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2026 Candidate Forum

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Capital City Workshop 2026: Tourism's Economic Statewide & Local Impact

We had a great turnout for the Capital City Workshop: Tourism’s Economic Statewide & Local Impact this week in Pierre! Thank you to our presenter for sharing valuable insights on how tourism continues to drive growth across South Dakota and right here in our communities—supporting local businesses, generating tax revenue, and strengthening our regional economy. With tourism contributing billions in visitor spending statewide, conversations like these are more important than ever. We also want to extend

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4th Annual Sharpe Showdown Walleye Fishing Tournament

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Leadership Pierre Session 8 Healthcare

The Leadership Pierre Class of 2025–2026 recently completed Session Eight: Healthcare, sponsored by Avera Health. Participants spent the day learning about the many components that make up the healthcare system in central South Dakota through tours, panel discussions, and conversations with local healthcare leaders. Stops included the Avera Careflight Hangar, Avera’s Capital City Campus, Capital Area Counseling Services, Shane’s Pharmacy, and LifeServe Blood Center. The session highlighted the collaboration

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Prunty Chiropractic 20 Year Anniversary Ribbon Cutting & Open House

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2026 Candidate Forum

The Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce Government Outreach Committee, DRG Media Group and Riverfront Broadcasting are working out details regarding a candidate forum that would include the Pierre School Board, Pierre Mayor, District 24 House of Representatives, Hughes County Sheriff, and District 24 Senate candidates. More information will be released in the near future once candidates can be confirmed for ballot appearance. The deadline is March 31st, but it takes some time for the Secretary of State to post

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2026 Ag-Field Day - Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce

2026 Pierre Chamber Ag Field Day a Success Thanks to Community Support PIERRE, SD — The Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the success of the 2026 Ag Field Day, held March 18, 2026, at the Stanley County Fairgrounds. The annual event welcomed local fourth-grade students for a day of hands-on agricultural education and interactive learning. The Chamber extends a sincere thank you to the area schools that attended and participated in this year’s event and to the Stanley County

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Relaax Ribbon Cutting 2026

The Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce was proud to be part of a ribbon cutting celebration for Relaax Massage Studio on March 19, 2026. Located at 1601 N. Harrison Avenue, Pierre, Relaax offers a full range of services from custom therapeutic massages tailored to your needs, chair massage, assisted stretch therapy to help improve flexibility, and even a meditation lounge for calm, holistic wellness. Whether you're looking to relax, recover, or rejuvenate, Relaax has something for everyone! Community

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Leadership Pierre - Tourism, News and Marketing

Leadership Pierre participants recently spent the day learning about the important role tourism, news, and marketing play in shaping and promoting the Pierre and Fort Pierre community.

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2026 Pierre Chamber Ag-Field Day Bags!

The Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce assembled 150 swag bags for the Agri-Interest Committee's Ag Field Day Event! Stay tuned on our Facebook Page: Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce, for event photos soon! Thank You to Our 2026 Agri-Interest Sponsors! The Chamber extends a special thank-you to this year’s Agri-Interest Sponsors! Champion Sponsor: BankWest Appreciation Sponsors: Avera and First Fidelity Bank Ag Field Day Sponsors: BankWest, Casey Tibbs SD Rodeo Center, East Pierre Landscape & Garden

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