Elevate Rapid City

Ignite Rapid City wraps its first business development weekend. Teams built fast, tested ideas, and defined real-world value. “We want to see a functional product, strong progress, and a clear use case,” Wadsworth said. @wildfirelabs_io @sdsmt kotatv.com/2026/04/28/ign…

Rapid City welcomes Phoenix Weaponry. Their relocation reflects a strong business climate, growing manufacturing sector, and a community built for growth. Proud to support their next chapter in Rapid City! Read more: elevaterapidcity.com/news/2026/04/3…

Big steps forward taken for workforce expansion in Rapid City today! Governor Larry Rhoden awarded Western Dakota Tech funding to add gunsmithing to the curriculum. news.sd.gov/news?id=news_k… #defenseindustry #elevaterapidcity #workforcedevelopment

Big news! Rapid City has been named the future home of the South Dakota Defense Institute, a major investment in the state’s defense industry. news.sd.gov/news?id=news_k… #elevatrapidcity #rapdicitysouthdakota #defenseindustry

Welcome, SoDak AutoHaus to Rapid City! The specialty European automotive repair shop has relocated from Spokane, WA, drawn by Rapid City’s strong workforce, business-friendly environment, and love for the outdoors. Read the full release here: bit.ly/4iKeK1K

The Rapid City Region continues to be a powerhouse for workforce and economic growth, making us a perfect home for new and existing business growth and expansion. kotatv.com/2025/02/05/job…

A plant-based pharmaceutical company establishes Rapid City as a research and development hub. Phylloceuticals launched the first phase of its operations in Rapid City this January at the David Lust Accelerator Building. rapidcityjournal.com/news/local/bus…

Congratulations to #LukeLindberg on being invited to serve as the United States Under Secretary for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs at the Department of Agriculture! We deeply value the opportunity to collaborate with you during your time at SD Trade. #elevaterapidcity

In case you missed it: Rapid City was named 100 best places to live by @livability! rapidcitybusinessjournal.com/2024/09/12/rap…

Even better than a visit, we get to call it home 🏡

Rapid City's Heroes and Villains show their way of competing with large retailers' holiday specials. blackhillsfox.com/2023/11/28/lar…

One of the fastest growing cities in the Midwest, this scenic community's growth speaks for itself. Learn more about Rapid City: bit.ly/3Mqxp57 @Elevate_RC #southdakota #economicdevelopment #sdgoed #rapidcity #blackhills

Thanks @Elevate_RC for putting on this morning’s Policy Summit to discuss Childcare, Regional Infrastructure Planning, and Ports-to-Plains. #RapidCityGrowth

Former Assistant Secretary of the Treasury, and Chief Economist at @A1Policy, Michael Faulkender giving an update on the economy at the @Elevate_RC Manufacturing & Trade summit in Rapid City today.

Come join me, and my ⁦@A1Policy⁩ colleague Michael Faulkender, Chief Economist, in Rapid City, SD on July 27th! South Dakota Trade is co-hosting a #manufacturing & #trade summit with our partner ⁦@Elevate_RC⁩ to explore ways to grow #exports. elevaterapidcity.com/events/2023/07…

It's the first time since Ellsworth became part of Global Strike Command a new commander has been chosen from the same installation. rapidcityjournal.com/news/oakley-ta…

Our faces when we won the 2023 Large Business Award from @Elevate_RC: 🤩😱🥳 This recognition celebrates our outstanding growth, employee support, and community leadership. Thank you to our talented professionals for making this possible! 📽️🧾: respec.com/respec-receive…

SD Trade held our inaugural Steering Committee meeting today. The SC advises us on export priorities for their members. Thanks to our partners! @SoDakBiotech 🔬 @sdcorn 🌽 @sdsoybean 🫘 @Southdakotapork 🐖 @Elevate_RC 📈 South Dakota Trust Association 🏦 South Dakota Dairy 🐄

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Rapid City was among more than 180 cities nationwide compared across 21 key indicators of employment outlook, affordability and downtime-friendliness. rapidcityjournal.com/community/wall…