Agriculture Committee

Meets:
Third Thursday of each month at 11 AM at the Chamber Building

Committee Chair

Hanna Jepsen

Events & Programs: 

MonDak Ag Days & Trade Show - 1st consecutive Thursday and Friday of March
Ag Appreciation Golf Tournament - 2nd Monday of July

Details:
The Agriculture Committee focuses on our economic base and how to include and promote agriculture in Chamber membership, events, and activities through recognition, education, and communication. This committee also selects the Agriculture Award recipient honored at the Chamber's Annual Awards Banquet.

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Annual Banquet Committee

Meets: 
As Needed

Committee Chair: 
Current Board President

Events & Programs: 
Annual Awards Banquet - 3rd Monday of January

Details: 
This committee plans the Chamber's Annual Awards Banquet, held annually each January to celebrate the previous year's successes and honor businesses and individuals with awards. 

Bakken Brew Fest Committee

Meets:
Second Wednesdays at 5:30 pm at the TapHouse

Committee Chair: 
Alli Nelson

Events & Programs:
Bakken Brew Fest - September 4, 2021

Details:
The Chamber's Bakken Brew Fest Committee plans and organizes the annual Bakken Brew Fest, bringing local breweries, wineries, and cideries from the MonDak region and beyond to draw crowds of more than 500 people to Sidney for an evening of live music, craft beverages, and camaraderie.

Government Affairs Committee

Meets: 
Third Wednesday of each month at 7:00 am at City Hall or by zoom.

Committee Chair
Jessica Chamberlin

Events & Programs:
Candidate Forums
Legislative Roundtables

Details: 
This committee is proactive in understanding the concerns and needs of the community and collaborates with state and local government, elected officials and various agencies to serve as an advocate for area businesses. The committee also works to help align portions of the Chamber’s strategic plan with the City, County and Richland Economic Development. 

Sunrise Festival of the Arts Committee

Meets:
Second Tuesdays at 8:30 am at the MonDak Heritage Center 

Committee Chair:

Enid Huotari

Events & Programs: 
Sunrise Festival of the Arts - June 12, 2021

Details:
This committee plans and organizes the annual Sunrise Festival of the Arts, an event designed to connect local and regional artists, craftspeople, and authors with shoppers and enthusiasts. This full day event boasts over 45 art vendors, live demonstrations and entertainers, kids activities, and food vendors. 

Trade Promotion Committee

Meets:
4th Tuesday of each month at 8:30am at the Chamber Building or by zoom

Committee Chair: Larysa Hurst

Events & Programs: 
Big Bucks Loan Program - Nov 1 through Dec 24
Chamber Bucks
Christmas Cash Giveaway - November 1 through 30
Christmas Stroll & Parade of Lights - Day after Thanksgiving
Welcome bags for conventions, meetings, and tournaments

Details: 
This committee plans promotions throughout the year to draw people to Sidney to shop and promote Sidney as a regional trade center. It also plans the annual Christmas Stroll & Parade of Lights, a full day event designed to kick off the Christmas season with activities, events, sales, and a parade with over 50 entrants!

This committee also plans seminars and workshops to educate businesses and their employees in customer service, tax changes, debt collection, and other employer concerns.   

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