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MORTGAGE REVIEWS & HOME LOANS what do knowledge and experience look like? Kristin Buckmaster Paula Rear Mortgage Lender Mortgage Lender 605-642-2734 605-642-2734 COMPETITIVE RATES FIRST-TIME HOMEBUYER PROGRAMS REFINANCING INSTANT PREQUALIFICATIONS visit your local branch or rstinterstate.com 1400 North Avenue, Spearsh, SD 57783 Transforming lives Black Hills State University transforms lives through innovative, high-quality academic programs and a dynamic learning community. Our unique partnerships, including our connections with regional businesses and the Sanford Lab, provide opportunities for student research, internships, international experiences, leadership, and student involvement. www.BHSU.edu | 1.800.ALL.BHSU www.SpearfishChamber.org 2012 Making Business CONNECTIONS Magazine Spearfish Area Chamber of Commerce ~ Page 1 Table of Contents Magazine Contributors O Spearfish Overview.....................................................................................3 Letter from Chamber Leadership .........................................................4 TheO Spearfish Area Chamber of Commerce extends a Ospecial thank-you to these magazine contributors: Community Profile ......................................................................................6 Polly Garrett, Multiple Listing Service Chairman of Education.........................................................................................................8 O the Northern Black Hills Association of Realtors Infrastructure .............................................................................................10 O Bunker Hill, Reverend with All Angels Episcopal Church Health & Wellness.....................................................................................11 Corrine Hansen, Director of Marketing and Recreation ....................................................................................................12 O Communications for Black Hills State University History ...........................................................................................................16 O Dave Peters, Superintendent, Spearfish School District Tammy Sellars, Program Director for Community Spearfish Canyon.......................................................................................17 O O Education of the Black Hills Arts & Attractions .....................................................................................18 City of Spearfish Lodging & Dining.......................................................................................19 WebsiteLena ResearchMiller Photography, Credits: Board & Staff Photos O Worship & Non-Profits............................................................................22 Focus West Gallery O Shopping & Services ................................................................................23 Members & Volunteers of the Spearfish Chamber O Economic Development..........................................................................24 O Chamber Professionals...........................................................................27 City of Spearfish O Chamber Membership Benefits ..........................................................28 Spearfish Canyon Foundation Making Chamber Connections.............................................................29 United States Forest Service Alphabetical Membership Listings....................................................31 Black Hills Badlands & Lakes Association Categorical Membership Listings.......................................................39 ThisSouth DakotaPublication State Tourism Associate Membership Listings ..........................................................46 TheIndex of Advertisers.................................................................................47Chamber’s Mission 2012 Making Business CONNECTIONS Magazine This is published by the Spearfish Area Chamber of Commerce The Spearfish Area Chamber of Commerce serves its through a contract with Chicken Creek Communications. members as the leading voice of business by providing All rights are reserved. Use of any portion of this magazine is Spearfishadvocacy, leadershipArea Chamber and resources.of Commerce strictly prohibited without the express written consent of the For more information about anything in this publication, Spearfish Area Chamber of Commerce. please contact: Every effort was made to ensure accurate editorial content and alphabetical and categorical membership listings. Please www.SpearfishChamber.org © 2012 Spearfish Area Chamber of Commerce 106 West Kansas Street inform the Spearfish Area Chamber of Commerce of corrections Spearfish, South Dakota 57783 so they may be included on the Chamber’s website and in next 800-626-8013 • 605-642-2626 year’s magazine. 2012 Making Business CONNECTIONS Magazine www.SpearfishChamber.org Page 2 ~ Spearfish Area Chamber of Commerce a great place to live & do business SPEARFISH, SD In all of America, there is only Located halfway between one Spearfish. Unique in its Seattle and Chicago, on the blend of history, beauty, Interstate-90 corridor, it’s a small-town charm, and big community that is continually city amenities, Spearfish is advancing in business and truly a “micropolitan” growth. Many people have community. Over the last found the natural surround- decade, Spearfish has ings to be the perfect home experienced steady growth. for their new or transplanted People of all ages have been businesses. Bordered by the attracted to the community, Black Hills National Forest, not only for its beauty but Spearfish is an excellent also for the quality of life. example of balance between Spearfish is a complete nature and commerce. community, offering excellent The Spearfish Area Chamber healthcare, high quality of Commerce, over 90 years education, friendly strong, is an integrity-driven neighborhoods and low professional organization crime rate. Spearfish is a complete community, offering excellent providing service and The town is nestled at the healthcare, high quality education, friendly neighborhoods leadership to its members mouth of scenic Spearfish and low crime rate. and the business community. Canyon, in a beautiful valley As such, it is our goal to of the world-famous Black provide an attitude and Hills of South Dakota. The environment that fosters climate is surprisingly business growth and success. temperate, allowing residents The Chamber continues to to recreate year round. As foothills to the Rockies, the Black expand and enhance its programs and services and offers SpearfishHills enjoy periodic savors Chinook past, winds. embraces Chinook future is Lakota for resources and benefits for its member businesses, the “snow-eater,” thus contributing to the area’s year-round community, and regional trade area. moderate weather. Spearfish is a natural fit for your personal or business relocation or expansion. For more information contact the Spearfish Area Chamber of Commerce at Spearfish was first settled in 1876 during one of America’s www.SpearfishChamber.org,GPS Coordinates: stop in the Spearfish Visitor and gold rushes. By the turn of the century, it was one of the last Business Center at 106 W. Kansas Street (Corner of Main and places in the United States to see regular stagecoach service Kansas), or call 800-626-8013. while being one of the first cities in South Dakota to welcome aviation. Today, Spearfish continues to savor its past while Latitude: 44˚ 29’ N embracing the future. Longitude: 103˚ 50’ W www.SpearfishChamber.org 2012 Making Business CONNECTIONS Magazine Spearfish Area Chamber of Commerce ~ Page 3 directory highlights what makes Spearfish GROWand PROSPER Good Day! On behalf of the Board of Directors, Staff and your fellow We provide data, metrics and information on the local and members of the Spearfish Area Chamber of Commerce, we regional economy. We also recognize that working together would like to thank you for your continued investment in our we can accomplish the needs of our membership and our community. You have made a substantial commitment of your community as we tailor our program of work. Whether it is time and resources to make our community grow and prosper. an educational seminar, a single issue or a forum on local, Organization,state and regional legislative community affairs, partnering offer a withlot other As the leading voice of business in the Spearfish area we bring organizations and agencies in our community and region will to you many avenues to connect and better position your maximize resources and outcomes. business to meet the changing business climate that we all face on a daily basis. Within these pages you will find many Chamberhelpful resources has toa helpstrong, you network supportive with non-profits, history The Spearfish area has a great bounty to offer you in the form restaurants, lodging, attractions, government agencies and of nature, commerce, culture and education which are truly a information about our community. strong mix to entice businesses, residents and visitors to enjoy a vital place to live, work, play and stay. For over 93 years the Spearfish Area Chamber of Commerce We welcome the opportunity to continue serving you. If you has served as an organization for information, education, have any comments or questions about our programs and referrals and networking to our members and community. services please feel free to let us know. Our commitment and focus has remained true to the mission and vision of our founders. We strive to offer a wide