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Why Rapid City Video

Rapid City and the Black Hills have long been known for their unsurpassed natural beauty, recreation and great people. The fact that Rapid City is located some distance from any major metropolitan area has allowed it to develop a character of its own -- where honesty and hard work are still important, yet are balanced against an unmatched enjoyment of life. Learn more by watching the video below.

Why Your Company Should Expand or Relocate to Rapid City:

No Inventory Tax
No Corporate Income Tax
No Personal Income Tax
No Personal Property Tax
Unmatched Governmental Cooperation
Unsurpassed Natural Beauty and Quality of Life
Some of the Lowest Woker's Compensation in the Nation
Low Utility Costs
47th in the Nation in Total Crime Index
Low Interest Loans and Job Training Money
Among the Lowest Unemployment Insurance Costs in the Nation
Low Regulatory Environment
Tax Abatement for Manufacturing
Tax Increment Financing
Developed Industrial Parks
State-of-the-art Telecommunication
Well Educated, Hard Working Labor Force
Low Unionization (less that 1%)
Excellent Air, Rail & Highway System
Low Operating & Facilities Cost