Baker joins Banner Associates

BROOKINGS – Banner Associates, Inc. has announced that Rebecca “Becky” Baker has joined the firm to lead the environmental division.  

Environmental compliance has become an important facet of engineering projects. Banner Associates has experienced tremendous growth in the past year with their launch of environmental services in 2019.  

Baker earned a bachelor’s degree in environmental management and biology from South Dakota State University.  

Since that time, she has gained extensive experience working as an environmental scientist and consultant over the past 16 years. In her role, she will facilitate environmental permitting, assessments, impact statements and other environmental reporting for various types of projects.

Local Ameriprise Finanical office promotes Berkner

BROOKINGS – Pattie Berkner was promoted to financial adviser with the practice of Legacy Financial Partners, a private wealth advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. 

As a financial adviser, Berkner will work with clients to deliver a personalized financial plan that accounts for their unique investment, retirement and estate planning needs. She will also continue to support client relationships by managing, gathering and analyzing client data, and preparing other client deliverables. Berkner graduated from South Dakota State University with a degree in business economics. She has five years of experience with Ameriprise Financial.

Legacy Financial Partners provides financial advice that is anchored in a solid understanding of client needs and expectations and provided in one-on-one relationships with their clients. For more information, call 692-5501 or visit the Ameriprise office at 309 Fourth Ave. in Brookings.

Allegra marks 35 years in Brookings

BROOKINGS – Owned by residents David and Angela Roden, Brookings-based Allegra Design Print Mail is celebrating 35 years as the local, go-to source for printing, mailing, graphic design and web design services. 

From advertising specialties to large format signage, and everything in between, Allegra has established itself as the community’s one-stop resource.

The past three decades have seen many changes in the graphic arts and printing industries. Allegra has kept pace with the evolving needs of small and mid-sized businesses that are looking to grow with strategic marketing communications.

Technology has driven much of the shift from traditional ‘quick printing’ to much higher quality results in color reproduction while remaining affordable,” said Angie. Recently, the couple installed an OkiData C942dn printing device, South Dakota’s first and only digital printer of its kind.

“What’s unusual about this particular machine is that it can print solid white, and white underneath other colors so the result is brilliant images even on colored papers. This is important for marketers who want product catalogs, brochures, envelopes or other print communication pieces of various sizes to be visually appealing with true-to-life colors,” said Angie.

As testament to the center’s exceptional service and advancements, Allegra also earned an Operational Excellence Award from leading marketing, print and graphic communications network, Alliance Franchise Brands. The award recognized productivity, profitability and growth.

In addition to mailing services, web development and graphic design services, Allegra features advanced printing technologies, including digital and offset printing, complete finishing and bindery services, database management, consultation, postal presorting and print management solutions.

Located at 301 Main Ave., Allegra is independently owned and operated and is a member of Alliance Franchise Brands network,.

To receive a free sample pack or to learn more about Allegra in Brookings, visit www.allegrabrookings.com or call 697-5170.

Chapel garners Century 21 honor

BROOKINGS – Matthew Krogman, broker/owner of Century 21 Krogman & Company announced that Century 21 Real Estate LLC recently recognized sales affiliate Gayle Chapel with the Century 21 Quality Service Pinnacle Producer Award. 

The annual award is based on results from the Century 21 Quality Service Survey (QSS) which is e-mailed to consumers immediately after the purchase or sale of a home. To earn the Century 21 Quality Service Pinnacle Producer Award, an agent must receive completed customer surveys for at least 50 percent of their transactions surveyed from Jan. 1-Dec. 31, with an average survey score of at least 95 percent or better for two consecutive years.

“Gayle provides their clients with knowledge and advice related to their real estate transaction and offers them confidence during what may be the most significant purchase of a lifetime,” said Krogman, broker/owner of Century 21 Krogman & Company.

Chapel will receive a customized glass trophy, in addition to being recognized at the Century 21 Global Conference.