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PIERRE, S.D. – Gov. Mike Rounds announced a financial assistance grant today (September 1) that will help Yankton improve access to an industrial park.
The Governor approved a $142,200 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for the City of Yankton to help extend Gehl Drive by 750 feet. |
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If you or an employee of an area company are new to Yankton in the last year or are ready for
a better connection to Yankton because of a new stage in life, or you’ve been here and you
are ready to meet other women, the Yankton Area Chamber of Commerce Women Community Leaders Committee invites adult females to attend the “WelcomeLink” Open House. The open house will be Tuesday, July 27, 2010 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at the Yankton Chamber & Visitors Center located at 803 E. 4th St. Light refreshments are being provided by Southeast South Dakota Chapter Society of Human Resource Management (SE SD SHRM).
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The Yankton Area Chamber of Commerce Agri-Business committee announced the 2010 Promoting Agricultural Youth (P.A.Y.) Scholarship winner. Ryan Guthmiller, graduated from Yankton High School this past spring and was awarded the $500 scholarship at the June 22 Ag Gala event. He plans to attend South Dakota State University and major in Animal Science with a minor in Agricultural Business. Ryan is the son of Kevin Guthmiller and Diane Guthmiller.
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The volunteer 4th of July committee is kicking off the 2010 Fireworks Fund Drive for the annual celebration in Yankton. This year as in the past, the biggest event of the day will be the “shooting off” of the fireworks in the evening on Sunday, July 4 beginning around 10 p.m. The fireworks will be discharged from the Mueller property on the Nebraska side due to the renovation construction underway on the Meridian Bridge.
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Seminar: "What do I do about Mary?" Supervisor Training for Creating Productive Employees
Date: Tuesday, June 15
Time: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Place: Technical Education Center at 1200 W. 21st St.
Cost: Free to Chamber members, $5 for non-members
RSVP: by June 10, 2010 to chamber@yanktonsd.com or by calling (605) 665-3636 |
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The Yankton Area Chamber of Commerce Agri-Business Committee announces the 5th Annual Ag Gala to be held Tuesday, June 22, 2010 at the Riverfront Event Center. The Ag Gala has become the signature event in Yankton to promote and recognize the agricultural industry and area ag producers, and their importance to our economy. |
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Calls have been coming into the Yankton Area Chamber of Commerce concerning a service called Stoney Creek Advertising promoting a “Keep It Local” card. This is not part of the “Yankton First” Shop Local program and this card is not endorsed by the Yankton Area Chamber of Commerce. |
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On April 22 the Yankton Area Chamber of Commerce conducted their first webinar session. Pat Garrity, Zoning Administrator for Yankton County, presented a PowerPoint presentation of the Highway 52 Development Project. Eleven businesses participated in the webinar that was hosted at the Technical Education Center. The program was taped and is available for viewing by clicking www.yanktonsd.com/webinars. This webinar is the first in what will be a regular series of informational and educational on-line meetings for members. |
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The Yankton Area Chamber of Commerce's Governmental Affairs Committee is sponsoring a candidate forum for those campaigning for the Yankton City Commission and Yankton School Board. |
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David Owen, president of the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce & Industry, has been invited by the Yankton Area Chamber of Commerce’s Governmental Affairs Committee to speak at a post-legislative luncheon on Friday, April 9, 11:45-1:15 p.m. at Hillcrest Golf & Country Club at 2206 Mulberry St. |
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Chamber of Commerce’s across the state of South Dakota are experiencing an advertising sales scam.
A group called “Premier Map” was in Mobridge, SD several weeks ago claiming to be the official sales team for the Yellowstone Trail Guide. This same company is currently calling businesses in Aberdeen trying to sell ads for the official city guide, Aberdeen and Brown County map. Since they have moved through two committees it is believed that they may continue through the state. |
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Mark your calendars...
The Yankton High School will play host to a number of state events in 2010 and 2011. Yankton School Activities bring in a large number of spectators and fans across the state.
Mark your calendars and remember to roll out the red carpet for these spectators and fans.
Competitive Cheer and Dance Competition Nov. 13, 2010
State Volleyball AA Nov. 18-20, 2010
All-State Band Mar. 24-26, 2011 |
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The Yankton Area Chamber of Commerce Newsletter has gone electronic! As of August 2009, the Chamber Newsletter will now be published monthly at the beginning of every month and will be electronically distributed to our members.
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