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 area that have been able to develop because of this program.
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.
A look at 2023…
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
Board Members
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
