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South Dakota Chamber and Economic Development Council Sets Fall Meeting Date
The annual fall conference of the SDCEDC organization will be held Wednesday, November 12, 2008 at the Pierre Ramkota. Pre-conference activities will begin the evening of November 11 with an informal social (hors d'oeuvres and cash bar) running from 5:30 to 7 PM in the Courtyard area of the Ramkota. The pre-conference social is a great opportunity for new attendees to become acquainted with seasoned professionals.
The November 12 day long session will feature Bob Ash of Life Lessons from Indianapolis, IN. Bob specializes in leadership development and team building techniques. The organizational business meeting will be conducting during the lunch hour.
Registration for the conference is required and has been set at $50 for SDCEDC members and $65 for non-members. Conference meals and refreshments are included with the registration price.
Further details and a registration form will be mailed to the members of SDCEDC later this summer.
MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION:
The South Dakota Chamber and Economic Development Council (SDCEDC) was formed for the purpose of promoting the education and professional growth of its members in management techniques and principles of economic, industrial, and community development.
SDCEDC serves as a forum for the analysis and advocacy of issues and programs affecting the business climate in South Dakota and the communication of its positions with South Dakota’s state and local leaders.
Membership Eligibility
Paid executives of chambers of commerce, development corporations, and private industry development executives, convention and visitor bureau executives, Main Street directors, and volunteers who have an interest in promoting the objectives of the SDCEDC are eligible for membership.
Investment Schedule
Memberships shall be held in the name of an individual.
Annual Investment Schedule *
· $35 Individual development volunteer (i.e., GOED, planning district reps, etc.)
· $75 Chambers, CVBs, Development Corporations with annual budgets less than $125,000
· $150 Chambers, CVBs, Development Corporations with annual budgets of $125,000 or more
· $100 Corporations and affiliates (i.e., utility companies)
*These figures include one person per membership. An additional $50 per person is charged for other directors and staff. (For example: The XYZ Chamber pays $150 for the chief paid executive, the XYZ economic development and convention and visitors bureau executives each pay an additional $50.)
Note: The South Dakota Chamber and Economic Development Council contracts with the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce and Industry for administrative services.