Belle Fourche Economic Development

Alley Fitness & Recovery Opens Its Doors || The opening of the gym completed the transition from its previous existence as South Park Lanes Bowling Alley. When you come through the front door you are greeted by a state-of-the-art gym. From the gym membership to class signup or picking a time to hit the sauna, the gym utilizes sophisticated technology. “As a member, you sign on to the app, check the calendar to see what’s available, sign up for it. It bills your account, and then you swipe to get in, your phone is your key,” explained Kapsch. “It works out nice because literally, it’s 24-hour signups. That door is always open and then you’re in.” The facility now hosts four group instructors, two personal trainers and offers classes daily. Kapsch said, “Everything has been falling into place. I’m pretty happy with what we got going on right off the get go.” There is a heated studio for hot yoga, or any future class that will be taught in the space. A large area dedicated to weightlifting is the most noticeable when you arrive. Along the back wall there is a cardio center with treadmills, elliptical machines, and stair climber along with other machines. One of the highlights of the gym is the turf area large, wide-open area covered with artificial turf. “This is one of the things I was most excited about. Everyone that’s seen and used it just loves it because of the amount of stuff you can do,” explained Kapsch. “Sports training, Plyometrics, agility training, cardio, stretching, the uses for just an open space with grass are a lot.” There are also six different sleds to be used for drills and cardio training and agility ladders for anyone who wants to engage. “This area is sports focused,” he said. Another section of the facility is dedicated to recovery rooms. There is an Infrared Sauna Room, Tanning Room, and Ice Room. The Ice Room is for Contrast Therapy and contains a cold plunge and a sauna. Contrast therapy is designed to cycle between the cold plunge and sauna usually repeating the process 2-3 times. Kapsch aims to keep the facility flexible and responsive to community needs. Read the full story by Robbi Longbrake in the Belle Fourche Beacon

Meet BFDC Vice-President Karen Wagner --- Karen was born, raised, and has lived her entire life in South Dakota. She has had a successful professional career in public school education, serving as a teacher and administrator. Her work experience has spanned school districts throughout the state as well as work with the SD Department of Education. Karen’s professional career experience has prepared her well for the various local, state, and national boards she has served on and continues to serve on. This includes but is not limited to the BF City Council, Chairperson of the Black Hills Roundup, and currently the South Dakota Commission on Gaming. She is a co-owner and operator of a ranch and has balanced ranching duties with her professional career as an educator.

An affordable housing development located approximately 1 mile west of Belle Fourche, SD on Sourdough Road.

The BUILD DAKOTA Roadshow is coming to Belle Fourche! November 21 / Belle Fourche High School The Build Dakota Scholarship Fund was set up to help overcome the workforce shortage South Dakota faces. For Students: *Businesses sponsor students and commit to paying a portion of their program expenses. Build Dakota picks up the other portion. The student gets a free degree, and the employer gains a skilled scholar. *Secure employment prior to graduation. *Potential on-the-job training and part-time employment while in school. For Businesses: *Cost-effective method to give current employees advanced training. *Pipeline of new talent from South Dakota tech schools. *Guaranteed work from qualified, highly-skilled graduates.

VETERANS DAY | Honoring those who have fought for our country.

LEADERSHIP BELLE FOURCHE | Session Title: Belle Fourche Regional Industry Yesterday & Today; Belle Fourche Industry tours; Entrepreneurship – What it takes; Ag Land Management & Soil Heath ? Entrepreneurship – What it takes // Presenters: Larry Schmaltz, President, Adamo Properties; Julie Wingen, Owner of Pain & Movement Solutions and Tallia Nighswonger ? Center of the Nation Wool Warehouse; Larry Prager ? AG Land Management & Soil Health; Tanse Herrmann – State Grazinglands Soil Health Specialist – South Dakota USDA NRCS; Rapid City Field Support Office ? Chris Heinos – EOS; Entrepreneurship

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Orman Dam || Belle Fourche || South Dakota The Founding Fathers made an appropriate choice when they selected the bald eagle as the emblem of the nation. The fierce beauty and proud independence of this great bird aptly symbolizes the strength and freedom of America. Eric Selchert Photography

Meet BFDC President Wendy Bowers --- I have lived in Belle Fourche since 1987 when my dad was stationed here with the Air Force. After graduating from Belle Fourche High School and earning degrees at BHSU, I met and married my husband of 25 years, Lyle. We moved to Nebraska for almost a year but came back because Belle Fourche is home. More than once, we talked about moving somewhere with a milder climate, but when our son Nathan (now 16) was born, we decided that there wasn’t anywhere else we would be happier raising him. I was elected to the BFDC Board of Directors in 2018 and have been the Board President since 2022. My involvement began as part of the inaugural class of Leadership Belle Fourche, where I learned so much about how development works and the ripple effect it has on our economy and our community. My greatest motivation is the desire to help ensure that Belle Fourche continues to be a place that my son and his peers will not only want to come back to raise their families, but will have good opportunities for employment and housing when they do. I also serve as the BFDC liaison to the Belle Fourche Chamber of Commerce, and Treasurer and one of the Team Managers for the Bronc Bird Busters.

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