Elevate Rapid City is a merged organization of the Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development, and Innovation center. Since its launch in 2019 Elevate has been working hard to serve the region.
HERE ARE JUST A FEW SUCCESSES: Launched EPIC - a market research tool for our investors and the business community at large.
Offered free virtual trainings, townhalls with government officials, and even a B-21 Outreach Forum.
Provided more than $220,000 to 18 area businesses through our Emergency Bridge Loan Fund; donated $25,000 to the UNITED WE STAND COVID-19 Relief Fund and $150,000 to the Rapid City Strategic Housing Trust Fund at the Black Hills Area Community Foundation.
Rapid City saw 2,300 jobs created; incomes increase by 15.3% and an annual consumer spending of $283M.
Wanting to get involved with Elevate? Check out these latest offerings!
Looking to grow your network? Mixers are back Members of Rapid City’s business community were able to enjoy an evening of networking hosted by the Hilton Garden Inn. Pre-registration for mixers is required. Go to elevaterapidcity.com/events to see the upcoming events.
Addressing Workforce Needs
ELEVATE RAPID CIT Y
STRUGGLING WITH EMPLOYEE TURNOVER?
REVITALIZE YOUR WORKFORCE
with this training and learn new methods to: INCREASE EMPLOYEE RETENTION
REDUCE TURNOVER
INCREASE REVENUE
Training includes: • Expert-led breakout sessions on research-based techniques in your business or organization • Sample scripts for employee check-ins and difficult conversations • Networking opportunities with other business and agency representatives
THURSDAY,
MAY 6
12:30-5:00 P.M.
The Monument aka Rushmore Plaza Civic Center, LaCroix Hall C
Presented by: Tracy Palecek, Palecek Therapy & Consulting
BROUGHT TO YOU BY:
75 I SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
$
LEA RN MORE A ND REGISTER AT ELEVATERAPIDCITY.COM/EVENTS
30 ELEVATE • MAY 2021
If businesses continue to only react to issues, they will pay through high turnover and absenteeism. Businesses are struggling to find and keep employees daily. Without looking at the research, being innovative, changing mindsets, and being proactive, this will continue to be an obstacle for our business community. So Elevate is bringing a critical training! Learn innovative methods specific to: • Management and employee relations • Flexible scheduling • Resource navigation • Addressing employee needs relating to transportation, childcare, and housing May 6 | $75 | Scholarships are available Register at elevaterapidcity.com/events
