Philanthropy at its best describes this years SME Benefit Auction!   Over 180 attendees enjoyed purchasing unique action items, dinner and great entertainment by Reza, an illusionist. Our auction dollars will provide support for the Youth Business Adventure (YBA).

YBA has been providing High School students with business acumen for 33 years.   SME is proud to say, we have been a major sponsor for 9 of those 33.  For those of you not as familiar with YBA, their mission is to help High School students better understand the American private enterprise system and how business operates within such.  This is certainly a program of great value and well aligns with our organization of Sales & Marketing.

SME has yet another amazing event approaching.....the Sunrise Seminar October 26th.  This morning seminar follows our Membership meeting the day before.   The Sunrise offers an opportunity for non SME members, to take advantage of meeting a highly acclaimed international speaker and entrepreneur.....Mr Walter Bond.   I have had the privilege to see Mr. Bond and all I can say is "wow".   Make sure you attend both days...and bring your staff to the Sunrise!  For more information on Walter Bond and to view his video presentations, go to www.walterbond.com.

Lets extend a warm SME welcome to new members Luke Garry with The First National Bank in Sioux Falls; Samantha Crick, with the Club House Hotel & Suites; Robert Mickiewicz with Fast Signs;  Danielle Ulerich with Grand Falls Casino Resort; Elisa Coequyt with Spherion; Sherry Szadziewica with Argus Leader Media and Julie Ward with Avera McKennan. 

See you all at our next luncheon meeting, October 25th!

Best regards,

Elizabeth