The business plan competition aims to bring awareness of entrepreneurship to high school students in grades 9 to 12. It challenges students to think about creating business opportunities in and around South Dakota. Elevate Rapid City sponsored this year’s business plan competition. Samantha McGrath and Reese Niu also helped judge the competitors.
Violent crimes had become a common occurrence for residents of “The Woods,” a group of apartment complexes in North Rapid. Criminals, most of who did not even live in The Woods, overtook the area. Parents took their kids to other parts of the city to play. Others did not sleep at night. A sense of community did not exist. However, that is
This month’s economic indicators are a lot like that—hard to know the meaning. On the one hand, inflation is beginning to drop from the previous month. Consumer spending remains strong at almost $800 million a month in Rapid City. Building permits, valuations, and primary jobs are still strong. But on the other hand, workforce participation and the cost of housing are still a concern.
Dew Bad Warrior-Ganje and Andy Bartling join Elevate Board of Directors
A grand opening ribbon cutting celebration was held for Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions in Rapid City. The event featured the ceremonial ribbon cutting and door prize giveaways. Asurion Tech Repair & Solutions is located at Rushmore Crossing in Rapid City at 1612 Eglin Street, Suite 800. The store offers professional fixes for most consumer
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Tommy Myers passion for welding and helping others learn the trade inspired him and his wife, Brianna, to embark on a new adventure. The two recently welcomed their first students to the Great Plains Welding Academy, the only customized training facility in the region.
Local volunteers step up to create Black Hills Toy Drive to ensure Black Hills area children receive Christmas gifts this year.