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We are truly humbled by your overwhelming support and we are very appreciative of earning your trust and business.

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Publisher Bill Masterson bill.masterson@bhmginc.com (605) 394-8301 Advertising Director Eddie Hebron ehebron@amplifieddigitalagency.com (605) 394-8356 Content Designers Ashlee Fears ashlee.fears@lee.net (605) 394-8471 Jason Hofer jasonhofer@rapidcityjournal.com (605) 394-8334 Tim Dodd timdodd@rapidcityjournal.com (605) 394-8337

AUTOMOTIVE BARS BEAUTY AND SELF BRIDAL AND SPECIAL OCCASIONS CASINO DINING AND RESTAURANTS FAVORITES FITNESS/SPORTS AND RECREATION

HEALTHCARE HOME AND FARM NORTHERN HILLS SENIORS SERVICES SHOPPING SOUTHERN HILLS

ANSWERS TO WINNERS’ QUESTIONS PROVIDED TO THE RAPID CITY JOURNAL BY CATEGORY WINNERS. THANK YOU FOR SHARING WHAT MAKES YOUR WINNING BUSINESS SO SPECIAL! Discover who WON 2021 BEST OF THE BLACK HILLS in All 238 Business Categories and who are your FAVORITES (FAVORITES Listed ALPHABETICALLY)

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We believe in supporting the community, anyone interested in learning about vaping, and those with their own experiences with it. We keep ourselves informed and up-to-date regarding regulations, industry research, and the growing evidence supporting the potential positive impacts of using electronic nicotine delivery system

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1940 North Ave. Suite #2 Spearfish, SD 57789 (605) 717-2405

509 7th Street Rapid City, SD 5701 (605) 791-5505

Hours: Monday-Sunday 9:00AM - 9:00PM — www.blackhillsvapors.com

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605.718.0542 1760 Tablerock Road Rapid City, SD 57701 PeacefulPinesSeniorLiving.com

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Black Hills BMS is a not for profit community mental health center, providing behavioral health services throughout western SD since 1948. Our vision is to build positive change in the communities we live, work, and play. We strive to consistently evaluate the needs of the community and to provide supportive services for adults and children. We would like to thank everyone for this honorable mention as well as our staff who continue to be the most valuable resource in creatively meeting the needs of the clients served by BMS. Rapid City – 343-7262 & 343-0650 • Hot Springs – 754 - 6222 • Spearfish – 642 - 2777

We LOVE our customers! We think YOU are the Black Hills Best!

Thank you for your flowery business & your vote! www.ilovevictoriasgarden.shop

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Thank you for Voting us Best in the Black Hills! #1 Bakery #1 Donuts Thank you Rapid City for your loyalty, patronage & friendship it is very much appreciated especially during this unusual time.

Jerry’s has been family owned & operated for over 40 years making us #1 for over 10 years makes it easy to say our Customer are also #1!

Tuesday –Sunday 5 a.m.-Noon | (605) 341-4814 | 109 E Omaha St, Rapid City, SD

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Best of the Black Hills Best Pawn Shop Best Coin Shop Presidential Pawn

As a family-owned business in downtown Rapid City, South Dakota, we always strive to give the best to our customers.

It all started with The Clock Shop in 1986. The Clock Shop has a long history in Rapid City dealing in pre-owned clocks, watches, and jewelry. After receiving countless requests to start taking other items, Presidential Pawn & Gun was born in 2011 by Chris and Trevor Johnson.

With an ever-increasing lure to the rare and odd item, the Johnsons decided it was time to create something the world has never seen before. Merging the existing idea of a pawn shop, with the novelty items housed in museums, the world’s only Pawnseum was created in 2015.

Today, Presidential Pawn & Gun, The Clock Shop, and the Pawnseum rest under the same roof, essentially as one big store. Now, when you stop by to visit Presidential Pawn’s ever-changing inventory, or realize just how large a selection The Clock Shop offers, or how close you are to actually touching a piece of a space ship at the Pawnseum, you’ll realize why people are talking about downtown’s favorite place to shop.

Our shops really have a unique feel, and we are proud to be located in the heart of historic downtown Rapid City. You never know what you’ll see when you stroll through our stores, but we’ll do everything we can to make it an experience rather than just a visit.

Our founders have a passion for unique and one-of-a-kind items and are always excited to be blown away by what comes in our doors next. We are proud to have a class III federal firearms license, plus an on-site jeweler, and clock & watch repair departments.

Thanks y you for Voting us #1 in the Black Hills 3 years in a row!

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Thank you for making us your #1 Respiratory Therapist and your trusted Home Medical Equipment business in the Black Hills!

Health C a re P roducts that make life a little easier

Inogen Portable Oxygen Concentrators*

CPAP Machines* * Rx required

For a full list of Medical Supplies we offer visit: www.performancerespiratory.com

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ACCEPTING MEDICARE, MEDICAID AND MOST PRIVATE INSURANCE ON MANY ITEMS

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Thank you to all who voted Belle Flowers Design and Decor #1 Florist in the Northern Hills We truly have the best customers

619 State St Bele Fourche, SD 57717 Belle Fourche’s Premier Flower Shop for Over 40 Years

Thank you to our friends in the Black Hills for voting Someone’s In The Kitchen Best Specialty Shop!

We’re here to help you cook!

Visit us to discover gourmet food, cutlery, cookware, kitchen gadgets, bakeware, gifts, and more!”

2210 Haines Ave. Rapid City, South Dakota 57701

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THANK YOU! Our team here at Formanek Electric would like to thank you for voting us as the Best Electricians In The Black Hills for two years in a row. Without your business and incredible support, we wouldn’t have been able to grow into the hard working team you see before you. We are proud to serve a community that values local business.

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Since 1972 Four Seasons Motorsports & Marine’s mission has been to distinguish ourselves by selling and servicing the highest quality of marine and powers ports products, while providing the best customer care in the industry.

We pledge our best efforts to make your experience both beneficial and enjoyable by working as a team. Whether you’re waist deep in snow or just itching to get to the water, we’re here to help you get where you need to go. We’re happy to help you find either the perfect boat, recreational vehicle or the parts you’ve been looking for. Four Seasons Marine carries, Heyday, Malibu and Axis Wake boats, Sun Tracker & Regency Pontoons and Nitro, Tahoe and America’s favorite fishing boat-Tracker! We also have a wide variety of used inventory and take trades.

Check out our website to see our ever changing showroom!

Our friendly, knowledgeable staff, quick, dependable service department, with same day service available, and affordable prices all come together to make your shopping experience one you’ll remember. And you’ll be sure to find what you’re looking for, with many brands all in stock and special order available. Let Four Seasons Motorsports & Marine be part of your next adventure!

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Kustomz Truck & Auto Inc. would like to thank all of our customers and supporters who voted in the “Best of the Black Hills.” We are honored for the nomination and winning the title of the 2021 Black Hills Best Auto Collision Repair.

We would not be the successful company today without our loyal customers. Thank you for your dedication and referrals for the last 18 years.

Since opening in 2001, we have strived to not only be the best but the only business in the Black Hills that is your one stop shop for all your customizing needs for your car, truck and boat.

Kustomz has a great crew of highly trained craftsman who love what they do and it shows with their dedicated years of employment. We enjoy being in the Black Hills and supporting our local community. And we will continue to sponsor our youth teams, events and fundraisers. We also support our youth by job shadowing programs through the school district.

Please feel free to stop by “The Black Hills’ Best Auto Collision Repair” or give us a call. We are conveniently located north of Lowe’s at 2760 Haines Ave. Just look for the BIG orange and green six door pickup. You can also check us out on our website and Facebook page.

We specialize in • Collision Repair/Paintless Dent Repair and Hail Damage • Fiberglass/Gelcoat and Alum Boat Repair • Custom Builds/Restorations

• Six Door Conversions

• Tires and Custom Wheels

• Auto Glass

• Custom Parts

• Car Audio and Video

• Interior and Tint

• Remote Start and Heated Seats

• Wraps

• Lift Kits

• Auto Sales

Best Collision repair for the last 3 years

Once again, thank you for making us #1 in the Black Hills!

Kustomz Truck, Auto & Marine 2760 Haines Ave in Rapid City 605-787-4179 Online: Kustomztruckandauto.com or

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SARAH’S SAVVY CLEANING SERVICE...

LET THE LOVE SOAK IN... RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL NEW CONSTRUCTION MOVE OUTS... ON FB AND BBB! 605-390-4921. SARAH ROBINSON I’m a professional cleaning lady that puts my whole heart into every job I do big or small. I do residential, new construction, move outs and commercial!

I care about your home as it were my own each and every time. Absolutely love animals and love their company and spend my spare time helping my homeless friends. I have no problem letting the fur babies outside to go to the bathroom. Any requests on ways you like things done is perfectly ok!

I’m here for you and your family and absolutely appreciate you!! Started my business in 2017 and it was the best decision I’ve ever made. I love what I do! Look forward to being a part of your beautiful home or business or cleaning up your newly built home and making it shine.

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Thank you for Voting Outlaw Square Best Live Music Bar in the Black Hills

703 Main St, Deadwood, SD 57732 | (605) 578-1876

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Thank you for Voting us #1 for Best BBQ in the Black Hills!

J.R.’s Rhodehouse BBQ pit is still smokin! Central Texas style BBQ serving brisket, ribs, sausage, pork and turkey! Meats by the pound, platter, and sandwiches! Friday Night is Beef Short Rib Night to: Friday is Beef Short Rib Day! We Offer Dine in, Takeaway & Catering. Open Wednesday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. or until sold out! Take the Black Hawk Exit 52 to Infinity Drive. Follow J.R.’s on Facebook for your Q-News and updates.

7201 Infinity Dr. Summerset, SD 57718.

Take Black Hawk exit 52, Peaceful Pines Rd. Look for the BIG BBQ letters on the roof!

Wed-Sat 11a - 7:30 or until Sold Out! Phone - Restaurant- 605-787-7070.

Catering- 605-939-8229 or 939-8230.

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#1 Landscaping Company for the last 3 Years

Thank you for making us #1 in the Black Hills once again!

Phn: (605) 858-1665 www.bestbetlawncare.com Zach.bblc@gmail.com

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Thank you for voting us the #1 CBD Shop in the Black Hills

3401 Cambell St Unit A Rapid City, SD 57701 (605) 877-2280 CBD Products and Accessories

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Don’t forget to grab som e Heifer Dust when you stop in

Summer Hours Open 7 days a week.

Monday and Tuesday 7:30 am to 4:00 pm Wed thru Sunday 7:30 am to 8:00 pm

(605)584-3510 You’ll find us at the top!

At the south entrance to Spearfish Canyon National Scenic Byway, 21415 U S Hwy 14A & Hwy 85, Lead SD 57754

Winter Hours closed MondayWednesday open Thursday - Sunday 7:30am - 8pm

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Amplified Digital is Rapid City’s full-service Digital Agency. As a local Rapid City, SD marketing agency, we pair our massive local online and print audience reach programs with Amplified’s branding, presence development, and robust, targeted digital marketing solutions to offer your clients data-driven and innovative digital marketing strategies that are aimed at achieving your business goals.

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Exit 61 & Exit 46 An Extreme Thank You to the Black Hills for

Voting us Best Firework Stand in the Black Hills!

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OF PIE YEAR ROUND Along with French macarons, cheesecakes, cupcakes, cookies and more!

Online ordering available 4118 Jackson Blvd. Rapid City, SD 57702

605-388-2051 www.pistachiopie.com You can also find them on Facebook, Instagram and Yelp.

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AUTOMOTIVE

Auto Body Repair Kustomz Truck & Auto

2760 Haines Ave. Rapid City, SD 57701 (605) 787-4779 www.kustomztruckandauto.com Favorites: Mel’s Auto Body & Glass – East Roy’s Westside Auto Body

Auto Detailer

Winner: Black HIlls Auto Grooming 3465 Sturgis Rd. Rapid City, SD 57702 (605)863-2363 www.blackhillsautogrooming.com Favorites: G Detailing TNT Auto Detailing and Paintless Dent Removal

535 Mountain View Rd Rapid City, SD 57702 (605)341-7038 www.locations/oreillyauto.com/sd/ rapidcity Favorites: Kustomz Truck & Auto Sturdevant’s Auto Parts

Auto Repair

Cory’s Point S Tire and Auto Service 1700 Camden Dr Rapid City, SD 57701 (605) 716-6600 www.pointstire.com/rapidcity 38 years in business Favorites: Advanced Auto Repair Black Hills Tire

Camper and RV Dealer

Winner: Dakota Discount RV 3330 E Mall Dr Rapid City, SD 57701 (605)388-8243 www.dakotadiscountrv.com

Auto Glass and Replacement

Kustomz Truck & Auto 2760 Haines Ave. Rapid City, SD 57701 (605)787-4779 www.kustomztruckandauto.com Favorites: Dakotaland Autoglass Safelite Autoglass

Auto Parts Store O’Reilly Auto Parts 315 East Blvd N Rapid City, SD 57701 (605)341-5321 415 E North St Rapid City, SD 57701 (605)388-8092

Favorites: Camping World of Rapid City Jack’s Campers

Car Wash

Super Clean Car Wash 2308 W Main St Rapid City, SD 57702 (605) 791-0263 www.supercleantunnelwash.com What makes you stand out from the competition?

We are Super-Fast, Super Convenient with one location on the East side and 1 location on the West side and our Super Team members.

We are locally owned and even though we don’t look that old, we have been in the business of car washing for over 25 years What makes your business a good place to work?

We treat our Super Team members like Family. We promote from within and our Team is rewarded for great attendance Super customer Service as well as the flexibility in the scheduling.

What do you love most about having your business in the community?

It’s where we grew up and we love the fact that we know our customers and they know us! Rapid City is an AWESOME place to live, raise a family and to do business in.

What are some of the things you do to give back to the community? (Charity work, donations, etc…)

Through the years we’ve enjoyed supporting several sports teams, including ASA girls’ softball, Post 22 Baseball, Rushmore Thunder Hockey, Just Jymnastics, Stevens High School Gymnastics, and Central High School Cheerleading. We have also supported the local Arts. We most recently held a SCHOOL SUPPLY drive.

What does it mean to be voted Best of the Black Hills?

One of the many Super Clean mottos is “IN ORDER TO SELL CLEAN WE HAVE TO BE CLEAN”. They can expect a clean facility with friendly TEAM members that we will be ready to help them with any questions they have and we will go above and beyond to make sure when they leave, they are happy and satisfied.

How do you build trust with clients (patients, customers)?

We continue to make sure we are available for any questions or needs of our customers. In addition, our monthly Lightning Pass membership has its privileges as the customers receive a goody bag with a really cool air freshener, and a microfiber towel when they enroll on the monthly Lightning Pass plan and then every 3 months after when they are a member.

What are you most proud of?

We are humbled and honored that this community chose us. We know there are other competitors out there, and we love that our customers voted us the BEST.

What is a fun fact about your business?

We have sold over 10,000 Lightning Passes on windshields in Rapid City and we have washed over 1,000,000 cars! WHEW that’s simply SUPER!!

Thanks Rapid City!.

What’s your secret to good customer service?

We are most proud of having a SUPER TEAM that believes in the customer first and is sure to help that customer receive the 100% satisfaction guarantee.

What brings customers back to your business?

Our quality washes speak for themselves. Try us once you’ll like us we have a 100% wash satisfaction guarantee!

What’s something your customers may not know about your business?

When you do what you love, you never work a day in your life. We love our customer’s smiles after they have a clean car. It’s really not that hard, treat people like you would like to be treated.

How do you build trust with clients for patients, customers?

What makes your business popular with families?

The only car wash in town that offers FAMILY plans for the Tunnel Wash. When you enroll on one of our Family Plans the second car is half price! 50% off for the second car in the Family. Our car wash is an event the entire family can enjoy, when using the TUNNEL, we provide candy for the kids and dog treats for the pups!

They get to watch the SHOW with the bright lights, colorful soaps, and the clean scent shots as they roll through the tunnel. Then when they are done, the kids love to get the drying towels to help mom or dad dry their car and they also love getting to vacuum it for FREE OUR VACUUMS ARE FREE!

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AUTOMOTIVE/BARS Our self-serve car wash is an event for all of them as well, who doesn’t want to get the satisfaction of seeing your car become clean so quickly!

Favorites: Common Cents Rapid Wash Express Car Wash

Custom Vehicle Parts and Accessories Kustomz Truck & Auto 2760 Haines Ave. Rapid City, SD 57701 (605)787-4779 www.kustomztruckandauto.com Favorites: PitCrew2U The Audio Shop

Motorcycle Dealer Black Hills Harley Davidson 2820 Harley Dr Rapid City, SD 57702 (605)342-9362 www.blackhillshd.com Favorites: Indian Motorcycle Sturgis Rice’s Rapid Motorsports

New Auto Dealer Liberty Superstores 1101 E. Omaha Rapid City, SD 57701 (605)716-2000 www.libertysuperstores.com 58 years in business

www.superluberapidcity.com 16 years in business Favorites: Black Hills Tire Great Western Tire

Tire Shop

Cory’s Point S Tire and Auto Service 1700 Camden Dr Rapid City, SD 57701 (605)716-6600 www.pointstire.com/rapidcity 38 Years in Business Favorites: Black Hills Tire PitCrew2U Transmission

Transmission Shop Logan’s Transmission 3153 Beale St Rapid City, SD 57703 (605)342-7558 www.loganstransmission.com 31 years in business Favorites: AAMCO Transmissions Quality Transmissions Inc

Used Auto Dealer Liberty Superstores 1101 E. Omaha Rapid City, SD 57701 (605) 716-2000 www.libertysuperstores.com 58 years in business

Favorites: Denny Menholt Toyota Granite Buick GMC

Favorites: Gateway Nissan Gateway Autoplex McKee Ford Lincoln

Oil Change Service

Window Tinting

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215 Omaha St Rapid City, SD 57701 (605) 343-5823 509 E Omaha St Rapid City, SD 57701 (605) 343-5888 643 Lacrosse St Rapid City, SD 57718 (605) 716-5823

Bar or Lounge

Legends Steakhouse – Silverado Franklin 709 Main St Deadwood, SD 57732 (605)578-3670 www.silveradofranklin.com 31 Years in Business Favorites: Independent Alehouse Pour54 Taphouse

Casino

Legends Steakhouse – Silverado Franklin 709 Main St Deadwood, SD 57732 (605)578-3670 www.silveradofranklin.com 31 Years in Business What makes you stand out from the competition?

Silverado Franklin offers our visitors an authentic Deadwood experience and Downtown Main Street location that can’t be beat.

What brings customers back to your business?

We offer a fun and friendly atmosphere mixed with great restaurants, casino promotions, and unique outdoor seating.

What’s something your customers may not know about your business?

The Silverado has been locally owned by the same owners for over 30 years.

What do you love most about having

Rapid Window Tinting 2930 Cambell St Ste 1 Rapid City, SD 57701 (605) 593-1292 www.rapidwindowtinting.com Favorites: Independent Window Tinting Quality Tints

walk through your doors? From locals to tourists, our customers can expect a fun and welcoming atmosphere.

What are you most proud of?

We’re proud of the innumerable relationships we have built when they come back time and tiem again.

What’s your secret to good customer service?

Our secret to good customer service is our staff, our team has years of customer service experience and it shows!

Many of our staff have been with us for 10,15 and even 25 years.

How do you build trust with clients for patients, customers?

We build trust with our customers by providing an experience they can depend on. From our casino promotions and reqards to quality of our restaurants, we consistently deliver for our customers.

Favorites: Cadillac Jack’s The Lodge at Deadwood

Dive Bar

Joe’s Place Bar & Grill 4302 Pendleton Dr Rapid City, SD 57701 (605)394-7716 www.joesplacebarandgrill.com Favorites: Kelly’s Sports Lounge Robbinsdale Lounge

Happy Hour

Silverado Franklin Hotel & Casino 709 Main St Deadwood, SD 57732 (605)578-3670 www.silveradofranklin.com 31 Years in Business Favorites: Minervas Restaurant & Bar Sickies Garage Burgers & Brews

your business in the community?

Having our business in the Black Hills is so great because we get to serve a very loyal local clientele plus tourists from all over the world.

What can customers expect when they

Hotel

Deadwood Mountain Grand 1906 Deadwood Mountain Dr. Deadwood, SD 57732 – 1572 (605)5590386 deadwood mountain grand.com In business 10 years

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BARS/BEAUTY AND SELF Favorites: Hotel Alex Johnson Silverado Franklin Historic Hotel & Gaming Complex

Karaoke

Colt 45 Entertainment 6503 Parkview Dr Rapid City, SD 57701 (605)484-8797 www.colt45entertainment.com What makes you stand out from the competition?

We hold ourselves to higher standards by keeping all of our equipment and music constantly updated and making sure we stay educated on the latest ideas and trends so our customers have the best experience What brings customers back to your business?

Our customers continue to come back for our outstanding quality service, professionalism, friendly staff and great prices!

What’s something your customers may not know about your business?

Many people may not know that we also offer live band entertainment, full stage sound and amazing vocals by the duo “He Said She Said”.

What makes your business a good place to work?

Not only do we offer one of the funnest jobs out there, all of our employees receive professional one-on-one training and we treat everyone like family.

What do you love most about having your business in the community?

The best part of doing business in this community is that our customers and fans also become our friends.

What can customers expect when they walk through your doors?

One of the greatest attributes of being a mobile entertainment business is…

WE COME TO YOU! Favorites: Jamazzzing Entertainment Robbinsdale Lounge

Live Music Venue

special events, summer entertainment & winter activities they have all been well received and appreciated.

What are you most proud of?

That Outlaw Square is accomplishing exactly what it was designed for - as a place for the local residents to gather with their families and friends, they can come down and enjoy a movie, great concert or other events right on

Outlaw Square 703 Main St Deadwood, SD 57732 (605)717-6848 www.outlawsquare.com 21 months in business

What Makes you stand out from the competition?

The fact that we are an outdoor venue located in a town that is a registered National Historic Landmark, so there is so much history located all around us. Not only can you enjoy the events we have at Outlaw Square but you can also enjoy all the historic places around Deadwood, there is so much to see and do only blocks from the venue.

What brings customers back to your business?

The majority of our events and programming is free to the public. We do have some events and activities that are ticketed, like skating and some concerts but that fact that most of what takes places at Outlaw Square is free to attend is why so many keep coming back.

What’s something your customers may not know about your business?

That fact that it’s built on the site of Deadwood’s original city hall and that we are 6 ft above Deadwood’s original main street.

What makes your business a good place to work?

It’s a great place to work because it’s never the same thing, each day presents something different and we meet people from all over the country and the world. Plus the staff we have put together is fun to work with, it’s a great team.

What does it mean to be voted Best of the Best?

To be voted Best of the Best means we’ve been doing it right at Outlaw Square, with our weekly programming,

Favorites: Buffalo Wings & Rings Thirsty’s

Beauty and Self

The Sacred Path 1602 Mountain View Rd #102 Rapid City, SD 57702 (605)719-5119 www.thesacredpath.com Favorites: Lecy Chiropractic Clinic West River Acupuncture & Wellness

Barber Shop

The Black Sheep Parlour 1601 Mt. Rushmore Rd, Ste 3A Rapid City, SD 57701 (605)939-9562 www.blacksheepparlour.com Historic Main Street. It’s also provided a place for our visitors to sit and take a break from all they are seeing in Deadwood.

What is a fun fact about your business?

When Outlaw Square site was being excavated, in the lower corner next to City Creek, where the corner of the old Deadwood Opera House/Theater was, they found some timber foundation pieces - they took those timber pieces and sent them for dating - one of the pieces came back as “birthed” in 1640 - that’s Pilgrim Days. We also found an old jail cell bar window and an old boiler.

There is a Lot of history located on this site.

What makes your business popular with families?

The fact that they can grab their blankets or lawn chairs and make their way down to Outlaw Square to watch a fun family friendly movie every Monday night during the summer or take part in our Deadwood History family fun nights on Thursdays, all for free.

Favorites: 445 Martini Lounge Mainstreet Square

Sports Bar

Kelly’s Sports Lounge 825 Jackson Blvd Rapid City, SD 57702 (605)348-1213 www.facebook.com/kellys-sports-lounge

Favorites: Black Hills Barber Shop Tactical Cuts

Cosmetic Store

Krystal Jones the Krazy Lash Lady Rapid City, SD 57701 (605)431-4711 www.youniqueproducts.com/Krystal Favorites: Akela Spa of Deadwood Ulta Beauty

Day Spa/Nail Salon The Body Spa & Cryotherapy 3535 Sturgis Rd #16 Rapid City, SD 57702 (605)391-1678 www.thebodyspaonline.com 7 years in business

What makes you stand out from the competition?

Giving back to our community is #1 for us.

What brings customers back to your business?

Individualized care & caring along with the most cutting edge modalities What’s something your customers may not know about your business?

We have been recognized both nationally and internationally for our work in our fields!

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BEAUTY AND SELF What makes your business a good place to work?

It is a place you are valued as a person and your family and welfare comes first.

What do you love most about having your business in the community?

Easy…The People. The Black Hills is filled with the best people you could meet and help support. What can customers expect when they walk through your doors? To be greeted with a smile & genuine care.

Eyelash/Extension/ Brow Black Hills Brows Co. 512 Main St, Ste 230 Rapid City, SD 57701 (605)920-1819 www.blackhillsbrows.com

Favorites: Pampered Peacock The Beauty Spot Hailey Cortez

Hair Salon

What makes your business a good place to work?

We have fun helping people achieve their goals.

What do you love most about having your business in this community?

We get to meet amazing people, and we love having a business in our home town.

What can customers expect when they walk through your doors?

Cleanliness, great customer service, and great rates.

In your Corner Hair Salon What does it mean to be voted Best of 3618 Canyon Lake #105 the Black Hills?

What does it mean to be voted Best of Rapid City, SD 57702 To us it means we are serving our the Black Hills?

(605)390-0441 community with heart & Pride. www.facebook.com/inyourcornersalon That our hard work has paid off.

What are you most proud of?

What are you most proud of?

Achieving our goals together as sisters.

Favorites: We have become known around the AJ’s Wicked Salon & Spa nation as experts in our field.

What’s your secret to good customer The Black Sheep Parlour service?

What’s your secret to good customer To become friends with your customservice? ers The Body Spa & Cryotherapy We treat everyone like we would our What are some of the things you do to 3535 Sturgis Rd. #16 own family. give back to the community?

Rapid City, SD 57702 Give donations, support local sports (605)391-1678 What are some of the things you do to teams www.thebodyspaonline.com give back to the community? (Charity 7 years in business How do you build trust with clients work, donations, etc…) (or patients, customers)?

Every Christmas we do a Gift CertifiFavorites: Be informative, trustworthy and percate drive for a family with a child who Black Hills Salt Cave & Spa sonable. has medical needs and give 50% of all Mystique Edge Day Sap & Salon profits to that family. We also donate What is a fun fact about your busiall our services at Sacred Mountain ness?

Retreat Center.

Bella Tan The Rockabilly vintage theme.

1301 W. Omaha St. #117 How do you build trust with clients Rapid City, SD 57701 What makes your business popular (patients, customers)?

(605)791-882 with families?

We believe continued education is a www.rapidcitytan.com They can come and relax together. priority in order to give our clients the 4.5 years in business most up to date education, resources Favorites: and services possible.

What makes you stand out from the Savage Tan competition?

Tan Xcel What is a fun fact about your busiOur exceptional customer service, ness?

We are the longest running cryothera- cleanliness, and amazing beds.

Bad Cat Tattoo Studio py business in South Dakota.

What brings customers back to your 1141 Deadwood Ave business?

Rapid City, SD 57702 What makes your business popular The customers achieve their tans, and (605) 718-7817 with families? www.badcattattoo.com We have many families that love using our customer service. our services to stay healthy together.

What’s something customers may not Favorites: know about your business?

Good Dominion Tattoo Company Favorites: It’s sister owned, and we offer red light Thrash’s Tattoo A living art studio Amanda’s Salon Designs therapy.

Mystique Edge Day Spa & Salon

Massage Therapist

Tanning Salon

Tattoo Parlor

Bridal and Special Occasion Angel’s Catering and Receptions 12340 Jenter Rd Summerset, SD 57718 (605)721-9229 www.angelsreceptions.com 25 years in business

Favorites: FIKA Daniela Lalama Old West Dutch Oven Catering Company

DJ and Wedding Entertainment

Colt 45 Entertainment, LLC 6503 Parkview Dr. Rapid City, SD 57701 (605)484-8797 www.colt45entertainment.com What makes you stand out from the competition?

We hold ourselves to higher standards by keeping all of our equipment and music constantly updated and making sure we stay educated on the latest ideas and trends so our customers have the best experience.

What brings customers back to your business?

Our customers continue to come back for our outstanding quality service, professionalism, friendly staff and great prices!

What’s something your customers may not know about your business?

Many people may not know that we also offer live band entertainment, full stage sound and amazing vocals by the duo “He Said She Said”!

What makes your business a good place to work?

Not only do we offer one of the funnest jobs out there, all of our employees receive professional one-on-one training and we treat everyone like family.

What do you love most about having your business in this community?

The best part of doing business in this community is that our customers and

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BEAUTY AND SELF/BRIDAL AND SPECIAL OCCASION fans also become our friends.

What can customers expect when they walk through your doors?

One of the greatest attributes of being a mobile entertainment business is...

WE COME TO YOU! What does it mean to be voted Best of the Best?

Being voted Best of the Black Hills is a tremendous honor! It means we will continue to be the best we can be! And we express a huge thank you to all of our customers and fans who have generously given their votes to Colt 45!

What are you most proud of?

We are most proud of all the 100’s of events we have been asked to be a part of over the years by entertaining, helping people celebrate and having a great time doing it.

What’s your secret to good customer service?

We believe good customer service comes from listening, being flexible and genuinely caring about their satisfaction.

Favorites: 605 Media & Entertainment Black Hills Selfie Snaps

What’s something your customers may not know about your business?

The Ranch was originally apart of the now ghost town Minnesela, with a railway running through the property.

Florist

Victoria’s Garden 320 7th St Rapid City, SD 57701 (605)348-2035 www.ilovevictoriasgarden.shop/home 34 years in business Favorites: Flowers by LeRoy Justin Straw Designs

What can customers expect when they walk through your doors?

From locals to tourists, our customers can expect a fun and welcoming atmosphere.

Photographer

What are you the most proud of?

We’re proud of the innumerable relationships we have built with our customers and the confidence they have in us when they come back time and again.

Favorites: Erica Lane Photography Henry Roy Photography

What’s your secret to good customer service?

Our secret to good customers service is our staff! Our team has years of customer service experience and it shows!

Many of our staff have been with us for 10, 15, and even 25 years!

Katie Mary Photography Rapid City, SD 57701 (605)415-6367 www.katiemaryphotography.com

Place for a Bachelor/ Bachelorette Party Silverado Franklin 709 Main Street Deadwood, SD 57732 31 years in business

What are some of the things you do to give back to the community (charity work, donations, etc…)?

We have proudly donated DJ services over the years for charities and organizations in the community, such as Black Hills Works, Shriners and Purple Hat Society How do you build trust with clients (for patients, customers)?

We build trust by being upfront and honest, exceed customer expectations and strive to make sure each event is as unique as our customers are.

What makes your business popular with families?

We, of course, are a very family friendly business! Because what family doesn’t enjoy great music and getting

What brings customers back to your business?

The friendship Created throughout the Planning Process

on the dance floor?

What makes you stand out from the competition?

Silverado Franklin offers our visitors an authentic Deadwood experience and Downtown Main Street location that can’t be beat.

What brings customers back to your business?

We offer a fun and friendly atmosphere mixed with great restaurants, casino promotions, and unique outdoor seating.

What do you love most about having your business in this community?

Having our business in the Black Hills is so great because we get to serve a very loyal local clientele plus tourists from all over the world

How do you build trust with clients (or patients, customers)?

We build trust with our customers by providing an experience they can depend on. From our casino promotions and rewards to the quality of our restaurants, we consistently deliver for our customers Favorites: Press Start Robbinsdale Lounge

Wedding Venue

Besler’s Cadillac Ranch 19314 Helmer Rd St. Onge, SD 57779 (605)391-6791 www.beslerscadillacranch.com 18 years in business What makes you stand out from the competition?

We are an authentic barn venue & we are personally involved with each wedding

What makes your business a good place to work?

We are a family business and treat our employees as family too!

What do you love most about having your business in this community?

Working with all of the amazing vendors! We haven’t come across a vendor we don’t love to work an event with.

What can customers expect when they walk through your doors?

A smile and a drink What does it mean to be voted Best of the Best?

With SO many Beautiful Venues in the Hill, Being voted Best of the Black Hills is Humbling.

What are you most proud of? & their guest on the venue and customer service.

What’s your secret to good customer service?

A good sense of humor & being involved with each event from start to finish.

What are some of the things you do to give back to the community (charity work, donations, etc.)?

We donate our venue to local fundraising events.

How do you build trust with clients (or patients, customers)?

Taking a personal interest in their event and being there for the every step of the way.

What makes your business popular with families?

The wide variety of things you can do on the Ranch!

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CASINO/DINING AND RESTAURANTS service?

Our secret to good customer service is our staff, our team has years of customer service experience and it shows!

Many of our staff have been with us for 10,15 and even 25 years.

Favorites: Angel’s Catering and Receptions The Farmhouse Barn

Card Table

Silverado Franklin 709 Main St Deadwood, SD 57732 (605)578-3670 www.silveradofranklin.com 31 Years in Business What makes you stand out from the competition?

Silverado Franklin offers our visitors an authentic Deadwood experience and Downtown Main Street location that can’t be beat.

What brings customers back to your business?

We offer a fun and friendly atmosphere mixed with great restaurants, casino promotions, and unique outdoor seating.

What’s something your customers may not know abo ut your business?

The Silverado has been locally owned by the same owners for over 30 years.

What do you love most about having your business in the community?

Having our business in the Black Hills is so great because we get to serve a very loyal local clientele plus tourists from all over the world.

What can customers expect when they walk through your doors? From locals to tourists, our customers can expect a fun and welcoming atmosphere.

What are you most proud of?

We’re proud of the innumerable relationships we have built when they come back time and time again.

What’s your secret to good customer

How do you build trust with clients for patients, customers?

We build trust with our customers by providing an experience they can depend on. From our casino promotions and regards to quality of our restaurants, we consistently deliver for our customers.

Favorites: Cadillac Jack’s Gaming Resort The Lodge at Deadwood

Hotel

Silverado Franklin 709 Main St Deadwood, SD 57732 (605)578-3670 www.silveradofranklin.com 31 Years in Business Favorites: Cadillac Jack’s Gaming Resort Deadwood Mountain Grand

Live Music

Silverado Franklin 709 Main St Deadwood, SD 57732 (605)578-3670 www.silveradofranklin.com 31 Years in Business Favorites: Deadwood Mountain Grand Outlaw Square Winner: Silverado Franklin 709 Main St Deadwood, SD 57732 (605)578-3670 www.silveradofranklin.com 31 Years in Business Favorites: Cadillac Jack’s Gaming Resort Deadwood Mountain Grand

Restaurant

Legends Steakhouse – Silverado Franklin

709 Main St Deadwood, SD 57732 (605)578-3670 www.silveradofranklin.com Favorites: FLYT Steakhouse Slash J Saloon Thirsty’s

Roulette

Silverado Franklin 709 Main St Deadwood, SD 57732 (605)578-3670 www.silveradofranklin.com 31 Years in Business Favorites: Cadillac Jack’s Gaming Resort Deadwood Mountain Grand

Slot Machine

Silverado Franklin 709 Main St Deadwood, SD 57732 (605)578-3670 www.silveradofranklin.com 31 Years in Business Favorites: Cadillac Jack’s Gaming Resort The Lodge at Deadwood

Sports Bar

Legends Steakhouse- Silverado 709 Main St Deadwood, SD 57732 (605)578-3670 www.silveradofranklin.com 31 Years in Business Favorites: Kelly’s Sports Lounge Thirsty’s

Dining & Restaurants

Sugar Shack 22495 HWY 385 Deadwood, SD 57732 (605)341-6772 www.facebook.com/blackhillssugarshack Favorites: Colonial House Murphy’s Pub and Grill

Bakery

Jerry’s Cakes & Donuts 109 E. Omaha St Rapid City, SD 57701 (605)390-3086 www.jerryscakesanddonuts.com 45 years in business What makes you stand out from the competition?

We are not a franchise, locally owned and family operated for 2 generations What brings customers back to your business?

Donuts made fresh daily and the consistency of the product What’s something your customers may not know about your business?

How small we were when we started.

Frying just two long johns at a time in a fry daddy. Jerry & LeeAnn have been making donuts for 45 plus years in Rapid City and the second generation (Jeremy) for 25 years What do you love the most about having your business in this community?

The Black Hills Community is very caring. Even during covid our customers were here for us. It’s fun to say you work at Jerry’s and see how excited they get. It makes you feel appreciated.

What can customers expect when they walk through your doors?

We try to make everyone feel welcome and special and not a stranger.

What does it mean to be voted Best of the Best?

It makes us feel very proud that our customers feel we are the best. We try hard to be best we can.

What are you most proud of?

That we have been in the business for so many years and hearing stories of 2nd and 3rd generations when they bring their families back in.

How do you build trust with clients (or patients, customers)?

If we get complaints we try to fix the problem the way we would want to be treated.

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DINING AND RESTAURANTS What is a fun fact about your business?

On Sundays especially Jeremy has started fun day Sunday with all kinds of fun donuts just for kids. We also offer donut and cookie kits. Seeing the kids picking out the donuts with smiles on their faces is so awesome. It makes the early hours worth it.

Favorites: Daylight Donuts of Rapid City Pistachio Pie Bakery

BBQ

Jr’s BBQ Pit 7201 Infinity Dr. Summerset, SD 57718 (605)787-7070 www.jrsbbqpit.com 8 years in business

The thing that makes the Colonial House such a wonderful place to work can only be answered by the fine folks that work here. Those who are interested to know are highly encouraged to come on in, ask around, heck when you’re done you might even have to apply!

The secret sauce is easy, good hospitality is a tangible intangible i.e., you know it when you feel it. At the Colonial House Restaurant and Bar we Cook with Fire, then pass that spirit onto our guests.

This is an idea we like to live and work by that reminds us daily to elevate what we do for our guests.

Burger/Hot Dog

Sugar Shack 22495 HWY 385 Deadwood, SD 57732 (605) 341-6772 www.facebook.com/BlackHillsSugarShack Favorites: Black Hills Burger and Bun Co. Sickies Garage Burgers & Brews

Coffee

Black HIlls Blends 512 E. Omaha St Rapid City, SD 57701 (605) 791-0422 www.blackhillsblend.com 28 years in business

Favorites: Firehouse Brewing Company Red Shed Smokehouse

What makes you stand out from the competition?

We are not a franchise, locally owned and family operated for 2 generations What brings customers back to your business?

Donuts made fresh daily and the consistency of the product What’s something your customers may not know about your business?

How small we were when we started.

Frying just two long johns at a time in a fry daddy. Jerry & LeeAnn have been making donuts for 45 plus years in Rapid City and the second generation (Jeremy) for 25 years

Favorites: Harriet & Oak Scooter’s Coffee

Breakfast or Brunch Colonial House Restaurant and Bar 2315 Mt Rushmore Rd Rapid City, SD 57701 (605) 342-4640 www.colonialhousernb.com

In terms of giving back to the community, in the early stages of the corona virus global pandemic, the Colonial House Restaurant’s dining room was shut down. Although we were still able to do both to go and curbside our owner The one thing that makes us stand Kevin Beshara knew there was a lot out from competition the very most is of hungry, hurting people out there in our amazing staff. Every business has the Black Hills. Kevin teamed up with employees but our indefatigable team Geoorge Larson, Executive Director members show up ready to blow out of Western SD Senior Services INC. expectation and do amazing things Meals on Wheels Western, SD. Over every day. the course of 4 months the last delivery we made pushed the count to just over The most beautiful sound to an indi20,000 meals. That felt pretty awesome, vidual is their name being said aloud. especially when George made this quote: That’s a huge part of how we keep our “You have made the impossible possible, guests coming back. We learn their and prepared enough meals to ensure name and we have conversations with them. We’ve learned a lot of names and that every senior in western SD would be able to count on life-saving food no had a lot of conversations over the last 40 years and we do it because we love it. matter what!”

The one thing that surprises a lot of guests or anyone who might travel through our kitchen is how clean Kevin, the owner, keeps the place. We’ve had a lot of comments over the years from kitchen staff that are blown away by how clean and how organized Kevin likes his kitchen.

Favorites: Miner Brewing Company Zymurcracy Beer Company

Favorites: Legends Steakhouse – Silverado Tally’s Silver Spoon

Brewery

Lost Cabin Beer Co. 1401 W. Omaha St Ste. 3 Summerset, SD 57718 (605) 718-5678 www.lostcabin.beer

Dessert

Alpine Inn 133 Main St Hill City, SD 57745 (605) 574-2749 www.alpineinnhillcity.com Favorites: Armadillos Ice Cream Shoppe Colonial House Restaurant and Bar

Diner

Alpine Inn 133 Main St Hill City, SD 57745 (605) 574-2749 www.alpineinnhillcity.com Favorites: Millstone Family Restaurant Ron’s Cafe

Donuts

Jerry’s Cakes and Donuts 109 E Omaha St Rapid City, SD 57701 (605) 390-3086 www.jerryscakesanddonuts.com 45 years in business

What makes your business a good place to work?

Employees and customers get to know each other on a personal level.

What do you love most about having your business in this community?

The Black Hills Community is very caring. Even during covid our customers were here for us. It’s fun to say you work at Jerry’s and see how excited they get. It makes you feel appreciated.

What can customers expect when they walk through your doors?

We try to make everyone feel welcome and special and not a stranger.

What does it mean to be voted Best of the Best?

It makes us feel very proud that our customers feel we are the best. We try hard to be best we can.

What are you most proud of?

That we have been in the business for so many years and hearing stories of 2nd and 3rd generations when they bring their families back in.

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DINING AND RESTAURANTS/FAVORITES Favorites: Daylight Donuts Glazed and Dazed

Ethnic Food

El Sombrero Mexican Restaurant 1012 E North St Suite A Rapid City, SD 57701 (605) 791-4788 www.facebook.com/elsombrerosd Favorites: Golden Phoenix The Gyro Hub

Family Dining Restaurant

Colonial House Restaurant and Bar 2315 Mt Rushmore Rd Rapid City, SD 57701 (605) 342-4640 www.colonialhousernb.com

away by how clean and how organized Kevin likes his kitchen.

The thing that makes the Colonial House such a wonderful place to work can only be answered by the fine folks that work here. Those who are interested to know are highly encouraged to come on in, ask around, heck when you’re done you might even have to apply!

The secret sauce is easy, good hospitality is a tangible intangible i.e., you know it when you feel it. At the Colonial House Restaurant and Bar we Cook with Fire, then pass that spirit onto our guests. This is an idea we like to live and work by that reminds us daily to elevate what we do for our guests.

In terms of giving back to the community, in the early stages of the corona virus global pandemic, the Colonial House Restaurant’s dining room was shut down. Although we were still able to do both to go and curbside our owner Kevin Beshara knew there was a lot of hungry, hurting people out there in the Black Hills. Kevin teamed up with George Larson, Executive Director of Western SD Senior Services INC. Meals on Wheels Western, SD.

The one thing that makes us stand out from competition the very most is our amazing staff. Every business has employees but our indefatigable team members show up ready to blow out expectation and do amazing things every day.

The most beautiful sound to an individual is their name being said aloud.

That’s a huge part of how we keep our guests coming back. We learn their name and we have conversations with them. We’ve learned a lot of names and had a lot of conversations over the last 40 years and we do it because we love it.

The one thing that surprises a lot of guests or anyone who might travel through our kitchen is how clean Kevin, the owner, keeps the place.

We’ve had a lot of comments over the years from kitchen staff that are blown

Fine Dining Restaurant

Alpine Inn 133 Main St Hill City, SD 57745 (605) 574-2749 www.alpineinnhillcity.com Favorites: Delmonico Grill Legends Steakhouse – Silverado

Food Truck

Eddie’s Tacos Rapid City, SD 57701 (605) 631-9111 www.facebook.com/EddiesTacosRC Favorites: Amara’s Supper Club and Baked Goods Ugly Graffiti

Ice Cream/Custard/ Yogurt Armadillo’s Ice Cream Shoppe 130 Main St Rapid CIty, SD 57701 (605) 355-0507 www.facebook.com/armadillosicecream Favorites: Leone’s Creamery The Silver Lining Creamery

Pizza

Over the course of 4 months the last delivery we made pushed the count to just over 20,000 meals. That felt pretty awesome, especially when George made this quote: “You have made the impossible possible, and prepared enough meals to ensure that every senior in western SD would be able to count on life-saving food no matter what!”

Favorites: Pauly’s Pizzeria and Sub Co. Texas Roadhouse

Lintz Brother’s Pizza 14287 SD-36 Hermosa, SD 57744 (605) 255-4808 www.lintzbrospizza.com Favorites: Independent Ale House Piesano’s Pacchia

Seafood and Fish

Fuji Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi Bar 1731 Eglin St Rapid City, SD 57701 (605) 721-8886 www.fujisteakhouse-sd.com Favorites: Jambonz Deux Legends Steakhouse & Silverado Grand Buffet

Steak

Alpine Inn 133 Main St Hill City, SD 57745 (605) 574-2749 www.alpineinnhillcity.com Favorites: Silverado Franklin Texas Roadhouse

Unique Food

Bokujo Ramen 518 Mt Rushmore Rd Rapid City, Sd 57701 (605)777-7777 www.bokujoramen.com Favorites: Alpine Inn The Gyro Hub

Vegetarian Selection Himalayan Kitchen 1720 Mt Rushmore Rd Rapid City, SD 57701 (605)593-3063 www.himilayankitchensd.com Favorites: The Farmhouse Bistro & Bar Que Pasa Cantina

Winery

Prairie Berry Winery 23837 US-835 Hill City, SD 57745 (877) 226-9453 www.prairieberry.com Favorites: Firehouse Cellars Naked Winery

Favorites College/Higher Education Black Hills State University 1200 University St Spearfish, SD 57799 (605) 642-6131 www.bhsu.edu 138 years in business

Favorites: South Dakota School of Mines and

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FAVORITES dental health of the Black Hills community for over 30 years and we enjoy all the great people that we have met We partner with local non-profits at along the way. It is easy to love what various times of the year and host we do when we get to see familiar a charity workout.

Participants can Rushmore Crossfit friendly faces every day. donate directly to the non-profit or pur1555 Catron Blvd What can customers expect when they chase an event shirt and we donate the Rapid City SD, 57701 proceeds. We have an amazing group of walk through your doors?

(605) 787-1777 - Patients can expect to be people who will show up for a cause. www.rushmorecrossfit.com greeted by friendly smiling faces. Our dental team will work together to Honestly, this one is hard. Each CrossFit provide you with a comfortable and gym is unique in its own ways. While seamless experience as we work with we are all CrossFit affiliates, we all run you to optimize your oral health. our businesses differently. The great What does it mean to be voted Best of thing is we are all working towards the the Black Hills? same goal and that is improving the - Being voted best dentist in lives of others through health and wellthe Black Hills for the fourth time ness. means to us that we are achieving our practice goals of creating meaningful Our community of members and the relationships with our patients as well We meet them where they are in their comradery, everyone here has the same as providing gentle, high quality, honfitness journey, and build relationships mission: Get fit, have fun. We do a lot of est care. We are so thankful that our with them.

We know their kid’s names, both! Friendships are made within the patients and community recognize the gym that extend outside of these 4 walls where they work, their hobbies, and hard work our team puts in everyday their interests. and that is really cool to see! to provide our patients with a great experience!

We are a 100% woman-owned business, CrossFit isn’t what you see on tv, those What are you most proud of? which is not common for the fitness are high-level athletes competing for - We are most proud of our reputation industry. titles and money. The people who join for quality dental care. Our reputation Rushmore CrossFit are people who want has grown over many years of satisfied Favorites: to live a healthier lifestyle people like patients referring their friends and Crossfit Reserve your banker, your doctor, the mom at family members to us for their dental YMCA of Rapid City the school drop-off. We foster needs.

10. What are some of the things you The Black Hills is such a wonderful do to give back to the community Nelson & Bury Dentistry area to live and work in. Our members (charity work, donations, etc.)?

1611 Sheridan Lake Road workout to so they can enjoy the vari- Our team enjoys giving back Rapid CIty, SD 57702 ous year-round activities. to the community that has supported (605) 341-3670 our practice for so many years. Some www.dentistrapidcity.com An upbeat and positive atmosphere, we of the things we are involved in are the like to work hard and play hard. Our South Dakota Donated Dental ProWhat brings customers back to your members are the most friendly and welgram, Volunteering for the Storybook business? coming group of people you’ll ever meet.

Island night of lights, Midco Rush- Patients tell us that they more Bowl health.

It means we are doing something right! appreciate our friendly environment What does it mean to be voted Best of and staff as well as our ability to listen Our community believes in us enough the Black Hills? and customize our care to meet their to take the time to vote because they - Being voted best dentist in needs. truly believe we are the best. We can’t the Black Hills for the fourth time What’s something your customers thank them enough for the honors 3 means to us that we are achieving our may not know about your business? years in a row. practice goals of creating meaningful - We are a full-service dental clinic relationships with our patients as well that does restorative care as well as Our coaches passion to give each as providing gentle, high quality, honmember the best hour of their day while cosmetic dentistry. Patients may not est care. We are so thankful that our know that we offer nitrous oxide for improving the health and wellness of patients and community recognize the anxiety.

We also offer Botox, Juvéour community. hard work our team puts in everyday derm, and PDO Smooth threads.

No secret here! We are caring and com- What do you love most about having to provide our patients with a great experience! your business in this community? passionate to everyone’s needs. People What are you most proud of?

We have focused on the come to us to feel better and relieve - We are most proud of our reputation Technology Western Dakota Tech

some stress by sweating it out.

Crossfit Gym

Customer Service

for quality dental care. Our reputation has grown over many years of satisfied patients referring their friends and family members to us for their dental needs.

What are some of the things you do to give back to the community (charity work, donations, etc.)?

Our team enjoys giving back to the community that has supported our practice for so many years. Some of the things we are involved in are the South Dakota Donated Dental Program, Volunteering for the Storybook Island night of lights, Midco Rushmore Bowl sponsor, Rapid City Public School Foundation supporter, KSLT My Golden Valentine project, Storybook Island Sponsor, Rapid City area Schools partner, Children’s home society donor, as well as many donations of oral hygiene products.

What makes your business popular with families?

- We provide dental services for the entire family no matter the age. Our staff is very comfortable and knowledgeable with children, and it helps that kids love our fun prizes! Our office is large enough to take care of an entire family at the same time. We work with the budgets and schedules of busy families and are open 5 days a week.

Favorites: Black Hills Federal Credit Union Colonial House Restaurant and Bar

Fireworks

Extreme Fireworks 4705 S Interstate 90 Service Rd Rapid City, SD 57701 (402) 525-6234 www.extremefireworksrc.com Favorites: Big Time Fireworks Kutz Fireworks

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FAVORITES

Museum

Mammoth Site & Museum 1800 US-18 BYP Hot Springs, SD 57747 (605)745-6017 www.mammothsite.org Favorites: South Dakota Air and Space Museum The Journey Museum and Learning Center

years.

What is a fun fact about your business?

We are always free admission in the summer and we have been for 62 years What makes your business popular with families?

We are free admission, upon entering the gates you can explore with your

Non-Profit Organization

Black Hills Works 3650 Range Rd Rapid CIty, SD 57702 (605)721-8672 www.blackhillsworks.org Favorites: Humane Society of the Black Hills Youth & Family Services Inc

Place to take the kids Storybook Island 1301 Sheridan Lake RD Rapid City, SD 57702 (605) 342-6357 www.storybookisland.org

What’s something your customers may not know about your business?

Most people think that we are funded by the city. We are not, we are actually a 501C3 non profit What makes your business a good place to work?

Who wouldn’t want to work at Storybook Island?!? Upbeat children’s music and we are like a small Disney What can customers expect when they walk through the doors?

When you walk through the front gate you step upon a draw bridge to a castle, you are greeted by Rapunzel who has let down her hair, for her prince charming. It is pure magic What does it mean to be voted best of the black hills?

We are so honored to be voted #1, the Black Hills offers to many amazing attractions for kids.

What are you most proud of?

That we have been in operations for 62

children and teach them about Storybook’s and all the characters of those stories.

Favorites: Reptile Gardens Run Wild Indoor Playland

Rodeo

Days of ’76 Event Complex & Rodeo Grounds P.O. Box 391 Deadwood, SD 57732 (605) 717-7642 www.daysof76.com

Veterans Organization

Sacred Mountain Retreat Center 12032 Sacred Mtn Place Deadwood, SD 57732 (406) 891-0024 www.sacredmtnretreat.org 3 Years in business What makes you stand out from the competition?

There are three things that make us stand out the most. First of all, the property that we sit on is quiet, relaxing and healing. Second, we are a peer to peer mentor based retreat center.

Third, the daily activities are all hands on. We don’t spread awareness, we provide healing.

What’s something your customers may not know about your business?

We provide equine therapy, massage therapy, yoga therapy, blacksmithing, leather work, team building and cooking to the participants.

What do you love most about having your business in this community?

The patriotism, the generosity, the support and the love of the community is amazing!

Tourist Attraction

Favorites: Reptile Gardens Mount Rushmore National Memorial

What are some of the things you do to give back to the community (charity work, donations, etc.)?

SMRC is here to provide a healing place, not just our nations heroes from all over the USA, but also for our local heroes as well. We are a phone call and application away to providing healing in a safe environment.

How do you build trust with clients (or patients, customers)?

Listening to the needs and wants that they may have and creating a bond and connection.

What is a fun fact about your business?

We hold amazing fundraising events with a great group of volunteers and donors!

What makes your business popular with families?

After the participants come through SMRC, they are able to go home with new tools and goals that help them with their everyday struggles. But they also leave SMRC, with a NEW family/ support group that can be there for them on a daily basis.

Favorites: The Monument Rodeo Rapid City (Stock Show) Black Hills Roundup Custer State Park 13438 US Highway 16A Custer, SD 57730 (605) 255-4515 www.gfp.sd.gov/parks/detail/custerstate-park

What are you most proud of?

SMRC is MOST proud of the men and women service members that walk through our doors.

What’s your secret to good customer service?

Our secret to making SMRC’s retreat program work is that the “Hills Heal the Heroes” and that all of our daily activities and the bond created together, make it a successful program.

What can customers expect when they walk through your doors?

Participants can expect to enter into a safe environment where their healing can be done away from the outside world in a non judgmental environment.

What does it mean to be voted Best of the Best?

SMRC is honored to be voted Best of the Best of 2021 as it helps get the mission out of what we do - saving lives, saving marriages and saving careers.

Favorites: Mission 22 American Legion Post 22

Archery Range

The Outdoor Campus – West Adventure Trail Rapid City, SD 57702 (605) 394-2310 www.gfp.sd.gov/toc-west Favorites: Black Hills Archery

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FITNESS/SPORTS AND RECREATION

ATV Dealership/ Rentals

Rice’s Rapid Motorsports 3337 E Mall Dr Rapid City, SD 57701 (605)342-2242 www.ricesrapidmotorsports.com Favorites: Four Seasons Sport & Marine Black Hills Powersports

Cabin Resort

Custer State Park Resort 13389 US Hwy 16A Custer, SD 57730 (605) 255-4772 www.custerresorts.com Favorites: Canyon Lake Resort

Favorites: Black Hills Basecamp YMCA of Rapid City

Golf Course/Driving Range Hart Ranch Golf Course 23645 Clubhouse Dr Rapid City, SD 57702 (605) 341-5703 www.hartranch.com/golf-course

Best Outdoor Activity Location Outdoor Campus – West Adventure Trail Rapid City, SD 57702 (605)394-2310 www.gfp.sd.gov/toc-west Favorites: Custer State Park Spearfish Canyon

Bicycle Shop

Black Hills Bicycles 1401 W. Omaha St. Rapid City, SD 57701 (605) 716-4497 www.blackhillsbicycles.com Favorites: Acme Bicycles Two Wheeler Dealer Cycle & Fitness

Boat Dealer

Four Seasons Sport & Marine 1600 East Saint Patrick St. Rapid City, SD 57709 (605) 390-1925 www.fourseasonssportscenter.com Favorites: Black Hills Powersports Rice’s Rapid Motorsports

Bowling Alley

Meadowood Lanes 3809 Sturgis Rd Rapid City, SD 57702 (605) 343-5985 www.meadowoodlanes.com Favorites: Robbinsdale Entertainment Sturgis Strikers

Pool or Water Park Evan’s Plunge Mineral Springs 303 N River Hot Springs, SD 57747 (605) 745-5165 www.evansplunge.com

Favorites: Watiki Indoor Waterpark Resort Spearfish Rec & Aquatics Center

Shooting Range

Smoking Gun Indoor Range & Training Center 4711 S Interstate 90 Service Rd Rapid City, SD 57703 (605)791-3656 www.smoking gunsd.com

Powder House Lodge

Camp Ground or Cabins

Angostura State Recreation Area 13157 N Angostura Rd Hot Springs, SD 57701 (605)745-6996 www.gfp.sd.gov/parks/detail/angostura-recreation-area Favorites: Canyon Lake Resort Custer State Park Center Lake Campground

Firearm or Hunting Retailer First Stop Gun & Coin 701 Main St Rapid City, SD 57701 (605) 341-5211 www.firststopguns.com Favorites: Cabela’s Scheels

Fitness Club/Full Fitness Gym

Koko FitClub of Rapid City 5312 Sheridan Lake Rd. Ste 105 (605)719-3359 www.rapidcity.kokofitclub.com

Favorites: Spearfish Rifle and Trap Club Favorites: Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf Meadowbrook Golf Course

Hiking Trail

Side x Side/ATV Off Road Dealer

Devil’s Bathtub Trailhead 1917 Spearfish Canyon Hwy Lead, SD 5770 www.blackhillstrails.org

Rice’s Rapid Motorsports 3337 E Mall Dr Rapid City, SD 57701 (605)342-2242 www.ricesrapidmotorsports.com

Favorites: Black Elk Peak Little Elk Creek

Favorites: Black Hills Powersports Four Seasons Sports & Marine

Nutrition Store

Taxidermy

Nutrishop 1301 W Omaha St #113 Rapid City, SD 57701 (605) 791-0294 www.nutrishoprapidcity.com

Black Bear Taxidermy 3421 Cedar St Black Hawk, SD 57718 (605) 390-6598 www.blackbeartaxidermy.net

Favorites: Staple & Spice Market The Market Health Food Store

Favorites: Schmitz Taxidermy TJ’s Taxidermy

Pool and Spa Retailer

Yoga Studio

Pool and Spa Center 2447 W Main St Rapid City, SD 57702 (605) 394-9445 www.poolandspa.com 82 years in business

Favorites: Evans Plunge Mineral Springs Splash City

Sol Yoga Collective 412 Oshkosh St Suite 3 Rapid City, SD 57701 (605)939-0765 www.solyogacollective.com What makes you stand out from the competition?

Sōl’s top priority is our community,

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SPORTS AND RECREATION/HEALTH CARE creating and maintaining a safe space for people to come together to do this work. Yoga can be an intimidating venture for some. At Sōl, we are very committed to being that special place that everyone feels welcome. People feel that welcoming, accepting energy and are able to settle in and have a great experience. Our message is that yoga is for anybody and any body.

Our teachers put that philosophy and heart into every class they teach and everything they do, inside of the studio and out. We are who we are and

What makes your business a good place to work?

Our teachers (and students)! We have the most authentic, high vibrating humans around. It’s good for the heart and soul, and the body gets loads of benefits, too. What other job is fully focused on creating peace in the body?

We’re very lucky to do the work we do, because it keeps us firmly connected to healthy practices.

What do you love most about having your business in the community?

I love that the folks in Rapid City are open to exploring new experiences!

We salt-of-the-earth South Dakotan’s aren’t afraid of stepping out of our comfort zones and trying something new. We get people from all walks of life, with all sorts of backgrounds, and every human condition. Yoga ties us all together and we begin to see how much we share in common..

we see and celebrate the same in our students..

What does it mean to be voted Best of the Black Hills?

It’s a humbling experience to be voted What brings customers back to your Best of the Best and I always feel like business? the award definitely goes to our colThe feeling. There’s a certain feeling that our students tell us about. It’s safe, lective community. This magical place it’s welcoming. It feels like home. They does not happen at the hands of one or two people alone. It’s the community know they are accepted here, 100%. of people that show up, our teachers There are no judgements or expectaand students, that deserve this award tions. Our students know they can show up exactly as they are and we will and recognition. Without them, we love and support them from that place. wouldn’t be who we are. Each and every person who support Sōl adds their Every instructor really cares about their students and our collective com- own unique ingredient to the mix that enables us to be su ch a unique and munity. That is a felt experience for uplifting place. people who practice yoga with us.

Favorites: Apple Tree Midwifery & Birth Center Black Hills Urgent Care, LLC

Chiropractor

Benne Family Chiropractic 2335 W Main St Ste 330 Rapid City, SD 57702 (605)791-3636 www.bennefamilychiropractic.com

Favorites: Solutions Chiropractic Plus Strain Chiropractic

Dentist

Nelson and Bury Dentistry 1611 Sheridan Lake Road Rapid City, SD 57702 (605)341-3670 www.dentistrapidcity.com

friendly smiling faces. Our dental team will work together to provide you with a comfortable and seamless experience as we work with you to optimize your oral health.

What does it mean to be voted Best of the Black Hills?

Being voted best dentist in the Black Hills for the fourth time means to us that we are achieving our practice goals of creating meaningful relationships with our patients as well as providing gentle, high quality, honest care. We are so thankful that our patients and community recognize the hard work our team puts in everyday to provide our patients with a great experience!

What are you most proud of?

We are most proud of our reputation for quality dental care. Our reputation has grown over many years of satisfied patients referring their friends and family members to us for their dental needs.

What are some of the things you do to give back to the community (charity work, donations, etc.)?

Our team enjoys giving back to the community that has supported our practice for so many years. Some of What brings customers back to your the things we are involved in are the business?

Patients tell us that they appreciate our South Dakota Donated Dental Profriendly environment and staff as well as gram, Volunteering for the Storybook Island night of lights, Midco Rushour ability to listen and customize our more Bowl sponsor, Rapid City Public care to meet their needs.

School Foundation supporter, KSLT My What’s something your customers may Golden Valentine project, Storybook Island Sponsor, Rapid City area Schools not know about your business? partner, Children’s home society donor, We are a full-service dental clinic that does restorative care as well as cosmetic as well as many donations of oral hyWhat are you most proud of?

What’s something your customers giene products.

I’m so proud of the positive space that dentistry. Patients may not know that may not know about your business? we offer nitrous oxide for anxiety.

We we have created and maintain through That it’s donation-based. I don’t do a What makes your business popular also offer Botox, Juvéderm, and PDO lot of promotion about this, but it’s the very conscious and deliberate choice. with families?

It’s a bright spot in the world, for sure. Smooth threads. business model I chose when I creWe provide dental services for the enated the studio. For many years, I was tire family no matter the age. Our staff Favorites: What do you love most about having a stay at home mother to 4 children, a is very comfortable and knowledgeable Core Connections your business in this community? single income family. We didn’t have a The Yoga Studio We have focused on the dental health of with children, and it helps that kids lot of “extra”. I started practicing yoga love our fun prizes! Our office is large the Black Hills community for over 30 by myself, at home and soon realized enough to take care of an entire famyears and we enjoy all the great people that this really needs to be accessible to ily at the same time. We work with the that we have met along the way. It is every person - even (and especially!) easy to love what we do when we get to budgets and schedules of busy families the ones who don’t have the financial and are open 5 days a week.

Monument Health Rapid City Hospital see familiar friendly faces every day. means. We don’t offer free yoga, but 353 Fairmont Blvd for somebody who really wants to have Favorites: Rapid CIty, SD 57701 What can customers expect when they a yoga practice, we’ll work with them Day One Dentistry (605)755-1000 walk through your doors? and be sure they have access to it.

Loftus Dental www.monument.health Patients can expect to be greeted by

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HEALTH CARE

Dermatologist

Rapid City Medical Center, The Skin Institute 2820 Mt Rushmore Rd Rapid City, SD 57701 (605) 342-3280 www.rapidcitymedicalcenter.com/ rcmc_locations/the-skin-institute-atrapid-city-medical-center/ Favorites: Siri Knutsen-Larson, M.D. Lycia Scott-Thornburg, MD

Our customers know that we will take care of them. We treat our patients like they are family and we are invested not only in their eyecare but in their general well-being!

What’s something your customers may not know about your business?

Our company was founded in 1937 by Dr. Ralph Wick.

What makes your business a good place to work?

Our employees are the foundation of

Doctor

Matthew Bury, D.D.S. Nelson & Bury Dentistry 1611 Sheridan Lake Road Rapid City, SD 57702 (605)341-3670 www.dentistrapidcity.com Favorites: Halie Anderson, M.D. Michael Rafferty, M.D.

Ear, Nose, and Throat Specialist

West River Ear, Nose & Throat 241 Minnesota St Rapid City, SD 57701 (605)939-7863 www.westriverent.com Favorites: Troy Howard, MD Jay White, DO

Eye Doctor/ Eye Specialist

Drs. Tucker-Kudrna-Holec-Young Eyecare Centre 2020 Jackson Blvd Ste 1 Rapid City, Sd 57702 (605)342-0777 www.rapidcityeyecare.com What makes you stand out from the competition?

We provide exceptional eye care and high-quality products. We stand behind our products and strive to give the best customer service in town!

What brings customers back to your business?

profit organizations. We volunteer our time coaching youth baseball, hockey, and baseball teams. And strive to be positive role models for today’s youth.

What is a fun fact about your business?

Our doctors and staff are proficient in making balloon animals!

What makes your business popular with families?

We provide eye care and eyewear for all ages! Many of our doctors and staff have their own children, and relate well to various family needs.

Favorites: Black Hills Regional Eye Institute Dr. Harford Rapid City Medical Center

our company. We wouldn’t be where we are today without them! We offer competitive wages and benefit packages, and provide flexibility for family needs.

What can customers expect when they walk through your doors?

Customers can expect a professional, courteous, and friendly environment with exceptional eye care and highquality products.

What does it mean to be voted Best of the Black Hills?

It is truly an honor, because we know that we have reached our goal of caring for the wonderful people in this community.

What are you most proud of? e are proud of being the largest optometric practice in Rapid City and the surrounding areas!

What’s your sec ret to good customer service/ The secret to exceptional customer service starts with listening completely to your client. Excellent care happens when you fully understand the needs and feelings of the people you serve.

What are some of the things you do to give back to the community?

We provide many sponsorships and donations to youth sports and non-

Hearing Specialist/ Audiologist

Ashley Huerta, Au.D 241 Minnesota Street Rapid City, Sd 57701 (605) 791-0602 https://rapidcitymedicalcenter.com/ rcmc_providers/ashley-huerta-au-dccc-a/

Hospice Care or In Home Care

Westhills Village Home Health Agency 255 Texas St Rapid City, SD 57701 (605) 342-0255 www.westhillsvillage.com What makes us stand out from our competition?

Westhills Village is a local, independent not for profit organization which means decisions, its funds, projects and focus continue to be for our residents, coworkers and organization.

Our mission and vision is always focused on today with an eye on tomorrow.

What brings customers back to your business?

Our goal is to focus on each person as we deliver care and services to our customer and a focus on how we can support our coworkers. Always at the top of our list is quality services and a quality experience. Additionally we strive to look for ways we can improve, add services and to be an employer of choice.

Favorites: Advanced ENT and Allergy Center of the Black Hills Felicia Beltman, Au.D

Home Medical Equipment

Monument Health Home & Home Medical Equipment 1800 Haines Ave Rapid City, SD 57701 (605) 755-9000 https://directory.monument.health/ facility/sd/rapid-city/1800-n-hainesavenue Favorites: Apria Healthcare Performance Respiratory

What’s something your customers may not know about your business?

Westhills Village has been very successful in retaining quality coworkers.

We have a larger number of coworkers with many years of experience in our leadership team and throughout our facilities. Our CEO has been at Westhills Village since the very beginning, now starting his 38th year. Westhills also has a rich history of generations of family and friends over the years becoming residents of our Westhills community.

What makes your business a good place to work?

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HEALTH CARE We strive to provide good and consistent leadership. We surround our coworkers with others who care and support one another and find ways to make a difference as well as enjoy what we do.

What do you love most about having your business in this community?

We cherish the fact all of our facilities and services are in the Rapid City Community. We take great pride in the many ways Westhills Village along with the residents, staff and families give back to the community.

The Rapid City Community has also supported us for so many years, it is a great partnership and one we appreciate and recognize.

from others on how are we doing and what are our opportunities are for tomorrow.

What are some of the things you do to give back to the community? (charity work, donations etc.?)

Westhills Village supports many organizations and efforts throughout the year by our residents and coworkers. Some include the United Way, Alzheimer’s Association, Monument Health Cancer Care Institute, BHFCU School Supply Drive, Cornerstone Mission , KOTA food drive.

How do you build trust with clients (patients, customers)?

We focus on common core values that most likely all of us were raised with, and have experienced. We focus on delivering timely and quality care, along with personal follow-up.

What is a fun fact about your business?

Westhills Village has had 3rd and 4th generations of families live here. We are living exciting times for our industry with change, growth, and recogniWhat can customers expect when they tion of quality efforts. walk through your doors?

What makes your business popular An inviting welcome that includes a with families? hello with a smile and genuine interest from those who reside at Westhills. That the residents are our number one priority. We have been in business for From those who work at Westhills, you can be sure that we are glad you’re 38 years and we have an outstanding here and that we are ready to be of any repetition in our community as being a 5 star facility. We make a huge effort assistance that is needed. to support the residents and to become What does it mean to be voted Best of a part of their family. the Black Hills?

Favorites: It really recognizes the everyday efforts Home Instead by our residents, friends and family Monument Health Home & Home members, our Board of Directors and Health and Hospice their leadership. It also recognizes that every member of our staff team are here to make a difference every day.

Westhills Village What are you most proud of?

255 Texas St We are most proud of the difference Rapid City, SD 57701 we get to make in someone’s day (605) 342-0255 through the great efforts of our amazwww.westhillsvillage.com ing staff. We continue to receive daily support from many on our quality of What makes us stand out from our services. competition?

Westhills Village is a local, indepenWhat is your secret to good customer dent not for profit organization which service? means decisions, its funds, projects We listen, watch and encourage input

Nursing Staff

and focus continue to be for our residents, coworkers and organization.

Our mission and vision is always focused on today with an eye on tomorrow.

What brings customers back to your business?

Our goal is to focus on each person as we deliver care and services to our customer and a focus on how we can support our coworkers. Always at the top of our list is quality services and a quality experience. Additionally we strive to look for ways we can improve, add services and to be an employer of choice.

What’s something your customers may not know about your business?

Westhills Village has been very successful in retaining quality coworkers.

We have a larger number of coworkers with many years of experience in our leadership team and throughout our facilities. Our CEO has been at Westhills Village since the very beginning, now starting his 38th year. Westhills also has a rich history of generations of family and friends over the years becoming residents of our Westhills community.

From those who work at Westhills, you can be sure that we are glad you’re here and that we are ready to be of any assistance that is needed.

What does it mean to be voted Best of the Black Hills?

It really recognizes the everyday efforts by our residents, friends and family members, our Board of Directors and their leadership. It also recognizes that every member of our staff team are here to make a difference every day.

What are you most proud of?

We are most proud of the difference we get to make in someone’s day through the great efforts of our amazing staff. We continue to receive daily support from many on our quality of

services.

What is your secret to good customer service?

We listen, watch and encourage input from others on how are we doing and what are our opportunities are for tomorrow.

What makes your business a good place to work?

We strive to provide good and consistent leadership. We surround our coworkers with others who care and support one another and find ways to What are some of the things you do to make a difference as well as enjoy what give back to the community? (charity we do. work, donations etc.?)

Westhills Village supports many What do you love most about having organizations and efforts throughout your business in this community? the year by our residents and coworkWe cherish the fact all of our faciliers. Some include the United Way, ties and services are in the Rapid City Alzheimer’s Association, Monument Community. We take great pride Health Cancer Care Institute, BHFCU in the many ways Westhills Village School Supply Drive, Cornerstone along with the residents, staff and Mission , KOTA food drive. families give back to the community.

The Rapid City Community has also How do you build trust with clients supported us for so many years, it is a (patients, customers)? great partnership and one we appreci- We focus on common core values that ate and recognize. most likely all of us were raised with, and have experienced. We focus on What can customers expect when they delivering timely and quality care, walk through your doors? along with personal follow-up.

An inviting welcome that includes a hello with a smile and genuine interWhat is a fun fact about your busiest from those who reside at Westhills. ness?

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HEALTH CARE Westhills Village has had 3rd and 4th generations of families live here. We are living exciting times for our industry with change, growth, and recognition of quality efforts.

What makes your business popular with families?

That the residents are our number one priority. We have been in business for 38 years and we have an outstanding repetition in our community as being a 5 star facility. We make a huge effort to support the residents and to become a part of their family.

2650 Mt. Rushmore Rd Rapid City, SD 57701 (605) 718-4040 909 E St Patrick St Rapid City, SD 57701 (605) 348-0741

What do you love most about having your business in the community?

Agencies work collaboratively together to meet the needs of the community.

Dr. Bershara 2620 Mt Rushmore Rd Rapid CIty, SD 57701 (605) 342-3280 https://rapidcitymedicalcenter.com/ rcmc_providers/marcia-beshara-md/ Favorites: Shana Bernhard, MD Dr. Kathering Degen

Orthodontist

Evans Orthodontics 600 Dakota Dr Rapid City, Sd 57702 (605) 342-7777 https://www.evansortho.com/ Favorites: Jackson Dental Meyer & Dana Orthodontics

Pediatrician

Black Hills Pediatrics, LLP 2905 5th Street Rapid City, SD 57701 (605)341-7337 www.blackhillspediatrics.com Favorites: Dr. David W. Mueller, DO Dr. Lori A. Strong, MD

Pharmacy

Boyd’s Drug Mart 655 Mountain view Rd Rapid City, SD 57702 (605) 343-4445

10+ years industry experience.

What brings customers back to your business?

Excellent customer service and patient focused attention to detail.

What is something your customers may not know about your business?

We install home stair lifts, ramps and elevators.

What can customers expect when they walk through your doors?

Staff who are passionate about helping individuals and families with the stresses of life.

Favorites: Black Hills Surgical Hospital Medical Arts at RCMC

OBGYN

client identified needs.

What makes your business a good place to work?

BMS offers a supportive environment for employees to take care of themselves and work towards their professional goals.

https://stores.healthmart.com/boydspharmacyeast/our_stores.aspx

What does it mean to be voted Best of the Best?

BMS’s Vision is to build positive Favorites: change among ourselves and the comMonument Health Home & Pharmacy munities in which we live, work, and Walgreens play. Just to be nominated indicates that we are moving in that direction.

What’s your secret to good customer service?

Black Hills Orthopedic & Spine Center One of BMS Employee values is SerPhysical Therapy vice Excellence, staff are consistently 7220 Mt Rushmore Rd working to exceed expectations.

Rapid City, SD 57702 (605)341-1414 How do you build trust with clients www.bhosc.com (or patients, customers)?

BMS Collaborates with clients as they Favorites: make decisions about changes they About You Physical Therapy would like to make.

Hansen Physical Therapy Favorites: Jennifer A. Erdman, CNP Stephen Manlove P MD

Physical Therapy

Therapist/ Counseling

Behavior Management Systems 350 Elk St Rapid City, SD 57701 (605)343-7262 https://www.bmscares.org/ 53 Years in business

Therapist/ Respiratory and Physical

Performance Respiratory 2255 Haines Ave Ste 204 Rapid City, SD 57701 (605) 342-7004 www.performancerespiratory.com in business 8 years!

What makes you stand out from the competition?

BMS provides a supportive environment walking along side clients as they identify and work towards making change What makes you stand out from the competition?

What brings customers back to your We are a locally owned and operated business? company with employees averaging Goals are developed and driven by the

What makes your business a good place to work?

Performance Respiratory treats employees like family. The company fosters a positive workplace with flexibility, benefits and kindness.

What do you love the most about having your business in this community?

Western South Dakota is full of beautiful scenery and great people.

What can customers expect when they walk through your doors?

Customers are treated kindly and professionally and if we can’t help them, we will direct them to somewhere that can.

What does it mean to be voted Best of the Black Hills?

It is an honor to be recognized by the community that we work hard daily to serve.

What are you most proud of?

We are proud to have a successful company with excellent employees and customers.

What is your secret to good customer service?

The secret to great customer service is to treat every customer the way you would want to be treated.

What are some of the things you do to give back to the community? (Charity work, donations, etc…)

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HEALTH CARE/HOME AND FARM We work to support our local community through donations to youth sports and local charities.

Fearless Fischer TV’s and Appliances 1830 West Main St Rapid City, SD 57702

How do you build trust with clients (or patients, customers)?

We built trust by providing consistency and professionalism in the service we provide along with high quality products.

(605) 348-5100 In business 72 years!

What is a fun fact about your business?

We just celebrated our 8-year anniversary.

What makes your business popular with families?

We provide a wide range of products that can serve infants to seniors.

Favorites: Karl’s TV, Appliance & Furniture Rapid City Best Buy

Architecture

Architecture Incorporated 815 St Joseph St #203 (605) 721-1158

Favorites: Dakota Speech Therapy Hansen Physical Therapy

Urgent and Emergency Care

Winner: Rapid City Medical Center 2820 Mt Rushmore Rd Rapid City, Sd 57701 (605) 342-3280 https://rapidcitymedicalcenter.com/ 101 E Minnesota St #210 Rapid City, SD 57701 (605) 342-3280 https://rapidcitymedicalcenter.com/ Favorites: Black Hills Urgent Care Orthopedic Urgent Care at Black Hills Orthopedics

Appliance Store Fischer Furniture, Inc. Fischer Furnitre 1830 West Main St. Rapid City, SD 57702

Fischer Home Galleries 1700 West Main St Rapid City, SWD 57702 Fischer Clearance Center 1720 West Main St Rapid City, SD 57702

every morning happy to come to work.

Therefore, we invest our time and resources to create a space where staff can interact and collaborate in a productive way. Our culture is inclusive and positive with ample opportunity to grow and develop your technical and interpersonal skills.

What do you love most about having your business in this community?

From its inception, Architecture Incorporated has placed an emphasis on giving back to the communities in which we live and work. This is done through sponsorships, charitable donations, volunteering, and serving on boards in organizations. We encourage our staff to get involved in the communities and organizations that they care about.

What can customers expect when they walk through your doors?

A friendly greeting from a team willing to help your design become a reality!

What makes you stand out from your competition?

Creative solutions and proven service are the two most important differentiators between Architecture Incorporated and our competition. Many other firms tout it, but our team has built a reputation for walking the talk each and every day. We work hard to produce high-quality documents that result in fewer surprises (and change orders) throughout the project.

What brings customers back to your business?

At the end of the day, we do the right thing to ensure that our clients receive the best experience possible. The fact that we are continually selected to do additional projects for the same clients is a reflection of our unrivaled service, illustrating the ease of the process and quality of our work.

What’s something our customers may not know about your business?

Architecture Incorporated has been in business for 45 years with a presence in Rapid City for more than a decade.

What makes your business a good place to work?

We want our employees to wake up

What does it mean to be voted Best of the Black Hills?

We are humbled by the recognition and thankful for the opportunity to do business in such a wonderful community!

What are you most proud of?

We are proud of the amount of repeat business that we receive – a testament to the quality of products and services that we provide to our clients.

Favorites: Geiger Architecture OnPoint Construction

Art Gallery

Dahl Arts Center 713 7th Street Rapid City, SD 57701 (605)394-4101 www.thedahl.org Favorites: Jon Crane Gallery & Custom Framing Prairie Edge Trading Co & Galleries

Carpet Cleaning Stanley Steemer 316 2nd St Rapid City, SD 57702 (605)721-9764 www.stanleysteemer.com 28 Years in Business

What makes you stand out from the competition?

Between the different departments within our company our staff has 24 yrs of experience. We hold numerous certifications including llcrc certified cleaning firm and also master certifications in restoration services. We strive for excellence with our training and attention to detail.

What’s your secret to good customer service?

Listening is a lost art and imperative to a successful project and happy client.

What brings customers back to your business?

How do you build trust with clients Our dedication to service. (patients, customers)?

We establish trust by following What’s something your customers through on what we promise and truly may not know about your business? listening to the client’s desires. We are We are a family business locally owned also honest about what is possible and and operated in Rapid City. do our best to be good stewards of their dollars.

What makes your business a good place to work?

What is a fun fact about your busiWe treat our employees like family and ness? their needs and needs of their family s More than half of our staff are women our top priority – a rarity in the industry!

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HOME AND FARM/SENIORS started Stanley Steemer in 1993 he worked out of his garage and mixed up his chemicals in his bathtub.

What makes your business popular with families?

We dont’t just make carpet cleaner, we improve the health of the home for all family members What do you love most about having your business in this community?

Being able to work in a small community allows us to build a relationship with our customers. We love to be welcomed back into our returning customer’s homes year after What can customers expect when they walk through your doors?

You can expect a smiling face and willingness to help with any problem or situation you might find yourself in.

What are you most proud of?

When we started this company we had Michael the owner and his wife Shelly running a cleaning van out of their garage on the west side of Rapid City.

There they started going door to door to find opportunities to clean. They have continued to grow the business for the past 28 years into what it is today.

What’s your secret to good customer service?

We have a staff that truly cares about our customers and community What are some of the things you do to give back to the community (charity work, donations, etc.)?

We volunteer our services throughout the community with charity work.

We also sponsor and donate to youth programs around the Black Hills.

How do you build trust with clients (or patients, customers)?

We conduct throughout background checks of all employees so our customers can feel reassured and safe when having our company in their home.

We also take the time to understand each customer’s needs and concerns before and after each cleaning.

What is a fun fact about your business?

When the owner Michael Burhans

Favorites: Menken’s Carpet & Upholstery Paramount Cleaning Services

Engineer

1720 West Main St Rapid City, SD 57702 Fearless Fischer TV’s and Appliance 1830 West Main St Rapid City, SD 57702 (605)348-5100 https://www.fischerfurniture.com/index.html 72 years in business!

Favorites: 5th & Main Furniture Furniture Row

Malone Engineering 230 Main St Rapid City, SD 57701 (605)341-6939 https://web.elevaterapidcity.com/ ENGINEERS/Malone-Engineering,Inc-1660

Heavy Equipment

Favorites: Albertson Engineering Ferber Engineering Company, Inc.

Favorites: Dakota Equipment Rental & Chain Saw Center Scull Construction Services Inc.

Farm Supply

RCS Construction 1314 Fountain Plaza Dr Rapid CIty, SD 57702 (605) 342-3787 https://www.rcsconst.com/

Runnings 1020 Lacrosse St Rapid City, SD 57701 (605)342-9008 https://www.runnings.com/storelocator/storedetails?id=23

Floor & Home Carpet One 2222 Mount Rushmroe Road Rapid City, Sd 57701 (605) 939-3594 https://www.carpetonefloorandhomerapidcity.com/ Favorites: Altimate Flooring Black Hills Flooring

Furniture Store Fischer Furniture 1830 West Main St Rapid City, SD 57702

Fischer Home Galleries 1700 West Main St Rapid City, SD 57702 Fischer Clearance Center

Laundromat

Dew Drop Laudromat 3618 Canyon Lake Dr. Rapid City, Sd 57702 (605) 343-0900 https://www.yelp.com/biz/dew-droplaundromat-rapid-city Favorites: French Cleaners & Shirt Laundry Baken Park Laundry World

Mattress Store Simply Sleep Better 851 Eglin St Rapid City, SD 57701

2222 Mt. Rushmore Rd Rapid City, SD 57701 (605) 341-8811 https://www.simplysleepbetter.com/ index.html Favorites: Denver Mattress Karl’s TV, Appliance & Furniture Rapid City

Security Company

Favorites: Bomgaars Fleet Farm

Flooring Store

Favorite: Black Hills Flooring Menards

Home Builder Dailey Construction 5935 E Colorado Blvd Spearfish, SD 57783 (605) 645-6280 16 Years in Business

Favorites: Big Pine Construction Boom Construction, Inc.

Home Improvement Store

Floor & Home Carpet One 2222 Mount Rushmore Rd (605) 939-3594 https://www.carpetonefloorandhomerapidcity.com/

Black Hills Security & Systems 2650 Jackson Blvd Rapid City, SD 57702 (605)388-0925 http://www.blackhillssecurity.com/ Favorites: Door Security Products Inc.

Tractor

John Deere 1540 Deadwood Ave Rapid City, SD 57702 (605)348-1566 https://www.rdoequipment. com/locations/rapid-citysd?utm_source=local&utm_ medium=organic&utm_ campaign=GMB Favorites: Brown’s Small Engine Repair Grossenburg Implement

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Northern Hills Assisted Living

Sandstone Senior Living 2010 Windmill Dr Spearfish, SD 57701 (605) 642-4910 www.sandstoneseniorliving.com Favorites: Belle Estate Edgewood Vista Senior Living

Auto Dealer

Auto Choice – Spearfish 321 Heritage Dr Spearfish, SD 57783 (605) 642-2886 https://www.autochoicespearfish.com/ Favorites: Scott Peterson Motors – Sturgis White’s Canyon Ford

Bakery

SME’s Treats 1302 4th Ave Belle Fourche, SD 57717 (605)569-6257 https://www.SMEsTreats.com 2 years in business What makes you stand out from the competition?

SME’s Treats creates freshly baked custom creations special according to each customer’s request.

What brings customers back to your business?

We are often told that we have great customer service along with our greattasting homemade-made products.

What’s something your customers may not know about your business?

SME’s Treats is a Christian business where all products are made with a great deal of love!

What makes your business a good place to work?

Every day is a new adventure for me!

There is always a different cake design or new flavor that someone wants to try. I truly love what I do here!

What do you love most about having your business in this community?

Our community has been so supportive of us as a new business, and we truly appreciate everyone’s great support and business. We enjoy being a part of Belle Fourche and the Northern Hills.

What can customers expect when they walk through your doors?

A smiling face ready to make a highquality, mouth-watering treat for you What does it mean to be voted Best of the Best?

Being voted Best of the Black Hills two years in a row means that SME’s Treats is doing something right! We are so excited that our community and surrounding areas have chosen us for this special award in both of our first two years after opening our commercial kitchen space. We can’t thank our loyal customers and fans enough for this special honor!

What are you most proud of?

I am most proud of myself for taking a leap of faith in 2020 when I went full-time to do something I love every day! I am also proud to be able to help people with their special occasions through my baking!

What’s your secret to good customer service?

Listening to the customer and going above and beyond to exceed their expectations.

What are some of the things you do to give back to the community (charity work, donations, etc.)?

SME’s Treats builds trust by executing each client’s vision on time and above their expectations.

What is a fun fact about your business?

In a typical month, SME’s Treats uses over 600 eggs, keeping chickens employed!

What makes your business popular with families?

Families like our freshly baked, flavorful creations that are unique to them.

Customers give us an idea and we get to bring it to life. You dream it, We make it!

Favorites: 8th Avenue Bakery Sweet Beginnings Bakery SD

more!

What brings customers back to your business?

We genuinely care about our customers. We try to have our customers leave feeling pumped full of positivity and as though they are truly apart of the Blue Spruce Family.

Beauty

What makes your business a good place to work?

We’re family. We work really well together and have respect and grace for one another. Truly appreciate our team so much!

Favorites: Black Hills Salt Cave and Spa Urban Hair Salon

What do you love most about having your business in the community?

Grew up in the Spearfish community and always knew I wanted to have a business here as a way to connect with people in a positive way. What better way then over a cup of coffee!

Piranha Salon 1011 N Main St Spearfish, SD 57783 (605) 348-1566 www.facebook.com/piranhasalon

Catering

Cheyenne Crossing 21414 US Hwy 14A/CanAm Hwy Lead, SD 57754 (605)584-3510 www.cheyennecrossing.org Favorites: Angel’s Catering and Receptions J.R.’s Rhodehouse BBQ Pit

What does it mean to be voted Best of the Best?

It means more than you know that our community has yet again voted us best coffee. We’ve said it more then once and we will say it again, Blue Sprucers are the best.

CBD

Black Hills Salt Cave & Spa 738 N 5th St Spearfish, SD 57783 (605)717-2443 www.blackhillssaltcave.com 2.5 years in business Favorites: Akela Spa Smokes N Things

Coffee

Blue Spruce Coffee Hut 3275 Old Belle Road Spearfish, SD 57783 (605) 580-0102 2.5 years in business What makes you stand out from the competition?

What makes us unique is that we have our mobile truck that can go to different locations for special events like weddings, sporting events, rodeos and

What are you most proud of?

We’re most proud of the team we have built and the community that rallies around us. The Blue Spruce Coffee Culture is truly magical.

What is your secret to good customer service?

Love. We truly and genuinely love our community and Blue Spruce Family and we hope you all can feel it each time you stop by.

What are some of the things you do to give back to the community (charity work, donations, etc.)?

For every 10th coffee sold, we donate a

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Favorites: Green Bean Coffeehouse Sturgis Coffee Company

Dentist

Sachau Dentistry 1440 N. 10th Street Spearfish, SD 57783 (605) 642-5767 https://smilespearfish.com/ 43 Years in business Favorites: Jackson Dental Loftus Dental

Desserts

It’s all about our customers. We involve our customers from the beginning to the end of their order. They can even pick out the flowers from the cooler themselves to use in their arrangements.

What’s something your customers may not know about your business?

We offer gourmet handcrafted ice cream in a variety of flavors in pint size containers.

What do you love most about having your business in this community?

The people. Many of our customers have trusted us and used our services for generations.

Friendliest Staff

Favorites: Chubby Chipmunk Leone’s Creamery Drew Moss, MD 1420 North 10th St Spearfish, SD 57701 (605) 717-8595 https://directory.monument.health/ provider/sd/spearfish/drew-moss-md Favorites: Dr. Childers, The Medical Center of Spearfish Monument Health Spearfish Clinic

Florist

Belle Flowers Design & Décor 619 State St Belle Fourche, SD 57177 (605) 892-4626 https://www.belleflowersonline.com/ Over 40 years in business What makes you stand out from the competition?

We have a team with over 30 years of floral design experience. We give each customer the respect, trust and personal touch they deserve.

What brings customers back to your business?

What makes your business popular with families?

We offer something for the young and something for the young at heart.

Favorites: Bent Willow Designs Flyeing E Floral and Design, LLC

SME’s Treats 1302 4th Ave Belle Fourche, SD 57717 (605) 569-6257 https://www.SMEsTreats.com

Doctor

the community, with more workshops to come. We support the local schools and sports programs, as well as the 4th of July Belle Fourche Rodeo How do you build trust with clients (patients, customers)?

We believe trust is continually built and strengthened with every interaction, inside and outside the store. If your customer likes you, they will listen to you. If they trust you, they will do business with you.

Black Hills Community Bank Spearfish 215 East Jackson Blvd Spearfish, SD 57783 (605)559-2422 www.bbcbank.com

What can customers expect when they walk through your doors?

The smell of fresh flowers, a warm and cheerful “How are you today?”, and out of this world customer satisfaction.

Favorites: Black Hills Federal Credit Union Silverado Franklin

What does it mean to be voted Best of the Best?

To us it means we have the best customers in the Black Hills!

Elkhorn Ridge Resort 20189 US-85 Spearfish, SD 57783 (605) 722-1800 https://elkhornridgeresort.com/

What are you most proud of?

Our employees. They greet our customers by name and continually surpass customers expectations.

What’s your secret to good customer service?

We show our customers: compassion, a commitment to their interests and focus on accountability. We greet our customers by name, so if we do not know your name yet, please stop by and introduce yourself, we would love to meet you.

Golf Course

personal level, which helps us give you the best service possible!

What brings customers back to your business?

I think authenticity and respect go a long way in the service industry. We build a foundation of trust right off the bat. Like I said before, creating personal relationships is key.

What makes your business a good place to work?

First, we have a TON of fun. Our shop is comprised of 3 talented women that truly enjoy every second of our schedule. We laugh with each other and learn from one another. There’s nothing better than a supportive girl squad. Second, the flexibility of working for a small, family-owned shop is unmatched! We have a great work/life balance.

What do you love about having your business in this community?

Getting to start a business in my hometown has been a dream come true. I get to make my favorite people feel their best, while creating new friendships that carry on outside of the shop. Spearfish has an incredible group of young professionals rocking it at small business ownership! It’s very cool to be a part of it.

Favorites: Belle Fourche Country Club Boulder Canyon Country Club

Hair

Urban Hair Salon 3157 E. Colorado Blvd Spearfish, SD 57783 (605) 645-8488 3 years in business

What makes you stand out from the competition?

We want everyone that comes into the What are some of the things you do to shop to feel like family! When you sit in one of our chairs (there are only 2), give back to the community (charity you feel a sense of coziness and comwork, donations, etc.)? fort. No distractions! We are totally We hosted a floral design workshop for focused on getting to know you on a

What can customers expect when they walk through your doors?

Love and laughter. We have the absolute best time through the whole appointment. When you step through our door, you know you can drop your troubles for a few hours and just relax.

What does it mean to be voted Best of the Best?

It’s hard to explain how much this means to us, we were totally surprised!

We don’t go out of our way to be voted “the best”. We just have a really special love for all of our clients, and recogni-

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Deadwood, SD 57732 (605) 722-1396 www.stressreliefspa.com 20 years in business

What are you most proud of?

I’m so proud of my crew. Kate and Taylor, thanks for all you give to Urban Hair! This would not be possible without you guys and I am so grateful to have you on my team.

What’s your secret to good customer service?

It’s all about the experience. We are in the business of making people feel their best, so going the extra mile for EVERY client is important.

How do you build trust with clients (patients, customers)?

Transparency is key to a successful client relationship. We strive to keep open communication with our customers, which means being comfortable talking about the good and the bad. When something doesn’t necessarily go the way we planned, we commit to making it right.

What is a fun fact about your business?

Fun fact – our little shop is only ___ square feet! We get real cozy some days.

What makes your business popular with families?

Kids are ALWAYS welcome in the shop – they totally brighten our day. I have 2 young children, and Kate and Taylor also have special little people in their lives. We welcome families in any situation and strive to make our smallest clients feel comfortable and excited when they sit in one of our chairs!

Favorites: Akela Spa of Deadwood Piranha Salon

Hamburger

Sugar Shack 22495 Hwy 385 Deadwood, SD 57732 (605) 341-6772 https://en-gb.facebook.com/BlackHillsSugarShack/

Favorites: Black Hills Burger and Bun Co. Lewie’s Burgers and Brews

Healthcare Facility

Monument Health – Spearfish 1420 N 10th St Spearfish, SD 57701 (605) 394-8427 https://directory.monument.health/ facility/sd/spearfish/1420-north-10thstreet-6671491

HVAC

Precision Mechanical 5700 SD-79 Unit E3 Rapid City, SD 57702 (605) 559-2422 https://www.precisionmechsd.com/

What makes you stand out from the competition?

We Truly care about the health of our clients & want them to be Happy w/ our services What brings customers back to your business?

Quality services at affordable prices What’s something your customers may not know about your business? that Stress Relief has been in business for 20 years out of a 100 year old cottage What makes your business a good place to work? we have a team qualified technicians that truly love their job.

Favorites: One Way Service Pros Wolff ’s Plumbing & Heating

What are some of the things you do to give back to the community (charity work, donations, etc.)? we give many donations locally & give massages at charity events.

How do you build trust with clients (or patients, customers)?

Customized care.

What makes your business popular with families?

I think everyone likes to be pampered, we have multiple therapist and services to get the whole family in.

Favorites: Black Hills Salt Cave and Spa Zero Gravity Wellness Center

Mexican

Guadalajara Mexican Restaurant and Bar 83 West Highway 14 Spearfish, SD 57783 (605)642-4765 www.guadalajaraspearfish.com 19 years in business What makes you stand out from the competition?

Constancy, flavor, service, and good prices

Ice Cream

Leone’s Creamery 722 N Main St Spearfish, SD 57783 (605) 644-6461 https://leonescreamery.com/

difference

What do you love most about having your business in this community? with year round activities we get to meet a wide variety of locals and people from around the world.

What brings customers back to your business?

We make them feel like they are home

What’s something your customers may not know about your business?

What can customers expect when they We have good packages for weddings, walk through your doors? small or big parties. cozy atmosphere and a warm greeting What makes your business a good What does it mean to be voted Best of place to work?

Freckled Fox the Best?

312 W Jackson Blvd Good Schedules and a great atmoits exciting to know our customers Spearfish, SD 57701 sphere voted for us and we are providing great (605) 645-9256 customer service & services https://freckledfox.com/ What do you love most about having your business in this community?

What are you most proud of?

Favorites: We are in a very nice and Loyal Comthat so much of our clientele is repeats, munity 2 Broke Girls referrals, & request Park Bench Apparel What can customers expect when they What’s your secret to good customer walk through your doors?

Authentic Mexican food and good Stress Relief Massage & Spa Deadwood service? we truly care about our customers and prices 802 Main St their experience. we want to make a Favorites: Armadillos Ice Cream Shoppe Torch Creamery, Belle Fourche

Ladies Apparel

Massage Therapist

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We’re honored to receive this award it means alot to us and thank you for your support What are you most proud of?

Every one has welcomed us and have been very loyal What’s your secret to good customer service?

Hard work and Consistency

Favorites: The Atomic Pizza Café Luigi’s

Plumbing

Wolff ’s Plumbing & Heating Inc. 614 S 32nd St Spearfish, SD 57783 (605) 638-9996 www.wolffph.com 74 years in business Favorites: Wells Plumbing & Heating Supplies

Realtor:

Kade Welfl – The Real Estate Center Spearfish 140 W. Jackson Blvd Spearfish, Sd 57783 (605)210-0010 kadewelfl.com 10 years in business What are some of the things you do to give back to the community (charity work, donations, etc.)?

Gift certificates, donations, and food How do you build trust with clients (or patients, customers)?: Quality food and good Services

Favorites: Madison Reeves – Christians Team Real Estate Richelle Bruch

Restaurant

What makes your business popular with families?: We love kids and family is out priority

Legends Steakhouse – Silverado 709 Main St Deadwood, SD 57732 www.silveradofranklin.com 31 years in business

Favorites: Antunez Rancho Los Agaves

Favorites: Steerfish Steak and Smoke Uncle Louie’s Diner

Nail Salon

Shopping

A Perfect 10 Nail & Beauty Bar 2430 Platinum Drive, Suite 4 Spearfish, SD 57783 (605) 791-2600 www.ap10nailbar.com

Freckled Fox 312 W Jackson Blvd Spearfish, SD 57701 (605) 645-9256 www.freckledfox.com

Favorites: K Nails & Beauty Bar Mimosa Beauty Spa & Nails

Favorites: 2 Broke Girls Black Hills Rally & Gold Inc.

Pizza

Spa

Dough Trader Pizza 543 W Jackson Blvd Spearfish, SD 57783 (605) 642-2175 www.doughtraderpizza.com

Black Hills Salt Cave and Spa 718 N 5th Street Spearfish< Sd 57783 (605) 717-2443 BlackHillsSaltCave.com 2.5 Years in business

Favorites: Akela Spa of Deadwood Stress Relief Massage & Spa of Deadwood

Specialty

The Hitching Post Tap House, Belle Fourche 519 ½ State St Belle Fourche, SD 57717 (605) 568-0111 www.facebook.com/hitchingposttaphouse 3 months in business What makes your business a good place to work?

We’re family. We enjoy spending time together as a team and we appreciate the talents each of us brings to the table.

What are some of the things you do to give back to the community (charity work, donations, etc.)?

We are working on a scholarship for a BFHS graduate for spring of 2022 and are excited to work on other community charity efforts as well!

What makes your business popular with families?

We have created a space that’s comfortable for parents and kids with the atmosphere we’ve created and use of Dough Trader Pizza. It’s a place where you can come and use one of our deck of cards and enjoy family time.

Favorites: Genpro Energy Solutions Spearfish Sasquatch Baseball

What do you love most about having your business in this community?

Belle Fourche is a tight knit community full of really amazing people. The people and business owners of Belle Fourche have made us feel so blessed to be here.

What can customers expect when they walk through your doors?

They can expect a warm smile, a listening ear and cold beer!

What does it mean to be voted Best of the Best?

To have only been open 3 months and to have won is truly heartwarming. To have the love and support of our community means the world to our team.

What are you most proud of?

We’re most proud of how the tap house came together through the use of other local businesses and people within our community. It special to walk in and see the work of so many people we love from counter tops, serving boards and even our food.

What’s your secret to good customer service?

Love. We truly love and care about our customers. We want to know how you did at your last rodeo or how your family is doing. When you’re with us, we want you to feel a part of the Hitching Post Family.

Steak

Alpine Inn 133 Main St Hill City, Sd 57745 (605) 574-2749 www.alpineinnhillcity.com Favorites: Silverado Franklin Steerfish Steak and Smoke

Tire Shop

Winner: Randy’s Discount Tire 420 5th Ave Belle Fourche, SD 57717 (605)892-6331 www.randystireandlube.com almost 40 years in business!

Favorites: Great Western Tire PitCrew2You

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Vet

Belle Fourche Vet Clinic 406 Summit Street Belle Fourche, SD 57717 (605) 892-2618 www.bfvetclinic.com 51 Years in business What makes you stand out from the competition?

Diversity of pets and livestock seen and technology & services offered.

How do you build trust with clients (or patients, customers)?: Honesty and Compassion.

What makes your business popular with families?: Our business is family oriented Favorites: Black Hills Animal Hospital Spearfish Animal Hospital

Wedding/Reunion

What brings customers back to your business?

Our goal is to focus on each person as we deliver care and services to our customer and a focus on how we can support our coworkers. Always at the top of our list is quality services and a quality experience. Additionally we strive to look for ways we can improve, couples & their guest on the venue and add services and to be an employer of customer service choice.

What’s your secret to good customer service?

A good sense of humor & being involved with each event from start to finish.

What’s something that your customers may not know about your business?

Besler’s Cadillac Ranch What brings customers back to your Westhills Village has been very suc19314 Helmer Rd business? cessful in retaining quality coworkers.

St. Onge, SD 57779 Quality Service We have a larger number of coworkers (605) 394-6791 with many years of experience in our www.beslercadillacranch.com What’s something customers may not What are some of the things you do to leadership team and throughout our 18 years in business know about your business? give back to the community (charity facilities. Our CEO has been at WesBelle Fourche Vet Clinic has been in work, donations, etc.)? thills Village since the very beginning, What makes you stand out from your business for 51 years We donate our venue to local fundrais- now starting his 38th year. Westhills competitors? ing events. also has a rich history of generations We are an authentic barn venue & What makes your business a good of family and friends over the years we are personally involved with each place to work?: How do you build trust with clients becoming residents of our Westhills wedding satisfaction of being able to help our (or patients, customers)? community. friends and neighbors.

Taking a personal interest in their What brings customers back to your event and being there for the every What makes your business a good What do you love most about having business? step of the way. place to work?

The friendship Created throughout the your business in this community?: We strive to provide good and conPlanning Process we are proud to be apart of our surWhat makes your business popular sistent leadership. We surround our rounding communities, we have with families? coworkers with others who care and What’s something your customers exceptional clients. the wide variety of things you can do support one another and find ways to may not know about your business?: on the Ranch! make a difference as well as enjoy what The Ranch was originally apart of the What can customers expect when they we do. now ghost town Minnesela, with a railwalk through your doors?: Favorites: way running through the property. exceptional care with compassion and The Barn at Aspen Acres What do you love most about having kindness for patients & owners The Farmhouse Barn your business in this community?

What makes your business a good We cherish the fact all of our faciliWhat does it mean to be voted Best of place to work? ties and services are in the Rapid City We are a family business and treat our the Best?: Community. We take great pride employees as family too!

Truly Honored in the many ways Westhills Village along with the residents, staff and What do you love most about having What are you most proud of?: Westhills Village families give back to the community. the wonderful clientele that patronize your business in this community?

255 Texas St The Rapid City Community has also Working with all of the amazing venus Rapid City, SD 57701 supported us for so many years, it is a dors! We haven’t came across a vendor (605) 342-0255 great partnership and one we appreciwe don’t love to work an event with.

What’s your secret to good customer https://www.westhillsvillage.com/ ate and recognize.

What can customers expect when they service?: walk through your doors? our staff is excellent at trying to help What makes you stand out from your What can customers expect when they A smile and a drink our customers, we treat the patient as competition? walk through your doors? our own.

Westhills Village is a local, indepenAn inviting welcome that includes a What does it mean to be voted Best of dent not for profit organization which hello with a smile and genuine interthe Best?

What are some of the things you do to means decisions, its funds, projects est from those who reside at Westhills.

With SO many Beautiful Venues in give back to the community (charity and focus continue to be for our From those who work at Westhills, the Hill, Being voted Best of the Black work, donations, etc.)?: residents, coworkers and organization. you can be sure that we are glad you’re Hills is Humbling. each year we have a rabies clinic and Our mission and vision is always fohere and that we are ready to be of any volunteer at 4-H activities such as cused on today with an eye on tomor- assistance that is needed.

What are you most proud of? fairs, shows, & rodeos.

The compliments we receive from the row.

Seniors Assisted Living

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SENIORS/SERVICES What does it mean to be voted Best of to support the residents and to become the Black Hills? a part of their family.

It really recognizes the everyday efforts by our residents, friends and family Favorites: members, our Board of Directors and Peaceful Pines their leadership. It also recognizes that Village at Skyline Pines every member of our staff team are here to make a difference every day.

Westhills Village 255 Texas St What are you most proud of?

Rapid City, SD 57701 We are most proud of the difference (605) 342-0255 we get to make in someone’s day through the great efforts of our amazing staff. We continue to receive daily support from many on our quality of services.

Independent Living

What’s your secret to good customer service?

We listen, watch and encourage input from others on how are we doing and what are our opportunities are for tomorrow.

What are some of the things you do to give back to the community? (charity work, donations, etc.)?

Westhills Village supports many organizations and efforts throughout the year by our residents and coworkers. Some include the United Way, Alzheimer’s Association, Monument Health Cancer Care Institute, BHFCU School Supply Drive, Cornerstone Mission , KOTA food drive.

How do you build trust with clients (patients, customers)?

We focus on common core values that most likely all of us were raised with, and have experienced. We focus on delivering timely and quality care, along with personal follow-up.

What is a fun fact about your business?

Westhills Village has had 3rd and 4th generations of families live here. We are living exciting times for our industry with change, growth, and recognition of quality efforts.

What makes your business popular with families?

That the residents are our number one priority. We have been in business for 38 years and we have an outstanding repetition in our community as being a 5 star facility. We make a huge effort

Services Attorney

Rensch Law Office 832 Saint Joseph St Rapid City, Sd 57701 (605)341-1111 renschlaw.com 30 years in business What makes you stand out from competition?

There is no substitute for experience.

Tim Rensch and his lawyers have been trying jury cases for more than 30 years.

What brings customers back to your business?: Good results.

Favorites: Peaceful Pines Village at Skyline Pines

In Home Care Westhills Village 255 Texas St Rapid City, SD 57701 (605) 342-0255

Favorites: Home Instead Village at Skyline Pines, LLC

Memory Care Facility Westhills Village 255 Texas St Rapid City, SD 57701 (605) 342-0255

Favorites: Peaceful Pines Village at Skyline Pines LLC

Senior Living Westhills Village 255 Texas St Rapid City, SD 57701 (605) 342-0255

Favorites: Peaceful Pines Village at Skyline Pines LLC

for the hard and lonely trails this firm has climbed to help its clients. Many times we handle the very hardest of cases and prevail. And every day we make better the routine travails of life.

Experience counts when the chips are down.

What’s something your customers may not know about your business?: That we have a broad practice which includes trial work, criminal law, civil law, personal injury, wrongful death, divorce, real estate law, contract law, protection orders, and the like. This firm also practices all over the state of South Dakota and handles high profile cases right down to a small misdemeanor for members of your family.

What makes your business a good place to work?: The overall happy and determined atmosphere of the firm. Staff members work well together for the benefit of the clients.

What do you love most about having your business in this community?: I was born to be a trial lawyer. My father was a trial lawyer for 50 years and he taught me the business. I love helping people and making impossible and earth shattering situations dissipate and/or made better. I was born and raised in Rapid City and am honored to be here and practice law.

What are you most proud of?: I am proud of the battles my firm has fought. I am very proud of being named the Trial Lawyer of the Year in 2017 as well as the South Dakota Criminal Defense Lawyer of The Year in 2017. I am also proud of the many trials I have tried full throttle to help my clients.

What’s your secret to good customer service?: Being hones, preparing people for what is to come, teaching clients lessons they need to know to live the life they wish, and having the trial power to back up positions taken along the way.

What are some of the things you do to give back to the community (charity work, donations, etc.)?: I am a Shriner and work to continue the care children receive at the world famous Shriners’ Childrens Hospital.

I also routinely donate to worthwhile community causes. And I volunteer for the Black Hills Area Council of the Scouts to pay them back for the great life experiences and lessons I learned from the organization growing up.

How do you build trust with clients (or patients, customers)?: What can customers expect when they Tell them the truth as work hard to walk through your doors?: protect their interests and position Help. And that is exactly what we despite public ridicule they might face. provide.

What is a fun fact about your busiWhat does it mean to be voted Best of ness?: the Best?: I came up with the slogan “Caught It is nice to be recognized by the public In A Bind of Any Kind” after my son

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SERVICES Hayden caught a Golden Trout above East Rosebud Lake, Montana. I happened to snap a digital picture of the trout and it became the art for my ad.

Since the move we have temporarily changed the slogan to “Caught In A Bind? Saint Joe and Nine” as we are now on the corner of Saint Joseph Street and 9th Street, which is known as The Old Thurston Hotel building.

What makes you stand out from the competition?: My continued love for all my customers and clients What brings customers back to your business?: My loyalty to everyone I clean for .I treat all my houses I clean like my own What’s something your customers may not know about your business?: My love for all animals as I clean better with their furr babies around me as it’s their house and I want all of them comfortable

What makes your business popular with families?: The fact that we make it so family members can come home.

Favorites: Gunderson, Palmer, Nelson & Ashmore, LLP Justin Dibona

Auctioneers

Bradeen Auctions 14 W Mt Rushmore Rd Custer, SD 57730 (605) 673-2629 www.bradeenauction.com Favorites: McPherson Auction Company Messner Auction & Land Company

Bank or Financial Institution

Black Hills Federal Credit Union 2700 North Plaza Drive Rapid City, SD 57709 www.bhfcu.com Favorites: Black Hills Community Bank BankWest

Cleaning Services Sarah’s Savvy Cleaning Services 2413 Elm Ave Rapid City, SD 57701 (605) 390-4921

What do you love most about having your business in this community?: Helping families that work so much and deserve to come home to a perfectly clean home ,so they can relax What can customers expect when they walk through your doors?: A perfectly clean house with no worries What does it mean to be voted Best of the Best?: Means the world to me as I work hard each day to make people smile What are you most proud of?: Warming hearts and the feeling I receive from making a difference What’s your secret to good customer service?: Honesty and Communication What are some of the things you do to give back to the community (charity work, donations, etc.)?: I am a huge part a homeless feed that we do each Wednesday, rain or shine .

Helping is the fuel to my soul. Everyone deserves to smile And feel special no matter who you are or what you are going thru.

How do you build trust with clients (or patients, customers)?: Actions speak louder then words as i show them they can feel comfortable and trust others in their home with no worries. Going out of my way to do special thins fo rthem when their not expecting.

What makes your business popular with families?: Families with kids and animals need a little extra love and care. It makes their life easier as that is one of my many goals Favorites: Absolute Cleaning Rapid City, SD Dakota Wash Pros

Computer

Electrician

Formanek Electric 910 Ennen Dr Rapid City, SD 57703 (605)863-1891 www.formanekelectric.com What makes you stand out from the competition?: Strong, constant communication with customers

Computer Guy 1141 Rand Rd A Rapid City, SD 57702 (605)787-5537 https://www.smallbusinessit.co/ 18 years in business

What brings customers back to your business?: Friendliness of electricians, competitive pricing, quality service

Favorites: Computer Village Grahek Technology

What’s something your customers may not know about your business?: Formanek Electric was started in 2019

by Nick Formanek and his wife, Ally Formanek, who at the time, were only 27 years old.

Construction

R.C.S. Construction, Inc. 1314 Fountain Plaza Dr. Rapid City, SD 57702 (605) 342-3787 www.rcsconst.com Favorites: All Terrain Exteriors, LLC Dailey Construction

Daycare/Preschool YMCA of Rapid City 815 Kansas City St Rapid City, SD 57701 (605)718-9622 www.rcymca.org 70 years in Rapid City

Favorites: Westside Daycare Zion Lutheran School & Preschool

Digital Marketing Agency

Spizzirri Press Inc. – Design & Print 15 E. Chicago St Rapid City, SD 57701 (605) 348-2749 www.spipress.com Favorites: Creatively Innovative Dot Marketing

What makes your business a good place to work?: For being a new, small business, Formanek Electric offers its employees great wages & benefits, along with a top-notch company. culture.

What do you love most about having your business in this community?: The people of Rapid City and the Black Hills, the suppliers, and contractors are some of the best! We continue to be amazed by the connections that can be made throughout the community through the electrical trade.

What can customers expect when they walk through your doors?: Even though we don’t currently have a building open to customers, when you contact Formanek Electric, you’ll always receive excellent customer service, honesty, and punctuality

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SERVICES What does it mean to be voted Best of the Best?: Being voted Best of the Black Hills for the 2nd consecutive year is a dream come true, especially for a company as new as Formanek Electric. The win goes to show how far great customer service can take you What are you most proud of?: We are most proud of the team of skilled electricians we’ve put together over the past 2 years. All continue to have the drive and passion to work hard daily and the willingness to learn new skills within the trade What’s your secret to good customer service?: Honesty is always the best policy!

What are some of the things you do to give back to the community (charity work, donations, etc.)?: Our favorite community event is the Annual Formanek Electric Golf Tournament held annually at the Elks Golf Course. All proceeds go to our local Children’s Miracle Network How do you build trust with clients (or patients, customers)?: Again, honesty is the best policy. We try to suggest the best, most cost effective, options for our customers.

What makes your business popular with families?: Being a local, family-owned business who supports other family-owned businesses, helps make personal connections, which in turn, helps gain customers.

Favorites: American Electric Inc. Mick’s Electric

Financial Advisor

Dave Schmidt Insurance Agency, Inc 2834 Jackson Blvd Ste 101 Rapid City, SD 57701 (605)342-5434 https://agents.farmers.com/sd/rapidcity/dave-schmidt?

Favorites: Jim Cunningham Thrivent Financial

Garage Door

Landscape Company

Favorites: B&C Doors Overhead Door of Rapid City

What makes you stand out from the competition?: Here at Best Bet Lawn Care, we are a family. We take pride in our work to ensure our family of customers is receiving the best lawn and landscape solutions in the Black Hills.

Black Hills Doors 1111 E Saint Patrick St Rapid CIty, SD 57701 (605) 787-4703 www.blackhillsdoors.com 40+ years in business!

Heating and Cooling Company Precision Mechanical 5700 SD -79 Unit E3 Rapid City, SD 57702 (605) 559-2422 www.precisionmechsd.com

Favorites: Action Mechanical Wolff ’s Plumbing & Heating

Insurance Agency

Dave Schmidt 2834 Jackson Blvd Ste 101 Rapid City, SD 57701 (605)342-5434 https://agents.farmers.com/sd/rapidcity/dave-schmidt Favorites: Farmers Union Insurance – Keller Agency

Best Bet Lawn Care 4636 Coal Bank Dr Rapid City, SD 57701 (605) 858-1665 www.bestbetlawncare.com 8 years in business

What brings customers back to your business?: Our customer service is top notch.

We are there when you call, and there when we say we will be there. Our workmanship and dedication to our customers is our number 1 priority.

What’s something your customers may not know about your business?: I started Best Bet Lawn Care when I was 15 years old. I am now 23 year old.

My childhood situation was different from most. I had many examples of “what not to do” in my life at a very young age, so I decided to take a different path. There was a lot of doubt from friends and family when I first started the business. I am very pleased and happy that I took that different path and thank everyone as much as I can who supported me along the way.

What does it mean to be voted Best of the Best?: I am very thankful and proud that we have received this award for 3 consecutive years. I don’t really think of it as a “leg up” on the competition, rather setting a new standard.

What are you most proud of?: I’m proud and humbled about where I came from. I’m proud of my team for standing by me and helping build this company, I’m proud of all the progress we have made in such a short amount of time.

What’s your secret to good customer service?: Respond to all calls, emails, texts, and social media messages within 24 hours. Also, treat others how you would want to be treated. Do what is right, even when no one is looking.

What are some of the things you do to give back to the community (charity work, donations, etc.)?: Currently we donate to the Club For Boys on a monthly basis. I attended the Club For Boys for about 10 years, and honestly, it saved my life.

How do you build trust with clients (or patients, customers)?: Communication, understanding, and quality services.

What makes your business a good place to work?: We are a team and a family. We like to make work fun while staying task oriented.

State Farm Insurance

IT Support

Computer Guy 1141 Rand Rd A Rapid City, SD 57702 (605)787-5537 https://www.smallbusinessit.co/ 18 years in business Favorites: KT Connections Veazey Technologies

What do you love most about having your business in this community?: Having the ability to work with many great people! Such as customers, business owners, community leaders, etc.

My business has opened doors that I never even thought were possible!

Every day I wake up wondering who I will get to talk to and shake hands with. It’s a blessing.

What is a fun fact about your business?: Every 3 months we do a company event. Weather it’s a BBQ, paintball, or racing go karts, we like to put work to the side for a day and have some fun!

It’s also a great team building time for the crew.

What makes your business popular with families?: What can customers expect when they We take one of the many stresses off of walk through your doors?: everyday life. If you’ve had a long day A friendly and welcoming environment. or week at work, there’s nothing better

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SERVICES than coming home to a freshly manicured lawn so you can spend more time with your family.

Favorites: Aspen Ridge Lawn and Landscape LLC Schaeferville Landscaping

Our Reputation is built on Trust & Communication, being accessible means we are just a click /call/ text away which eliminates the hassle & frustration. We Have Excellent Feedback from every customer we worked with, just check out are reviews.

Google us or check out our high rankings on HomeAdvisor, Google, Angie’s List, BBB, Facebook, Yelp, and many other impartial and verified online sources.

ence that you can’t get anywhere else.

Communication plays a major factor in giving you the best customer service possible. We are quick to respond to customers’ needs and are always here when you need us or on site when work is being done.

What are some things you do to give back to the community?

We do our very best to say Thank You & give back to the community. We have partnerships with and contribute What can your customers expect when to Black Hills Habitat for Humanity, SD Youth Hunting Adventures, Love, walking through your doors?

Inc.Historic Rapid City and many You will see our beautiful new locamore. It’s the people that truly matter tion 1 mile north of fleet farm on to us.

Segar drive, and when u enter the main office doors you will then see our Favorites: products in action. We have two house R.C.S. Construction offices, beautifully crafted with LP Gunderson, Palmer, Nelson & AshShawn Krull Smartside and our roofs are the top of more, LLP line Euroshield. You will see our con506 6th St ference room where we host weekly Rapid City, Sd 57701 meetings & training instructors which (605)342-1078 Unify Home Lending, Inc. is topped off with the state-of-the-art www.gpma.com 2101 Mt Rushmore Rd wall projector to do elegant presentaRapid CIty, SD 57701 tions.

Favorites: (605)646-2800 You will then be greeted by our super Bradsky, Bradsky & Bradsky, P.C. www.myunify.com helpful staff, we will cater to your Rensch Law Office needs and find the right products for Favorites: your project Black Hills Federal Credit Union CMG Mortgage Weather-Tite Exteriors 1700 Seger Dr. Rapid City, SD 57701 What does it mean to be voted Best of the Best?

(605) 391-9950 It’s a very prestigious award and we www.rapidcityroofer.com All Seasons Pest Control feel honored to accept this award and 1897 E Centre St Suite 300 to join past recipients who we have What makes you stand out from the Rapid City, SD 57703 admired and respected. An enormous competition?

(605)716-7378 We are financially strong with no busi- salute to all of this year’s nominees www.pestcontrolplease.com each of whom have made incredness debt and are in good standing with all of our suppliers. Weather-Tite ible contributions to the Black Hills Favorites: is licensed by all the local municipali- community. Thank you to everybody Karma Pest Solutions ties in our community and insured to who nominated us and supported our JanTech Pest Control protect you and your property, and we nomination.

It wouldn’t be possible without the can bond large jobs. We have dedisupport of the community. Our Supcated full-time crews, with a terrific The sPaw management team and support staff at pliers, & our dedicated hard working 2144 Jackson Blvd Suite 3 staff who work day in and day out, your disposal. From a simple leak fix Rapid City, SD 57702 to a complex commercial remodel, we your hard work is appreciated, and (605)791-2150 have a team for you. No other contrac- we are truly grateful to have you at www.thespawrc.com Weather-Tite Exteriors. tor pays as much attention to finding and mastering ways to protect your What makes you stand out from your home from the damage of devastating What are your secrets to good cuscompetition? tomer service? weather.

The sPaw offers a variety of grooming Plenty of businesses claim their options, from your traditional groomcustomer service is what makes them What brings customers back to your ing experience to private self-serve different. However, just saying that business? grooming rooms and spa packages for Weather-Tite is always there for you!! is not enough. You have to deliver an extraordinary customer service experi- your pets. We are also open 7 days a

Law Firm

Mortgage Lender

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Pest Control

Pet Groomer

week with all grooming options to help accommodate today’s busy lifestyle.

What brings customers back to your business?

Our clients like the relaxing atmosphere of The sPaw. It truly feels like a pet spa instead of just a traditional pet grooming place. For example, our pets typically do not go into kennels, they will wait in our play area before and after grooming appointments. We find most pets prefer the relaxing atmosphere and open area. It’s a great place to pamper your pets.

In addition, the self-serve clients love the fact that they can walk in anytime and usually go directly into one of the private rooms. We provide all of their grooming tools, shampoos, dryer, etc. and when they are done we do the cleaning for them.

What’s something your customers may not know about your business?

Active emergency response, police and military working dogs are never charged for their self-serve washes.

This is a great way to thank these working animals for their hard work.

All military and first responders are always given a 10% discount on all services as a thank you for their service.

What makes your business a good place to work?

We offer flexible scheduling and work around family needs. Some employees are college students that need to work around class schedules, some are retirees just wanting part time hours and some are parents of young children that need to be flexible for activities.

We constantly look for ongoing educational opportunities for our team to continue to grow professionally.

What do you love most about having your business in this community?

We love developing those long-term relationships with our clients and their owners. We love that we are on a firstname basis with most of them. We love to get to know what goes on in their lives on a daily basis so we can make professional recommendations that will best meet their lifestyle.

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SERVICES What do you love most about having your business in this community?: Having lived in Rapid City most of my life and then heading off to college in California, I always thought I would try living somewhere else after getting What does it mean to be voted Best of my degree. But I chose to move back the Best?

What is a fun fact about your busihome because I realized in my short We just opened our doors on October ness?

31, 2020, so this honor is amazing.

The majority of our staff is part of one time away how lucky I was to be born and raised in the Black Hills. The people Our team has been client-focused big family. One groomer is the father since we opened. Our goal being to of another groomer. The marketing co- here are so supportive and genuine, provide great grooming options for ordinator is the daughter of the owner. and the friendships are so meaningful!

I couldn’t ask for a more perfect place every pet owner. Being voted best A customer service rep and bather is groomer just validates that we are on the niece of the owner. Both are grand- to run my business. And that’s on top of living in such a beautiful place! It’s the right path. We will continue to daughters of the groomer. We only heaven for someone who loves landgrow and improve in the coming years have one member of staff not related, scape photography. and look forward to many more years but we like her so much we may end of serving the pets in our area. up making her an honorary member.

What does it mean to be voted Best of the Best?: What are you most proud of?

What makes your business popular I’m excited for customers to walk We opened our business during a pan- with families? demic. From initial construction plans The private rooms are a great hit with through the door of my brand-new being pushed back and opening dates families. Kids can help bathe their pets studio space! I’ve been working to make it a safe environment for families and changing constantly for almost 10 with their parents. We will often see their pets, somewhere their dog can months, we’ve had to be flexible. Our whole families in giving their family design and layout changed to meet pet a bath. The rooms will often be full comfortably roam, and I can give them my undivided attention. But it will also social distancing requirements and of laughter and love. be a stylish and inviting space, so clients it is probably the best thing we could will feel as though they’ve been welhave done. The results were us adding Favorites: comed into a friend’s home. the private self-serve rooms instead of 4 Paws Grooming and Daycare having multiple bays out in an open Classy Canine Pet Grooming As a small child, I was always excited to space. These rooms are extremely see Best of the Black Hills come out. I popular and have been a huge success. thought, “Wow, these businesses must I guess some things were meant to be.

Erica Lane Photography be so cool!” It was amazing that the What is your secret to good customer 2843 Samco Road Unit S community appreciated these compaservice?

Rapid CIty, SD 57702 nies so much they’d take the time to Our team is constantly striving to (605)390-9531 vote for them. I’ve always wanted to provide excellent customer service. It www.ericalanephotography.com win, so it’s a big honor. Even more, it’s a always begins with a “Welcome to The 7 years in business validation that I’m doing the right thing sPaw”. We listen intently to what the customer wants and we strive to make What’s something your customers may with my life. It’s proof that my chosen path is making an impact in my comthat a reality. Every time they pick up not know about your business?: munity. their pet, we ask the owner if the cut Even though I established Erica Lane was what they were looking for. If not, Photography in 2014, I’ve been running we immediately try to correct it to pro- a photography-based business in Rapid What are you most proud of?: Even though I’m an international vide the best experience possible.

City since 2005! I took a short break What are some of the things you do to and rebranded in 2014, wiser and more award-winning photographer, I’m most proud of self-publishing a book give back to the community? (charexcited than ever. I’ve been obsessed ity work, donations, etc.?) We have with photography since I was first hand- with my best friend – especially in the middle of a pandemic! We fully funded run multiple supply drives for The ed a camera at eight years old, so that’s Humane Society of the Black Hills. In saying a lot! I love continual education it ourselves with a successful Kickstarter addition, we have donated to multiple in my profession as well, from studying campaign, which is not easy to do. But that means it was backed by my peers organizations. We are also a member photography in high school and then of Elevate Rapid City. college in California, through today by and the community. It was very rewardattending photography seminars across ing to have friends, family, and online followers of my business support me How do you build trust with clients the country and staying active in the (patients, customers)?

Professional Photographers of America during such a troubling time as 2020.

Trust comes with follow-through. We organization. try to set clear expectations and meet or exceed those expectations. Our What can customers expect when they walk through your doors?

A clean, relaxing atmosphere for their pet with a friendly greeting.

team knows that pets are members of a family and they are deeply loved.

Our goal is to provide the same level of care and love to these extended family members as we do with our own.

Photographer

What’s your secret to good customer service?: Every client is important to me, and I’ll go out of my way to make them feel special. It doesn’t matter to me if they’re spending $5 or $500 – they’re the number one client when they’re dealing with me. And if something goes wrong,

I do my best to remedy the situation.

I always want them to feel like they’ve been taken care of, and I want their experience with me to feel like a mini vacation!

What are some of the things you do to give back to the community (charity work, donations, etc.)?: Besides giving out silent auction items for community events, my favorite way to give back each year is when I partner with Hobo’s Healing Heart to do Santa pictures with people and their pets! We missed 2020 because of the pandemic, but I’m excited for 2021 because I get to provide a safe location for the coming holiday’s event in my new studio space.

Clients get to reserve a mini session package with a print included, and all the session fees plus a percentage of print sales go to Hobo’s Healing Heart.

It’s one of my favorite times of the year!

How do you build trust with clients (or patients, customers)?: I build trust by always being open and honest with a client. I prefer to talk with them in-person or on the phone because every client is different, and I can pick up on so much more detail with real, human interaction. I’m also very active in our community, so many people coming in already have a foundation of my positive reputation to build on.

Favorites: Crystal Trevino Photography Katie Mary Photography

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Plumber

Loyal Plumbing 1741 Deadwood Ave Rapid CIty, SD 57702 (605) 939-0899 www.loyal-plumbing.com

Roofing Company Weather-Tite Exterior 1700 Seger Dr Rapid CIty, SD 57701 (605)939-0208 www.rapidcityroofer.com

Vacuum Repair/ Cleaner

Favorites: Action Mechanical Inc. Wolff ’s Plumbing

Favorites: Black Hills Exteriors LLC Quality Roofing

George’s Vacuum Sale & Services 1118 W Main St Rapid City, SD 57701 (605)343-1595 https://www.facebook.com/ Georges-Vacuum-Sales-Services-1575952629091777/

Print Shop

Sanitation

Veterinary Services

pizzirri Press, Inc. – Design and Print 15 E. Chicago St Rapid City, SD 57701 (605)348-2749 www.spipress.com

Kieffer Sanitation 2426 E Saint Patrick St Rapid City, SD 57703 (605)342-5575 www.gokieffer.com

Favorites: The Little Print Shop Simpson’s Printing

Favorites: Black Hills Recycling and Refuse Sander Sanitation

Real Estate Agency

Siding Contractor

The Real Estate Center of Spearfish 140 W Jackson Blvd Spearfish, SD 57783 (605)642-2525 www.spearfishrealestatecenter.com 29 years in business

Weather-Tite Exteriors 1700 Seger Dr Rapid CIty, SD 57701 (605)939-0208 www.rapidcityroofer.com

Favorites: Heidrich Team Rapid City Re/Max

Favorites: Black Hills Exteriors LLC Superior Windows, Gutters, Roofing & Siding

Realtor

Tax Services/CPA

Kade Welfl – Real Estate Center of Spearfish 140 W Jackson Blvd Spearfish, SD 57783 (605) 210-0010 kadewelfl.com 10 years in business

Ketel Thortenson, LLP 810 Quincy St Rapid City, SD 57701 (605)342-5630 www.ktllp.com

Favorites: A2Z Business & Tax Services Cheri DeLong

Tech-Based Business Spizzirri Press Inc. 15 E Chicago St, Rapid City, SD 57701 (605) 348-2749 www.spipress.com

Favorites: Tracy Bradsky Stuart Martin

Favorites: Computer Guy GenPro Energy Solutions

All Creatures Veterinary Hospital 1823 Clear View Ln Rapid City, SD 57702 www.allcreaturesrc.com 11 years in business

What do you love most about having a business in this community?

Dr. Falcon loves to give back to the community he grew up in. He strives to make sure the community has the best care options available for their pets.

What can customers expect when they walk through your doors?

Everyone is genuinely excited to see you and your pet. We are here to assist with everything you need the entire way through, from check in staff, reception, assistants, technicians and Doctors. Our goal is to make your visit a great experience for you and your pet.

What does it mean to be voted best of the Black Hills?

To be voted the Best of the Black Hills is always a great honor for our team.

We strive to provide our community and beyond with honesty, compassion and the best standard of care. This award helps remind us we are on the right track.

What are you most proud of?

We provide the best, patient based care, for Rapid City and surrounding areas by offering the latest and best standards of; diagnostics, treatments, surgeries and therapies.

What are some of the things you do to give back to the community (charity work, donations, etc.)?

We love working with local rescue operations as well as the Black Hills

Humane Society on everything from basic procedures and check ups to life saving surgeries.

What is a fun fact about your business?

We are the ‘tattoo clinic’ as everyone is inked in our office!

What makes your business popular with families?

We are popular with families because we are a small family business. We understand life happens and are able to accommodate getting your furry family members well taken care of.

Plus.. the fish tanks are a hit with the kiddos!

Favorites: Cornerstone Animal Clinic Dakota Hills Veterinary Clinic

Welding & Fabrication Shop

Black Hills Metal Fabricators, LLC 2380 Deadwood Ave Unit B Rapid City, SD 57702 (605) 786-8857 www.bhmetalfabricators.com Favorites: Black HIlls Powder Coating Mid State Welding LLC

Window Sales and Replacement

Weather-Tite Exteriors 1700 Seger Dr. Rapid City, SD 57701 (605) 391-9950 www.rapidcityroofer.com Favorites: Black Hills Exteriors LLC Pella Windows & Doors of Rapid City

Yard Sign Rentals 4U Yard Greetings (605)381-2856 www.4UYardGreetings.com

Favorites: Sign Dreamers of the Black Hills

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SHOPPING

Shopping Antique Store Younique Finds 901 Mt Rushmore Rd Rapid City, SD 57702 (605)381-6092 www.youniquefinds.net 5 years in business

What makes you stand out from the competition?: Hunter and I have never looked at other business that do the same thing as us, as competitors. Our community of Antique store owners are so great about supporting each other and spreading the Love for Antique Treasures Hunting to every customer through recommendations and support. We are grateful for all of the the Antique stores in our area!! We all keep history alive one treasure at a time!! What makes us stand out is our “Make you feel like family” atmosphere and all of the cool “Younique” Items we bring in from all over the Nation to give you a wide variety of options to choose from to make your home decor and personal space “Younique”!!

What brings customers back to your business?

What brings customers back to you business? Absolutely hands-down the ever-changing inventory. We bring in new items almost daily, as well as travel nationwide to bring back the very best pieces for our customers and community. Many of our customers know sometimes we get things that are truly one of a kind and they have to be constantly checking in or following us on social media to get first choice!

What’s something your customers may not know about your business?: What is something customers may not know about your business? I would say the amount of work that goes into running and owning an antique store.

Customers typically just see the end result. But on a day to day there’s a lot of loading and unloading, heavy lifting, traveling, wiping cobwebs off things, and did I say heavy lifting!! It is a 24/7 job. Even our days off we are still available are we wouldn’t have it

any other way!!

What makes your business a good place to work?: What makes your business a good place to work? Every day brings something new. You never know who is going to walk through the doors, you’re always guaranteed to have interesting conversations and learn about new things which makes it a fun environment to work in!!

What do you love most about having your business in this community?: What do you love most about having your business in this community?

I was born and raised in Rapid City.

My husband and I have raised our two sons here for the last 16 years. Handsdown it is the wonderful people and our Amazing community!!

What can customers expect when they walk through your doors?: What can customers expect when they walk through your doors? We provide a shopping experience. From the moment you walk in you feel like you’ve taken a step back in history. We offer a large variety of ever changing inventory as well as feature several local artisans & have vendors in the store who sell a wide variety of products!!

Our motto is ~Where New~Meets Old~Meets Local~ What does it mean to be voted Best of the Best?: What does it mean to be voted best of the Black Hills? Being voted best in the Black Hills to us is extremely humbling!! To know All of our hard work & love for what we do, is being enjoyed by others, it is amazing!! To have the support of our community, we are extremely GRATEFUL!

What’s your secret to good customer service?: Great customer service comes with gratefulness!! We try to treat every customer like our family and appreciate them walking into our business and shopping with us!!

ing in and learning about many things.

Ranging from the old military items, to listening to vinyl records, to looking at old phonographs and seeing the way things work. There is definitely something for everyone in our store to enjoy!

What are some of the things you do to give back to the community (charity work, donations, etc.)?: We have created several community events, we do a local business bingo in the Fall & Spring to include 20+ other local businesses, hoping to bring more businesses to our local business owners. We have volunteered decorating homes with our inventory for the parade of homes, we have been a drop off location for WAVI for donated items.

Favorites: Farmhouse Vintage & Designs St. Joe Antiques Mall

We have donated several items for silent auctions We offer free donation space on our patio for others who they want to sell their wares.

We also personally shop local to support our community!

How do you build trust with clients (or patients, customers)?: By being honest!! Offering great products at reasonable prices with consistency and integrity!

Apparel: Printing and Embroidery

Park Bench Apparel/AJ Screening 7900 Black Hawk Road Suite 1 Black Hawk, SD 57718 (605) 939-4868 www.ajscreening.com 18 years in business!

Favorites: Designs by Twallis Ponderosa Screen Printing & Embroidery

Beer/Liquor Store

Boyds Wine & Spirits 1424 Mount Rushmore Rd Rapid CIty, SD 57701 (605) 348-5332 www.facebook.com/boydswineandspirits Favorites: Canyon Lake Liquors Mr. Liquor

What is a fun fact about your business?: Hunter and I travel approximately 10,000 miles a year nationwide colMitzi’s Books lecting treasures. We are like the 510 Main St American pickers except the husband Rapid CIty, SD 57701 and wife version. I am often videotap(605)721-2665 ing and on several trips have brought www.mitzisbooks.indielite.org along a movie clapper filming along the way. We document our trips and Favorites: travel. My husband (and our sons, Again books What are you most proud of?: if they go with us, which now that Books a Million What are we most proud of? It would they’re older they typically choose to definitely be our two sons!! bypass the trips. To them it is ALL What are we most proud of regarding work, for us it is work & Fun) they are our business? It’s definitely starting still adjusting, even after five years, Bizzy Boutique something from the ground up. It all always being on the camera. Hunter 1302 E St. Patrick St started with a simple thought and has is wonderful about it though and I’m Rapid CIty, Sd 57701 grown into something we are proud of. grateful he’s my partner!!

(605)450-0388 We offer a “Younique” shopping outlet to our community as well as to the What makes your business popular What makes you stand out from the tourists traveling through. with families?: competition?

It is a place of history. Kids enjoy com- That I carry from size small to size 5x

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SHOPPING and I can put a complete outfit together for around $100.

What brings customers back to your business?

Our customer service and our friendliness of getting to know each customer as an individual

kind of donation drive, from school supplies to helping the humane society to feeding the homeless. We also donate a portion to the wounded warriors to give back to our local veterans.

people towards the highest quality products. Our CBD comes directly from the industries leader in certifications and compliance to ensure we only provide top-quality products that are third party lab tested.

ing a positive work environment and employees who feel appreciated result in excellent customer service skills.

What are some of the things you do to give back to the community (charity How do you build trust with clients (or work, donations, etc.)?

What brings customers back to your patients, customers)?

In the 6 months we have been open, business?

I build trust with my customers we collected donations for the the Our repeat customers come back to What’s something your customers may through pure honesty.

South Dakota Better Marijuana Laws The Head Shop due to our friendly and legal defense team for SD Measure 26 not know about your business? knowledgeable staff members, competi- and Amendment A. We also recently My love for clothing started right out tive prices on a variety of products, and sponsored a local charity event for high school when I was taking business our clean environment management classes but then raised a “Strike Out Cancer” on September family and was a farm wife and helped 19th, in which all proceeds from the What’s something your customers may event benefit Alex’s Lemonade Stand - a on the farm but now I have my dream not know about your business? of a boutique for all sizes of women foundation that funds pediatric cancer We are locally owned, and in addition research. We hope to become more to selling multiple CBD products, we What makes your business a good involved in the community as time goes also offer a diverse selection of items on. place to work? including glass pieces, smoking acI treat my employees as I would want to Favorites: cessories, incense, tapestries, candles, be treated and make them feel like they What is a fun fact about your busiBlack Hawk CBD backpacks, apparel, and more. ness? play an important role in my business Grass Roots That 90% of my companies are USA What do you love most about having Women Owned Businesses What do you love most about having your business in this community? your business in this community?

Once Upon A Child Rapid City With being a locally owned business, What makes your business popular I love the small town atmosphere that 780 Mountain View Rd we get to be involved in the growth and with families? the town gives off, while also being a Rapid City, SD 57702 I have clothing for teenagers to mothers advancement of our community. We larger city (605) 716-4141 to grandmothers that come in and shop enjoy seeing customers feeling healthier https://www.onceuponachild.com/loand happier.

What can customers expect when they together, even including shoes for the cations/rapid-city-sd sons, dads, and grandfathers walk through your doors?

What can customers expect when they A friendly welcome and the attentiveFavorites: walk through your doors?

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Our educated staff owe it to my awesome employees and Rapid City, SD 57702 Rapid City, SD 57701 loves to assist customers and answer my wonderful customers for making (605) 791-5947 (605) 355-0505 any questions they may have. my business out to what it is made to www.cuttingedgemeatmarket.com www.facebook.com/theclockshoprc be.

22 years in business 35 Years in business What does it mean to be voted Best of the Best?

What are you most proud of?

Favorites: Favorites: Honestly, winning this category means I am most proud of the fact that I can Spilde’s Quality Meats LLC Dakota Coin Precious Metals so much to us.

We opened our business dress every woman that comes through Wall Meat Processing Rushmore Coin & Pawn in March 2021, during a pandemic, and the door and make every need that have been thrilled with the progress we is asked of me because every women have made within 6 months. We are so deserves to feel pretty.

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Clothes Mentor – Rapid City (605) 877-2280 the Black Hills.

Listening to my customers 2255 Haines Ave www.theheadshoprc.com Rapid City, SD 57701 What’s your secret to good customer What are some of the things you do to What makes you stand out from the (605) 791-4542 service? give back to the community (charity https://rapidcitysd.clothesmentor.com/ competition? work, donations, etc.)?

Our goal has always been helping guide We believe in taking care of our emEvery few months we try to do some ployees and treating them well. Hav-

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SHOPPING Favorites: Club for Boys Lucys Nearly New Shoppe

Fabric/Sewing Craft Store Hobby Lobby 490 E Disk Drive Rapid City, SD 57701 (605) 388-0120 www.hobbylobby.com

Favorites: Betty’s Quiltery LLC JOANN Fabrics and Crafts

Gift Shop

Weathered Vane 2255 Haines Avenue Rapid CIty, SD 57701 (605) 348-8154 www.weatheredvane.com 22 years in business Favorites: Farmhouse Vintage & Designs Someone’s in the Kitchen

Grocery Store: Safeway 2120 Mt Rushmore Rd Rapid City, SD 57701 (605)348-5125

730 Mountain View Rd Rapid City, SD 57702 (605)342-8455 https://www.safeway.com/ Favorites: Family Fare Timmons

Health Food

Staple and Spice 601 Mt Rushmore Rd Rapid CIty, SD 57701 (605) 343-3900 www.stapleandspicemarket.com Favorites: Breadroot Natural Foods Co-op The Market Health Food Store

Hobby and Toy Stores Who’s Toy House LLC 512 Main St #130 Rapid City, SD 57701 (605) 716-4386 www.whos-toy-house.myshopify.com Favorites: Heroes & Villains Hobby Lobby

Infant Shop

Kicks and Giggles Baby and Kids Boutique 329 Main St Suite 3 Rapid City, SD 57701 (605) 343-8722 www.shopkicksandgiggles.com

https://www.officedepot.com/storelocator/sd/rapid-city/office-depot-2003?

Favorites: Dakota Business Center Evergreen Office Solutions

Paint and Supply Store

Sherwin-Williams Paint Store 1908 W Main St Rapid City, SD 57702 (605) 342-3093 https://www.sherwin-williams.com

Favorites: Knecht Home Center Rapid City Menards

Pawn Shop

2707 Mt Rushmore Rd Rapid CIty, SD 57701 (605) 343-2226 https://www.riddlesjewelry.com

Presidential Pawn/The Clock Shop 610 7th St Rapid CIty, SD 57701 (605)355-0505 www.facebook.com/theclockshoprc

Favorites: Landstrom’s Jewelry Neugebauer’s Fine Jewelry

Favorites: First National Pawn Pawn with Us

Men’s Clothing

Pet Store

Kohl’s 737 Disk Dr Rapid City, SD 57701 (605)348-5170 www.kohls.com

Pet Smart 925 Disk Dr Rapid City, SD 57701 (605)341-4488 www.petsmart.com

Favorites: Men’s Warehouse Park Bench Apparel

Favorites: Healthy Paws Pet Pantry

Office Supply Store Office Depot 1331 W Omaha St Rapid City, SD 57701 (605)341-0474

Favorites: Prouty Pottery Victoria’s Garden

Tinder Box Rapid CIty 518 7th St Rapid City, SD 57701 (605)341-8466 www.rapidcitytinderbox.com

Jewelry

202 Disk Dr Rapid City, Sd 57701 (605) 341-2055

Specialty

Someone’s in the Kitchen 2210 Haines Ave Rapid CIty, SD 57701 (605)341-5044 www.someonesinthekitchensd.com

Tobacco and Cigar Shop

Favorites: Once Upon a Child – Rapid City Reruns for Small Ones Riddle’s 2200 N Maple Ave Rapid City, SD 57701 (605) 342-8406

Favorites: The Runner’s Shop Shoe Carnival Solemate Shoes

Shoe Store

Scheels 1225 Eglin St Rapid CIty, SD 57701 (605) 342-9033 www.scheels.com

Favorites: Cloud 9 Rapid City Deadwood Tobacco Company

Vape Shop

Black Hills Vapors - Downtown 509 7th St Rapid CIty, SD 57701 (605) 791-5505 www.blackhillsvapors.com 8 years in business What makes you stand out from the competition?

We offer a clean comfortable environment were anyone can come in and make an informed decision on wither vaping is right for them.

We keep ourselves informed and upto-date regarding regulations, industry research, and the growing evidence supporting the potential positive impacts of using electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS) devices over conventional tobacco.

It is our mission to share this knowledge so that you can make an informed decision on which products will work for you.

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SHOPPING/SOUTHERN HILLS What brings customers back to your business?

They know they can rely on us to provide the same experience every time they visit our stores.

Our customers can count on us to continue to carry the products that work for them.

What’s something your customers may not know about your business?

We are locally owned and operated.

The three founders of our business have grown up in the Black Hills and have made it their home. They plan on continuing to raise their families here and wish to contribute to the small town community feel that they grew up with.

What makes your business a good place to work?

We strive to promote a family friendly environment were our employees have the flexibility and freedom to focus first on their family and home and then on their work.

What do you love most about having your business in this community?

The people that choose to live here in the Black Hills have a true appreciation for supporting local ma and pa stores.

Along with that, the local and state governments here in South Dakota are still operated by regular people who understand the reality of life and promote a business environment that is easy to operate in and a government that is inviting to participate in.

What does it mean to be voted Best of the Best?

We have met our goal of providing a consistent successful customer experience.

What are you most proud of?

Our friendly and knowledgeable staff.

What’s your secret to good customer service?

We keep ourselves informed and upto-date regarding regulations, industry research, and the growing evidence supporting the potential positive impacts of using electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS) devices over conventional tobacco. It is our mission to share this knowledge so that you can make an informed decision on which products will work for you.

What are some of the things you do to give back to the community (charity work, donations, etc.)?

We focus our advertising dollars on sponsoring local members of the community who compete at the local level in various sports and competitions.

If you are a local member of the community and participate in sports, racing, motocross, rodeo or the like, feel free to contact us for sponsorships.

How do you build trust with clients (or patients, customers)?

Clean, safe comfortable and consistent environment.

What is a fun fact about your business?

When we started in 2013 vaping was still fairly new, we didn’t think it would take off like it did. So much so that we even considered operating as a sales company and going door to door or hosting parties. We hoped but had no idea how successful vaping would be in helping people get off cigarettes.

What can customers expect when they walk through your doors?

A clean comfortable environment were anyone can come in and make an informed decision on wither vaping is right What makes your business popular with families? for them.

We help grandma, grandpa, mom, and Our vision is simple and sincere: to offer dad to quit those nasty cigarettes. They wont stink and you will actually look quality tobacco-free alternatives to our forward to hugging them again. neighbors dependent on nicotine and to guide them safely on their journey to Favorites: making the switch. Our knowledgeable Cloud 9 Rapid City and professional staff take safety, quality Grass Roots and customer satisfaction seriously while they recommend the best equipment based on their needs.

Women’s Clothing

Clothes Mentor Rapid City 2255 Haines Ave Rapid City, Sd 57701 (605)791-4542 https://rapidcitysd.clothesmentor.com/ Favorites: Kohls The Twisted Poppy Boutique

Yard, Nursery and Garden Accessories Jolly Lane Greenhouse 2962 Jolly Ln Rapid City, SD 57703 (605)393-1700 www.jollylane.com Favorites: The Plantsmyth Victoria’s Garden

Southern Hills Doctor

Dr. Jon M. Wingert, MD 502 East Monroe St Rapid City, SD 57701 (605) 755-4060 https://directory.monument.health/provider/sd/rapid-city/jon-m-wingert-md Favorites: Joy Falkenburg, MD Michael Rafferty, MD

Gutter Company Weather-Tite Exteriors 1700 Seger Dr Rapid City, SD 57701 (605) 939-0208 www.rapidcityroofer.com

Favorites: Apex Seamless Gutters Black Hills Exteriors, LLC

Healthcare Facility

Monument Health Custer Hospital Emergency Department 1220 Montgomery St Custer, SD 57701 (605)673-9400 https://directory.monument.health/ facility/sd/custer/1220-montgomerystreet-6671501

Favorites: Behavior Management Systems Creekside Medical Clinic

Insurance Agency

Farmers Insurance – Dave Schmidt 2834 Jackson Blvd Suite: 101 Rapid City, SD 57701 (605)342-5434 https://agents.farmers.com/sd/rapidcity/dave-schmidt Favorites: State Farm: Steve Engelbrecht Ronni Calvird Agency Inc

Insurance Agent:

Dave Schmidt 2834 Jackson Blvd Suite: 101 Rapid City, SD 57701 (605)342-5434 https://agents.farmers.com/sd/rapidcity/dave-schmidt Favorites: Lewis Agency: Lisa Bader State Farm: Gregg Fullerton

Realtor

The Real Estate Center of Custer 14 W Mt Rushmore Rd Custer, SD 57730 (605)673-2629 http://www.realestatecenters.com/ custer Favorites: CENTURY 21 Stevens and Associates, Inc Christine Heidebrink

Snow Removal

Rock Solid Enterprises, LLC 1021 Mt Rushmore Rd Custer, SD 57730 (605)673-3059 https://rocksolidsd.com/ Favorites: Bochmann Esquire Enterprise

Water Supply

Clearwater Consulting & Water Management 6801 Black Hawk Rd Suit #10 Black Hawk, SD 57718 (605) 786-4366 https://bhclearwater.com/

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BEAUTY AND SELF

Amanda’s Salon Designs 1302 E. Saint Patrick St Rapid City, SD 57701 (605)499-9888 facebook.com/AmandasSalonDesigns What makes you stand out from the competition?

I take pride in each set of nails making each detail perfect, taking time to listen to each of my clients.

What brings customers back to your business?

Friendly customer service with a relaxed at home atmosphere.

What’s something your customers may not know about your business?

I’ve always loved nails since I was a little child, it’s always been a dream of mine to own my own salon.

What makes your business a good place to work?

I enjoy coming to work everyday to

spend time with my clients who have business owner. become good friends, its enjoyable getting to know each one of them.

What’s your secret to good customer service?

What do you love most about having Listening to my customers and caring your business in the community? about their lives.

I love the diversity of all my clients in the community from high school stu- How do you build trust with clients dents to professional business women for patients, customers? to stay at home moms and including When you do what you love, you other cosmetologists. never work a day in your life. We love our customer’s smiles after they have What can customers expect when they a clean car. It’s really not that hard, walk through your doors? treat people like you would like to be To be treated like family, all my clients treated. hold a special place in my heart.

What are some of the things you do to What does it mean to be voted Best of give back to the community? (Charity the Black Hills? work, donations, etc…)

Being voted Best of the Black Hills Giving back to the community is means a lot to me, its an honor that my important to me, every year we do a clients, friends, and family have voted NICU donation box, back to school for me. drive, and in 2021 a humane society drive.

What are you most proud of?

How do you build trust with clients I am the most proud of getting to work (patients, customers)? my dream job that allows me to have Taking the time to get to know each of the freedom to be a mother, wife, and my clients, sharing my life with them

and always being there for them.

What is a fun fact about your business?

I get to work beside my very good friend Bobi, she owns Bizzy Boutique.

What makes your business popular with families?

Family is very important to me, its an honor to be able to have clients that range in all ages.

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Amanda’s Salon Designs was established in January 2017 by Amanda Lehrkamp, a cosmetologist for over a decade. In 2020 Amanda decided it was time to start a store front for her salon, Bobi Wagner Fanning, a good friend of Amanda’s decided to join her as the owner of Bizzy Boutique. Bizzy Boutique has been a dream of Bobi’s for several years specializing in sizes for the curvy woman, small through 5X. Bobi has been passionate about fashion her entire life, she wants every woman to feel beautiful in her own skin.

The Boutique offers Judy Blue jeans, Gypsy Jazz shoes, Myra bags, and lots more to come check out.

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Best of the Black Hills Best Hamburger/Hot Dog & Appetizer in the Black Hills.

Best Hamburger in the Northern Hills.

SUGAR SHACK A longtime favorite of area food aficionados – as evidenced by this year’s Best of the Black Hills voting – Deadwood’s Sugar Shack also got lauded by a more international audience earlier this year.

The website BigSevenTravel.com declared the Sugar Shack’s burger one of the 50 best burgers in the United States, with its team picking the one best burger from each state.

While its burgers have gained fame, Sugar Shack delivers more than that. The restaurant’s online menu has a full page dedicated to breakfast dishes served from 7-11 a.m. each day, a lineup that includes the Sugar Shack Scramble and the Old Timer’s Breakfast. Burger fans will have 10 half-pound offerings to choose from, with other hot sandwiches and sides available.

Dinners include hamburger steak, chicken fried steak and a three-piece chicken meal.

Once again, thank you for making us #1 in the Black Hills!

Sugar Shack is open from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily at 22495 Highway 385 in Deadwood. Contact them by calling 605-341-6772 or going to their Facebook page.

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We thank our fans for helping us be your #1 place to take the kids!

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Best Laundromat Dew Drop Laundromat The Dew Drop Laundromat is a family owned business.

We would like to thank our customers and the community for your support. We wouldn’t be where we’re at today without you. Throughout a year of uncertainty, we prevailed and grew.

We will continue to provide top notch service at the best prices.

Thank you, Michelle, Barb, Claire and Sue

Thank you from all of us at the Dew Drop!

Dew Drop Laundromat 3618 Canyon Lake Dr., Rapid City, SD

605-343-0900

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Thank you to everyone who voted for us this year in the “Best of the Black Hills” contest for Best of Veterinary Services! ces!

Winning this award means the world to us here at All Creatures Veterinary Hospital! We could not have won without the support of our wonderful clients- because without you, we would not be here! We have the best clients and patients and strive every day to give you and your pets the best experience we possibly can.

Our team couldn’t be any prouder to be part of the Black Hills community and are grateful to every one of you who continue to support us day in and day out. We e promise to continue giving the gold standard of care e to our patients and clients, while we strive every day to o be better than yesterday!

Sincerely, Dr. Dean Falcon & The Entire Staff at All Creatures

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Thank you for voting us the #1 Auto Dealer in the Northern Hills Here at Auto Choice, we put you in the driver’s seat with the most transparent car buying experience. Auto Choice is aiming to improve and reinvent the way vehicles are bought and sold in the Black Hills.

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Offering Massage Therapy, Hot Stone Therapy, Facials, and much more!

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Thanks to everyone who helped make us the

Best Welding & Fabrication Shop in the Black Hills for 2021!

2380 Deadwood Ave, Unit B Rapid City, SD 57702 605-786-8857 jkrause@bhmetalfabricators.com

Your Community’s Realtor

Richelle Bruch

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STANLEY STEEMER in Rapid City began as a one-man carpet cleaning business by Michael Burhans in 1993. Today, we remain a family-owned business led by the next generation. We’ve proudly expanded our services from carpet cleaning to specialize in air duct cleaning, hardwood cleaning, and multiple restoration services to include fire and water restoration.

We are humbled by the continued support of this community throughout the last 28 years. We want to thank our customers who year after year have put their trust in us to take care of their cleaning needs. Thank you to each and every person who voted for us.

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Thank you for voting us the BEST CrossFit Gym THREE years in a row!

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Thank you for voting us the best Veterinary Clinic in the Northern Hills for the Last 3 Years!

Belle Fourche Veterinary Clinic, P.C. We are honored to have such wonderful clients that support and believe in us, thank you for voting we appreciate your business!

406 Summit St. Belle Fourche, SD 57717 Office Hours By Appointment • 605.892.2618

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Thanks for Voting us the Best Wedding Venue in the Northern Hills for the Last 3 Years and the Best over all for 2021!

If you have always dreamed of a rustic, elegant wedding, Besler’s Cadillac Ranch is your dream come true.

Ceremonies can be held outside, or inside our romantic log chapel, in our AUTHENTIC barn venue, or in the Gazebo overlooking the Red Water River. Our two-story reception barn is equipped with everything you will need; loft, dance floor, full bar, and kitchenette. Complete RV hookups, farmhouse and cabins are available for your guests. End the night with a comfortable stay in our charming log cabin honeymoon suite.

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FOR VOTING US THE #1 COFFEE SHOP IN THE NORTHERN HILLS AGAIN!

THANKS FOR VOTING US THE #1 SPECIALTY IN THE NORTHERN HILLS! 519 ½ State Street, Belle Fourche, Sd 57717

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Angel’s Catering & Receptions Catering Throughout the Black Hills since 1996 Come tour our newly remodeled and updated facility in Summerset (formerly Stagestop Receptions) • Seats up to 200 guests • Full Bar - Liquor and Beer • Hotel on Site • Outside Catering Permitted ...OR enjoy our great food and service at one of the many beautiful venues in Rapid City and throughout the Black Hills!

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Precision Mechanical would like to THANK YOU for voting us the Best Heating & Cooling Company in the Black Hills AND the Best HVAC Company in the Northern Hills. We are proud to have been a part of an amazing community for the last 15 years!

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333 Heritage Drive Suite 5, Spearfish, SD 57702

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Thank you for voting us the #1 Attorney in the Black Hills

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