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 area.

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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.

2024 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 – Michele Loobey-Gertsch

Black Hills Works

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

Sidney Goss, SDSM&T

Ron Everett, Mayor of Lead

Eric Jennings, Lawrence County Commissioner (ex-officio)

Emma Garvin, Executive Director

dledc IS SUPPORTED BY: