January 9, 2026—9-10---It’s YOUR Business---show 50-75

--From the Blackburn Studios in Downtown Sioux Falls—Become a Blackburn PROTECTED HOME—

 

Learn MORE at Blackburn REPAIR.com

((((MUSIC---THIS OLE HOUSE)))

 

   I’m Bill Zortman and welcome to It’s YOUR Business Show—it is the Friday--Family FRIENDLY Fair---that we have been sharing for 10 or is it 12 years--- what’s happened---upcoming events-----and you get to listen to learn from some of the nicest people I’ve ever worked with in RADIO or Television---which now totals---more than 10,000 events. But nothing ever as important than the show we are sharing with YOU and your friends and family right now----

 

    We start with Jodi Schwan---Sioux Falls Business----(201-3662)
Align Content Studio
Results of their most recent CEO SURVEY
Conclusions of the new Shape SF Plan
What’s next for the first proposed hyperscale data Center
What else she sees for 2026
How they find this interview---and all Jodi’s Sioux Falls Business news-breakers---

-------------Jodi Schwan---Sioux Falls Business---thanks for all you continue to do….

    ---TAPED SEGMENT Jessie Schmidt---BBB of South Dakota----

   Just ahead---we’ll talk about Agri Business Ag Expo coming next week---at the Denny—with Matt Barthel----

9:17/00—KELO Commercials

9:18/30---Biz 2

    Bringing Agri Business Together---for the Ag Expo which is Wednesday and Thursday next week----

    Matt Barthel---is with us for Teri Schmidt---to explain why it is important and who should be attending----
Annual event is expected to bring 1300 attendees from all facets of the ag industry—and they will participate in education, innovation and networking opps for learning collaboration and growth over the 2 day event---
South Dakota Agri Business is the voice of South Dakota’s Agri Business industry—representing more than 600 business locations across the state—thru advocacy, communication, and education, SDABA works to strengthen the ag business community and supports a competitive, thriving ag economy

2026 Visitor Industry Luncheon to Feature Jesse Israel, Former Oprah Winfrey Tour

Partner Renowned speaker and five-time Audible worldwide bestseller, Jesse Israel, will deliver the keynote during Experience Sioux Falls' annual Visitor Industry Luncheon on Tuesday, May 5, at 11:30am at the Sioux Falls Convention Center. Thank you to First PREMIER Bank and PREMIER Bankcard for sponsoring the event.  Jesse Israel is a visionary entrepreneur known for founding The Big Quiet movement and leading some

of the largest meditations on earth, including in sold-out arenas on tour with Oprah Winfrey and in global broadcasts with Deepak Chopra. An expert in human performance and wellbeing, Jesse is a leadership coach to elite performers—from top CEOs and senior White House advisors to Academy and Grammy Award-winning actors and musicians. As a former record label and tech fund founder,

Jesse blends his entrepreneurial experience with his expertise in wellbeing to help millions cultivate calm, clarity, and resilience in the face of life's demands.

    "As we look forward to a strong travel season in 2026, the Visitor Industry Luncheon is a time to celebrate the visitor industry and the opportunities that await," says Teri Schmidt, CEO for Experience Sioux Falls. "Our world is filled with beautiful destinations, and everyone plays a vital role in making our city shine—one that visitors choose to experience and return to," says Schmidt.

 

      Kip Rounds---South Dakota Game Fish and Parks of South Dakota--

--------Kip good morning to you---you want to talk about the Hunt for Habitat Raffle here in 2026---This is an exciting opportunity for big game hunters to get a chance at a memorable deer, elk, or bison hunt, all while raising funds for wildlife habitat right here in South Dakota! So far, this Hunt for Habitat raffle has raised over 1.6 million dollars since 2019!

--------------Kip-------------

What else would you like to share this morning------

Enjoy the great outdoors for our start into 2026-----we’ll check DowntownSiouxFalls--sporting events in  January--all part of our 2nd Friday2026

9:29/00—KELO Commercials

9:30/30---fox Biz News

9:32/30---Biz

------Brandon Hanson---Downtown Sioux Falls  is really defined by one thing — Burger Battle — and we are fully in it right now.

 The Downtown Sioux Falls Burger Battle, brought to you by POET, runs all monthlong, and this is one of the biggest weekends for participation. Dozens of downtown restaurants are serving up their signature burger creations, and the whole idea is simple: eat burgers, explore downtown, and vote for your favorite.

 

What makes Burger Battle special is how it turns January into something people actually look forward to. We’re seeing friend groups planning burger crawls, coworkers turning lunch into a weekly tradition, and people discovering restaurants they’ve never been to before. When you have this many burgers — and this much variety — it keeps people coming back again and again instead of making just one stop.

 

From a downtown perspective, that’s exactly the point. Burger Battle spreads foot traffic across the entire district, supports locally owned restaurants, and brings real energy into what’s typically a slower season. And we always encourage people to make a full downtown visit out of it — pop into a shop, book a salon appointment, catch a show, or grab a drink before or after your burger. A lot of downtown retailers and entertainment venues are rolling out specials and extended hours in January, and it’s a great time to discover something new.

 

If you haven’t started yet, or if you’ve only tried one or two burgers, this weekend is a great time to jump in. And before I move onto the rest of the weekend, one massive shoutout to our sponsors at POET. The burger battle doesn’t exist with out them and we are beyond grateful for the work they are doing in our community.

 

Outside of Burger Battle, there are a few other great things happening downtown this weekend.

On Friday night, HEART of the City runs from 5 to 7:30. This is an annual found-object art show where local artists of all ages transform everyday materials into meaningful artwork centered around this year’s theme of love. It’s a great opportunity to walk, explore, and see downtown through a creative lens.

 

On Saturday and Sunday, Startup Sioux Falls is hosting a CO.STARTERS Bootcamp — a two-day program for anyone thinking about starting a business, growing a side hustle, or getting more clarity around an idea. It’s another example of how downtown supports not just commerce, but entrepreneurship and innovation.

 

Saturday night, Karaoke at Glacial Lakes Distillery kicks off at 8 and runs until midnight. It’s a consistent favorite and an easy way to keep the night downtown

Burger Battle, art, entrepreneurship, shopping, and nightlife — all happening within a few walkable blocks.

 

If you want the full list of burgers, locations, voting details, and everything else happening downtown, head to DTSF.com. But most importantly, grab a burger this weekend — or two — and be part of what keeps Downtown Sioux Falls active all year long.

9:42/00—KELO Commercials     9:43/30—Biz 4

9:43/30---Friday Biz 3------

-----Hockey----Jim Ohlander---with the weekly update---and the look ahead—

---week that was---and now the week that is-----

---------------Jim Ohlander------

)

 
Stampede took 5 of 6 points last weekend
Home this weekend to face the Muskegon Lumberjacks in their only two meetings this season between the two teams.
Tonight (Friday) is Hockey Mom’s Night where we pay tribute to all the great hockey Mom’s.
Saturday is First Responders night where we will be honoring First Responders and players will be wearing specialty jerseys that fans can win through an auction that will benefit the Lyons, South Dakota Fire Department.

 

----------Cat Clark----looking to golf and the spring of the year-----

-------what you do with your time—this time of the year------

---------------Cat-----

---------Spring can’t be too far away—we’ll keep an eye out----

----------what you know that spring is just around the corner---

---------------secrets of the Cat-----------

   Expectations in 2026-----secret weapon------and what else----

---------coming up in the 10:00 hour------

---------Diana Patterson is still ahead---career opportunities from Sanford---

9:55/30—KELO Commercials

9:57/00---Biz 5

Last stop in this 9:00 hour—Diana Patterson---Sanford Career Opportunities---something we do each Friday-----and gives those looking in the Med Field a chance to know how you do---and what is out there……

-----------------Diana-------------------

 Don’t forget on Wednesday 9-10---we do our Working on Wellness Wednesday Show ------and we stay close with those in the medical field so that we can keep you plugged into changes---and what all is happening-------Our time is up—thank you for yours…

 

 

 

January 9, 2026&mdash;9-10---It&rsquo;s YOUR Business---show 50-75
--From the Blackburn Studios in Downtown Sioux Falls&mdash;Become a Blackburn PROTECTED HOME&mdash;
&nbsp;
Learn MORE at Blackburn REPAIR.com
((((MUSIC---THIS OLE HOUSE)))
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp; I&rsquo;m Bill Zortman and welcome to It&rsquo;s YOUR Business Show&mdash;it is the Friday--Family FRIENDLY Fair---that we have been sharing for 10 or is it 12 years--- what&rsquo;s happened---upcoming events-----and you get to listen to learn from some of the nicest people I&rsquo;ve ever worked with in RADIO or Television---which now totals---more than 10,000 events. But nothing ever as important than the show we are sharing with YOU and your friends and family right now----
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; We start with Jodi Schwan---Sioux Falls Business----(201-3662)
<ul>
<li>Align Content Studio</li>
<li>Results of their most recent CEO SURVEY</li>
<li>Conclusions of the new Shape SF Plan</li>
<li>What&rsquo;s next for the first proposed hyperscale data Center</li>
<li>What else she sees for 2026</li>
<li>How they find this interview---and all Jodi&rsquo;s Sioux Falls Business news-breakers---</li>
</ul>
-------------Jodi Schwan---Sioux Falls Business---thanks for all you continue to do&hellip;.
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; ---TAPED SEGMENT Jessie Schmidt---BBB of South Dakota----
&nbsp;&nbsp; Just ahead---we&rsquo;ll talk about Agri Business Ag Expo coming next week---at the Denny&mdash;with Matt Barthel----
9:17/00&mdash;KELO Commercials
9:18/30---Biz 2
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Bringing Agri Business Together---for the Ag Expo which is Wednesday and Thursday next week----
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Matt Barthel---is with us for Teri Schmidt---to explain why it is important and who should be attending----
<ul>
<li>Annual event is expected to bring 1300 attendees from all facets of the ag industry&mdash;and they will participate in education, innovation and networking opps for learning collaboration and growth over the 2 day event---</li>
<li>South Dakota Agri Business is the voice of South Dakota&rsquo;s Agri Business industry&mdash;representing more than 600 business locations across the state&mdash;thru advocacy, communication, and education, SDABA works to strengthen the ag business community and supports a competitive, thriving ag economy</li>
</ul>
2026 Visitor Industry Luncheon to Feature Jesse Israel, Former Oprah Winfrey Tour
Partner Renowned speaker and five-time Audible worldwide bestseller, Jesse Israel, will deliver the keynote during Experience Sioux Falls' annual Visitor Industry Luncheon on Tuesday, May 5, at 11:30am at the Sioux Falls Convention Center. Thank you to First PREMIER Bank and PREMIER Bankcard for sponsoring the event.&nbsp; Jesse Israel is a visionary entrepreneur known for founding The Big Quiet movement and leading some
of the largest meditations on earth, including in sold-out arenas on tour with Oprah Winfrey and in global broadcasts with Deepak Chopra. An expert in human performance and wellbeing, Jesse is a leadership coach to elite performers&mdash;from top CEOs and senior White House advisors to Academy and Grammy Award-winning actors and musicians. As a former record label and tech fund founder,
Jesse blends his entrepreneurial experience with his expertise in wellbeing to help millions cultivate calm, clarity, and resilience in the face of life's demands.
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; "As we look forward to a strong travel season in 2026, the Visitor Industry Luncheon is a time to celebrate the visitor industry and the opportunities that await," says Teri Schmidt, CEO for Experience Sioux Falls. "Our world is filled with beautiful destinations, and everyone plays a vital role in making our city shine&mdash;one that visitors choose to experience and return to," says Schmidt.
&nbsp;
&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Kip Rounds---South Dakota Game Fish and Parks of South Dakota--
--------Kip good morning to you---you want to talk about the Hunt for Habitat Raffle here in 2026---This is an exciting opportunity for big game hunters to get a chance at a memorable deer, elk, or bison hunt, all while raising funds for wildlife habitat right here in South Dakota! So far, this Hunt for Habitat raffle has raised over 1.6 million dollars since 2019!
--------------Kip-------------
What else would you like to share this morning------
Enjoy the great outdoors for our start into 2026-----we&rsquo;ll check DowntownSiouxFalls--sporting events in&nbsp; January--all part of our 2nd&nbsp;Friday2026
9:29/00&mdash;KELO Commercials
9:30/30---fox Biz News
9:32/30---Biz
------Brandon Hanson---Downtown Sioux Falls &nbsp;is really defined by one thing &mdash;&nbsp;Burger Battle&nbsp;&mdash; and we are fully in it right now.
&nbsp;The&nbsp;Downtown Sioux Falls Burger Battle, brought to you by POET, runs all monthlong, and this is one of the biggest weekends for participation. Dozens of downtown restaurants are serving up their signature burger creations, and the whole idea is simple: eat burgers, explore downtown, and vote for your favorite.
&nbsp;
What makes Burger Battle special is how it turns January into something people actually look forward to. We&rsquo;re seeing friend groups planning burger crawls, coworkers turning lunch into a weekly tradition, and people discovering restaurants they&rsquo;ve never been to before. When you have this many burgers &mdash; and this much variety &mdash; it keeps people coming back again and again instead of making just one stop.
&nbsp;
From a downtown perspective, that&rsquo;s exactly the point. Burger Battle spreads foot traffic across the entire district, supports locally owned restaurants, and brings real energy into what&rsquo;s typically a slower season. And we always encourage people to make a full downtown visit out of it &mdash; pop into a shop, book a salon appointment, catch a show, or grab a drink before or after your burger. A lot of downtown retailers and entertainment venues are rolling out specials and extended hours in January, and it&rsquo;s a great time to discover something new.
&nbsp;
If you haven&rsquo;t started yet, or if you&rsquo;ve only tried one or two burgers, this weekend is a great time to jump in. And before I move onto the rest of the weekend, one massive shoutout to our sponsors at POET. The burger battle doesn&rsquo;t exist with out them and we are beyond grateful for the work they are doing in our community.
&nbsp;
Outside of Burger Battle, there are a few other great things happening downtown this weekend.
On&nbsp;Friday night,&nbsp;HEART of the City&nbsp;runs from 5 to 7:30. This is an annual found-object art show where local artists of all ages transform everyday materials into meaningful artwork centered around this year&rsquo;s theme of love. It&rsquo;s a great opportunity to walk, explore, and see downtown through a creative lens.
&nbsp;
On&nbsp;Saturday and Sunday,&nbsp;Startup Sioux Falls&nbsp;is hosting a&nbsp;CO.STARTERS Bootcamp&nbsp;&mdash; a two-day program for anyone thinking about starting a business, growing a side hustle, or getting more clarity around an idea. It&rsquo;s another example of how downtown supports not just commerce, but entrepreneurship and innovation.
&nbsp;
Saturday night,&nbsp;Karaoke at Glacial Lakes Distillery&nbsp;kicks off at 8 and runs until midnight. It&rsquo;s a consistent favorite and an easy way to keep the night downtown
Burger Battle, art, entrepreneurship, shopping, and nightlife &mdash; all happening within a few walkable blocks.
&nbsp;
If you want the full list of burgers, locations, voting details, and everything else happening downtown, head to&nbsp;DTSF.com. But most importantly, grab a burger this weekend &mdash; or two &mdash; and be part of what keeps Downtown Sioux Falls active all year long.
9:42/00&mdash;KELO Commercials&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 9:43/30&mdash;Biz 4
9:43/30---Friday Biz 3------
-----Hockey----Jim Ohlander---with the weekly update---and the look ahead&mdash;
---week that was---and now the week that is-----
---------------Jim Ohlander------
)
&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Stampede took 5 of 6 points last weekend</li>
<li>Home this weekend to face the Muskegon Lumberjacks in their only two meetings this season between the two teams.</li>
<li>Tonight (Friday) is Hockey Mom&rsquo;s Night where we pay tribute to all the great hockey Mom&rsquo;s.</li>
<li>Saturday is First Responders night where we will be honoring First Responders and players will be wearing specialty jerseys that fans can win through an auction that will benefit the Lyons, South Dakota Fire Department.</li>
</ul>
&nbsp;
----------Cat Clark----looking to golf and the spring of the year-----
-------what you do with your time&mdash;this time of the year------
---------------Cat-----
---------Spring can&rsquo;t be too far away&mdash;we&rsquo;ll keep an eye out----
----------what you know that spring is just around the corner---
---------------secrets of the Cat-----------
&nbsp;&nbsp; Expectations in 2026-----secret weapon------and what else----
---------coming up in the 10:00 hour------
---------Diana Patterson is still ahead---career opportunities from Sanford---
9:55/30&mdash;KELO Commercials
9:57/00---Biz 5
Last stop in this 9:00 hour&mdash;Diana Patterson---Sanford Career Opportunities---something we do each Friday-----and gives those looking in the Med Field a chance to know how you do---and what is out there&hellip;&hellip;
-----------------Diana-------------------
&nbsp;Don&rsquo;t forget on Wednesday 9-10---we do our Working on Wellness Wednesday Show ------and we stay close with those in the medical field so that we can keep you plugged into changes---and what all is happening-------Our time is up&mdash;thank you for yours&hellip;
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