In Rapid City’s thriving business scene, networking isn’t just about exchanging business cards. It’s about forging strong relationships that fuel your success. At Dot Marketing, we’re passionate about connecting businesses, and we know Rapid City provides the perfect platform to do just that. So, check out this list and discover the networking opportunities that can help drive your business forward!
Black Hills Business Alliance
The purpose of Black Hills Business Alliance is to support each other in referrals and good will, both in the group and the community.
Meetings weekly from 7am-8:30 am at Dahl Arts Center (713 7th Street, Rapid City)
To visit the group, fill out this form.
BNI Heartland
BNI (Business Network International) Heartland’s purpose is to help businesses, large and small, grow their business and make more money. BNI is not only the world’s largest business networking and referral organization, but its culture, which is built upon the philosophy of Givers Gain®, is unique. This is a culture of caring about giving business, professional development and building consistent, proactive and reciprocal business relationships. BNI helps members develop a structured, positive, and professional referral marketing programs.
There are 7 different chapters that meet once a week, on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays. A meeting is 1 ½ hours long.
Find a chapter to visit at https://bniheartland.com
Business Networking in the Black Hills
Business Networking in the Black Hills is a FREE informal networking group created by a group of business professionals looking to build great relationships with other business professionals in the Black Hills. This is not only an online Facebook community but hosts two weekly in-person networking opportunities. They provide business networking, education, business tours, and referral-based partnerships.
Tuesdays @ 9am at Ugly Graffiti Downtown (On the last Tuesday of every month the in-person meeting will be located at a BNBH Member’s Location)
Thursdays @12PM at Home Brew Coffee
Learn More at https://www.facebook.com/groups/596065895155876
Elevate Rapid City
Elevate Rapid City was formed in 2019 as a merger of the Rapid City Chamber of Commerce, Economic Development Partnership, and Economic Development Foundation (Ascent Innovation).
Elevate is committed to promoting business and personal advancement through a targeted spotlight on jobs, infrastructure, and overall quality of life in and around the Black Hills region and the Rapid City metro area.
Mixers are held quarterly on a Tuesday evening, plus they have Entrepreneurial Mixers & Happy Hours, in-person training, and host many lunches and learn events.
Learn More at https://www.elevaterapidcity.com
H7 Rapid City
H7 Rapid City, SD is weekly networking meetings open to local B2B and B2C professionals. Experience the distinct, structural, difference from other networking groups, associations, and chambers. Meetings are led by Champion Leadership.
Meets Fridays from 11am-12pm at Contraband Distillery.
Learn More at https://www.h7network.com/visit/rapid-city
Woman's Network
Women’s Network of Rapid City (WNRC) is a growing and vibrant community of women who support and encourage each other in our businesses. They promote professional and personal growth and development for members. In addition to the monthly luncheon, they offer members-only networking events and activities.
They meet on the 2nd Wednesday of every month at The Fork Real Community Café 11:45AM to 1:00PM
Learn More at https://rcwomensnetwork.org
Zonta
Membership is open to professional women committed to improving the status of women through international and local collaboration, networking and community service. Being a Zontian has many benefits including the intrinsic rewards of service, enjoyment of great fellowship and advantages of strong mentoring, networking and support.
Second Thursday of each month at 11:30am at Fork Real Cafe’
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