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GONE FISHIN’Mixer

CONNECTIONFriday, March 13

8 - 9 a.m.211 N Main St., Ste. 201

Thursday, March 264 - 6 p.m.

540 Heritage Dr.

Join The Hook for an evening of intrigue and mystery.

Spend a night in the luxury of the historic Matthews Opera House & Arts Center to indulge in dance, food, and drink.

The evening will be DJ-ed by 605 Media & Entertainment and includes a wine raffle and features a local art auction.

Reserve you ticket for a night of thrill at

Phantom of the Opera: The Hook Fundraising Gala.

Open to anyone 21+. Limited tickets available.

Tickets can be purchased at SPEARFISHCHAMBER.ORG.

Tickets $40 | Dinner by Cheyenne Crossing |Art Auction| Wine Raffle | Formal Attire | Masquerade

FUNDRAISING GALA AT THE MATTHEWS OPERA HOUSE

Ticket Deadline: March 6th

MULTI-MEMBER

Thursday, March 124 - 6 p.m.

814 W King St.

ATMVENTURES

ZAC EIXENBERGER- SPIRIT OF SPEARFISH -

Born and raised as a Spearfishian, the in-dividual we are honored to recognize the 2020 Spirit of Spearfish has continued to go above and beyond for Spearfish when he sees a need to be filled. Not only does he own and operate three local business-es, he started a non-profit organization that has raised thousands of dollars for various organizations in our community.

Eixenberger is a very loving, generous, and caring man. We honestly do not have a master list of all of the non-profits he has helped, and continues to, raise money for.

HARVEY KRAUTSCHUN- LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT -He originally came to Spearfish in 1968 to attend Black Hills State University, class of 1972.

Krautschun and his wife Joy started a New York Life business in 1976, and in 1996, he and his business partner, Tamara Burke started a financial firm, which is still open today. In addition to their long-term business success and recognition in the in-dustry, Harvey and his staff give their time and financial gifts generously to commu-nity programs.

STUDIO 621- BUSINESS BEAUTIFICATION -Calvin and Dorcie Dardis created a main street studio space with rustic modern ambiance for professional & personal meetings, classes & special events. The venue features an open floor plan, origi-nal brick walls, authentic tin ceiling, and seating for 50.Not only did they focus on the inside of the venue, but a much needed facelift was given to the exterior of the building as well. Each time a downtown business improves the outward appearance of their business, the entire downtown and community benefit.

BLUE SPRUCE COFFEE TRUCK & HUT

- MICROPOLITAN AWARD -

ALEISHA HALE HUPPLER- YOUNG PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR -

Alexandra “Peedee” Doyle exemplifies service, innovation and expansion to the core. Opening in April of 2019, the com-munity of Spearfish quickly fell in love with the personality behind the product. And by the end of the year, expansion was already in the process.Her innovation of bringing fresh brewed java to customers front doors, her use of local products, and her emphasis for giving back to her community through regular donations are a few of the many cutting-edge qualities of Blue Spruce.

2020 AWARD RECIPIENTSThe Chamber Board of Directors honored several businesses and individuals for their innovation, celebrated their success, and publicly recognized their contributions to the quality of life in Spearfish and the area.

First picture below (left to right): Vice Chair Mike Tripp, ET Sports, Past Chair Jenni Tucker, Help-U-Rent, The Venue, award recipient(s), and Chair Chris Davis, Northern Hills Training Center.

CONGRATULATIONS to our award winners and all of

the nominees!

As the largest organization representing business in Spearfish, it is with honor that the Spearfish Chamber Board of Directors is able to award excellence by recognizing outstanding business and community accomplishments and achievements.

Again this year, we had numerous well deserving nominations submitted. What a great testament to the community we call home.

For more information on the award recipients, visit SpearfishChamber.org.

Aleisha Hale Huppler has been very active in the Spearfish community since moving here.

On top of her fulltime job in Rapid City, Huppler holds the title of Lieutenant Gov-ernor for the Optimist Black Hills, serves as Vice President for The Booth Society at the Fish Hatchery.

She and her husband Taylor recently expanded their automotive business, HHH Performance and Repair, and she currently is attending BHSU and will soon be receiv-ing her degree in Business Management.

Area Chamber of Commerce

Earvin “Magic” JohnsonBasketball Hall-of-Famer

& Entrepreneur

Rahaf HarfoushDigital Anthropologist &

Executive Director, Red Thread Institute

Richard MontañezVP of Multicultural Sales and Mar-

keting, PepsiCo North America

Sangram VajreCo-Founder & Chief Evangelist,

Terminus: Account-Based Marketing

Matt WallaertBehavioral Scientist & Chief

Behavior Officer, Clover Health

Bozoma Saint JohnChief Marketing Officer,

Endeavor

Dr. Henry CloudPsychologist, Leadership

Expert & Author

Andy StanleyBest-Selling Author &

Leadership Communicator

Amy Jo MartinDigital Media Pioneer &

Best-Selling Author

Contact: (605) 642-2626 orDirector@SpearfishChamber.org

Thursday, May 78:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Northern Hills Cinema,Spearfish, SD

Tickets - SpearfishChamber.org

For me, Leadercast is [about] coming every year and getting that re-purpose to realign [myself]. In my job or even my home life, [I] get stuck in our desires, but here, I truly look at my purpose and my why. - Brian Williamson, Spearfish

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Disturbance. Disorder. Disarrangement. Many people think these are negatives in the workplace, but Leadercast will show why disruption is the best way to make positive, lasting change in your professional and personal life.

Positive Disruption will unveil to you how you can upset the status quo to incite positive change that will echo throughout your organization.

FEATURING WORLD-RENOWNED CHANGE MAKERS

National Leadership Conference broadcast live to Spearfish, SD

Area Chamber of Commerce

Learn more about our mission and how to become a SEDC member:www.SpearfishDevelopment.com | 106 W. Kansas St. | 605.642.3832

Building Permits New Residential New CommercialTotal Permits Total Dollars

2018 2017 YTD 2018 YTD 2017

$295,242$44,515

$255,746$38,249

$1,486,143$212,370

112

51 $6,848,112

46$5,695,377 $22,942,238

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167$25,606,091

- Building Permits & Sales Tax based on most recent City of Spearfish report from May 2018.

Labor Force 2018 2017City of Spearfish Total Labor Force 6,121 6,082 Total Employed 5,909 5,905 Total Unemployed 212 177 Percentage Unemployment 3.5% 2.9%Lawrence County Total Labor Force 13,019 13,013 Total Employed 12,575 12,611 Total Unemployed 444 402 Percentage Unemployment 3.4% 3.1%Northern Hills Total Labor Force 88,198 86,501 Total Employed 85,110 83,826 Total Unemployed 3,088 2,675 Percentage Unemployed 3.6% 3.2%

BY THENUMBERS

-- Labor Force Data based on most recent SD Dept. of Labor & Regulation report from April 2018.

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Learn more about our mission and how to become a SEDC member:www.SpearfishDevelopment.com | 106 W. Kansas St. | 605.642.3832

Building Permits New Residential New CommercialTotal Permits Total Dollars

2020 2019 YTD 2020 YTD 2019

$408,543$55,451

$332,409$45,435

$408,543$55,451

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19 $3,356,952

27$3,011,301

27$3,011,301

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19 $3,356,952

- Building Permits & Sales Tax based on most recent City of Spearfish report from January 2020.

Labor Force 2019 2018City of Spearfish Total Labor Force 6,214 6,053 Total Employed 6,002 5,881 Total Unemployed 212 172 Percentage Unemployment 3.4% 2.8%Lawrence County Total Labor Force 13,217 12,900 Total Employed 12,762 12,515 Total Unemployed 455 385 Percentage Unemployment 3.4% 3.0%Northern Hills (Butte, Lawrence, Meade & Pennington counties) Total Labor Force 89,187 89,413 Total Employed 85,961 85,704 Total Unemployed 3,226 2,709 Percentage Unemployed 3.7% 3.1%

BY THENUMBERS

- Labor Force Data based on most recent SD Dept. of Labor & Regulation report from December 2019.

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Women in Leadership Scholarship by SEDCSEDC is seeking a candidate to attend the Women in Leadership series presented SD CEO Women’s Business Center this summer! With this scholarship, you will receive professional development to help better understand and apply essential leadership skills, both personally and within an organizational context to include effective leadership, strategy formation, decision making, project management, communication skills and building stronger partnerships in workplaces and our community. “I learned so much from this series and took away so many things. One of the main things was organizational skills and the different types that I’ve never used before. It has definitely helped me in my personal and professional life.”- Allison McDaniel, Owner of Spearfish Creek Wine Bar and 2019 SEDC Scholarship Recipient

For more information and to download an application, go to www.spearfishdevelopment.com/scholarship. Applications must be completed and submitted by 11:59 pm Sunday, March 22, 2020.

Backlash Motorcycle ShopBlack Hills Area Community FoundationBlack Hills PlayhouseCalvary Temple Assembly of GodDeluxe Rod and CustomKiwanis Club of SpearfishSpearfish Downtown Business AssociationSunny Patch DaycareTri State Museum & Visitor CenterVocational Rehabilitation Services

2 Broke GirlsKelly Gould & Ashley Kurtenbach

605 N. Main St., Spearfish(605) 639-3255

2brokegirlsboutique.com

Dream Design International, Inc.Hani Shafai

520 Kansas City St., Ste. 10, Rapid City(605) 348-0538

dreamdesigninc.com

Turner Lee Consulting & DesignJulie OlsonSpearfish

(605) 559-0369turnerlee.com

Ken & Erin HalseyKay Jorgensen

FEB. RENEWING BUSINESSESFEB. NEW BUSINESS MEMBERS

FEB. RENEWING ASSOCIATES

FEBRUARY RIBBON CUTTINGS

2 Broke GirlsKelly Gould & Ashley Kurtenbach

605 N. Main St., Spearfish(605) 639-3255

2brokegirlsboutique.comNew Member/Grand Re-Opening

Calming Wave HypnosisTracy Island

1930 N. Ave., Spearfish(605) 920-1161

calmingwavehypnosis.comNew Member

LaPrade Roofing & RestorationTim Boldt

540 Heritage Dr., Ste. 7(605) 641-1770

lapraderoofing.comNew Member

FEB. NEW ASSOCIATE MEMBERSDarlene SwartzTerri & Mark Weber

S P E A R F I S H C H A M B E R . O R G

BOARD OF DIRECTORSChris Davis, Chair,Good Shepherd Clinic

Mike Tripp, Vice Chair, ET Sports

Jenni Tucker, Past Chair,Help-U-Rent, Black Hills Vacation Homes, Jenni Tucker Real Estate at VIP Properties, Black Hills Blinds, The Venue

Cami Dohman, Edgewood Vista Senior Living, LLC

Shauna Junek, Black Hills State University

Andrew Koistinen, Waddell & ReedFinancial Advisors

Lexi Maier, Spearfish Holiday Inn Convention Center

Heather Rutherford, Century Business Products

Heather Schmidt, Black Hills Energy

Eric Skavang, 605 Media & Entertainment

John Talcott, Monument Health

EX-OFFICO OFFICERSMistie Caldwell, Visit SpearfishMichelle DeNeui, City of SpearfishLaine Mitchell, Economic Development

STAFFMelissa Barth, IOM, Executive Director

Bailey Sadowsky, Sales &Communications Coordinator

Sandi Litschewski, Office & Program Coordinator

Area Chamber of Commerce

SPEARFISHCHAMBER.ORG

Dr. Sam Figgins healthsource chiropractic

LUNCH& THE HOOK

LUNCH& THE HOOK

April 1 | Noon

How not to break yourself:Healthy Workplace Habits

Bring Your Lunch | Chamber

Learn the importance of body positioning when it comes to active and stationary professions. Dr. Sam will demonstrate proper lifting techniques, sitting posture, and how to properly organize your work station. She will also have some tips and tricks to tackle the ‘ever-so-common’ back and neck pain that most of us experience

when at work. Everyone’s situation at work is unique, and Dr. Sam will also be offering a complimentary workplace evaluation to all participants in this event.

Join us to learn how to feel good at work. Your back will thank you.

Spearfish Area Chamber of Commerce(605) 642-2626106 W. Kansas St.Spearfish, SD 57783ADDRESS SERVICES REQUESTED

Presorted Standard US Postage Paid

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