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Have your business join today! Unlock opportunities to grow your business by having a seat at the table.

It's the most wonderful Mixer of the year!

Christmas Mixer is December 10. Don't miss your chance to network with over 400 business leaders!

GIVING TUESDAY

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.

THE CHAMBER // DEVELOPMENT // INNOVATION

GROW YOUR BUSINESS HERE

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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Friday, December 6, 2024

Investor Spotlight: VRC Metal Systems

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.

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Monday, December 2, 2024

Investor Spotlight: Jennifer Young's Bookkeeping Service

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.

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Monday, November 18, 2024

Elevate Rapid City Launches CareerLIFT

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.

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Rapid City Rankings

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.

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Rapid City Rankings

What We've Accomplished

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.

1742
GOAL: CREATE 5,000 JOBS

January 2023: 75,802 / December 2023: 77,544

-$110M
INCREASE ANNUAL CONSUMER SPENDING BY $125 MILLION

2022: $9.47B / 2023: $9.36B

8.55%
INCREASE INCOMES BY 15%

January 2023: $904 / December 2023: $981

$463.5M
REACH $300M IN ANNUAL CAPITAL INVESTMENT

2022: $364.6M / 2023: $463.5M

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