Regional Jobs Program

Strategic Employment Opportunities (2011 – 2015)

Innovation Economics, LLC was commissioned by Rapid City Economic Development Partnership (RCEDP) and Black Hills Vision (BHV) to undertake a review of Strategic Employment Opportunities in the Black Hills Region (BHR) over the next five years to inform a new Economic Development Plan as a blueprint for long-term regional prosperity.

The research phase has now been completed and 6 industries have been identified as high-value targets.

Links to a Business Issues Survey as well as valuable data on these six industries can be found at:

www.blackhillsmeansbusiness.com