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Musical snobs may disagree, but hair metal may be the greatest genre ever created. The higher the hair, the closer you are to heaven. And Bon Jovi were godly. They may have dressed like they raided a sale rack at Spencer's Gifts, but beneath all that Aqua Net, they created anthems that somehow remain both ridiculous and transcendent at the same time. And “Livin’ on a Prayer” is the band’s poster child. This month’s economic indicators are a lot like that. Wild and ridiculous, and you can’t figure out what’s coming next. 

Discover how hiring justice-impacted individuals can strengthen your workforce and community. Join Elevate Rapid City's May 20 event to learn practical strategies and business benefits.

Hebron Brick Company is expanding their sales operations in Rapid City to add a distribution component. The project, which brings an estimated $6 million capital expenditure and will create 7 full-time jobs, recently opened its E Anamosa Street location.

24 people are now equipped with more knowledge, experiences, and insights as the next generation of leaders in the Rapid City community. For 9 sessions they have learned about managing, serving on boards, community development, and more. The Elevate Leadership Institute is more than a networking opportunity or line a resume. It is a program intentionally

Aqua and Acre Market is a sustainable urban farming operation that uses aquaponics to cultivate fresh produce alongside fish.

The sixth annual Elevate Rapid City Pro-Business scorecard tracked the votes on 13 key bills that Elevate took a stance on during the 2025 Legislative session. These bills focused on five key areas: Ellsworth Air Force Base support, Airports, Education, Infrastructure and Economic Development.

In the February 2025 economic indicators Rapid City’s economy shows strong jobs and wages but mixed signals in sales, housing, and trade impacts amid 2025 tariff shifts.

This month’s economic indicators are a bit like that—peculiar, but in the context of a global tariff war, even stranger. They provide a fascinating local window into this global story. On the surface, many metrics suggest robust economic health.

Nestled in South Dakota’s rugged Black Hills, GenPro Energy Solutions is sparking an energy revolution that’s illuminating more than just the landscape. This homegrown powerhouse is delivering cutting-edge power solutions, forging high-paying careers, and fortifying the region’s infrastructure—proving that innovation can thrive where

Rapid City has several of options to make your Easter Sunday special. To help you plan, we’ve put together a list of the Easter brunch offerings we've been able to find.