Chamber Connections
Join your peers for coffee and stay updated and informed on important issues and opportunities facing our community and region.
Chamber Connections are held every Thursday morning at the K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library from January – May and September – December with the following schedule:
- Doors Open – 8:30 am
- Presentation – 8:45 am – 9:15 am
- Discussion – 9:15 am – 9:45 am
- Networking – 9:45 am – 10:00 am
Join us to hear these speakers and network with other business people in the community. If there are topics you are interested in hearing about or if you would like to present a business or community topic, please email the Chamber at info@aberdeen-chamber.com or call (605) 225-2860. Special Thanks to Kore Cares In Home Services for supporting this program and the K.O. Lee Aberdeen Public Library for hosting.
Hope to see you there or via Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87037796800
| DATE | PRESENTER | COMPANY/ORGANIZATION | TITLE | TOPIC |
| 1/9/25 | Dr. Shalini Mathew | Northern State University | Assistant Professor of Counselor Education | Finding the HERO in you! |
| 1/16/25 | Stu Nelson | City of Aberdeen – Public Works/Engineering | Public Works Director City Engineer | Public works update/Tour PW announcement |
| 1/23/25 | Mike Quast | Aberdeen Family YMCA | Director | Update on YMCA and Youth Development Center |
| 1/30/25 | Dr. Neal Schnoor and Dr. Lyncee Monson | Northern State University | President and Associate Dean of Nursing | Nursing and Campus Update |
| 2/6/25 | Travis Schaunaman | City of Aberdeen | Mayor | State of the City Address |
| 2/13/25 | Becky Guffin | Aberdeen School District | Superintendent | Building Tomorrow’s Workforce: Leveraging School District Initiatives |
| 2/20/25 | Alan Gregerson | Internal Revenue Service | Senior Stakeholder Liaison | Tax tips for small businesses, whether beginning or operating a business |
| 2/27/25 | Alexa Sheldon | Aberdeen Downtown Association | Executive Director | Hidden gems of downtown Aberdeen |
| 3/6/25 | Kristan Morris | Aberdeen Sertoma Club | Board Member | Club efforts and upcoming events and projects |
| 3/13/25 | Darin Bekius | Homes are Possible Inc | Executive Director | Update on construction projects and future developments |
| 3/20/25 | Robin Bobzien | City of Aberdeen | City Manager | WINS Project |
| 3/27/25 | Casey Weismantel | Aberdeen Convention & Visitors Bureau | Executive Director | Tourism efforts/upcoming events |
| 4/3/25 | Eric Kline | NSU | Enrollment Management Officer | NSU Update |
| 4/10/25 | Julie Johnson | Johnson, Julie | Attorney at Law | TBD |
| 4/17/25 | Mark Hoven | City of Aberdeen Parks and Recreation/ARCC | Director Parks Recreation and Forestry City of Aberdeen | PNR Update: What to expect for Spring/Summer 2025 |
| 4/24/25 | Mike Bockorny | EDPA/1720 Group | Aberdeen Lobbyist | 2025 Legislative Recap |
| 5/1/25 | Laura Rasmussen | Friends of SD Public Broadcasting | Director of Corporate Partnerships | SD Public Broadcasting Overview of 2025 |
| 5/8/25 | Laure Swanson | GOED | Partner Relations Representative | 2025 Efforts |
| 5/15/25 | Jessica Vogel | South Dakota School for the Blind and Visually Impaired | Superintendent | Overview of operations and 125th Anniversary Celebration |
| 5/22/25 | Aaron Schultz | United Way of NE South Dakota | Executive Director | United Way update |
| 5/29/25 | Rich Krokel | City of Aberdeen | Transportation Director | Airport and Rideline Updates |
Special thanks to our Chamber Connections Sponsors:
