Blog-July 5, 2024—9-10---It’s YOUR Business
   Interesting week---and our It’s YOUR Business and Agri Business Shows were right there covering it---with important players---decision makers—and those that can help us answer the questions our listeners have.
   Jodi Schwan---Sioux Falls Business---shared a number of topics
New Downtown Jazz Club Opening
Sanford’s New GI Focused building preps to grow fellowship
Mid-year Bldg Permits---on pace AGAIN to reach the billion dollar year-
Denny Sanford and the Zoo---it was good news---and good for those that like to visit

Jessie Schmidt---BBB of South Dakota-----always gives us a look at what is out
There----and what we should be watching for. Jessie has been with us for a number of years—and we couldn’t be happier—to have us plugged in to those that don’t have our best interests in mind.

Traditionally in the 9:20 slot----Teri Schmidt---Experience Downtown Sioux Falls and Kip Rounds---SD Game Fish and Parks---are there to update with what is happening in their world. Teri with her husband Jim---has been in the Hills for a much needed break from the promotion routine---Kip---who was on the show Wednesday—giving us the latest information on lakes and water-ways---took some time with his family for the holiday. Both work hard for this and we are happy to give them whatever time they need. They are so dedicated to those people they serve---and they’ll be back next week.

9:32---Mayor Paul Ten Haken----and Downtown’s Joe Batchellor talked about the need to follow the advice of Meteorologists---here—and Climatologist State-wide that were concerned about the 4th of July events. In this case the parade—the fireworks—the foot race in Sioux Falls. They Mayor followed the professionals. Some complained that when it didn’t happen---experts should have waited longer. As the Mayor shared in his interview with us this morning---he did what he though was in best interests. I’ve been on the other side in many other communities---when leaders didn’t cancel-----with the kind of threats we saw here. It didn’t end well----when they tried to squeeze it in. Not easy to do---but when you had cancellations to the race---the parade---and businesses saying they wouldn’t risk it---he made the decision that he had to make.

Joe Batchellor---Downtown Sioux Falls was asked this morning to share other activities still available thru the long 4th of July Week. Those are still scheduled and he gave us an outline----of what you can do---now that the skies have cleared along with the risk. To make the audience could hear it---we ran the Mayor’s Segment and Mr. Batchellor’s segment in both the 9:00 and 10:00 hours.
   At 9:45---we talked with Ryan and Dave Austad—the Golf Family that were playing golf----as a team-----and sharing what is trending in merchandise---the Sanford International and the British Open---coming next weekend.
   They invited me to bring my driver to check out with them----how good it is in tests next week. Yes—I’ll do it that---but I am challenged enough I have two different drivers that I’ll hit—and let them test me. Getting to be a little older---I’m not afraid to meet the challenge---and report back.
     With the British Open Scottie Scheffler seems to be Ryan’s choice to win—the last Major of the Season----I have to feel the same way----if not Scheffler—one of the old Dogs that is trying to make 2024 a successful year.
     Can’t wait—and we’ll talk more next Friday.
     Diana Patterson—Sanford Career Opportunities—circle RN’s and LPN’s needed for not only Sioux Falls but their Sanford territory. Hopefully we can help them----find those professionals –to keep the health care community engaged and truly taking care of business.
    Listen live to the show at 1320, 105.1, 107.9---use the KELO App—Streaming on line or just ask Alexa.
    Norm Anderson will have his show available as a PODCAST today—go to the KELO-AM Website and look for It’s YOUR Business---July 5, 2024-9-10.
    Use these notes as a guide to what is in the show—and where to find them. Questions for me—feel free to call/text at 605-728-BILL or email me at bill.zortman@mwcradio.com.