Our mission is to promote the growth and development of existing businesses, attract and pursue quality new businesses and create quality jobs in the immediate vicinity of the Deadwood, Lead, and Central City communities.
apply now for revolving loan funds
Deadwood Lead Economic Development Corporation established a revolving loan fund with grants provided by the USDA. Loans are intended to create and/or retain jobs through start-up businesses or business expansion. Currently there are 14 businesses in Deadwood, Lead and Central City that have been able to develop because of this program.
Just a few of the businesses supported by dledc
2023 FOCUS AREAS
BUSINESS RETENTION/RECRUITMENT
Financial resource
Promote DLEDC member businesses and properties
Provide relocation support
WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Support quality job growth in all sectors
Cultivate workforce development resources
Facilitate relationships between employers and housing
HOUSING
Attract housing developers
Promote available properties
Engage in legislation that supports housing efforts
THRIVE.
A look at 2023…
2024 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
President - Molly Brown
GenPro Energy Solutions
Vice President – Mike Walker
NeighborWorks
Treasurer - Jim Wefso
Mile Deep LLC
Secretary – Chris Karn
Bluepeak
Past President – Floyd Rummel
Northern Hills Federal Credit Union
Board Members
Casey Derflinger, BankWest
Donovin Lindsley, Black Hills Energy
Chris Roberts, HUB International Insurance
David R. Ruth, Jr., Mayor of Deadwood
Michele Loobey-Gertsch, Black Hills Works
Sidney Goss, SDSM&T
Ron Everett, Mayor of Lead
Eric Jennings, Lawrence County Commissioner (ex-officio)
Emma Garvin, Executive Director
