Spearfish Overview

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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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

Spearfish Overview.............................................................................1 Board of Directors ...............................................................................5 Climate....................................................................................................6 Community Info...................................................................................7 Spearfish Recognition .......................................................................7 Member Benefits.................................................................................9 Events & Programs........................................................................... 11 Community Success........................................................................ 13 Business Climate............................................................................... 14 History Info......................................................................................... 16 Categorical Membership Listings............................................... 17 Alphabetical Membership Listings............................................ 25 Associate Membership Listing .................................................... 32 Dining & Shopping .......................................................................... 34 Outdoor Recreation......................................................................... 36 Arts & Attraction ............................................................................... 38 Education ............................................................................................ 40 Health & Wellness............................................................................. 42 Infrastructure..................................................................................... 44 Service & Worship Orgs.................................................................. 45 Spearfish Canyon.............................................................................. 46

MESSAGE FROM Chris Davis, Board of Director Chair 2020

My husband and I became familiar with the Black Hills through family vacations and hunting trips. Ready for a change from northern Minnesota, we purchased property outside of Spearfish in 2000, thinking it would be our retirement home. Fortunately for us, we were able to move here in 2007 through a job transfer for my husband. At that time, I was working for a non-profit which provided services in South Dakota and was able to move my home office. Two years later, I changed jobs through a connection I made through the Spearfish Area Chamber of Commerce. I was involved with the local chamber in Minnesota, and after moving to Spearfish, joining the Spearfish Chamber was one of my top priorities to meet people and get to know the area. I have now been associated with the chamber as an Ambassador for 13 years and a board member for four years. Now that my husband and I are retired, we are Associate Members, a nice option for those not associated with a business. Spearfish has a wide variety of organizations and activities that it is easy for residents to become involved in the community. As a university town, Black Hills State University also offers opportunities to Spearfish residents for sporting, arts, and educational events. Volunteering opportunities exist for people to enhance their interests or share their skills. I have served on the board of the Matthews Opera House & Arts Center and am a current clinic volunteer and board member of Good Shepherd Clinic and serve on the Grace Balloch Memorial Library Board of Trustees. I earned a Certificate in Guitar Performance and have since been able to share my music with others in a variety of settings. In Spearfish, we celebrate the four seasons with hiking, biking (all year long), water sports, outdoor markets, outdoor dining at wonderful restaurants, skiing, snowmobiling, climbing, camping, and much more. We appreciate our proximity to other western states with access to national parks and mountains. We are a small community with so many benefits. As a reader, whether you already live in or near Spearfish, are visiting or are considering relocating to Spearfish. Thank you for being here. Enjoy your time in our community,