RAPID CITY, S.D. – The economic development course “Fuel the Growth – 2023: Advancing Economic Development in Communities” is back at Black Hills State University-Rapid City for its third year.
Economic development professionals, board members, community leaders, businesspersons, and elected officials are invited to register for the Fuel the Growth – 2023 course that will be held Sept. 12-14, 2023. Fuel the Growth – 2023 is hosted by Black Hills State University (BHSU) and the Rushmore Region Economic Development Alliance. Sponsors include the South Dakota Governor’s Office of Economic Development (SD GOED), Black Hills Energy, West River Foundation, Elevate Rapid City, and Spearfish Economic Development Corporation (SEDC).
“Economic development is a multidisciplinary field that requires a broad range of skills, including project management, community engagement, data analysis, and marketing,” noted Kory Menken, executive director of Spearfish Economic Development Corporation. “Fuel the Growth provides the knowledge and tools needed to make informed, data-driven decisions that are grounded in best practices. Attending Fuel the Growth is not only an investment in individual professional development, but the economic growth of our communities and region.”
