such as Invisalign, Root Canals, Oral Surgery and implant restorations. They bring the sparkle back to your smile with cosmetic veneers, crowns and tooth colored fillings. They diagnose and treat problems with teeth and gums, and provide advice and instruction on taking care of teeth. They repair cracked, fractured and decayed teeth and teach patients about diet, flossing, use of fluoride and other aspects of dental care. They examine x-rays of teeth, gums, and the jaw and nearby areas for problems and/or concerns. Dental Health Partners is open Monday –Thursday 8am-5pm and Friday 8am-1pm. They are located at 240 E. 23rd Ave. and can be reached at 996-1316 or www.dhpsmiles.com.

Governor’s Hospitality Certificate Program

Capitol Christmas Tree in Mitchell

Supervisors, nominate your employees for the Governor’s Certificate of Recognition for Outstanding Hospitality and Customer Service. Certificates are awarded to employees who demonstrate excellent customer service above and beyond what is expected. A completed customer/visitor comment card or written letter must accompany the nomination form. Nominations are accepted throughout the calendar year. For more information, contact Eileen Bertsch at Eileen.Bertsch@TravelSouthDakota.com.

On Thursday, November 12th, the Capitol Christmas Tree rolled down Mitchell’s Main Street, stopping in front of the newly renovated Corn Palace. A journey made from the Chugach National Forest in Alaska – ending point, Washington, D.C. As community members signed the truck with permanent markers and grabbed a few photo ops, the traveling crew enjoyed visiting with guests and watching the new Palace murals being created before their eyes. While not officially on the schedule, the community of #MitchellSD was a gracious host as they passed through. Of course, goodie bags filled with information on Mitchell and fresh popcorn balls were given as they continued on their journey to the Nation’s Capitol. To learn more about their journey, check out www.capitolchristmastree.com

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Cracked TeethDid you know… Cracks in teeth can develop for a number of reasons, including clenching, grinding, and large fi llings which weaken the surrounding tooth structure. Symptoms of a cracked tooth can be sensitivity, pain on biting, or there may be no symptoms until the tooth breaks. Cracks will never get smaller; they will only propagate and grow larger. At some point a piece of the tooth can break off and this can be painful. Th e best way to treat a cracked tooth is to cover the whole tooth with a crown made of strong porcelain or metal, which protects the tooth from breaking. For more information check out our website or call 605-996-9944 to make an appointment with Dr. Farnham or Dr. Weber.

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Mitchell Development Has New Leadership! What Is M.A.M.A.?

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Christmas is just around the corner! This is the time of year you can really show your appreciation for our locally owned businesses and do your Christmas shopping at Chamber Member stores! To help inspire you to do so, Poppy is visiting us again this year! Poppy is the business equivalent to “Elf on the Shelf” and he will be visiting 10 local retailers between November 30th and December 21st. You can figure out which store he is at by watching the Mitchell Chamber social media pages – and visiting that business on that day to get entered into a drawing for $25 to that business! Even if you don’t win that day, you will be entered into the grand prize drawing for $250 in Mitchell Money to be drawn on December 22nd – just in time for last minute holiday shopping! The more stores you visit, the more chances you will have to win!

The Mitchell Area Manufacturer’s Association (M.A.M.A.) was founded to advance the interests of manufacturing in the Mitchell SD area and to develop and promote the exchange of ideas, experiences and practices pertaining to the issues of business management. The group has now grown to 12 members, in various industries such as metal fabrication, wood machining, plastics, packaging, toner production and value-added agriculture products.

Members include Twin City Fan, Graphic Packaging, Hendrickson, Toshiba, Dealers Livestock/BBBB’s, POET, Trail King Industries, Boyds’ Gunstock, Dakota Pump, Enclose Manufacturing, Enertech and Mitchell Area Development Corporation. (To be a member of the Mitchell Area Manufacturers Association the member must export over 50% of their locally manufactured product out of South Dakota.)

The Mission of the MAMA group: • To promote and improve Mitchell and the surrounding communities

by maintaining a strong manufacturing base and developing quality employment.

• To continuously strive to be better employers by creating a healthier workplace, providing quality employment, and maintaining a positive image in Mitchell and the surrounding communities.

• To promote and encourage a strong industrial sector in Mitchell and the surrounding communities through continuous efforts in quality employment, workforce recruitment and retention, and public awareness.

• To keep members informed on issues affecting manufacturers in Mitchell and the surrounding communities, and to work to effectively solve the problems that face the group as a whole.

• To promote and improve the image of the manufacturing base in Mitchell and the surrounding communities through research, awareness and promotion.

For more information on the Mitchell Area Manufacturers Association please call 605-996-1140.

Poppy in the BusinessThank You to Our Major Sponsors!

Thank You to Our Supporting Sponsors!Avera Queen of Peace

Cabela’sCentral Electric Coop

CorTrust BankELO Prof

Hofer Insurance AgencyMitchell Technical Institute

Mitchell Convention & Visitors Bureau

You can still help create the future leaders of Mitchell! We still have both supporting and major sponsorships available, ranging from $100 to $1,000! All sponsorships include recognition at orientation & commencement as well as in marketing materials. Major sponsorships include an opportunity to speak either in a class session or at the large Commencement celebration and the $1,000 sponsorship also includes a participant spot and two additional tickets to Commencement.

This year in celebration of our 30th Anniversary, all alumni will be invited back to our annual commencement program in May! We hope you are ready to party and rub elbows with all the leaders this program has created! Be sure you don’t miss out!

Leadership Mitchell

Jacquelyn JohnsonPresident

Roger MusickTreasurer

Tom PatzerVice President

We would like to welcome new leadership for our next fi scal year. Jacquelyn Johnson, Tom Patzer and Roger Musick bring a wealth of knowledge and leadership to the organization.

A Pierre, SD student is the most recent recipient of the $500 scholarship presented by the Mitchell Area Manufacturers Association (MAMA). This is the 4th year this group has awarded this scholarship and it is exclusive to Mitchell Tech.

Information was sent to local and area schools and applications were also made available at the recent MTI Career Expo as well as at the October Manufacturing Tours.

This year’s recipient was chosen from about thirty six applicants. The Mitchell Area Manufacturers Association is proud to announce that this year’s scholarship goes to Max Longman from Pierre, SD. Max will begin at Mitchell Tech in the fall of 2016.

Congratulations Max!

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The Corn Palace Gift Shop offers a variety of gift ideas, whether it is at Christmas or anytime of the year. At the Corn Palace Gift Shop we feature a wide range of gift boxes & baskets starting at $9.99. We like to tell folks to“think outside the box” when they are thinking about what to include in their basket or box, because we can also include shirts & novelty items as well as jewelry and food products. We feature South Dakota Made Products in our gift shop from across the state.

Some of the products include Corn Palace Popcorn, Corn Cob Jelly, Barbecue Sauce, and much more. We also carry Dakota Gold jewelry, Sioux Pottery and Corn Cob ornaments. All of these items make unique gifts. They make great gifts for the hard to buy for person as well as great corporate gifts for customers who you want to show your appreciation to.

Stop by the Corn Palace Gift Shop, located just across the street from the Corn Palace. We have new items arriving daily to help make your gift giving a lot easier and enjoyable. Check out our new items on our Facebook page; Corn Palace Gift Shop. We look forward to serving you this holiday season!

Till next month,Troy “PoPcOrN” Magnuson

MITCHELL AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCEBOARD OF DIRECTORSChair Rob Schelske – First Dakota National Bank-MitchellVice Chair Ryan Thompson – Santel CommunicationsTreasurer Kyle Musick – Innovative SystemsPast Chair Gwenda Koch – Cornerstone Coffeehouse & DeliJay Wempe – American IceDeryk Thomsen – Sun Gold SportsJoe Childs – Mitchell School DistrictBrian Klock – Klock WerksJustin Luther – County Fair Food StoresBrenda Freidel – The Pin CushionRory Palm – The Daily RepublicBecky Pitz – POET Bio-refining

EX-OFFICIOJacquelyn Johnson – Dice Financial Service GroupTom Clark – Avera Queen of PeaceDr. Amy Novak – Dakota Wesleyan UniversityDr. Joseph Graves – Mitchell School DistrictMayor Jerry Toomey – City CouncilSteve Rice – City CouncilJohn Claggett – County CommissionersKari Kirchmeyer - Mitchell Main Street and Beyond

MITCHELL AREA DEVELOPMENT CORP.BOARD OF DIRECTORSPresident Jacquelyn Johnson – Dice Financial Service GroupVice President Tom Patzer – Patzer Woodworking Inc. Treasurer Roger Musick – Innovative SystemsTom Clark – Avera Queen of PeaceLarry Thompson – Vantage PointChris Krohmer – Krohmer Plumbing Inc.Terry Torgerson – Cortrust Bank Jeff Logan – Logan Luxury Theatre Corporation Joe Graves – Mitchell School District

EX-OFFICIO Mayor Jerry ToomeyJeff Smith – City CouncilRob Schelske – Chamber of Commerce BoardJohn Claggett – County Commission

MITCHELL CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU ADVISORY BOARDChair Cindy Gregg – Prehistoric Indian VillageVice Chair Dave Sietsema – Klock WerksPast Chairman Sean Moen – OverTime Sports Bar & SteakhouseEric Giblin – SubwayJason Wede – Cornerstone Coffeehouse & DeliTrish Oswald – Cabela’s Robin Weins – Crazy About CupcakesRod Brown – Dakota Discovery MuseumLaRee Rumbolz – Super 8

EX-OFFICIO Susan Tjarks – City Council Sonya Moller – Chamber Liaison

MANAGEMENT & STAFFBryan Hisel – Executive DirectorSonya Moller – Chamber DirectorKimberly Lofgren – Director of Finance & AdministrationRebecca Zabel – Program CoordinatorLaurie Cooper – Director of MADC OperationsDavid Lambert – Regional Development DirectorJacki Miskimins – Regional Workforce CoordinatorKatie Knutson – Convention & Visitors Bureau DirectorJen Johnston - CVB Marketing CoordinatorDale Odegaard – Director of Chamber EnterpriseBarb Odegaard – Gift Shop Marketing ManagerTroy Magnuson – Gift Shop Manager

CHAMBER MISSION STATEMENT:Provide leadership to unify community action that enhances the business environment and the quality of life in the Mitchell area.

Inside the ChamberViewPool Referendum ...............................................................................................................2Welcome New Members ..................................................................................................2Leadership Mitchell ............................................................................................................3Social Media for Business Training ....................................................................................3Poppy in the Business .........................................................................................................3Ribbon Cuttings ..................................................................................................................4My Biggest Break ................................................................................................................5Chamber 101: Maximize Your Chamber Benefits ..........................................................5Pool Referendum Forum ...................................................................................................5Thank You For Your Investment ........................................................................................6Showcase Your Business ....................................................................................................7The Chamber/MADC Annual Recognition Banquet .....................................................7Nominate Someone Who Goes the Extra Mile ..............................................................8Governor’s Conference on Tourism .................................................................................8Governor’s Hospitality Certificate Program ....................................................................9Capitol Christmas Tree in Mitchell ....................................................................................92016 Events..........................................................................................................................9Mitchell Development Has New Leadership ................................................................10M.A.M.A. Awards Scholarship .........................................................................................10What is M.A.M.A. ..............................................................................................................10Mitchell Money Makes a Great Gift ..............................................................................11Regional Leaders Discuss Ways to Improve Collaboration ........................................11Corn Palace Poppings! ...................................................................................................11Calendar of Events ..........................................................................................................12

The Chamberview Newsletter is published the first Monday of each month. This publication is done as a partnership between the Mitchell Area Chamber of Commerce and The Daily Republic. This publication is distributed to 12,500 Households/30,000 readers in Mitchell and the surrounding area. If you are a Chamber member and your business is interested in advertising in this publication, please contact The Daily Republic at 605.996.5514.

Corn Palace Poppings!Pool Referendum Vote Tomorrow, December 8

The Mitchell Area Chamber of Commerce offers “Mitchell Money” all year round. “Mitchell Money” is a great idea for those hard to buy for family members, as holiday gifts for your employees or as a reward for your hard working team. “Mitchell Money” is redeemable only in Mitchell and available only at the Chamber of Commerce. Support your local Chamber Member businesses by buying Mitchell Money. The “Mitchell Money” is printed in $5.00 increments on blue safety paper with black ink. “Mitchell Money” also contains the signature of an authorized Chamber of Commerce official. It is the same size as a personal check.

Purchasing Mitchell Money:If you would like to purchase “Mitchell Money”, please give the Chamber a call at 996-5567, and let us know how much you will need. Gift envelopes are available for you. “Mitchell Money” purchases must be paid for at the time it is picked up.

Value Added Ag Development – Approximately 40 regional leaders from across the Planning and Development District III’s service territory met in Corsica on November 17th to discuss how to provide better site selection information to prospective businesses seeking to grow here.

Representatives from local elected officials, economic developers, Planning & Zoning staff, utility providers, county and state highway personnel and representatives from the Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) and Department of Ag discussed the current site selection process and how to overcome gaps in current data that would

enhance value-added ag development projects.

The State of South Dakota continues to receive inquires on value-added ag development projects that will need to be served by a region – rather than a single community.

Both Mitchell Area Development Corporation and Dakota Heartland Development Association assisted District III with the planning and implementation of this event.

Welcome New Members!Cheryl Garmong Lynde – Mitchell Realty, 901 N. Main St.; 630-4240; www.mitchellrealty.net Ideal Fashion and Furnishings, 114 N. Main St.; 996-9991; www.idealfashionandfurnishings.com LegalShield, Mitchell; 520-907-7565, www.sunmark.legalshieldassociate.com Little Caesars, 1007 N. Main St., Coming in December!, www.littlecaesars.com Xtreme Ventures LLC, 1015 Commerce St., 605-929-8127

VOTING INFORMATION• Absentee (early) voting for registered voters

begins Wednesday, November 18th at City Hall, 612 N. Main.

• Election-day voting will take place on December 8 from 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. at the Corn Palace, 604 N. Main.

• Free transportation to the polls is available from Palace City Transit. Call 605-995-8440 on or before 4:00 p.m. on December 7 to schedule.

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DECEMBER10 Christmas at the Carnegie Carnegie Resource Center, 6:30-9pm Contact Karen at kapooley@weisd.com 11-13 Christmas Special Theatre Performance Pepsi Cola Theatre Call 996-9137 or visit www.mitchellact.org12 Summer in December Cheer Challenge Corn Palace, 8:30am – 3pm Contact Traci at 770-880312 Indoor Farmer’s Market Highland Mall, 8:00am – 12:00pm Call 996-121412-13 Photos with Santa Cabela’s, 11am – 2pm Call Trish, 996-033715 Holiday Jam with the Hegg Brothers Pepsi Cola Theatre, 7:30pm Call 996-9137 or visit www.mitchellact.org18-20 Mitchell’s Wrap It Up Weekend Participating businesses throughout Mitchell Contact Kari at 990-4500 or visit www.mitchellmainstreet.com

19 Winter Wonderland Extravaganza Davison County 4-H Grounds, 9:30am – 3pm www.visitmitchell.com/events20 Point of Grace Corn Palace, 4pm Call 995-8430 for Tickets28-29 Mike Miller Classic Corn Palace, 11:00am Call 995-8430 for ticket information

JANUARY4-7 Dakota Player’s Children’s Theatre Pepsi Cola Theatre, 3:30pm daily Call 996-9137 or visit www.mitchellact.org16 Big Friend, Little Friend Winter Escape Village Bowl, 5:30pm Call 292-444416 Lakota Games on Ice Prehistoric Indian Village, 1:00pm Call Cindy, 996-547322 Mitchell Area Chamber of Commerce and MADC Annual Banquet Highland Conference Center; 5:30pm Call 996-5567 or visit www.mitchellchamber.com

25 California Dreamin’ Concert Performance Corn Palace, 7:30PM Call Karen at 996-849729 Avera Gala: Black and White Ball Highland Conference Center, 6:00pm Call 995-5773

FEBRUARY12 SD Ducks Unlimited State Convention Highland Conference Center, 6:00pm Call Don at 630-869619-20 Women in Blue Jeans Conference 5pm Friday, 8am Saturday Call 996-9010 for information 21 DWU’s Winter Band and LyricWood Concert Sherman Center, 4:00pm Admission is Free25-28 DWU Women of Lockerbie Theatre Production Hughes Hall, 7:30pm Th-Sat, 2pm Sun. $7 General Admission, $2 Students 26-28 Love, Sex and the IRS Theater Performance 7:30pm Fri & Sat, 2:00pm Sunday Call 996-9137 for tickets

26-27 Sweat and Sparkle Women’s Event Ramada Inn, 6pm Friday Call 996-5567

MARCH4-6 Love, Sex and the IRS Theater Performance 7:30pm Fri & Sat, 2:00pm Sunday Call 996-9137 for tickets 6 DWU Winter Choir and Bells Concert 4pm, First United Methodist Church Free admission 7-10 Sossy Mechanics Trick Boxing Workshops Pepsi Cola Theatre, All day event Call 996-9137 10 Sossy Mechanics Trick Boxing Performance Pepsi Cola Theatre, 7:30pm Call 996-9137

Don’t see your event listed? For event submission and

approval email your info to CVB@VisitMitchell.com

or call 996-6223.