Mount Rushmore

Growth Sectors

On the brink…

Whether they’re standing in the shadows of Mount Rushmore National Memorial, getting lost on a backcountry trail or blazing new paths in business, 3 million annual visitors to the Black Hills revel in a singular, stunning landscape coupled with a bustling economy.

Many of those visitors decide to stay, contributing their special slice of creativity to a diverse commercial climate on the brink of an explosion. Let’s take a look at trending sectors, some of which echo national developments, and others that have taken on a life of their own.

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…
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,…
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…
As a growing number of corporations and businesses relocate to the Black Hills, lured by a vibrant economy and a lifestyle rooted in outdoor recreation and surrounding natural wonders, their…
With a million-acre backyard playground, the Rushmore Region offers enticing year-round outdoor recreation opportunities, making it a natural fit for outdoor adventure companies. The region enjoys over 450 hiking and…