What benefits are local employers offering to attract and retain talent? 

Join Elevate Rapid City for a preview of the 2026 Rapid City Region Benefits Benchmarking Report and an inside look at how Black Hills employers structure their benefits and compensation strategies.

Based on responses from 78 regional employers, the report examines health, dental and vision coverage; retirement plans and contributions; paid leave; flexible work arrangements; fringe benefits; pay review practices; and anticipated 2026 pay increases.

The session will highlight key regional and industry-specific findings, helping employers compare their offerings with local practices and identify opportunities to strengthen recruitment and retention. Attendees will also have the opportunity to discuss the findings with fellow employers and ask questions about applying the data to strengthen their workforce strategies.

This complimentary preview will be offered before the full report is launched and made available for purchase on Elevate Rapid City’s website.

Who should attend? This event is ideal for HR leaders, benefits administrators, business owners, supervisors, operations managers, finance professionals and other business leaders who make decisions related to employee benefits and compensation.

Key takeaways:

• Regional benchmarks: Understanding how commonly offered benefits, including insurance, retirement plans and paid leave, compare across the region.
• Industry insights: Exploring how benefits and compensation practices vary among participating industries.
• Workforce strategy: Identifying opportunities to strengthen benefits offerings and support employee recruitment and retention.

AGENDA

8:15 am – Attendees Arrive and Network

8:30 am – Welcome and Introductions from Workforce Team

8:35 am – Featured Presentation: 2026 Rapid City Region Benefits Survey Preview | Taylor Davis, Senior Workforce Development and Partnerships Director, Elevate Rapid City

8:50 am – Featured Speaker Presentation | Coming Soon

9:10 am – Breakout Discussions with Speakers

9:33 am – Rotate Groups

9:57 am – Closing Remarks and Upcoming Workforce Events

10:00 am – Event Concludes

About the Speakers

 Taylor Davis

Taylor brings her passion and experience for building relationships and talent pipelines to her role as Senior Workforce Development & Partnerships Director at Elevate Rapid City. Her goal is to ensure Rapid City is a place of amenities and opportunities for everyone focusing efforts on things such as workforce development and military collaboration.

With a degree in environmental science, Taylor interned at Angostura Reservoir before joining the team at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology as an admissions counselor and summer camps coordinator. During that time, Taylor also served on the Chamber’s Workforce Development Committee.

Just before coming to Elevate, Taylor worked for the Wichita Falls Chamber of Commerce as the Talent Partnership Director & Military Liaison before moving into the role of Director of Business Retention and Expansion.

Taylor is especially passionate about building talent pipelines for military affiliates and utilizing their education and experience to expand the community’s workforce.

There is no fee for this event, however, we do ask you to RSVP so we ensure we have enough room to accommodate attendees. This is an in-person event.

Registration closes Friday, October 16 !

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