Fuel the Growth Economic Development Fall Conference

You are invited to attend Fuel the Growth – 2022: Advancing Economic Development in our Communities from September 14-16, 2022, at Black Hills State University–Rapid City!

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This Basic Economic Development Course will cover 10 economic development topics. Participants will learn from experts and colleagues through presentations, panel discussions, case studies, and networking opportunities. Topics will include:

• Business Development: Business Retention & Expansion, Real Estate Development & Reuse, Small Business & Entrepreneurship Development, Economic Development Finance and Marketing / Attraction
• Organizational Development: Strategic Planning, Managing Economic Development Organizations, Economic Development Ethics
• Community Development: Community/ Neighborhood Development & Workforce Development

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This 2.5 day fall conference will be held at, and hosted by, the Black Hills State University Rapid City Center. This is a collaboration effort between:

• Black Hills State University (BHSU)
• South Dakota Governor’s Office Of Economic Development
• Black Hills Community Economic Development/Rushmore Region Alliance
• West River Foundation
• Black Hills Energy