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Office of Gov. Dennis Daugaard
500 E. Capitol Ave.
Pierre, S.D. 57501
(605) 773-3212
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, Dec. 9, 2011
CONTACT: Tony Venhuizen or Joe Kafka at 605-773-3212
News Tips for Dec. 10-16, 2011
Saturday, Dec. 10, Pierre, State Capitol, 14th Annual Pie Day, 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. CST – South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley invites the public for free pie, cookies, coffee and ice cream. Entertainment will be provided, and visitors can also enjoy the annual Capitol Christmas tree display.
Monday, Dec. 12, Aberdeen, noon – Gov. Dennis Daugaard will speak about his Fiscal Year 2013 budget proposal, Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce Pre-Legislative Luncheon, Ramada Inn, 2727 Sixth Ave. SE.
Monday, Dec. 12, Spearfish, 7 p.m. - The South Dakota Board of Regents will hold a Town Meeting on South Dakota public higher education in Room C of the Hudson Street Hall, located at 222 W. Hudson Street in Spearfish. The meeting, hosted by legislators from District 31, is open to the public. For more information, contact Janelle Toman, 773-3455.
Monday, Dec. 12 – Benefits Specialists from the Department of Social Services' Division of Economic Assistance will be available at the following itinerant office:
-Wanblee, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 13, Canton, 9a.m. -South Dakota Gov. Dennis Daugaard will help Terex Bid-Well in Canton celebrate its new 80,000 square foot manufacturing facility with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, 501 W. Industrial Road in Canton. Media are encouraged to attend. Bid-Well is an industry leader in the development and manufacture of versatile and specialized concrete paving machines. For more information, contact Brooke Bohnenkamp at 605-773-3301.
Tuesday, Dec. 13, Rapid City, noon – The Department of Labor and Regulation will meet with West River Economic Development and city leaders at the TIE office, 1925 Plaza Blvd. The topic of discussion will be Dakota Roots, the State’s worker recruitment program and how communities and organizations can participate. For more information, contact Penny Kutz at 605-394-2296.
Tuesday, Dec. 13 – 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.
-Timber Lake, Dupree, Canton, Flandreau, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
-Webster, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Dec. 13, Rapid City, 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. – The Department of Labor and Regulation will be holding itinerant office hours at the Western Dakota Technical Institute, west end of the commons area. Both job seekers and employers interested in receiving employment and career services at no cost may visit or call 605-718-2956 during these office hours. More information on programs and services is available at www.sdjobs.org
Tuesday - Thursday, Dec. 13-15, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. – The Department of Labor and Regulation is holding a Transition Assistance Program (TAP) workshop at Ellsworth Air Force Base, Airman and Family Readiness Center in the Rushmore Building. TAP assists separating and retiring military personnel in their transition from military to civilian life. This three day workshop includes information on employment services and programs, resumes, interviews, and applications, and Veterans benefits information. For more information, visit www.sdjobs.org. Contact: Lee Mai 605-394-2303 or Kenneth Mark Northrup 605-394-2304.
Tuesday, Dec. 13, Rapid City, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. – The Department of Labor and Regulation will be hosting a Job Search Assistance Program (JSAP) at 111 New York St., #107C. The JSAP is a free 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 covered are: resume and cover letter writing, interviewing etiquette, networking effectively, using social media and much more. For more information, call 605-394-2296 or visit www.sdjobs.org
Tuesday, Dec. 13, Redfield, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. – The Department of Labor and Regulation will be holding itinerant 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
Wednesday, Dec. 14, Sisseton, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. – The Department of Labor and Regulation will have a veterans’ outreach representative available at the Sisseton Local Office, located at 205 E 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
Wednesday-Friday, Dec. 14-16, Rapid City – The South Dakota Board of Regents will meet on the campus of South Dakota School of Mines and Technology for its regular business meeting. Executive sessions begin Wednesday at 6 p.m. and continue from 8 a.m. through 1:30 p.m. Thursday. The regents’ business meeting convenes at 1:30 p.m. (MST) Thursday, December 15, in the Surbeck Center ballroom on the SDSMT campus. The agenda Thursday includes a presentation from the Midwestern Higher Education Compact and a panel discussion on student debt and financial aid. On Friday, the board will receive staff reports on student migration and placement outcomes, and consider several requests for new academic programs. The board’s agenda and supporting documents may be accessed online at http://www.sdbor.edu/theboard/agenda/index.htm. For more information, contact Janelle Toman or Tracy Mercer, 605-773-3455.
Wednesday, Dec. 14, Webster, 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. – The Department of Labor and Regulation will be holding itinerant 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, Dec. 14 - 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.
Thursday, Dec. 15, Fort Pierre, 10 a.m. CST – The South Dakota Task Force on Teen Driving Safety will hold its organizational meeting at the AmericInn Conference Center, 312 Island Drive, Fort Pierre, S.D. The 2011 Legislature created the task force to evaluate South Dakota laws and practices regarding teen driving and to make recommendations for improvements to the 2013 Legislature. The public is welcome to attend. For more information, contact Terry Woster, 605-773-3178.
Thursday, Dec. 15, Sioux Falls, 8 a.m. - The Board of Pardons and Paroles will hold its monthly meeting at the South Dakota State Penitentiary, Third Floor Conference Room. For more information, contact the Board of Pardons & Paroles, 605-367-5040.
Thursday, Dec. 15, Rapid City, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. – Ellsworth Air Force Base Army & Air Force Exchange Service will be conducting a Job Fair at the Department of Labor and Regulation office located at 111 New York St. This is a walk-in interview session open to the public. Positions available include: Senior Store Associate, Food Activity Foreman and Food Service Worker. For questions or additional information, please call 605-394-2296.
Thursday, Dec. 15, Sioux Falls, 1 p.m. - The Petroleum Release Compensation Board will meet at 1 p.m. on Dec. 15 in the Caille Library meeting room at 1400 S. Carnegie Circle, (off West 49th Street) in Sioux Falls. The Board will hold its annual meeting with insurance industry representatives to determine the viability of private insurance for pollution coverage for petroleum tank owners. Other items on the agenda include a report on the financial status of the Petroleum Release Compensation Fund, a briefing by the director of engineering on contested cases, an update on underground storage tank operator training, an overview of the upcoming 2012 Legislature, and election of officers. For a complete agenda, visit http://denr.sd.gov/boards/2011/prc1211.pdf. For more information, contact Vicki Hanson, DENR, at (605) 773-3769.
Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011, Vermillion, 4:30 p.m. – Builders Choice, Inc., will celebrate its newly established Vermillion production site with a ribbon-cutting ceremony next week. The ceremony will be held at 1212 Norbeck Street (along Hwy 50 bypass) in Vermillion. Media are encouraged to attend. Builders Choice Inc. is a national leader in modular solutions for both residential and commercial purposes. For more information, contact Brooke Bohnenkamp at 605-773-3301.
Thursday, Dec. 15 - Benefits Specialists from the Department of Social Services' Division of Economic Assistance will be available at the following itinerant offices:
-Kyle, Lemmon, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
-Dupree, Flandreau, Canton, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
-Webster, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
-Hayti, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.
-Plankinton, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Thursday, Dec. 15, Aberdeen, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. – The Department of Labor and Regulation will be holding a Job Search Assistance Program (JSAP) at 420 S. Roosevelt St. The JSAP is a free 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 covered are: résumé and cover letter writing, interviewing etiquette, networking effectively, using social media and much more. Parties interested in attending should register by calling 605-626-2340 prior to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, December 14. For more information, visit www.sdjobs.org
Thursday, Dec. 15, Spearfish, 9 a.m. – 12 a.m. – The Department of Labor and Regulation will hold weekly office hours at the Black Hills State University Career Center at 1200 University; located in the basement of Woodburn Hall. Veteran’s Employment Representative Kevin Klunder will be available to speak with students, drop-ins are welcome. For more information call Kevin Klunder at 605-642-6900 or visit www.sdjobs.org
Thursday, Dec. 15, Hot Springs, 10 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. – The Department of Labor and Regulation will have a veterans’ outreach representative available at the Vet Hospital Domiciliary Ward, 7B classroom. Any veteran with questions about employment, job searches, career counseling or training may call 605-394-2304 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Additional information is also available at www.sdjobs.org
Thursday, Dec. 15, Rapid City, 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. – The Department of Labor and Regulation will be holding itinerant office hours at the Western Dakota Technical Institute, west end of the commons area. Both job seekers and employers interested in receiving employment and career services at no cost may visit or call 605-718-2956 during these office hours. More information on programs and services is available at www.sdjobs.org
Thursday, Dec. 15, Rapid City, 1:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. – The Department of Labor and Regulation will have a veterans’ outreach representative available at the National American University main building, second floor lobby outside Book Store. Any veteran with questions about employment, job searches, career counseling or training may call 605-394-2303 for more information or to schedule an appointment. Additional information is also available at www.sdjobs.org
Friday, Dec. 16, Pierre, 9 a.m. CST -The Transportation Commission of the South Dakota Department of Transportation will hold a teleconference meeting in Room 202C 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 Carol Postulka at 605-773-3265.