Welcome
Welcome to Rapid City, South Dakota, a land of wonderment, pristine ponderosa forests, rippling streams, iconic monuments and a rich western history, a place that still greets new residents, businesses and millions of annual visitors with a welcoming smile and a helping hand. Thanks to its diversity, Rapid City's economy remains strong despite downturns in many metropolitan areas of the United States. Our skilled and growing medical community serves an entire region. Our burgeoning retail sector draws shoppers from four states. Our call centers serve customers nationwide. Nearby Ellsworth Air Force Base remains a strong and stable force in the nation's defense. We are proud to welcome you to our community.
Quality of Life
The Rapid City Area Chamber of Commerce has been active in cooperative efforts with other cities, towns and organizations to improve the quality of life in our community, as well as throughout the Black Hills and western South Dakota. We've secured major infrastructure investments for highway and bridge projects, attracted new air carriers resulting in better connections, established more frequent flights and record-setting passenger traffic at Rapid City Regional Airport, and assisted in identifying new missions for Ellsworth Air Force base ensuring its existence well into the future. Additionally, we've attracted new businesses, new industries and new employers to our region.
Chamber Mission and Overview
The Rapid City Area Chamber of Commerce is a dynamic member supported organization dedicated to enhancing the economic well-being and quality of life in the Rapid City area and Black Hills region. We are the voice of our local business community supporting member businesses with referrals, committee support, event planning and more. You can be proud to be a part of this 5-Star organization as we continue to create an atmosphere where we can work and prosper to the fullest.