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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 area that have been able to develop because of this program.

LOOKING FOR A NEW JOB?

LOOKING FOR A NEW JOB?

Are you looking for a summer job or just a change? Look no further!

2025 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.

2025 Quarterly REPORTs

A look at 2024…

2025 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President - Molly Brown, GenPro Energy Solutions

Vice President – Mike Walker, NeighborWorks

Treasurer - Chris Roberts, HUB International Insurance

Secretary – Michele Loobey-Gertsch, Black Hills Works

Casey Derflinger, BankWest

David R. Ruth, Jr., Mayor of Deadwood

Sidney Goss, SDSM&T

Ron Everett, Mayor of Lead

Eric Jennings, Lawrence County Commissioner

Emma Garvin, Executive Director

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