The Rushmore Region Economic Development Alliance is an economic development initiative of Black Hills Community Economic Development. It was created to stimulate and increase business investment in the Black Hills of western South Dakota. The Alliance provides consulting, marketing, and other services to support the growth and success of new and existing businesses, as well as businesses relocating to the region. The Alliance works closely with local economic development organizations and development partners to build capacity within the region.
The Rushmore Region Economic Development Alliance serves the following counties in western South Dakota:
- Butte
- Custer
- Fall River
- Lawrence
- Meade
- Pennington
The Rushmore Region Economic Development Alliance includes the communities of:
- Belle Fourche
- Blackhawk
- Box Elder
- Central City
- Custer
- Deadwood
- Edgemont
- Hermosa
- Hill City
- Keystone
- Lead
- New Underwood
- Newell
- Piedmont
- Rapid City
- Spearfish
- Sturgis
- Summerset
- Wall
- Whitewood