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service while being one of the first cities in South Dakota to welcome aviation. Today, Spearfish continues to savor its past while embracing the future. Located halfway between Seattle and Chicago, on the Interstate-90 corridor, it’s a community that is continually advancing in business and growth. Many people have found the natural surroundings to be the perfect home for their new or transplanted businesses. The Spearfish Area Chamber of Commerce, 100 years strong, is an integrity-driven professional organization providing service and leadership to its members and the business community. As such, it is our goal to provide
an attitude and environment that fosters business growth and success. The Chamber continues to expand and enhance its programs and services by offering resources and benefits for its member businesses, the community, and the regional trade area. Spearfish is a natural fit for your personal or business relocation or expansion. For more information contact the Spearfish Area Chamber of Commerce at (605) 642-2626, visit online at SpearfishChamber.org or stop in our office at 106 W. Kansas Street (Corner of Main St. and Kansas St.)
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WELCOME to SPEARFISH
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In all of America, there is only one Spearfish. Unique in its blend of history, beauty, small-town charm, and big city amenities, Spearfish is truly a micropolitan community. Over the last decade, Spearfish has experienced steady growth. People of all ages have been attracted to the community; not only for its beauty but also for the quality of life. Spearfish is a complete community offering excellent healthcare, high-quality education, friendly neighborhoods, and a low crime rate. The town is nestled at the mouth of scenic Spearfish Canyon in a beautiful valley of the world-famous Black Hills of South Dakota. The climate is surprisingly temperate allowing residents to recreate year-round. As foothills to the Rockies, the Black Hills enjoy periodic Chinook winds. Chinook is Lakota for “snoweater,” thus contributing to the area’s year-round moderate weather. Spearfish was first settled in 1876 during one of America’s gold rushes. By the turn of the century, it was one of the last places in the United States to see regular stagecoach
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