ABOUT ELEVATE RAPID CITY
ELEVATE RAPID CITY Elevate Rapid City was established in 2019, merging the Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development and Ascent Innovation to lead the economic development and small business efforts in the Black Hills region. Elevate works to advance the Rapid City region for all with a strong vision of making Rapid City and the Black Hills the place people want to be. Elevate is committed to promoting and advocating for business and personal advancement in western South Dakota through a targeted spotlight on jobs, infrastructure, and overall quality of life in and around the Black Hills region and Rapid City metro area. Together, we strive to embrace the heart and soul of our community through diversified and inclusive growth and strong professional opportunities advocating the strengths of the Black Hills.
ELEVATE LEADERSHIP Darren Haar, Complete Property Solutions (Chair) Paulette Davidson, Monument Health (Vice Chair) Tom Weaver, First Interstate Bank (Treasurer/Secretary) Tom Johnson, Elevate Rapid City (President, Non-Voting)
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5 Year Goals In January 2018, goals were set for Elevate Rapid City. Here is where we currently stand.
CREATE 4,000 JOBS BY 2023
58%
2,300 JOBS INCREASE INCOMES BY 15%
GOAL!
15.3% INCREASE ANNUAL CONSUMER SPENDING BY $125 MILLION
100% $
283M
AS OF OCT 1, 2020
REACH $300 MILLION IN ANNUAL CAPITAL INVESTMENT
66% $
199M
AS OF OCT 1, 2020
