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Over 400 nonprofits in South Dakota are participating in South Dakota’s Day of Giving: December 3rd. You can support our Elevate Leadership Institute and workforce initiatives with a tax-deductible donation to the Elevate Foundation.
Elevate Rapid City was formed in 2019 as a merger of the Rapid City Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Partnership, and Economic Development Foundation (Ascent Innovation).
As the premier western South Dakota economic development organization, Elevate is committed to promoting business and personal advancement through a targeted spotlight on jobs, infrastructure, and overall quality of life in and around the Black Hills region and the Rapid City metro area.
Together, we strive to embrace the heart and soul of our community through diversified growth and strong professional opportunities advocating the strengths of the Black Hills.
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VRC Metal Systems is a veteran-owned company specializing in high-pressure cold spray solutions that enable efficient, high-quality metal repair and additive manufacturing.
When you work with Jennifer and her team, you’re not just a client; you’re part of their family. Learn more about Jennifer Youngs Bookkeeping Service.
CareerLIFT is a free online education platform comprised of courses, resume-building resources, interview preparation and job offer connections to uplift and empower individuals to achieve career success and improve their overall quality of life.
There are countless reasons we could answer "Why Rapid City?" But there's something extra special about when others realize how great a community is. Most recently, Rapid City was named on Livability’s Top 100 Best Places to Live list. Rapid City continues to get recognized as a great community alongside South Dakota's statewide rankings. Check out all of our latest rankings and accolades.
When Elevate Rapid City was formed in 2018, we promised to deliver results to the Rapid City Region. We met our goals in our first five years. Now, we're chasing after even more. These are the goals we will achieve by 2027. You can see all our work and progress in our annual reports.