Tax Structure

South Dakota businesses are not over-burdened with excessive taxes or regulations, and have a competitive edge over their counterparts in other areas of the United States. South Dakota helps businesses keep the money they make so they can continue to invest in their company’s growth.

South Dakota consistently receives high marks from top national ratings groups, due in large part to these competitive advantages:

• No corporate income tax
• No business inventory tax
• No personal income tax
• No personal property tax
• No inheritance tax
• Competitive workers compensation rates
• Low average unemployment insurance rates
• Right-to-Work state

To compare your state, and for more information, visit the South Dakota Governor’s Office of Economic Development website at https://sdgoed.com/tools-resources/50-state-comparison/

Incentives

Incentives are customized according to the needs of each business and are determined by job creation, service creation, revenue generation, and overall economic impact. They can include tax abatements, relocation or workforce training grants, lower interest loans, special lease or construction terms, tax refund credits, venture capital, etc. Bottom line - Rushmore Region Alliance partners have a variety of funding mechanisms in place to meet the specific needs of both new and existing businesses.

Additionally, the South Dakota Governor’s Office of Economic Development offers an array of financing options, such as working capital, workforce training money, and low-interest loans in conjunction with local lenders. Their team of finance professionals share a desire to see your company succeed. For more info, visit https://sdgoed.com/financing-incentives/

From the tree-lined campus of the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology (SDSMT) to the mile-deep darkness of the Sanford Underground Research Facility, science and technology are center-stage in the Rushmore Region.

Intrepid entrepreneurs have launched a distinct selection of small-scale food and beverage operations that include brew pubs and breweries in Rapid City, Hot Springs, Custer, Hill City, Sturgis, Lead, Deadwood, and Spearfish, as well as several wineries and distilleries.

Along with healthcare, education, manufacturing, retail, and government operations, agriculture is one of the region’s largest industries. And entrepreneurs such as the Belle Joli Winery Sparkling House, with its five-acre vineyard bordering the majestic ponderosa pines of the rugged Black Hills just outside Sturgis, are transforming the visitor experience.

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Meet Todd and Lore Ksenych

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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.

The Rushmore Regional trade area includes over 530,000 people within 200 miles. As such, Rapid City and the surrounding Black Hills communities offer retail trade, medical and professional services, and recreation opportunities second to none. In recent years, the region has received numerous accolades and national rankings for its excellent quality of life and business climate.

Rushmore Region Economic Development Alliance
730 E. Watertown, Suite 102
Rapid City, SD 57701

Phone: 605.716.0016
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For direct information on Key staff, visit Our Team.

The Rushmore Region team consists of on-staff economic development professionals who are sanctioned by local economic development organizations, cities, and/or counties to represent their investment in the region. It also includes local utility and SD Governor’s Office of Economic Development (GOED) representatives.

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  Hollie Stalder

  Executive Director

  Belle Fourche Economic Development Corporation
  605.892.5065
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  Lynn Kendall

  Community Affairs Manager

  Black Hills Energy
  605.484.7754
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  Peggy Ryan

  Board Member

  Custer Area Economic Development Corporation
  605.517.1664
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  Emma Garvin

  Executive Director

  Deadwood-Lead Economic Development Corporation
  605.280.4078
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  Glen Kane

  Managing Director

  Ellsworth Development Authority
  605.390.7290
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  Angela Crisman

  Executive Administrator

  Hill City Economic Development Corporation
  605.517.1745
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  Hannah Sage

  Partner Relations Representative

  Governor’s Office of Economic Development
  605.381.4225
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  Andrea Powers

  Executive Director

  Southern Hills Economic Development
  605.745.3551
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  Kory Menken

  Executive Director

  Spearfish Economic Development Corporation
  605.642.3832
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  Amanda Anglin

  Executive Director

  Sturgis Economic Development Corporation
  605.347.4906
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  Lisa Schieffer

  City Administrator

  City of Summerset
  605.718.2189
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  Kallie Carey

  Executive Director

  Wall Economic Development Corporation
  605.279.2663
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  Lori Frederick

  Director of Economic Development

  Elevate Rapid City
  605.716.0004
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