Membership Investors

2024 Corporate Membership


Dean Kurtz Construction

Dean Kurtz Construction has served Rapid City and communities around the Black Hills for over 50 years. Leading the construction industry with quality general contracting services, design build services, and top-notch construction management, Dean Kurtz Construction offers a level of craftsmanship and quality service that is bar none.

As a family owned and operated business based out of Rapid City, South Dakota, Dean Kurtz Construction has the skills, resume, and resources to transform any construction vision into a reality.

Dean Kurtz Construction is a catalyst in the growth of communities in Western South Dakota. From start to finish, each project we complete mirrors the values of quality and service excellence that we abide by.


Black Hills Energy

Beginning with the Black Hills Gold Rush, generations of families have relied on us. And we’ve been ready.

We were there when electric lights first lit up the night in Deadwood. We helped fuel a changing economy and experienced how the modern miracle of energy can change how we live.

Since 1883 energy has moved us forward. And it will shape the future.

We partner with our communities and customers, providing the kind of energy that fuels those areas and the lives of those we serve.

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Mt. Rushmore KOA Resort

Discover an experience like no other at Mount Rushmore Resort at Palmer Gulch. Located on Hwy 244 just minutes from Mount Rushmore and surrounding attractions.

Stay in a hotel suite, mountain cabin or an executive lodge at the first-class Lodge at Palmer Gulch or enjoy a deluxe cabin or quiet RV site at Mount Rushmore KOA.

We offer lodging and camping options to meet every need and with amazing amenities and activities you’ll have a perfect getaway! The kids will never get tired of camping because we offer so many fun activities for the kids to enjoy. The kids (and adults) will always want to come back to Mount Rushmore Resort at Palmer Gulch. Check us out online at www.palmergulch.com


Highmark Credit Union

Highmark Credit Union has been serving the Black Hills region for 82 years. Highmark offers personal, auto/home loans, commercial loans, checking/savings/credit card solutions, and insurance from our full service, community-focused credit union. Highmark is a member-owned, not-for-profit financial cooperative with five locations serving anyone who lives in Western South Dakota or Eastern Wyoming. Originally chartered as Rapid City Teacher’s Federal Credit Union in 1940, its mission is to “Inspire and educate our Highmark family so together call can achieve success.”

The Highmark Credit Union Business Team knows businesses need working capital to survive and grow, and helps them get the funds when needed. Highmark works with loans guaranteed by the Small Business Administration (such as the recent PPP loans) and USDA Rural Development.


2024 Large Business Membership



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