Resources

Small Business Development Center

The South Dakota Small Business Development Center serves as an advisor to new or growing South Dakota businesses by assisting with business planning, operational improvement, and product or market development.

West River Business Service Center

West River Business Service Center serves as a one-stop resource center for growing western South Dakota businesses.

Rushmore Region Alliance

The Rushmore Region Alliance provides consulting, marketing, and other services to support the growth and success of new and existing businesses in western South Dakota, as well as to businesses relocating to the region.

Governor’s Office Economic Development

The South Dakota’s Governor’s Office of Economic Development offers information and resources to create jobs and support companies throughout the state.

U.S. Small Business Administration

The U.S. Small Business Administration provides counseling, loans, and support in receiving federal government contracts to small businesses across the country.

SDCEO Women’s Business Center

The SDCEO Women’s Business Center offers free business advising, professional development resources, and business training to empower women entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs.

Black Hills Council of Local Governments

The Black Hills Council assists communities and organizations that are looking to finance infrastructure and community facilities projects by identifying potential grant and loan funding sources, application preparation, and grant and loan administration.

First District Association of Local Governments

First District Association of Local Governments assists communities and organizations that are looking to finance infrastructure and community facilities projects by identifying potential grant and loan funding sources, application preparation, and grant and loan administration.