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Pierre, SD57501
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MEDIA ADVISORY: Friday, May 29, 2009
CONTACT: Joe Kafka or Roxy Everson at 605-773-3212
PIERRE, S.D. – The following are news tips from offices and agencies within South Dakota State Government:
Monday, June 1, Sisseton, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (CDT) - The Department of Labor veterans outreach representative will be available at the Sisseton Local Office, located at 205 East Oak. Any veteran with questions about employment, job searches, career counseling or training may call 605-698-3964 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Additional information is also available at www.sdjobs.org.
Monday, June 1, Rapid City/Mt. Rushmore, 7:30 p.m. (MDT) – Gov. Mike Rounds will address attendees at the Annual National Tourism Group Tour Operator Marketplace Show being held at Mt.Rushmore. For more information, contact Joe Kafka, 605-773-3212.
Tuesday, June 2, Rapid City, 9 a.m. (MDT) - The South Dakota Department of Revenue and Regulation and the Wyoming Department of Revenue are hosting a WY/SD Border Tax Seminar for new and existing businesses who do business in both states. The Sales Tax portion runs from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. with a Construction Contractors portion from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pre-registration is required. The seminar is being held at Western Dakota Technical Institute, Conference Rooms A&B, 800 Mickelson Drive. For more information, contact Jo S. Riley, Business Education Coordinator, Department of Revenue & Regulation, at 605-773-3311.
Tuesday, June 2, Rapid City, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (MDT) and Wednesday, June 3, Rapid City, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. – The Department of Labor will host the Tractor Supply Job Fair at 111 New York Street. Tractor Supply representatives will be on-site to interview prospective employees for both full-time and part-time positions. Openings include assistant manager, store receivers and team members. For more information, call 605-394-2296.
Tuesday-Wednesday, June 2-3, Deadwood, 1:30 p.m. (MDT) - The South Dakota Commission on Gaming will hold administrative hearings and their quarterly business meeting in the City Commission Chambers of the Deadwood City Hall. For more information, contact Larry Eliason, Executive Secretary, South Dakota Commission on Gaming, at 605-773-6050.
Tuesday, June 2, Mobridge, 2:15 p.m. (CDT) – Gov. Mike Rounds will join with Standing Rock Sioux Tribal officials at the Grand River Casino for a signing ceremony of a Tax Collection Agreement and a Gaming Compact. For more information, contact Joe Kafka, 605-773-3212.
Tuesday, June 2, Custer State Park,5 p.m. (MDT) – Gov. Mike Rounds, along with representatives from the Game, Fish and Parks and the Custer State Park Resort Company, will speak at the re-dedication ceremony of the newly-remodeled historic State Game Lodge. The afternoon will also feature tours of the building and improvements. For more information, contact Joe Kafka, 605-773-3212 or Custer State Park, 605-255-4515.
Wednesday, June 3, Rapid City, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. (MDT) - The Department of Labor will be holding a Job Search Assistance Program (JSAP) at 111 New York Street, #107C. The JSAP is designed to assist and train job seekers on how to find and secure employment. Some of the topics included are: job search and retention skills, networking, the hidden job market, resumes, applications and proper interview techniques. Parties interested in attending should register by calling 605-394-2296. For more information, visit www.sdjobs.org.
Wednesday, June 3, Pierre, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (CDT) - The Department of Labor will be holding a Job Search Assistance Program (JSAP) at 116 West Missouri Avenue. The JSAP is designed to assist and train job seekers on how to find and secure employment. Some of the topics included are networking, the hidden job market, resumes, applications and proper interview techniques. It is provided at no charge and open to the public. Parties interested in attending should register by calling 605-773-3372. For more information, visit www.sdjobs.org.
Thursday, June 4, Aberdeen, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. (CDT) - The Department of Labor, located at 420 S. Roosevelt Street will be holding a Job Search Assistance Program (JSAP) which is free and open to the public. The JSAP is designed to assist and train job seekers on how to find a job. Some of the topics included are networking, finding the hidden job market, resumes, applications, and proper interview techniques. Parties interested in attending should register by calling 605-626-2340 prior to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3. For more information, visit www.sdjobs.org.
Thursday, June 4, Sioux Falls, 8:30 a.m. (CDT) - The South Dakota Department of Revenue and Regulation and the Iowa Department of Revenue are hosting an IA/SD Border Tax Seminar for new and existing businesses who do business in both states. The Sales Tax portion runs from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. with a Construction Contractors portion from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Pre-registration is required. The seminar is being held at the Morningside Community Center, 2400 S. Bahnson Avenue. For more information, contact Jo S. Riley, Business Education Coordinator, Department of Revenue & Regulation, at 605-773-3311.
Thursday, June 4, Watertown, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (CDT) - The Department of Labor will be holding a Job Search Assistance Program (JSAP) at 2001 9th Ave. SW, Ste. 200. The JSAP is designed to assist and train job seekers on how to find and secure employment. Some of the topics included are job search and retention skills, networking, the hidden job market, resumes, applications and proper interview techniques. It is provided at no charge and open to the public. Parties interested in attending should register by calling 605-882-5131. For more information, visit www.sdjobs.org.
Thursday, June 4, Spearfish, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (MDT) – The Department of Labor will be holding a Job Search Assistance Program (JSAP) at 1300 North Avenue. The JSAP is designed to assist and train job seekers on how to find and secure employment. Some of the topics included are job search and retention skills, networking, the hidden job market, resumes, applications and proper interview techniques. It is provided at no charge and open to the public. Parties interested in attending should register by calling 605-642-6900. For more information, visit www.sdjobs.org.
Thursday, June 4, Sioux Falls, 10:30 a.m. (CDT) - The Certification Board for Alcohol and Drug Professionals Board of Directors will meet at the Park Place Center, 3101 W. 41st Street, Sioux Falls. Public input will begin at 11:00 am. For additional information, please contact Tina Nelson, 605-332-2645 or CBADP@midconetwork.com.
Thursday, June 4, Britton, 1–3 p.m. (CDT) - The Department of Labor will be holding office hours at the Marshall County Community Hall. These office hours are available for both job seekers and businesses interested in receiving employment services at no cost, including veteran services, training programs and unemployment insurance. Parties interested in using these services can visit or call 605-448-2682 during these office hours. Additional information on programs and services can be found at www.sdjobs.org.
Friday, June 5, Vermillion, 9 a.m. (CDT) – Gov. Mike Rounds will visit with attendees of the 2009 Girls State being held at the Muenster University Center at The University of South Dakota. For more information, contact Joe Kafka, 605-773-3212.
Friday, June 5, Aberdeen, 5:30 p.m. (CDT) – Gov. Mike Rounds will join the South Dakota Highway Patrol in presenting the “Saved by the Belt” Award to Don Meyer, Northern State University basketball coach. The presentation will be held at Jerde Hall. For more information, contact Joe Kafka, 605-773-3212.
Friday, June 5, Aberdeen, 5:45 p.m. (CDT) – Gov. Mike Rounds will speak to attendees of the 2009 Boys State being held at Jerde Hall on the Northern State University campus. For more information, contact Joe Kafka, 605-773-3212.
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