
South Dakota Retailers Association SDRA is having a silent auction in conjunction with our Annual Awards Banquet January 11th. Proceeds will go to benefit our ProStart Program, which is an awesome culinary program for high school juniors and seniors. If you have anything that you would like to donate please contact us at 1-800-658-5545. We are still in need of items!!

South Dakota Retailers Association SDRA's fourth and final unemployment insurance meeting is Tuesday, November 24 at CJ Callaways in Sioux Falls at 8:30 am.

SOUTH DAKOTA RETAIL SALES OUTLOOK How's business in South Dakota? As with the national scene, the answer depends on who you ask. A survey of South Dakota Retailers Association members shows that, overall, 44% are anticipating a good to excellent final quarter for 2009...

South Dakota Retailers Association discussing economy, menu labeling, healthy living, profitability and entrepreneurship, immigration, paid leave, healthcare reform, and social responsibility at government affairs conference for the restaurant industry. Many, many issues for our restaurant operators.

South Dakota Retailers Association Interviewed with South Dakota Public Radio on holiday sales expectations for our members. As one of our members best put it, "We made the business decision early on not to participate in the recession....." Let's hope for a bountiful holiday shopping season!

South Dakota Retailers Association We've had good discussion on unemployment insurance, surcharges, and possible reforms at our meetings in Aberdeen, Rapid City and Pierre. We'll be in Sioux Falls on November 24th. Encourage all small businesses and legislators to attend. Join the conversation.

South Dakota Retailers Association SDRA Board members Mike Cole from Lewis Drug Stores and Paul Van Bockern from Minerva's/WR Restaurants did a fabulous job expressing the concerns of small business regarding the healthcare reform measure and impacts on small business.
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Sioux Falls area business leaders Thursday criticized health reform plans in Congress as changes that will stifle the economy while pushing government control of private industry.

South Dakota Retailers Association We're encouraging all retail and small business owners as well as legislators to attend the Unemployment Insurance seminars sponsored SDRA. We'll be in Rapid City on November 16th, Pierre on November 17th, and Sioux Falls on November 24th. A great discussion for a critical topic. To register or more information, please... contact SDRA at 605-224-5050 or find more details under events.

South Dakota Retailers Association Shawn Lyons, SDRA Executive Director, was elected as Vice Chair of the Council of State Retail Associations. CSRA’s mission is to improve and advance the retail industry through closer cooperation and mutual assistance among state retail association executives. The Council acts as a forum for discussion of important ...issues of primary concern on state legislation as well as regulations affecting the retail industry.

South Dakota Retailers Association We're encouraging all retail and small business owners as well as legislators to attend the Unemployment Insurance seminars sponsored SDRA. We'll be in Rapid City on November 16th, Pierre on November 17th, and Sioux Falls on November 24th. A great discussion for a critical topic. To register or more information, please contact SDRA at 605-224-5050.

South Dakota Retailers Association
November: Unemployment Insurance seminars
The South Dakota Retailers Association is teaming up with the South Dakota Department of Labor to give employers an opportunity to find out how they will be impacted by the new Unemployment Insurance (UI) surcharge, and what is ahead in the UI system.
Seating is limited, so prere...gistration is required. There is no charge for SDRA members and legislators to attend.
Aberdeen
Wednesday, November 4 - 8:30 - 10 a.m.
Ramada Inn - 2727 6th Ave. SE
Rapid City
Monday, November 16 - 8:30 - 10 a.m.
Rushmore Plaza Holiday Inn - 505 N. Fifth St.
Pierre
Tuesday, November 17 - 8:30 - 10 a.m.
View 34 - 4251 E. Hwy 34
Sioux Falls
Tuesday, November 24 - 8:30 - 10 a.m.
CJ Callaway’s Event Center - 500 E. 69th St.
The programs are designed to:
Explain the Unemployment Insurance (UI) surcharge which has been triggered by a low balance in the UI Trust Fund
Provide information on how and when employers apply the surcharge
Review the status of the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund
Outline what employers can expect going forward
For more information or to register for any of the programs, call the South Dakota Retailers Association at 1-800-658-5545, or contact SDRA via email at bhunsley@sdra.org.
Time:8:30AM Tuesday, November 24th
Location:CJ Callaways Event Center

South Dakota Retailers Association
November: Unemployment Insurance seminars
The South Dakota Retailers Association is teaming up with the South Dakota Department of Labor to give employers an opportunity to find out how they will be impacted by the new Unemployment Insurance (UI) surcharge, and what is ahead in the UI system.
Seating is limited, so prere...gistration is required. There is no charge for SDRA members and legislators to attend.
Aberdeen
Wednesday, November 4 - 8:30 - 10 a.m.
Ramada Inn - 2727 6th Ave. SE
Rapid City
Monday, November 16 - 8:30 - 10 a.m.
Rushmore Plaza Holiday Inn - 505 N. Fifth St.
Pierre
Tuesday, November 17 - 8:30 - 10 a.m.
View 34 - 4251 E. Hwy 34
Sioux Falls
Tuesday, November 24 - 8:30 - 10 a.m.
CJ Callaway’s Event Center - 500 E. 69th St.
The programs are designed to:
Explain the Unemployment Insurance (UI) surcharge which has been triggered by a low balance in the UI Trust Fund
Provide information on how and when employers apply the surcharge
Review the status of the Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund
Outline what employers can expect going forward
For more information or to register for any of the programs, call the South Dakota Retailers Association at 1-800-658-5545, or contact SDRA via email at bhunsley@sdra.org.
Time:8:30AM Tuesday, November 17th
Location:View 34
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