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A GreatSPEARFISH, Place to Live and Do SD Business In all of America, there is only one Spearfish. Unique in its Located halfway between Seattle and Chicago, on the blend of history, beauty, small-town charm, and big city Interstate-90 corridor, it’s a community that is continually amenities, Spearfish is truly a micropolitan community. advancing in business and growth. Many people have found Over the last decade, Spearfish has experienced steady the natural surroundings to be the perfect home for their growth. People of all ages have been attracted to the new or transplanted businesses. Bordered by the Black Hills community, not only for its beauty but also for the quality National Forest, Spearfish is an excellent example of balance of life. Spearfish is a complete community, offering excellent between nature and commerce. healthcare, high quality education, friendly neighborhoods The Spearfish Area Chamber of Commerce, over 98 years and low crime rate. strong, is an integrity-driven professional organization The town is nestled at the mouth of scenic Spearfish providing service and leadership to its members and the Canyon, in a beautiful valley of the world-famous Black business community. As such, it is our goal to provide an Hills of South Dakota. The climate is surprisingly temperate, attitude and environment that fosters business growth and allowing residents to recreate year round. As foothills to success. The Chamber continues to expand and enhance the Rockies, the Black Hills enjoy periodic Chinook winds. its programs and services and offers resources and benefits Chinook is Lakota for “snow-eater,” thus contributing to the for its member businesses, the community, and regional area’s year-round moderate weather. trade area. Spearfish is a natural fit for your personal or business Spearfish Savors Past, relocation or expansion. For more information contact the Embraces Future Spearfish Area Chamber of Commerce at 605-642-2626, Spearfish was first settled in 1876 during one of America’s visit online at www.SpearfishChamber.org or stop in our gold rushes. By the turn of the century, it was one of the office at 106 W. Kansas Street (Corner of Main and Kansas). last places in the United States to see regular stagecoach GPS Coordinates: service while being one of the first cities in South Dakota to welcome aviation. Today, Spearfish continues to savor its Latitude: 44˚ 29’ N past while embracing the future. Longitude: 103˚ 50’ W www.SpearfishChamber.org Year-Round Resources in Spearfish, SD – Natural, Personal & Professional u Page 1 Trusted Family Funeral Service Since 1957 450 Seventh Street Spearfish, SD Owners Damon & Traci Isburg 605-642-2633 www.Fidler-IsburgFuneralChapels.com Page 2 u Year-Round Resources in Spearfish, SD – Natural, Personal & Professional www.SpearfishChamber.org Jon Fiskr Larson - Table of Contents - Spearfish Overview .................................................................1 Climate & Awards ...................................................................5 Chamber Professionals & Board ...........................................6 Chamber Member Benefits ....................................................7 Making Chamber Connections .............................................8 Chamber Annual Awards .......................................................9 Community Demographics .................................................11 Spearfish Economic Development Corp ............................12 Celebrating History ...............................................................14 Categorical Membership Listings ........................................17 Alphabetical Membership Listings .....................................25 Associate Membership Listings ...........................................33 Get Outdoors .........................................................................34 Spearfish Canyon ...................................................................36 Arts & Attractions .................................................................38 Education From Preschool to Post Secondary ..................40 Health & Wellness .................................................................42 Lodging, Dining & Nightlife ................................................44 Shopping Choices ..................................................................45 - This Publication - This 2017 Making Business CONNECTIONS Magazine is Infrastructure .........................................................................46 published by the Spearfish Area Chamber of Commerce. Worship & Services ...............................................................47 All rights are reserved. Use of any portion of this magazine is Index of Advertisers ..............................................................48 strictly prohibited without the express written consent of the Spearfish Area Chamber of Commerce. Every effort was made to ensure accurate editorial content and alphabetical and categorical membership listings. Please inform the Spearfish Area Chamber - The Chamber's Mission - of Commerce of corrections so they may be included on the The Spearfish Area Chamber of Commerce serves its Chamber’s website and in next year’s magazine. members as the leading voice of business by providing © 2017 Spearfish Area Chamber of Commerce advocacy, leadership and resources. For more information about anything in this publication, please contact: Spearfish Area Chamber of Commerce - Photo Credits - 106 W. Kansas St. • Spearfish, SD 57783 Photographs in this publication are courtesy of South Dakota 605-642-2626 • www.SpearfishChamber.org State Tourism unless otherwise noted. www.SpearfishChamber.org Year-Round Resources in Spearfish, SD – Natural, Personal & Professional u Page 3 Pantone 1575 C / U RGB—245,126, 54 CMYK—0, 62, 88, 0 Pantone Cool Grey C / U #aeadae / Web #999999 RGB—174,173, 174 CMYK—33, 27, 27, 0 Pantone Black 7 C / Neutral Black U #3a3a3a / Web #333333 RGB—58, 58, 58 CMYK—69, 62, 61, 52 We help families and businesses make sound fi nancial Pantone 1575 C / U decisions. RGB—245,126, 54 CMYK—0, 62, 88, 0 Harvey C. Krautschun Pantone Cool Grey C / U Tamara J. Burke #aeadae / Web #999999 Zachary P. Burke RGB—174,173, 174 330 W. Illinois • Spearfi sh, SD 57783 CMYK—33, 27, 27, 0 (605) 642-7747 • (800) 658-5481 www.Financial-Benefi ts.com Page 4 u Year-Round Resources in Spearfish, SD – Natural, Personal & Professional www.SpearfishChamber.org Pantone Black 7 C / Neutral Black U #3a3a3a / Web #333333 RGB—58, 58, 58 CMYK—69, 62, 61, 52 Spearfish Enjoys MODERATE CLIMATE GIVEBoard Members BACK Perhaps one of the more subtle, yet pleasant, advantages to living in Spearfish is As a local company, we feel it is our its semi-arid climate with four distinct seasons. Residents boast that Spearfish is duty, and also privilege, to serve a year-round community, with something for every season. With nearly 227 days our community. Being involved is of sunshine in a year, there are many opportunities to get outside and get active. all about building relationships: with the community, with business July and August tend to be the warmest months in the region, with an average leaders, with area businesses, and daily high temperature of 85° (low 62°), while January is typically the coldest most importantly, with the citizens. month of the year with an average high temperature of 36° (low 15°). Our community reflects our identity. March tends to be the month with the most snowfall, with a little over 12 inches I believe it is extremely important for on average. Mild, sunny days are common throughout winter and the occasional any person to be actively involved in Chinook winds delightfully surprise the residents throughout the region. making their community the place they want to live and do business. Chinook winds are a warm, dry wind that blows down the east side of the Rocky Mountains during the winter months. It was due to a Chinook wind that I serve on several local non-profit Spearfish experienced the largest temperature change in the shortest amount of boards, which I personally find to time: a 49° raise in just two minutes, then a 58° drop in only 27 minutes. be a beneficial way to give back and stay involved. I serve on these On Jan. 22, 1943 at 7:30 a.m., the temperature was -4°F. In a mere two minutes, boards with my neighbors and the mercury rose to +45°F. By 9 a.m. the gauge read 54°F and then the Chinook my customers. I have even met died down and 27 minutes later, the temperature was back to the original -4°F. many new people I now consider friends. Working together as a team has an incredible impact on our List of Community Recognition community as a whole. Another way to support your GENERAL AWARDS community is to shop local. The Spearfish businesses are the bread u Travel and Leisure named South Dakota has the 3rd on the list of the and butter of our community. We "Happiest States in the U.S." are fortunate to have a wide variety u Onlyinyourstate.com named Spearfish "The Fascinating Town in South of independent businesses, each Dakota that is Straight Out of a Fairy Tale" serving their customers’ tastes, u Alencorp.com – Spearfish ranked number 10 in “17 U.S. Cities with the creating a greater overall choice Cleanest Air” for all. Where we shop, where we u eat and have fun – all of it makes Architectural Digest Magazine – Spearfish listed in “21 of the Best Small this home. Our one-of-a-kind Towns in America” businesses are an integral part of the u Onlyinyourstate.com – Spearfish