500 E. Capitol Ave.
Pierre, SD57501
(605) 773-3212
MEDIA ADVISORY: Friday, August 21, 2009
CONTACT: Joe Kafka or Roxy Everson at 605-773-3212
Monday-Friday, August 24-28, DOL local offices, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. (CDT) – The Department of Labor’s (DOL) employment specialists are available to help businesses post job openings online, screen applicants, refer candidates, set up interviews and arrange interview space at any DOL office. There are 19 locations across the state. To view an office directory and other available business services, visit www.sdjobs.org.
Monday, August 24, Wall - The Department of Labor (DOL) will have representatives visiting local Wall businesses. DOL staff can assist with posting job listings, screening applicants, providing labor market information and providing human resource services. Jesse Herrington will be available by appointment to discuss these topics. Interested parties can schedule a time by calling 605-394-2296. To learn more about workforce-related information, visit www.sdjobs.org.
Tuesday, August 25, Pierre, 1 p.m. (CDT) - The South Dakota Aeronautics Commission will hold a meeting in the DOT Commission Room (Room 200) of the Becker-Hansen Building, located at 700 E. Broadway Avenue. The public is welcome to attend. The meeting agenda can be found online at www.sddot.com. For more information, contact Sharon Anderson, 605-773-3574.
Tuesday, August 25, Redfield, 1-3 p.m. (CDT) - Department of Labor will hold itinerant office hours at the Spink County Courthouse, third floor. Both job seekers and employers interested in receiving employment and career services at no cost may visit or call 605-472-0435 during these office hours. More information on programs and services is available at www.sdjobs.org.
Tuesday, August 25, Sioux Falls, 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. (CDT) –Brad Johnson, chairman of the state Board of Water and Natural Resources, will present two national Environmental Protection Agency awards during ceremonies in Sioux Falls. Dave Munson, mayor of Sioux Falls, will accept a Performance and Innovation in the State Revolving Fund Creating Environmental Success award for the city of Sioux Falls. The award will be presented at 1:30 p.m. at Dunham Park, Marion Rd. and Silver Valley Dr., in Sioux Falls. Lloyd Rave, Minnehaha Community Water Corporation president, will accept a Drinking Water State Revolving Fund Award for Sustainable Health Protection on behalf of Minnehaha Community Water. The award will be presented at 3 p.m. at the Lewis & Clark Regional Water System office, 401 E. 8th Street, Suite 306, in Sioux Falls. For more information, contact Kim Smith, DENR, 605-773-3152.
Tuesday, August 25, Yankton, 2 p.m. (CDT) - The Department of Revenue and Regulation, Property and Special Taxes Division, is hosting an ag land productivity valuation regional workshop at the Regional Technical Education Center (R-Tec), 1200 West 21st Street. This workshop will offer helpful information on the upcoming assessment changes for agricultural land by introducing the productivity valuation system adopted by the 2009 legislative session. Information provided will include an overview of the system, how the assessment process has changed over time, and address common concerns and misconceptions on how the system will work. For more information, contact Michael Kenyon, Director, Property and Special Taxes, 605-773-3311.
Wednesday, August 26, Pierre, 8:30 a.m. (CDT) - The statewide Family Support 360 People Leading Accessible Networks of Support (PLANS) workgroup will meet from 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Pierre Chamber of Commerce, 800 W. Dakota Ave. For questions, please contact Brooke Lusk, 605-224-5336.
Wednesday, August 26, Sioux Falls, 8:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. (CDT) – The Department of Labor will be holding a Job Search Assistance Program (JSAP) at 811 East 10th Street. The JSAP is designed to assist and train job seekers on how to find and secure employment. Some topics included are job search and retention skills, networking, the hidden job market, resumes, applications and proper interview techniques. It is provided at no charge and open to the public. Parties interested in attending should register by calling 605-367-5300. For more information, visit www.sdjobs.org.
Wednesday, August 26, Rapid City, 8:45 a.m. - 4 p.m. (MDT) - The Department of Labor will be holding a Job Search Assistance Program (JSAP) at 111 New York Street, #107C. The JSAP is designed to assist and train job seekers on how to find and secure employment. This no-charge seminar is open to the public. Some topics included are: job search and retention skills, networking, the hidden job market, resumes, applications and proper interview techniques. Parties interested in attending should register by calling 605-394-2296. For more information, visit www.sdjobs.org.
Wednesday, August 26, Kadoka - The Department of Labor (DOL) will have representatives visiting local Kadoka businesses. DOL staff can assist with posting job listings, screening applicants, providing labor market information and providing human resource services. Jesse Herrington will be available by appointment to discuss these topics. Interested parties can schedule a time by calling 605-394-2296. To learn more about workforce-related information, visit www.sdjobs.org.
Wednesday, August 26, Webster, 1-3 p.m. (CDT) - The Department of Labor will hold itinerant office hours at the Day County Courthouse basement. Both job seekers and employers interested in receiving employment and career services at no cost may visit or call 605-345-4781 during these office hours. More information on programs and services is available at www.sdjobs.org.
Wednesday, August 26, Mitchell, 2 p.m. (CDT) - The Department of Revenue and Regulation, Property and Special Taxes Division, is hosting an ag land productivity valuation regional workshop at the Davison County Fairgrounds Meeting Hall, 3200 W Havens Street. This workshop will offer helpful information on the upcoming assessment changes for agricultural land by introducing the productivity valuation system adopted by the 2009 legislative session. Information provided will include an overview of the system, how the assessment process has changed over time, and address common concerns and misconceptions on how the system will work. For more information, contact Michael Kenyon, Director, Property and Special Taxes, 605-773-3311.
Wednesday-Thursday, August 26-27, Digital Dakota Network & Teleconference, 2 p.m. (CDT) -The state Board of Water and Natural Resources will meet from 2-4 p.m. on Wednesday, August 26, over the Digital Dakota Network and at 9 a.m. on Thursday, August 27, by teleconference. Digital Dakota Network sites will be in Pierre, Rapid City, Watertown, Sioux Falls, Aberdeen, Brookings, and Mitchell. The board will consider applications for funds from the Clean Water State Revolving Fund, Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, Solid Waste Management, and State Water Resources Management System programs. The board will also receive an update on the sale of State Revolving Fund Program Bond Anticipation Notes and consider authorization to distribute requests for proposals for Drinking Water State Revolving Fund 2% set-aside for small system technical assistance activities. For a complete agenda, visit http://denr.sd.gov/boards/2009/bwnr0809.pdf. For more information, contact Elayne Lande, DENR, 605-773-4216.
Thursday, August 27, Aberdeen, 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. (CDT) - The Department of Labor, located at 420 S. Roosevelt Street, will hold a Job Search Assistance Program (JSAP) which is free and open to the public. The JSAP is designed to assist and train job seekers on how to find a job. Some topics included are networking, finding the hidden job market, resumes, applications, and proper interview techniques. Parties interested in attending should register by calling 605-626-2340 prior to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, August 26. For more information, visit www.sdjobs.org.
Thursday, August 27, Pierre, 9 a.m. (CDT) - The South Dakota Transportation Commission will hold its monthly meeting in the DOT Commission Room (Room 200) of the Becker-Hansen Building, located at 700 E. Broadway Avenue. The public is welcome to attend. The agenda can be found online at www.sddot.com. For more information, contact Amy Campbell, 605-773-5105.
Thursday, August 27, Pierre, 9:30 a.m. (CDT) - The South Dakota Lottery Commission will hold its regular quarterly meeting in Room 413 of the State Capitol, 500 East Capitol Avenue. Among the agenda items is election of a new chairperson, report of fiscal year sales revenues, and an update on the Lottery's recent conversion to a new lotto system. For more information, contact the South Dakota Lottery, 605-773-5770.
Thursday, August 27, Springfield, 1 p.m. (CDT) - The Corrections Commission will meet at the Mike Durfee State Prison. For a meeting agenda, visit the Department of Corrections website at http://doc.sd.gov/about/commission/meetings.aspx. For more information, contact the Department of Corrections, 605-773-3478.
Thursday, August 27, Huron, 2 p.m. (CDT) - The Department of Revenue and Regulation, Property and Special Taxes Division, is hosting an ag land productivity valuation regional workshop at the Beadle County Extension Office, 1110 3rd Street SW. This workshop will offer helpful information on the upcoming assessment changes for agricultural land by introducing the productivity valuation system adopted by the 2009 legislative session. Information provided will include an overview of the system, how the assessment process has changed over time, and address common concerns and misconceptions on how the system will work. For more information, contact Michael Kenyon, Director, Property and Special Taxes, 605-773-3311.
Friday, August 28, Rapid City, 5:45 a.m. (MDT) – Gov. Mike Rounds and Lt. Gov. Dennis Daugaard will speak at the send-off ceremony of the second Honor Flight South Dakota group of WWII veterans who will visit the WWII Memorial in WashingtonD.C. The event will be held at the Rapid City Airport. For more information, contact Roxy Everson, 605-773-3212.
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