Business Educational Development Committee

The Business Ed Committee provides vital programs that train, educate, and develop collaborative partnerships that contribute to business success.

EVENTS & PROGRAMS

Business Training Seminars

The Business Ed Committee brings various training seminars to all of its Chamber members throughout the year. See our Events Calendar for upcoming trainings!

New Teachers Luncheon

Every summer before school begins, the Chamber hosts a luncheon and FAM tour of Yankton for all new Yankton teachers and faculty.

Leadership Yankton Program

Chamber members are welcomed to apply for our annual Leadership Yankton Program, where they can develop their personal leadership skills, learn from other community leaders, and gain a deeper understanding of the Yankton community. The program consists of 5 sessions, held one day per week.

Click here for the 2018 Leadership Yankton Brochure

Click here for the 2018 Leadership Yankton Application

2018 Chairperson 
Dr. Jennifer Johnke, Yankton School District 63-3
Scribe: Barbara Hermanek-Peck, Sacred Heart Monastery

Committee Members 
Corryn Celmer, Rural Area Health Education Center
Melaine Duchscher, Yankton School District 63-3
Todd Dvoracek, Yankton School District 63-3
Cody Garvey, Yankton School District 63-3
Susan Goeden, Yankton School District 63-3
Katie Greene, Yankton School District 63-3
Jen Hovland, HeartPrint Home Care
Jennifer Johnke, Yankton School District 63-3
Lacey Johnson, SD Department of Labor & Regulation
Barb Kabeiseman, First Dakota National Bank
Jennifer Kapla, Yankton School District 63-3
Caitlin Kemnitz, SD Department of Labor & Regulation
Dr. Wayne Kindle, Yankton School District 63-3
Jennifer Kirchner, Yankton School District 63-3
Brittany LaCroix, City of Yankton
Nakita Maddox, Cornerstones Learning Center
Carey Mitzel, Yankton School District 63-3
Lynn Mueller, Fitness 365
Rita Nelson, Yankton Area Progressive Growth
Angie O’Connor, Avera Sacred Heart Wellness Center
Barbara Hermanek-Peck, Sacred Heart Monastery
Sheryl Rehurek, Yankton School District 63-3
Mary Rolfs, Sacred Heart Middle School
Beth Rye, Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan
Joseph Sejnoha, Mount Marty College
Cindy Smith, Applied Engineering, Inc.
Brenda Spencer, Regional Technical Education Center
Marie Steckelberg, Steckelberg Consulting, LLC
Jennifer Trenhaile, SD Division of Rehabilitation Services
Sheila Ulrich, Avera Education & Staffing Solutions
Jeni Wechsler, Yankton County Health Nurse
Kristi Palecek, TruXedo, Inc. (Board Liaison)
Tammy Matuska, Individual (Board Liaison)

Meetings are held the first Tuesday at 4 p.m. at the Yankton Chamber & Visitors Center Conference Room, 803 E. 4th Street.

For more information or to join the Business Educational Development Committee e-mail Marissa at: marissa@yanktonsd.com or call (605) 665-3636.