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Cultural Expo Features International Food and Entertainment

South Dakota Mines students, faculty, and staff will join a variety of community groups to celebrate cultures from around the world with food, entertainment and displays during the annual South Dakota Mines Cultural Expo. International students at Mines have been sharing their cultures with the community with an annual event for more than 60 years. […]

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Rapid City Average Weekly Wages Surpass $1,000 for the First Time

The February 2024 numbers are in. Rapid City’s average weekly wages were $1,024. This means for the first time in Rapid City’s history, the average weekly earnings of all employees have surpassed $1,000. The previous record of $995 was in October 2023. This also places Rapid City at the top of South Dakota cities. In […]

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TSP, Inc. Prepares for Rapid City Expansion

Beginning April 1, TSP, Inc. will be in its temporary office. This move is a first step as TSP prepares to move into a new office. TSP, Inc. is a multidisciplinary architecture, engineering, and planning firm. It has been in the Black Hills region for more than 50 years. The investment in a new office […]

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South Dakota Engineering Society 2023 Black Hills Chapter Awards

The South Dakota Engineering Society (SDES) is a local society of professional engineers (PE) and engineers in training (EIT) from all disciplines. The society promotes the ethical and competent practice of engineering, advocates licensure, enhances the image of its members, and advocates legislation and public policy for the betterment of human welfare and the profession. […]

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Signed Up Sports Gets Home Run Start in Rapid City

Signed Up Sports is a comprehensive service that supports coaches, athletic directors, and business owners nationwide in managing their athletic camps. They assist with registration, data management, payment processing, and marketing—all at no cost to the clients. Something you may not know is that Signed Up Sports is one of several software companies getting its […]

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Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Downtown Rapid City

Your guide to celebrating Saint Patrick’s Day Downtown Rapid City Kick-off this Saint Patrick’s Day with an All Nations Parade in downtown Rapid City. The parade is a chance to celebrate the diversity of our community, heritage, and roots – all in a fun, family-friendly environment. The parade begins Saturday, March 16 at 10 am. […]

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T-N-T Event and Marketing Management: Adding in the WOW

Tiffani Taylor-Robertson owner of T-N-T Events & Marketing, constantly looking for ways to spice things up The popular saying “What happens in Vegas stays in Vegas” is not a mantra Tiffani “Tif” Taylor-Robertson lives by.  It is quite the opposite.  When a former colleague needed help with a national convention in Las Vegas, Tif, who […]

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Fika Food Truck: Take a Break for Brunch in Rapid City

“As a kid, I would watch the Food Network instead of the Disney channel,” says Jess Tolman-Stickney, owner of Rapid City’s newest food truck, Fika. After working several food service jobs, entrepreneurship seemed like a natural next step. Mentorship and support from industry veterans fueled Jess’ confidence to leap into business ownership by acquiring a […]

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3 Area Businesses Named 2024 National Small Business Week Winners

This week, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman announced the National Small Business Week (NSBW) 2024 Award Winners, comprised of business owners, lending partners, and advocates who embody the grit and determination that power our nation’s economy and ensure disaster-impacted communities can recover. This year’s NSBW will take place April 28-May 4, […]

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West River Health Science Center Breaks Ground

A groundbreaking ceremony was held Friday, March 8 for the West River Health Science Center. The $15 million center, located at the Black Hills State Campus in Rapid City, allows the SDSU College of Nursing to fully move to this site. This creates room for nursing skills labs, a simulation center, and nursing faculty offices. […]

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Meet Monika Johncour: New Owner of Timber Ridge Campground

Finding Her True Design  Monika Johncour trades military life for one of deep breathing and beautiful scenery It took Monika Johncour decades, but she finally has her dream life. One that fits exactly who she is meant to be and one that is miles away from her previous life in the military.  In a spur-of-the-moment […]

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BankWest Learning & Development Initiatives Earn National Recognition

BankWest Learning & Development representatives received three distinguished awards at Training Magazine’s APEX Awards event. For the fifth year in a row, BankWest was named an APEX award winner based on the quality and impact of the company’s training and development initiatives. BankWest received its highest award ranking to date, placing 21st among 105 applicants. Training magazine is […]

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Rapid City February Building Permit Activity Signals Strong Investment

Rapid City’s business environment is showing positive signs of growth, with a significant increase in building permit valuations. Here’s the breakdown from the February 2024 building permit report: February Permits: In February 2024, the city issued 157 building permits, totaling over $45.4 million. This is the second-highest February on record. The number of permits issued […]

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2024 Black Hills Defense and Industry Symposium

The Black Hills Defense and Industry Symposium is coming to The Box Elder Events Center, April 10- 11, 2024. This annual event will bring leaders of academia, research, industry, military, and the Black Hills communities together for meaningful dialogue on the importance of defense investment in western South Dakota. Leaders will discuss how attendees can […]

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Carrie Gerlach – A Life of Adventure (Tours)

Carrie Gerlach has been sharing her love of adventure and the Black Hills for nearly two decades. Just a few years after starting Black Hills Adventure Tours, Carrie Gerlach’s life took a dramatic turn. As a single mom with two kids, she didn’t know how she could continue her company while fulfilling the basic needs […]

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Rapid City Ranks High Amongst Happiest Places to Live

WalletHub ranks Rapid City among top tier of 182 ranked cities for happiness Rapid City was ranked among the nation’s happiest cities to live in the nation in a report released this week by WalletHub. Rapid City ranked 36th among the top 182 cities referenced in the report. WalletHub compared 182 of the largest cities, […]

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BHFCU Recognized as Top Workplace in Great Plains

Employee engagement partner Energage recently awarded Black Hills Federal Credit Union (BHFCU) the 2024 Great Plains Top Workplaces award. The award identifies BHFCU as a premier workplace across all industries in the Midwest Region (SD, ND, WY, NE, KS.) BHFCU asks staff to provide feedback through the Energage Workplace Survey each year. Top Workplaces uses […]

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Diamond E Collective Opens on Rapid City Main Street

Diamond E Collective, a new restaurant, venue, and hub for community gatherings, has opened its doors in downtown Rapid City. Nestled in the former Bashful Bison location at 523 Main Street, it’s a place where friends can come together and create lasting memories. Cindy Tolle of Evergreen Ranching and Livestock is the owner of Diamond […]

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Texas native brings years of hospitality experience to the Black Hills

Clint Cox knew he needed a change. The Miami hotel management and consulting company he worked for was going through some transition, and the Texas native decided it was a good time to move on. After earning his MBA from Florida International University, Clint began his search for something new. That something new brought Clint […]

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Progress continues at the Black Hills Industrial Center

In September 2022, Dream Design International broke ground for the Black Hills Industrial Center construction. The hope is to improve the wage scale and boost the local economy by adding sustainable industries to this new manufacturing hub. Situated in the southeast corner of Rapid City, this expansive 700+ acre industrial site is strategically tailored to […]

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BHFCU CAT Program Raises Over $62,000 for Charity

More than 30 years ago, Black Hills Federal Credit Union (BHFCU) established the Community Action Team (CAT) program. This program reflects the company’s commitment to empowering its employees to better the communities they serve. 40 employees served as CAT program co-chairs to organize giving opportunities in 2023. The BHFCU CAT program covers their locations throughout […]

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Marketing Manager Making Memories in Rapid City

After growing up and living in eastern South Dakota for many years, Bri Vande Pol and her husband decided it was time for a change of scenery for their adventure-seeking family. They didn’t have to travel far to find the change they were looking for; they set their sights on the west side of the […]

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City of Presidents Adds Audio Tour

Celebrate President’s Day in a brand new way this year. After more than a year of development, Visit Rapid City created a City of Presidents Audio Tour for downtown Rapid City. There are two ways to experience the new audio tour: a mobile tour or a dial-in tour. Plaques with a dial-in number and QR […]

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Plato’s Closet Rapid City Moves to Cambell Street

Plato’s Closet will soon be moving from its Omaha Street location in Rapid City to 262 N Cambell Street. The building was formerly Black Hills IP. The official opening of the new Plato’s Closet location will be on February 24. After 10 years in their former building, this move to Cambell Street will allow customers […]

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Cole-TAC LLC Expands Operations in Rapid City

Two years after relocating to Rapid City, South Dakota, Cole-TAC, LLC has been able to hire more people than in the 6 years the company operated in New Hampshire. Now, the company is ready to expand its operations once again. Cole-TAC, LLC is a tactical accessory manufacturer, founded in 2015. What started as an 8200-square-foot […]

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Nominations Open for Black Hills 40 Under 40

3/1/2024 Update – The nomination window for 2024 is now closed. Keep an eye out for the April issue of Elevate magazine to see who was named 40 under 40. Nominations for 2025 will open in January 2025. Rapid City Business Journal is seeking nominations for the 2024 40 Under 40 in the Black Hills […]

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Phoenix Couple Find Home in Beauty of the Black Hills

Robert Julian and Katelyn Flowers-Velasquez love exploring different places – the food, the culture, the people.  The couple, both in their 30s, have traveled between both coasts and across continents. But when Julian’s friend told him about an IT job for Katelyn in South Dakota, Julian hesitated in telling his southwestern-born girlfriend about the opportunity. […]

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BHFCU Business Lender Named January Lender of the Month

The South Dakota Development Corporation (SDDC) recently recognized Marie Darling, a Business Lender at Black Hills Federal Credit Union in downtown Rapid City as the January Lender of the Month. “As a relatively new member of the commercial lending space, I was very honored when I learned I’d been named Lender of the Month,” Marie […]

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West Plains Engineering Announces Leadership Transition

West Plains Engineering (WPE) announces Doug Feterl, P.E. is stepping down to retire from his position as company President. The firm has planned for Marty Christensen, P.E. to take over as Feterl’s replacement effective January 26th, 2024. Feterl has been with the firm for 32 years and served as President since 2014. He was one […]

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