South Dakota Chamber of Commerce Directory

The South Dakota Chamber of Commerce & Industry is the statewide business organization known as "The Voice of South Dakota Business." Located in Pierre, the state chamber advocates for businesses in the legislature, develops pro-business legislation, and sponsors key programs including Business Day at the Legislature, Economic Outlook Seminar, and the Governor's Giant Vision Startup Competition. Contact: (605) 224-6161 or [email protected].

Benefits include extensive networking opportunities through monthly events and workshops, increased business visibility through web directories and social media, access to legislative advocacy, business development resources, and community leadership opportunities. Chambers like Spearfish offer online member directories for improved SEO, while larger chambers like Greater Sioux Falls host Sioux Falls Day at the Legislature for direct interaction with elected officials. Many chambers also provide ribbon cuttings, business consulting, and promotional opportunities.

Elevate Rapid City was formed in 2019 through the merger of the Rapid City Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Partnership, and Economic Development Foundation (Ascent Innovation). It represents a true public-private partnership serving as the premier western South Dakota economic development organization. Elevate provides financial support (partnering with the Governor's Office of Economic Development), permitting/zoning assistance, public policy advocacy, available properties listings, workforce solutions, and direct access to elected officials and key stakeholders.

The Greater Sioux Falls Chamber of Commerce is the largest in South Dakota with nearly 2,000 members representing tens of thousands of employees. Members range from small businesses to large corporations, non-profit organizations to individuals. The chamber hosts monthly ribbon cuttings, networking events, workshops, and special events like Sioux Falls Day at the Legislature. Located at 200 N Phillips Ave, the chamber serves the state's largest city and surrounding metro area.

Membership fees vary based on business size and the specific chamber, typically ranging from a few hundred to several thousand dollars annually. Most chambers use tiered pricing structures based on number of employees or annual revenue. Small businesses often pay $200-500 annually, while larger corporations may invest $2,000-5,000 or more. Contact your local chamber directly for specific membership rates and investment levels. Many chambers offer payment plans and additional sponsorship opportunities.

The Governor's Giant Vision Competition is designed to encourage and develop the entrepreneurial spirit in South Dakota. Sponsored by the South Dakota Chamber of Commerce & Industry, the program is open to South Dakota residents and full-time students of South Dakota colleges, universities, and technical schools. Participants apply by submitting complete business plans and supporting documents. The competition provides funding, mentorship, and recognition to promising startups, supporting South Dakota's economic development and innovation ecosystem.

Yes, the South Dakota Black Chamber of Commerce (SDBCC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering minority-owned businesses across the state. The SDBCC serves businesses in Sioux Falls, Rapid City, Brookings, Aberdeen, and Watertown, providing advocacy, financial literacy programs, access to capital, and comprehensive business development services. The organization helps minority entrepreneurs succeed through targeted programs and partnerships designed to address unique challenges faced by minority business owners.

South Dakota chambers support economic development through legislative advocacy, business retention and expansion programs, workforce development initiatives, and partnerships with organizations like the Governor's Office of Economic Development. Many chambers operate economic development corporations (like Brookings Economic Development Corporation) that provide business financing, site selection assistance, and entrepreneurship support. Chambers also promote tourism, coordinate business recruitment efforts, and facilitate networking between businesses and government officials to create a favorable business climate.

The South Dakota Chamber of Commerce & Industry maintains a comprehensive business directory at business.sdchamber.biz/list, which provides "the easy way to find businesses and members." Individual chambers also maintain their own member directories - for example, Greater Sioux Falls Chamber offers a searchable member database on their website. The U.S. Chamber of Commerce provides a Chamber Finder tool at uschamber.com/co/chambers/south-dakota to locate local chambers. Most chamber websites include member directories, business listings, and search functionality.