South Dakota Chamber of Commerce Executives


The next CCE webinar will be Tuesday, February 4, 2025, 10:30 AM Central.

Topics:

• US Chamber's National Civics Bee(R) | Interested in hosting a local competition?
• A discussion of the 2025 political landscape
• AI roundtable (continued discussion of best practices for artificial intelligence)
  
  
  Mission of SD CCE
  
  The South Dakota Chamber of Commerce Executives (SD CCE) exists to promote the education and professional growth of its members and to serve as a forum for discussion and collaboration on issues impacting local chambers of commerce and communities throughout the state.
  
  
  SD CCE Scholarship Program  
  
  
• A discussion of the 2025 political landscape
• AI roundtable

Mission of SD CCE

The South Dakota Chamber of Commerce Executives (SD CCE) exists to promote the education and professional growth of its members and to serve as a forum for discussion and collaboration on issues impacting local chambers of commerce and communities throughout the state.


SD CCE Scholarship Program  

The CCE offers a limited number of $500 scholarships for assistance with attending the US Chamber Institute program and other similar training. Traditionally, scholarships have been awarded during the spring and fall meetings. A limited number of travel stipends for attending CCE conferences are also available.

If you are interested in a scholarship, the program is outlined on the scholarship application form.
The fall scholarship program has closed. The spring deadline will be announced after January 1, 2025.

If you have questions, contact Mary Anne Boyd at maryanneb@sdchamber.biz.

2024-2025 CCE Board of Directors

L to R: At-Large Board Members Heather Giffrow, Spearfish Chamber and Kelsey Doom, Brookings Chamber; Board Treasurer Colette Mesman, Platte Chamber; Vice President Tim Sheehan, Watertown Chamber; Past President Laurie Shelton, Huron Chamber, Board Secretary Gail Ochs, Aberdeen Chamber; and President Eric Hortness, Greater Madison Chamber.

Board members serve one year terms and traditionally move through the chairs.

Resources

Fall 2024 Ballot Measure Review from September 17, 2024 Conference - Slide Deck

View CCE's latest webinar presented August 27, 2024 - Elevating Your Grants: From Research to Reporting, presented by Tara Wilcox, Director of Nonprofit Development, Innovate Nonprofit, has been posted on YouTube.

A recording of the April 2024 CCE webinar featuring William Pawlucy, CAE, MPA, IOM, addressing governance through Empowering Success is available on YouTube.

Through CCE, members have access to resources such as the results of the 2024 MidAmerica Chamber Execs (MACE) Compensation Survey. A valuable resource for local execs when negotiating annual contracts. Contact maryanneb@sdchamber.biz about membership.

CCE Membership Dues

To achieve its mission of promoting the education and professional development of its members and to serve as a forum for discussion and collaboration on issues impacting local chambers of commerce and communities throughout the state, the South Dakota CCE relies on membership dues and event revenue.

The following dues schedule is based on population. Growing the budget and the scope of the organization will be the responsibility of all.

POPULATION DUES
1,000 or less $150
1,001 to 10,000 $250
10,001 to 20,000 $300
20,001 to 50,000 $400
50,001 to 100,000 $625
100,001 or more $1,250

South Dakota CCE
PO Box 1056
Pierre, SD  57501
contactus@sdchamber.biz
sdchamber.biz - SD CCE
605-260-8215