Public safety and a strong local economy go hand in hand. When businesses feel secure, they invest, hire, and grow. When crime rises, owners feel it in theft losses, staffing challenges, and customer confidence.

November's Critical Issues Luncheon takes a business-focused look at public safety in Rapid City and Pennington County. We'll hear from Pennington County Sheriff Brian Mueller, Rapid City Police Chief Don Hedrick, and Pennington County State's Attorney Lara Roetzel as they share where crime trends stand, how prevention and second-chance efforts like the Sheriff's IGNITE program strengthen our workforce, and what business owners can do to protect their teams, storefronts, and neighborhoods.

Come ready with questions, and leave with a clearer picture of the challenges facing our community and the partnerships moving Rapid City forward.