Message from the Chair

I am sure you all have heard the saying “my, how time flies.” It surely is true and the older I get, the faster it seems to fly! At the last Chamber mixer, I had several people ask me how I enjoyed my year as Chair of the Board of Directors. My response was simple: this has been one of the most rewarding years of my business career. “Why?” you might ask. Well, let me summarize.

1. During the time as Board Chair, I met so many new people – people that truly care about Sioux Falls, are willing to do what it takes to keep us on track and to make it better now and into the future.
2. I learned that our Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce relies on hundreds of volunteers that tirelessly give their time to be part of this great organization.
3. I learned that there is not much that happens in Sioux Falls that the Chamber is not a part of.
4. I learned, in great detail, about the influence of the Chamber on legislative issues that impact business in our great city and how carefully our positions are vetted, always remembering we are a pro-business organization.
5. I learned that the Community Appeals Campaign program has been a major driver of many great projects in our community. The outcomes have been a game changer for many.
6. I gained a greater appreciation for all that has been and will be accomplished as we work together to make Sioux Falls an even greater place to live, work and play.

As I wrap up the year and prepare to hand the baton to Miles Beacom in what is sure to be a fantastic Annual Meeting, I just want to thank everyone for the opportunity to serve in this role. Thank you to the Board of Directors, Chamber staff, all the volunteers and all of you that have been “Working in Concert” to continue the momentum we have in our great city. Let’s keep it rolling!