Rapid City Business Journal

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, 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!

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.

Dr. Kendra Ericson sits down with the Rapid City Business Journal to reflect on her first year as President of Western Dakota Tech, discuss WDTC's community impact, and let us in on some exciting new expansions set for the near future.

With a second volume of their anthology series "Rethinking Rural" recently released, the Rural Philanthropy Institute is focused on continuing their efforts to educate the public and support rural philanthropic efforts. But what is rural philanthropy and why should we rethink it? And what do some of those discussions look like in the nonprofit and for profit sectors? Matt Ehlman steps in to help explain.

Puffy's Dispensary owner visits the Rapid City Business Journal studios. Listen to his story as he describes his journey from South Dakota, his journey out West, and back again, where he continues to grow his business and lobby for cannabis in South Dakota.

Mother-Daughter duo Tammy Yanders and Carl Beuhner talk about Rapid City's beloved Staple and Spice Market, their journey through the years, and an exciting new app venture designed to bring nutrition and fitness right to your phone!

Recently, Burger King has attempted an interesting way to get into contact with their customers. This is what Tom Curtis, BK President and the face of this new strategy, has to say.

He's on air and now he's on to his next business venture: Mitchell Stafford talks about his experience in the Black Hills Music scene and his decision to start his own company, Stitch Productions LLC.