Rapid City’s vibrant downtown, healthy business community and wealth of cultural offerings make Rapid City the perfect place to raise a family and grow a business. There are endless opportunities to explore our rich history and culture or take in recreational adventures and scenic wonders. We hope you enjoy all that our community has to offer, as I firmly believe the Rapid City area embodies all the characteristics of an ideal community.
This publication serves as an introduction to our community and a resource guide to the attractions, amenities and businesses the Rapid City area has to offer. This directory is generously supported by our member businesses, organizations and individuals whose investments contribute to the efforts of the Chamber, and to the future of Rapid City and the Black Hills area. I encourage you to utilize Chamber members and take advantage of their vast goods and services.
Established in 1886, the Chamber has been an integral part of the Rapid City community for more than 132 years. Businesses, organizations and agencies that choose to be a part of the Rapid City Chamber of Commerce do so because it is a thriving, pro-active, business leadership organization. We have proven that working with our community partners and business members results in a prosperous, healthy community for businesses and residents. There’s no other organization in our area with the depth and breadth of relationships that can help you. We are dedicated to our people, our community and our progress. You can rest assured that if it is important to your business, it is important to the Chamber.
We take pride in helping to keep our economy vibrant and innovate. Our area boasts a skilled and hard-working labor force, one of the lowest costs of living and distinct cultural influences through the region’s Native American and agricultural heritage.
Rapid City is a wonderful community to live, work and do business. On behalf of the Rapid City Chamber, I would like to welcome you, your family and your business to this area of beautiful scenery, rich traditions and a booming business environment. I encourage you to become involved in shaping the community we all share and love.
For additional information regarding Rapid City and the Black Hills region, please visit the Chamber office located in the Rushmore Plaza Civic Center on Mount Rushmore Road or visit our website at www.rapidcitychamber.com.
Linda Rabe
President & CEO
Rapid City Area Chamber of Commerce