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Where the Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce shares helpful tips, tricks, articles and resources for the Pierre - Fort Pierre business community. The Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce is an active membership organization that has served the Pierre and Fort Pierre communities since origination as the Pierre Citizens Union in 1881. The Chamber promotes prosperity, growth, and our way of life in the lower Oahe region.
Wednesday, October 13, 2021
5 Ways Your Retail Business Is Losing Out on Sales

Think of every person who enters your store as a possible touchpoint for a sale. Even if they don’t buy from you, there’s a chance they will refer someone or speak of your operation, and you may get that sale down the line. If you want to increase sales, don’t make these mistakes.

Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce

Thursday, September 9, 2021
Why You Should Start Your Holiday Shopping Sooner Rather Than Later

Check the list, manage expectations, and get the shopping done before the holiday season is really underway.

Hope Ngo, TheList.com Contributor

Monday, January 25, 2021
Consumers Resort to 'Shoptimism'

Shoptimism is a term being used to describe purchases made from home during the pandemic. You are stuck at home and suddenly begin to see every flaw, paint chip and cluttered closet. So, you buy things to fix the situation — or you buy things to make you feel better about it. When consumers buy things they don't need, such as luxury items, in the middle of a public health crisis, it's called "shoptimism." This term was coined by Lee Eisenberg in his 2009 book of the same title.

Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce

Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Loyal2Local Holiday Promotion Incentives

The Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce encourages all businesses to promote shopping the Pierre Area this holiday season!

Jamie Seiner