Monday Memo
February 20, 2017
6 Things You'll Miss Out On If You Don't Improve Your Business Content 
"The simplest way to understand the importance of quality content comes from Neil Patel, co-founder of Crazy Egg, in an article he wrote for the Content Marketing Institute:

"Content quality is important because Google thinks it's important."

If you're not creating quality content, or content that others value, you won't get found."
 
Read the entire article on today's Chamber   Blog Post. 
In This Issue
Upcoming Ribbon Cutting
Float Spa
121 N. Main St.
Friday, March 3; 4:30pm
Capitol-ism Newsletter
February 15, 2017**ADD LINK**
Member Events Calendar
Monday Night Bingo
February 20; 7-9:30pm
James Valley Community Center

Tuesday Bingo 
February 21; 1-3:30pm
James Valley Community Center

Cemetery Club: Live Theatre Performance
February 24 & 25; 7:30pm
February 26; 2pm

Area Community Theatre


Kiwanis Spaghetti Feed
February 25; 11am-7pm

Kiwanis Club of Mitchell
 
Job Postings
Riddle's Jewelry 

Life Enrichment Program Direct Support Professional
LifeQuest

Part Time Office Assistant
Doug's Custom Paint & Body

Program Coordinator
Mitchell Area Chamber of Commerce

Shelter Advocate
Mitchell Area Safehouse

Theatre Office Manager
A.C.T. (Area Community Theatre)

If you have jobs you need to fill, you can now post them on the Chamber site! Just log in to your Member Information Center and submit your posting. For questions regarding posting jobs, please call 996-5567 or email Sonya.  
Volunteer Opportunities
Advertising Coordinator
Mitchell Animal Rescue

Animal Transition Coordinator
Mitchell Animal Rescue

Event Coordinator
Mitchell Animal Rescue

Leadership Positions
Mitchell Animal Rescue

Phone Volunteer
Mitchell Animal Rescue

Pound Check Volunteer
Mitchell Animal Rescue
Member News
Do you have news you want to share with the rest of the Chamber Membership? We would be happy to include a link to a press release or news story for you! Just complete a Member Moment form or log in to your Member Information Center to create a press release on our website! If you have questions, give us a call at 996-5567 and we'd be happy to help! 
Cracker Barrel

The last Cracker Barrel for the 2017 session was held on February 17th. Representative Lance Carson was unable to attend due to continued illness; however, he is now on the mend. Some items that were discussed was the House Bill for religious protection of adoption agencies, an Enhanced Concealed carry permit discussion, Tech School board governance and more. You can see the entire session by following the link below.
Cracker Barrel February 17, 2017  
Make It Mine Mix & Mingle
 
Networking After Hours - Cafe Teresa
A great group came out to network and meet new friends at the first Networking After Hours of 2017! We hope to see even more new faces at our next one on Wednesday, March 15th at Chef Louie's! Plan on stopping by to say hi!
Member Moment: Mills Property Management
    Mills Property Maintenance is offering Handyman Services in Mitchell! Any job, any size, anyone can call Mille Property Management to schedule handyman work to be done at their residence. Some of the services offered include repairs, painting, light plumbing, light electrical, small remodel projects, preventative home maintenance audit and MORE!
See Full Press Release for more information. 
Civilian Response Training

The Mitchell Area Manufacturers Association and Mitchell Tech are hosting a FREE two-hour seminar on what you need to know to keep you, your business, your patrons or your students safe during a threat.
 
Two sessions available:
Tuesday, March 7th
AM Session: 9-11am
PM Session: 1-3pm
Mitchell Tech Amphitheater

Facilitated by Sgt. Rober Mayer, SD Highway Patrol Certified A.L.I.C.E. Instructor. Please RSVP by February 28th to lcooper@mitchellsd.org or by calling 996-1140.   
Network Events
Friday, March 3, 7:30-8:30am 
Klock Werks 
915 S. Kimball

Wednesday, March 15th, 5:30-8pm 
Chef Louie's  
601 E. Havens Ave. 

 
 

For full details of ALL Network events and programs, email sonya@mitchellchamber.com to sign up for the Network email list.  
Chamber 101
 
Join us for our next FREE session on how to best utilize your Chamber membership!
Tuesday, March 21st
4pm
Chamber Board Room
Add to Calendar
Register 
 
Mitchell License Plate Decals are now available for your organizational license plates! Stop by our offices at 601 N. Main St. or call 996-6223 to learn more!