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MEDIA ADVISORY: Friday, September 18, 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:
Friday, September 18, Aberdeen, 7:30 p.m. (CDT) – Gov. Mike Rounds will attend the opening session of the South Dakota Film Festival that will feature Kevin Costner for a Dances with Wolves Retrospective. The event is being held at the Northern State University Johnson Fine Arts Center. For more information, contact Joe Kafka, 605-773-3212.
Saturday, September 19, Madison, 10 a.m. (CDT) – Gov. Mike Rounds will attend the Deployment Ceremonies for the SDNG 211th Engineering Company being held at the Dakota State University Field House. For more information, contact Joe Kafka, 605-773-3212.
Tuesday, September 22, Madison, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. (CDT) – The Department of Labor will hold a Job Search Assistance Program (JSAP) at 223 S. Van Eps Ave., Suite 101. The JSAP is designed to assist and train job seekers on how to find a job. Some 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 605-256-5300. For more information, visit www.sdjobs.org.
Tuesday, September 22, Spearfish, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (MDT) – The Department of Labor will hold 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 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.
Tuesday, September 22, Aberdeen, 12 – 5:30 p.m. (CDT) – The Department of Labor will co-sponsor the 2009 Aberdeen Area Job Fair held at the Aberdeen Civic Arena. Job seekers can attend at no cost to discover career opportunities, meet recruiters, distribute their resumes and gather information about local companies. The Arena is located at 215 S. Washington Street, and both south and west entrances will be accessible. For more information, visit www.sdjobs.org.
Wednesday-Friday, September 23-25, Spearfish – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources staff will be among speakers at the South Dakota Solid Waste Management Association’s 20th Annual Solid Waste Conference and Trade Show. The three-day conference will be held at the Holiday Inn and Convention Center in Spearfish. For a complete agenda, visit http://www.sdswma.org/documents/2009conferenceregistrationandprogram_002.pdf. For more information, contact Carolyn Trautman, SDSWMA executive director, 605-216-3256.
Wednesday, September 23, Winner, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. (CDT) - The Department of Labor (DOL) will jointly host a Small Business Workshop with the Department of Revenue and Regulation and Small Business Development Center at the Holiday Inn Express, East Highway 44. Business owners are encouraged to attend this one-day event provided at no charge to learn about available services and programs. DOL will provide insight into South Dakota's labor and employment laws, the workers' compensation and unemployment insurance systems, and employment services provided by DOL's local offices. Register and learn more.
Wednesday, September 23, Sioux Falls, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (CDT) – The Department of Labor will hold a Job Search Assistance Program (JSAP) at 811 East 10th Street. The JSAP is designed to assist and train job seekers on how to find and secure employment. Some 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 605-367-5300. For more information, visit www.sdjobs.org.
Wednesday, September 23, Rapid City, 8:45 a.m. - 3:45 p.m. (MDT) - The Department of Labor will hold 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. This no-charge seminar is open to the public. Some 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, September 23, Flandreau, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. (CDT) – The Department of Labor will hold a Job Search Assistance Program (JSAP) at the 500 W. 1st Ave., Moody County Cooperative Extension Building in Flandreau. The JSAP is designed to assist and train job seekers on how to find a job. Some 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 605-256-5300. For more information, visit www.sdjobs.org.
Wednesday, September 23, Webster, 1-3 p.m. (CDT) - The Department of Labor will hold itinerant office hours at the Day County Courthouse basement. Job seekers and employers interested in receiving employment and career services at no cost may visit or call 605-345-4781 during these office hours. More information on programs and services is available at www.sdjobs.org.
Wednesday-Thursday, September 23-24, Digital Dakota Network & Teleconference, 2 p.m. (CDT) -The DENR Board of Water and Natural Resources will meet from 2-4 p.m. on September 23, over the Digital Dakota Network and from 10-11 a.m. on September 24, by teleconference. Digital Dakota Network sites will be in Pierre, Rapid City, Watertown, Sioux Falls, Aberdeen, and Mitchell. The board will consider applications for funds from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund, Consolidated Water Facilities Construction, and State Water Resources Management System programs. The board will also hold a public hearing to adopt a Brownfields Revitalization and Economic Development Program Workplan, consider State Water Plan applications, amend the Clean Water Intended Use Plan, and elect board officers. For a complete agenda, visit http://denr.sd.gov/boards/2009/bwnr09b09.pdf. For more information, contact Elayne Lande, 605-773-4216.
Wednesday, September 23, Murdo, 2:30 p.m. (CDT) - The Department of Revenue and Regulation, Property and Special Taxes Division, is hosting an ag land productivity valuation presentation at the Jones County Senior Citizens Center, 113 Main Street. This presentation will offer helpful information on the upcoming assessment changes for agricultural land by introducing the productivity valuation system adopted by the 2009 legislative session. Information provided will include an overview of the system, how the assessment process has changed over time, and address common concerns and misconceptions on how the system will work. For more information, contact Michael Kenyon, Director, Property and Special Taxes, 605-773-3311.
Wednesday, September 23, Murdo, various times/events – Murdo will be South Dakota’s Capital for a Day. Join Gov. Mike Rounds, First Lady Jean Rounds and state agency leaders for activities including afternoon tours and meetings, followed by the Capital for a Day Expo featuring many state services and a community dinner with comments from Gov. Rounds. For a full agenda with times of events, please visit www.capitalforaday.sd.gov. For more information, contact Kris Erickson, 605-773-3662 or kris.erickson@state.sd.us.
Thursday, September 24, Sioux Falls, 8 a.m. (CDT) – The Board of Service to the Blind and Visually Impaired (SBVI) will hold its quarterly meeting at the SD Rehabilitation Center for the Blind, 2900 West 11th Street. This meeting is open to the public. To view the agenda, go to the SBVI web site at http://www.state.sd.us/dhs/sbvi/. For more information, contact Gaye Mattke, 605-773-4644.
Thursday, September 24, Pierre, 9 a.m. (CDT) - The Transportation Commission of the South Dakota Department of Transportation will hold a meeting in the DOT Commission Room (Room 200) of the Becker-Hansen Building, located at 700 E. Broadway Avenue. The public is welcome to attend. To view the meeting agenda, visit www.SDDOT.com. For more information, contact Amy Campbell, 605-773-5105.
Thursday, September 24, Sioux Falls, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. (CDT) - The Department of Labor will co-host the second annual Boomer Plus Job Fair with the Center for Active Generations, located at 2300 West 46th Street. Job seekers over 40 should plan to attend, but all interested people are welcome. To learn more, call the Center for Active Generations at 605-336-6722.
Friday, September 25, Pierre, 1 p.m. (CDT) - The Board of Examiners for Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists will conduct a meeting at the SD High School Activities Assn building, 804 N. Euclid #102. The meeting will start with an Executive Session at 1:00 p.m. For information, contact the office, 605-331-2927 or sdbce.msp@midconetwork.com.
Friday, September 25, Kadoka, 2 p.m. (MDT) - The Department of Revenue and Regulation, Property and Special Taxes Division, is hosting an ag land productivity valuation regional workshop in the Great Hall at the KadokaHigh School, 800 Main Street. This workshop will offer helpful information on the upcoming assessment changes for agricultural land by introducing the productivity valuation system adopted by the 2009 legislative session. Information provided will include an overview of the system, how the assessment process has changed over time, and address common concerns and misconceptions on how the system will work. For more information, contact Michael Kenyon, Director, Property and Special Taxes, 605-773-3311.
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