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Pierre, SD57501
(605) 773-3212
MEDIA ADVISORY: Friday, April 20, 2007
CONTACT: Mitch Krebs or Roxy Everson at 605-773-3212
News Tips for the week of April 23, 2007
PIERRE, S.D. – The following are news tips from offices and agencies within South Dakota State Government:
Sunday-Wednesday, April 21-25, Anaheim, Calif.– Maureen Droz, South Dakota Office of Tourism, will attend the Travel Industry Association of America’s (TIA) annual International Pow Wow. TIA's International Pow Wow is the travel industry's premier international marketplace and is the largest generator of travel to the United States. Maureen will take part in pre-scheduled business appointments with travel organizations from every region of the country, as well as international and domestic buyers. Contact Wanda Romkema, (605) 773-3301 or Wanda.Romkema@state.sd.us for more information.
Monday, April 23, Rapid City, 9 a.m. (MDT) - The SD Real Estate Commission is hosting its Spring Caravan series on Fair Housing at the Rapid City Ramkota, 2111 N. LaCrosse St. Registration begins at 8:15am; fee is $50. Course runs from 9am to 4pm. For more information, contact Dee Jones Noordermeer, SD Real Estate Commission, 773-3600.
Tuesday, April 24, Rapid City, 7:30 a.m. (MDT) - Sanford School of Medicine and the South Dakota Dept. of Health are sponsoring an Advanced Disaster Medical Response Provider Course at the Quality Inn Hotel. See http://www.state.sd.us/doh/Calendar/ADMR.pdf for more information or contact the Office of Continuing Medical Education, Sanford School of Medicine, USD, 605-357-1480.
Tuesday, April 24, Sioux Falls, 8:30 a.m. (CDT) – The Dept. of Labor will be holding a Job Corps informational presentation at the Sioux Falls Career Center at 811 East 10th Street. Staff from both the Boxelder Job Corps Center and the Sioux Falls Career Center will provide an overview of the program and how to apply. Job Corps is the nation’s largest residential training program, which provides educational and career training to eligible young adults ages 16 – 24 at no cost. Everyone is welcome and should RSVP by Friday, April 20 to Betsy Alick at elizabeth.alick@state.sd.us or (605) 367-5300.
Tuesday, April 24, Rapid City, 8:35 a.m. (MDT) – Gov. Mike Rounds will speak at the Technology and Innovation in Education Conference being held at the Rapid City Civic Center. For more information, contact Mitch Krebs, 773-3212.
Tuesday, April 24, Spearfish, 9 a.m. (MDT) - The SD Real Estate Commission is hosting its Spring Caravan series on Fair Housing at the Spearfish Holiday Inn, I-90, Exit 14. Registration begins at 8:15am; fee is $50. Course runs from 9am to 4pm. For more information, contact Dee Jones Noordermeer, SD Real Estate Commission, 773-3600.
Tuesday-Wednesday, April 24-25, Pierre – Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources staff will host two days of Visible Emission Evaluation Certification at the National Guard Armory, 3400 East Highway 34. The free “Spring Smoke School” field certification is open to those from industry, municipalities, consultants or anyone who would like to be certified to evaluate visible emissions (smoke/dust). Smoke School certification must be repeated every six months. For a school agenda or to register, visit www.state.sd.us/denr/DES/AirQuality/aasmoke.htm. For more information, contact Barb Regynski, DENR, 773-3151.
Tuesday, April 24, Pierre, 11:30 a.m. (CDT) – Gov. Mike Rounds will speak at the Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce luncheon being held at the Ramkota RiverCentre. For more information, contact Mitch Krebs, 773-3212.
Tuesday, April 24, Aberdeen, noon (CDT) - A Community Success Luncheon announcing the success of the New Markets Tax Credit Program will be held in the Alonzo Ward Hotel, 104 South Main Street. The program will highlight three successful economic development projects which have been funded through several million dollars in New Markets Tax Credit investments by Dakotas America LLC. For more information, contact Sarah Van Berkum at sarah.vanberkum@state.sd.us or 773-3301.
Tuesday, April 24, Redfield, 1-3 p.m. (CDT) - The Dept. of Labor’s Career Center will be holding office hours at the Spink County Courthouse, third floor. Both job seekers and employers interested in receiving employment and career services at no cost may visit or call (605) 472-0435 during these office hours. More information on programs and services is available at www.sdjobs.org.
Tuesday, April 24, Sioux Falls, 7 p.m. (CDT) – The Dept. of Labor will be holding a Job Corps informational presentation at the Bowden Youth Center, 430 West 11th Street. Staff from both the Boxelder Job Corps Center and the Sioux Falls Career Center will provide an overview of the program and how to apply. Job Corps is the nation’s largest residential training program, which provides educational and career training to eligible young adults ages 16 – 24 at no cost. Everyone is welcome and should RSVP by Friday, April 20 to Betsy Alick at elizabeth.alick@state.sd.us or (605) 367-5300.
Wednesday, April 25, Pierre, 9 a.m. (CDT) – The Dept. of Labor’s State Plumbing Commission will be holding a meeting at the Governor’s Inn, 700 West Sioux. To view the meeting agenda, visit: http://www.state.sd.us/dol/Boards/plumbing/about_commission.htm. For more information, call (605) 773-3429.
Wednesday, April 25, Pierre, 9 a.m. (CDT) - The SD Real Estate Commission is hosting its Spring Caravan series on Fair Housing at the Pierre Ramkota RiverCentre, 920 W. Sioux Avenue. Registration begins at 8:15am; fee is $50. Course runs from 9am to 4pm. For more information, contact Dee Jones Noordermeer, SD Real Estate Commission, 773-3600.
Wednesday, April 25, Madison, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (CDT) - The Dept. of Labor’s Madison Career Center will be holding a Job Search Assistance Program (JSAP) which is free and open to the public 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 of the topics included are networking, the hidden job market, resumes, applications, and proper interview techniques. Parties interested in attending should register by calling (605) 256-5300. For more information, visit www.sdjobs.org.
Wednesday, April 25, Webster, 1-3 p.m. (CDT) - The Dept. of Labor’s Career Center will be holding office hours at the Day County Courthouse basement. Both 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, April 25, various events - Redfield will be South Dakota’s Capital for a Day. Join Gov. Mike Rounds, First Lady Jean Rounds and state agency heads for activities including several roundtable discussions about community concerns, the Capital for a Day Expo featuring many state services and a community dinner with comments from Gov. Rounds. For a full agenda, please visit www.capitalforaday.sd.gov. For more information, contact Sarah Van Berkum at 773-3301 or sarah.vanberkum@state.sd.us.
Thursday, April 26, Sioux Falls, 7:30 a.m. (CDT) - Sanford School of Medicine and the South Dakota Dept. of Health are sponsoring an Advanced Disaster Medical Response Provider Course at the Ramkota Hotel. See http://www.state.sd.us/doh/Calendar/ADMR.pdf for more information or contact the Office of Continuing Medical Education, Sanford School of Medicine, USD, 357-1480.
Thursday, April 26, Sioux Falls, 8 a.m. (CDT) – The Board of Pardons and Paroles will hold their monthly meeting at the South Dakota State Penitentiary, Third Floor Conference Room. For more information, contact the Board of Pardons and Paroles, 367-5040.
Thursday, April 26, Brookings, 8:30 a.m. (CDT) – Dept. of Environment and Natural Resources staff will be among speakers during environmental and manure management training for livestock producers at the Swiftel Center. The training provides producers required to obtain a state water pollution control permit for livestock operations information on proper manure management and how to comply with the permit. Producers not needing a permit may also be interested in attending to learn about manure management. To pre-register for the training, contact Candy Willms at (605) 688-5141. For more information, visit www.state.sd.us/denr/DES/Surfacewater/MMTraining.htm or contact Russell Persyn, SDSU Extension environmental quality engineer, (605) 688-5144.
Thursday, April 26, Pierre, 9 a.m. (CDT) - The SD Transportation Commission’s monthly meeting will be held in the Commission Room of the Becker-Hansen Building, located at 700 E. Broadway. The public is welcome to attend. The meeting agenda can be found online at www.SDDOT.com. For more information, contact Tina Freeman, 773-5105.
Thursday, April 26, Rapid City, 9 a.m. (MDT) - The SD Dept. of Revenue and Regulation is hosting a Basic Tax Seminar for new or expanding businesses. A Sales Tax Seminar will run from 9am - 12pm while a Contractors' Excise Tax seminar is scheduled for 1pm-4pm. Both sessions are free and will be held at Western Dakota Technical Institute, 800 Mickelson Drive. For more information, contact Jo S. Riley, Business Education Coordinator, 773-3311.
Thursday, April 26, Pierre, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. (CDT) - The first meeting of the Zaniya Task Force will be held at the MatthewsTraining Center, JoeFossBuilding. Gov. Rounds plans to address the task force the first hour of the meeting. The Zaniya Task Force was created by House Bill 1169 during the 2007 Legislative Session. The purpose of the task force is to examine South Dakota's uninsured population and to offer opportunities for health care coverage to the uninsured. The task force will meet the second Thursday of each month following the April meeting through September 2007 (next meeting May 10). For more information, contact Kevin Forsch, 773-3212.
Thursday, April 26, Pierre, 1:30 p.m. (CDT) - The SD Aeronautics Commission is hosting its monthly meeting via conference call at the Becker-Hansen Building, located at 700 E. Broadway. The meeting agenda can be found online at www.sddot.com. The public is welcome to attend and to call in to the proceedings. For more information, contact Bruce Lindholm, 773-5105.
Saturday-Sunday, April 28-29, Fort Pierre - The 2007 Pari-Mutuel Horse Racing Season continues at the Stanley County Fairgrounds. For more information, contact Larry Eliason, Executive Secretary, SD Gaming Commission, 773-6050.
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