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  • About Rushmore Region

    We are an economic development initiative of the Black Hills region

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  • Our Team

    Learn About the People Who Make Up the Alliance

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  • Competitive Advantages

    South Dakota consistently receives high marks from top national ratings groups

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growth sectors

November 15, 2019

Outdoor Recreation

in Growth Sectors

by Derek Olson

With a million-acre backyard playground, the Rushmore Region offers enticing year-round outdoor recreation opportunities, making…
November 15, 2019

Professional Services

in Growth Sectors

by Derek Olson

As a growing number of corporations and businesses relocate to the Black Hills, lured by…
March 27, 2019

Science & Technology

in Growth Sectors

by Derek Olson

From the tree-lined campus of the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology (SDSMT) to…
March 27, 2019

Small Scale Food & Beverage

in Growth Sectors

by Derek Olson

Intrepid entrepreneurs have launched a distinct selection of small-scale food and beverage operations that include…
March 27, 2019

Value-Added Agriculture

in Growth Sectors

by Derek Olson

Along with healthcare, education, manufacturing, retail, and government operations, agriculture is one of the region’s…

Regional Overview

The six-county Rushmore Region of South Dakota is one of the best places in the nation to start and run a business. The entrepreneurial spirit, support of free enterprise, and Midwestern values and work ethic allows companies to thrive and do business on their own terms.

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  • December Newsletter
    DECEMBER 2019 Ascent Innovation Breaks Ground on Business Incubator in Rapid City's Downtown District Rapid City Economic Development Foundation’s branch, Ascent Innovation, kicked off its expansion into Rapid City's downtown district with…
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