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            Office of Gov. Dennis Daugaard

500 E. Capitol Ave.

Pierre, S.D. 57501

605-773-3212

www.sd.gov

 

 

 

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:  Friday, Jan. 17, 2014

CONTACT:  Tony Venhuizen or Kelsey Pritchard at 605-773-3212

 

                            

News Tips For Jan. 18 – 24, 2014

 

Gov. Dennis Daugaard’s Public Commitments; Public Meetings:

 

Saturday, Jan. 18, approximately 7 p.m. CST, Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls Convention Center – Gov. Dennis Daugaard will speak at the South Dakota Corn Growers Association annual meeting.

 

Monday, Jan. 20, 12 p.m. CST, Aberdeen, Ramkota – Gov. Dennis Daugaard will speak at the Aberdeen Rotary noon luncheon.

 

Wednesday, Jan. 22, to Thursday, Jan. 23, Pierre, Ramkota – The South Dakota Department of Tourism will host the annual Governor’s Conference on Tourism, Jan. 22-23, at the Best Western Ramkota Hotel and Conference Center in Pierre. The conference will feature expert-led sessions on a variety of topics, including customer service, social media, creative thinking, marketing and industry best practices. In addition, Gov. Dennis Daugaard will present visitor industry awards and unveil the 2013 economic impact results during the Awards Night Gala and closing banquet, January 23. For more information contact Wanda Goodman at 605-773-3301 or Wanda.Goodman@state.sd.us.

 

Thursday, Jan. 23, 2 p.m. CST, Pierre, Capitol Building, Governor’s Large Conference Room – Gov. Dennis Daugaard will host a press conference to discuss annul tourism economic impact and return on investment.  All material from the news conference is embargoed from release until 7 p.m. CST Thursday, when the Governor will announce the results at the annual tourism conference at the Ramkota River Center in Pierre.

 

Thursday, Jan. 23, 6:30 a.m. CST, Fort Pierre, AmercInn Conference Center – Gov. Dennis Daugaard will speak at the SD FFA legislative breakfast.

 

Friday, Jan. 24, 6:15 a.m. CST, Pierre, Ramkota River Center – Gov. Dennis Daugaard will introduce keynote speaker Tamrat Layne Admassu at the annual Governor’s Prayer Breakfast.

 

Friday, Jan. 24, 12 p.m. MST, Rapid City, Rushmore Plaza Holiday Inn – Gov. Dennis Daugaard will speak at the Rapid City Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon.

 

Friday, Jan. 24, approximately 6:45 p.m. CST, Highland Conference Center, Mitchell – Gov. Dennis Daugaard will speak at the Mitchell Area Chamber and Development annual recognition banquet.

 

Thursday, Jan. 23, 9 a.m. CST, Pierre – The Transportation Commission of the South Dakota Department of Transportation will hold a meeting in the Commission Room of the Becker-Hansen Building, located at 700 E. Broadway Ave. The public is welcome to attend. To view the meeting agenda visit www.SDDOT.com. For more information contact Carol Postulka at 605-773-3265.

 

Thursday, Jan. 23, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. CST, Pierre – The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation will be holding its quarterly Plumbing Commission Meeting in the Governor’s Inn Conference Room, 700 W. Sioux Ave. The public is welcome to attend in any part of all of this meeting for information purposes. To view the meeting agenda, visit http://dlr.sd.gov/bdcomm/plumbing/pccommission.aspx. For more information, call 605-773-3429. 

 

Thursday, Jan. 23, 5 p.m. CST – The South Dakota Board of Medical Examiners will be holding a Public Telephonic Board Meeting. The public can attend this public telephonic Board meeting at the Board office 101 N. Main Ave., Suite 301, Sioux Falls, S.D.  To view the meeting agenda when it is available, visit http://www.sdbmoe.gov/?q=content/board-information. For more information, call 605-367-7781.

 

Friday, Jan. 24, 8:30 a.m. MST, Rapid City – The Department of Labor and Regulation’s Board of Technical Professions will be holding a meeting at 2040 W. Main St., Ste. 304. To view the meeting agenda, visit http://dlr.sd.gov/bdcomm/btp/default.aspx. For more information, call 605-394-2510. 

 

 

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Tuesday, Jan. 21, to Thursday, Jan. 23 – The Department of Labor and Regulation will have a veterans’ outreach representative available. Any veteran with questions about employment, job searches, career counseling or training may schedule an appointment. Additional information is also available at www.sdjobs.org. The representatives will be available at the following locations:

  • Monday, Jan. 20, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. CST, Watertown – at the Lake Area Technical Institute, Student Services. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call Rick Gully at 605-882-5131. Additional information is also available at www.sdjobs.org.
    • Wednesday, Jan. 22, 3 – 4 p.m. MST, Rapid City – at the University Center lobby. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call Patrick Herbst at 605-394-2326.  Additional information is also available at www.sdjobs.org. 
    • Thursday, Jan. 23, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. MST, Spearfish – at Black Hills State University in the Student Union Building Room 3, in the Vet’s Headquarters. For questions or additional information, please call Kevin Klunder at 605-642-6900 or visit www.sdjobs.org.
    • Thursday, Jan. 23, 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. MST, Hot Springs – at the Vet Hospital Domiciliary Ward, 7B classroom. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call Patrick Herbst at 605-394-2326. Additional information is available at www.sdjobs.org.   

 

Tuesday, Jan. 21, to Friday, Jan. 24 – The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation will host Job Search Assistance Programs (JSAP). JSAP is a workshop for people recovering from job loss or enhancing their job search skills. Trained instructors speak on modern-day techniques used to successfully find employment. Topics to be covered include resume and cover letter writing, interviewing etiquette, networking effectively, using social media and much more. JSAP will be offered at the following locations:

  • Tuesday, Jan. 21, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. MST, Rapid City – at 2330 N. Maple Ave. For more information, call 605-394-2296 or visit www.sdjobs.org.     
  • Wednesday, Jan. 22, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. MST, Spearfish – at 1300 North Ave. For more information, call 605-642-6900 or visit www.sdjobs.org.
  • Thursday, Jan. 23, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. CST, Aberdeen – at 420 S. Roosevelt St. Parties interested in attending should register by calling 605-626-2340 prior to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, January 22. For more information, visit www.sdjobs.org.
  • Friday, Jan. 24, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. CST, North Sioux City – at 504 River Drive. Parties interested in attending should register by calling 605-242-5445 before 5 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 22.

 

Tuesday, Jan. 21, to Thursday, Jan. 23 – The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation will hold itinerant office hours. Both job seekers and employers interested in receiving employment and career services at no cost may visit or call during these office hours. More information on programs and services is available at www.sdjobs.org. Itinerant office hours will be held at the following locations:

  • Tuesday, Jan. 21, 8:30 – 11:30 a.m. MST, Rapid City – at the Western Dakota Technical Institute, west end of the commons area, room 116. For more information on programs and services, call Lynette Engle or Joy Rehfeld at 605-718-2956 during these office hours. Additional information available at www.sdjobs.org.    
  • Wednesday, Jan. 22, 1 – 3 p.m. CST, Webster – at the Day County Courthouse basement. For more information, call 605-345-4781 during these office hours or visit www.sdjobs.org.  
  • Thursday, Jan. 23, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. MST, Sturgis – at 941 E. Main St., Ste. #1. For more information, call Jamie Maine at 605-347-6253 during these office hours and 605-642-6900 at any other time. Additional information at www.sdjobs.org.
  • Thursday, Jan. 23, 1 – 4 p.m. MST, Rapid City – at the Western Dakota Technical Institute, west end of the commons area, Room 116. For more information on programs and services, call Kevin Dary or Dave Wong at 605-718-2956 during these office hours. Additional information available at www.sdjobs.org.

 

Tuesday, Jan. 21 – Benefits Specialists from the Department of Social Services' Division of Economic Assistance will be available at the following itinerant offices:

  • Kyle, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. MST
  • Dupree, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. MST
  • Timber Lake, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. MST
  • Flandreau, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CST
  • Canton, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CST
  • Wagner, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. CST
  • Miller, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CST
  • Desmet, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CST
  • Howard, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CST
  • Wessington Springs from 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CST

For more information, contact Kristin Kellar, 605-773-3165.

 

Wednesday, Jan. 22 – Benefits specialists from the Department of Social Services' Division of Economic Assistance will be available at the following itinerant offices:

  • Wanblee, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. MST
  • Woonsocket, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. CST
  • Britton, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CST
  • Clear Lake, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. CST

For more information, contact Kristin Kellar, 605-773-3165.

 

Wednesday, Jan. 22, 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. MST, Fort Meade – The Department of Labor and Regulation will be conducting a Veterans’ Outreach Compensated Work Therapy (CWT) at Fort Meade Hospital, Building 88. For questions or additional information, please call Kevin Klunder at 605-642-6900, Kenneth Mark Northrup at 605-394-2304 or visit www.sdjobs.org.

 

Thursday, Jan. 23 – Benefits specialists from the Department of Social Services' Division of Economic Assistance will be available at the following itinerant offices:

  • Kyle, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. MST
  • Flandreau, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CST
  • Canton, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. CST
  • Webster, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. CST
  • Lemmon, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. MST
  • Dupree, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. MST

For more information, contact Kristin Kellar, 605-773-3165.

 

Flandreau – The Department of Labor and Regulation holds itinerant office hours, by appointment only, at the Flandreau Social Services office located at 218 E. 2nd Ave. Both job seekers and employers interested in receiving employment and career services at no cost should call 605-256-5300 to arrange an appointment during office hours. More information on programs and services is available at www.sdjobs.org.

 

Madison – The Department of Labor and Regulation would like any veteran with questions about employment, job searches, career counseling or training to call Brenda Franken at 605-256-5300 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Additional information is available at www.sdjobs.org.

 

 

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