Blog—May 2, 2022—9-10---It’s YOUR Business

   When you hit the month of May----it’s a sign we are in the closing days of the School Year.

   This morning---as we have done 3 times already this year---we will review the YEAR THAT WAS and almost is for the Sioux Falls School District.

   Jane Stavem is the Supt of Schools for Sioux Falls—the largest school district in South Dakota---one of those that has helped us along is Cynthia Mickelson who has served on the Board for a number of years including being President of the Board.

   What we want to know this morning---is what we NEED to and WANT to KNOW.

    In essence---

• What was different this school year with the students—the teachers and the families
• What goals were achieved this year---and what else would you have liked to accomplish
• New Schools—how did they adapt along with the teachers—the students—and yes even the parents
• The teachers—what was the good—the almost bad and what perhaps needs to be accomplished in 2022-2023

     For Cynthia Mickelson----as a mom----year after covid----less time at home for zooming---and what she will remember for 2021-2022

     Superintendent Stavem----she has experience in Nebraska---Washington State—and now South Dakota----my guess is she can put a handle on how we are doing---where we are headed---and just what 2022-2023 will be like.

      The questions are asked in every school district in our State and neighboring states---we want to learn from it---give it a wrap---and make sure—parents---the students---and the communities involved know---they are involved—and this show just does a soft ask—while providing information—in a special 2 Segment part of this first Monday in May.

      The interview carries a lot of solid information about kids---what they are seeing and where we are headed for the next year—five years—and decade. These two understand the importance of what the Legislature did and how it could affect teachers—faculty and so many more in the years ahead.

      9:29----Building Permit Chief---Butch Warrington the City of Sioux Falls will give us the first look at the first 4 months of 2022. Sioux Falls is off to a good start in the year---but what did April bring---and what are the totals like? What is still on the shelf---and where are we going in 2022? The numbers over 530 million—compared with 319 million for the first 4 months of 2021.

City of Sioux Falls Bldg Permits—January 1-April 30th

---------------------------------------2020-----------2021------------2022

Total $ Permits Issued-------$158.7 M------$318. 5 M-------$542.5 M

New Residential------------------------$59.7M----------$110.8 M-----------$98.2 M

Single Family Units---------------------195-----------------321----------------281

Townhome Units--------------------------81-----------------149----------------146

Multiple Family Units-------------------98------------------784---------------1100

New Commercial----------------------$44.7 M-----------$99.2 M-----------$366.6 M

Res/Addition Remodel---------------$15.2 M-----------$19.0 M-------------$23.1 M

Commercial Addition/Remodel----$39.1 M-----------$89.5 M-------------$64.6 M

     Craig Wynia---will share with us the Parade of Homes coming up for two weekends in May. 40 homes---and of course two FEATURE HOMES---make a difference---as people will check the homes in Sioux Falls and a handful of communities.

     The trends----should people ask questions---and what other trends will people be able to pick up-----we’ll continue our work with the Home Builders Association----and even be live on Friday—May 13th---from one of the Parade of Homes during our 9-11 show.

     We didn’t get the opportunity in the last week of April to wrap up a rather unique—and all inclusive Women in Construction Regional Conference---yes there was a lot of zooming from a number of states---but we want Raven Hoffman this morning to tell us what we learned and how more of those in the Construction Industry can work together—benefitting those that buy and sell---as well as those that are needing more interested in joining the industry.  Our hope was to share another avenue that is out there---and perhaps bring together the mail dominated Home Builders Association---with Women in Construction. The initial reaction from those in our show said---we have to be together---let’s go forward.

       May is a big tourism month---Matt Barthel—Greater Sioux Falls Chamber ---talks about National Travel and Tourism Week that starts today.

       May 1-7—Experience Sioux Falls along with many other organizations with ties to the visitor industry will recognize the significant role travel has in our economy.

        Among the events this week: Wednesday-May 4—Spring Hospitality Training 2:30-4:30—Free—Holiday Inn City Centre South Dakota Dept of Tourism will host its Spring Hospitality Training Session.

      May 6th—Celebrate Sioux Falls—National Tourism Week 11:30-1:30—Free at the Washington Pavilion Paladino Hohm Sculpture Garden---

      Matt will share a lot more this morning….and reasons for you to get involve with this National Tourism Week----that does make a big difference. Tomorrow we’ll share the traveling Tourism chief—Jim Hagen—headed for Denver, Salt Lake, Chicago and MSP.

      Amy Farr---Executive Director for the Hartford Chamber—will host Discover Hartford  Kick off today---and she’ll share what all we should be paying attention to. She is a go-getter—Hartford represents a lot of nearby neighbors to Sioux Falls—and we’ll share ways they are making it a place to enjoy---envision----and educate.

     Our It’s Your Business Show---is here for many different tastes---and we appreciate being able to give you a sampler of what is ahead---and what you should be thinking about.

     Listen live at 1320, 105.1, 107.9---use the KELO App—Streaming on Line –or just ask Alexa.

     Norm Anderson will have the show available as a PODCAST by NOON on the day that the show plays live.

    Go to the KELO-AM Website—look for It’s YOUR Business---in this case the May 2, 2022—9-10 Show.

     Use these notes—as a guide to what is in the show—and where to find it. We work closely with each guest to understand an upcoming event---a trend---or perhaps tickle the interests of our listeners to find out more.   Questions for me---feel free to call-text 605-728-2455 or email me at bill.zortman@wmcradio.com –always looking to add new guests to partner with us –in a show that has more than 3700—original shows. ENJOY MAY!!!