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2025 Black Hills 40 Under 40 Class Announced

This year brought a record-breaking number of nominations and applications for the Black Hills Region 40 Under 40. The 2025 class comprises a diverse group of individuals who are making a significant impact in their careers and the community. To learn more about each person, be sure to read the April 2025 issue of Elevate […]

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Rapid City YMCA Announces New Hires

The Rapid City YMCA announced two recent staff hires for March 2025. Brendan Murphy joins the Y as the Fitness Experience Director. Brendan is a retired Active Guard Reserve (AGR) lieutenant colonel from the SD Army National Guard (SDARNG) with more than 21 years of service. Before joining the SDARNG, he served 5 years as […]

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Paige Vander Werff Relocates to Rapid City for AgEd Career

For many people, making a significant career change can be daunting—especially when it involves moving to a new town, taking on a different role, and leaving behind the familiar. But for Paige Vander Werff, it was a leap of faith that led her to a fulfilling career in agricultural event management, a pivot in her […]

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Once Upon a Child brings Sustainability to youth resale

Raising a family takes a village, and no one understands that concept more than Kannan Harms. As a mom of three little ones (ages seven and under), life is busy, and the kids…they keep growing! This made Once Upon a Child, a resale franchise that has been open in Rapid City for the last 10 […]

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Haemers Technologies, Inc. Selects Rapid City, SD to Expand Manufacturing and Operations in the U.S.

Belgium-based company, Haemers Technologies, Inc., selected Rapid City, SD for its recent global expansion to North America. Haemers Technologies is a technology provider active in thermal soil remediation with more than 30 years of experience. Haemers Technologies, Inc. was formed in 2022 to expand the 30 years of global success of Haemers Technologies SA (Belgium) to […]

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Rapid City Spice & Tea Exchange Under New Ownership

When the new owner, Christine Ivey, stepped into The Spice & Tea Exchange® of Rapid City, she knew she had found her niche. She has always been a foodie, but when food sensitivities arose a few years ago, she turned to her resourceful side to find healthy and innovative solutions to enjoy food again. After […]

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Rapid City Restaurant Week Begins: Support Local, Savor Big, and Give Back

Rapid City Restaurant Week is back and bigger than ever. From January 16-26, 2025, over 50 local businesses—including breweries, coffee shops, and restaurants—will offer special dishes, drinks, and deals to showcase the city’s vibrant food scene. Explore Rapid City’s Culinary Delights “This is our biggest Restaurant Week to date,” shared Callie Meyer, Director of Community […]

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Rapid City SaaS Startup Property Meld Acquires Mezo

Property Meld, Rapid City SaaS company and leading property management maintenance software announced its acquisition of Mezo, a cutting-edge AI software company specializing in residential work order intake, triage, and mitigation. This strategic move marks a pivotal moment in Property Meld’s mission to deliver a world-class outcome as the leading Property Maintenance Operations platform. The […]

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New Partners Named at Ketel Thorstenson, LLP

Austin Eichacker and Kyle Kopren Named as New Partners Effective January 1, 2025 Ketel Thorstenson, LLP (KT) announced the addition of two new Partners, Austin Eichacker, CPA, and Kyle Kopren, CPA. Both Eichacker and Kopren are based out of the firm’s Rapid City office. KT is a full-service accounting firm serving clients since 1936. KT […]

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Rapid City Regional Airport Achieved Record Passenger Numbers in 2024

The Rapid City Regional Airport (RAP) set a new record for passenger enplanements in 2024, with 427,325 passengers boarding flights. This number exceeds the previous record of 352,388 set in 2023, representing an increase of 21.3%. “This kind of growth is really unprecedented and shows just how important air travel has become for our region. […]

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Shake Off Winter Blues with Lemon Fresh Cleaners

Kia Binger knows firsthand how overwhelming it can be to balance a busy business with the demands of life. After years of working in advertising, she realized the powerful connection between a clean, organized home and overall mental health. For many small business owners, home becomes the place where both work and personal life collide. […]

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Rapid City Counselor Discusses Seasonal Affective Disorder

The stigma of mental health has loosened since COVID”, says Stacy Keyser, Owner & President of Rapid City Counseling. “It’s normal that we all go through phases where we need healthy support. Counseling isn’t about a diagnosis or a label, it’s about helping you process whatever you’re going through.” Stacy, a Licensed Clinical Practicing Mental […]

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Peak Wellness: Rapid City Nutrition Coaching

Rapid City Couple Helps Locals Live Healthy, Sustainable Lives Like many families, Tanner and Brandi Hart stay busy. With two young boys—Dempsey, 9, and Summit, 5—and a growing business, the Rapid City couple is constantly on the move. For them, the key to maintaining balance in their crazy schedules is creating habits of healthy living […]

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