SD CEO West

Empowering Women, Entrepreneurs & Intrapreneurs

The South Dakota Center for Enterprise Opportunity (SD CEO) focuses on empowering aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners in both business and life.

We do this by listening to you, learning about your business and career goals, and providing guidance and resources to help you find success. Through in-person and virtual workshops and webinars to networking events, conferences, and 1:1 free and confidential advising, SD CEO West is here to help you succeed.

Every day you are taking steps towards achieving your business dreams, and sometimes knowing which steps to take can be daunting. Let us walk with you on your business journey and equip you with the skills and knowledge to move forward with confidence.

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Register as a 'New Client' to stay up-to-date with SD CEO West and have easy access to register for events and advising appointments.

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Our Upcoming Events

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Skill Forward Program

You can earn FREE certifications in high growth fields from prestigious Universities through the Skill Forward program. Offered in partnership with AWBC, Verizon, & edX.

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2026 Annual Investors

Platinum Level

Black Hills Business Results

Black Hills Lifestyle Magazine

Gold Level

Black Hills Energy

Coeur Wharf

Silver Level

BankWest - Statewide Investor

Project Solutions Inc.

Bronze Level

Black Hills Adventure Tours

FourFront Design

GenPro Energy Development

Goldman Sachs 10K Small Businesses

GROW SD

Ketel Thorstenson, LLP

National Pancreatic Cancer Foundation

Nelson Chiropractic Clinic

Pain & Movement Solutions

Sanford Underground Research Facility

Steel Level

Aberdeen Development Corporation

Black Hills Home Builders Association

Goodies Gluten Free Bakery

Hart Ranch Resort

Highmark Federal Credit Union

Indevric Consulting

Jenn Landis, LLC

Legacy Financial Partners

Northern Hills Rotary Club

Northwestern Mutual

Partridge Financial

Peak Motion Physical Therapy

Pilates Whole Body

Quik Signs

RoShamBo Creative

Spearfish Economic Development Center

Tropical Smoothie Cafe, Spearfish

For more information on the 2026 Annual Investor Program, contact Elizabeth Freer at Elizabeth.Freer@BHSU.edu or call us at 605.642.6948.

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The SD CEO, Women's Business Center, is funded in part by the U.S. Small Business Administration. Reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities will be made if requested at least two weeks in advance. Contact Ashley Wingert at Ashley.Wingert@BHSU.edu or 605-642-6948.

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Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Evening and weekend hours are available by appointment.

Phone: 605-642-6948

Address:
Black Hills State University
1200 University St. Unit 9511
Spearfish, SD, USA 57799-9511
Office Location: Woodburn 216