
Meet the Elevate Leadership Class of 2026
The Elevate Leadership Institute program provides participants with the background, unique experiences, and insights necessary to assume leadership positions in the community.

The Elevate Leadership Institute program provides participants with the background, unique experiences, and insights necessary to assume leadership positions in the community.
Elevate Rapid City and the Black Hills Manufacturing Alliance are launching the first-ever Coolest Thing Made in the Black Hills competition — a friendly, bracket-style contest that highlights the products and companies shaping our region’s future.

This expansion reflects the strong business climate in Rapid City, where companies like Black Hills Energy have thrived thanks to a supportive community and access to growth opportunities.

This month’s Rapid City Economic Indicators are having a Chris Gaines moment—some numbers look good, others tell a different story. From rising sales and steady jobs to puzzling housing trends and inflation, here’s what’s really happening in the Rapid City economy.

Stay competitive with data-backed compensation strategies. Learn how local wage trends and benefits planning can support retention and recruitment.

The Black Hills economy is thriving, with job growth led by healthcare, construction, and small businesses driving long-term regional success.

Midwest Heart and Vascular Associates is an independent cardiovascular practice based in Rapid City, dedicated to delivering accessible, high-quality heart, vascular and venous care to the community. At the core of their mission is a patient-first approach—providing guideline-directed therapy tailored to each individual. Their goal is not only to

Bryan Adams, Robin Hood, and Rapid City’s economy? This sharp monthly update dives into local indicators with humor, insight, and a little 1991 flair.

Buffalo Plains Recovery celebrated the opening of a new inpatient treatment facility at 405 E. Fairlane Drive.

Wildfire Labs and Elevate Rapid City are proud to announce the graduation of seven promising startups from their accelerator programs, marking another milestone in the region's growing entrepreneurial ecosystem.