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Rapid City Business Journal
Community and Connection
Season 1, Ep. 16
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Leslie and Shiloh bring an extended episode for your extended Memorial Day weekend! Tourism is live once again in the Black Hills and Brook Kaufman will get you excited about all the opportunities for tourists this summer. Then Sean Covel talks about changing lanes, going from producing a cult-classic movie to all of the charitable things he does to inflate community and connection in the Black Hills!
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Tenise Chapman - Black Hills Tire
28:12|Tenise and Weston Chapman, co-owners of Black Hills Tire, have cultivated a community-first atmosphere that extends beyond tires and automotive repair. Now in its 4th year, BHT's Camp Drive has put the pedal to the metal for Rapid City youth and their interest in the automotive industry. Join the Rapid City Business Journal as we sit down with Tenise and hear the story of Black Hills Tire and how Camp Drive came to be.
Ally Formanek and Carmen Schramm - SD Tourism
25:41|Ally Formanek, CEO of Visit Rapid City, and Carmen Schramm, Executive Director of Tourism Coalition of South Dakota, join forces and discuss the realities of South Dakota tourism in 2026. Whether it's tourism tax dollars, statewide marketing efforts, or America's 250th Birthday, Ally and Carmen have the insights we need to get ready for another busy season. South Dakota residents, business owners, and beyond will want to listen to this special episode!
Dark Canyon Coffee
24:57|As they prepare to celebrate 30 years of business, co-owners Greg Johnson, Lori Lang, and Dave Ziebarth sit down with the Rapid City Business Journal to reflect on three decades of being the Black Hills' one-stop shop for all things coffee.