Addressing Childcare Shortages with Business Start-Up Workshop
Workshop Designed for Start-Up In-Home Child Care Providers in the Northern Black Hills
Childcare shortages persist as a pressing challenge for many families across South Dakota, spurring a series of free, full-day Child Care Business Bootcamp workshops in August.
Recognizing the need for proactive solutions, a coalition of organizations is working together to empower individuals to be part of the remedy. Led by Elevate Rapid City, Klein Visioneering Group, and SD CEO West Women’s Business Center, these business bootcamps will be hosted in Spearfish, Sturgis, and Rapid City. The one-day workshops are designed to provide information about start-up and operational processes for in-home childcare businesses.
“This was a thought-provoking, hands-on workshop that left me feeling inspired. This program did a great job providing actionable concepts that encouraged instant application. I am thankful for having the opportunity to attend,” said a June 2024 bootcamp attendee.
The Sturgis, Spearfish, and Rapid City sessions are open to anyone in South Dakota. These sessions are the final three workshops from the seven-part series hosted across the Black Hills. Organizers also express gratitude to community partners helping to host the events: Sturgis Economic Development Corporation and Spearfish Economic Development Corporation. The workshops are free of charge, and lunch will be provided for all registered attendees.
Event Details:
- Wednesday, August 14 in Spearfish at the Joy Center on the BHSU Campus, 1351 St. Joe St. with Spearfish Economic Development Corporation
- Saturday, August 17 in Sturgis at the Sturgis Public Library, 1040 Harley-Davidson Way #101 with Sturgis Economic Development Corporation
- Wednesday, August 21 in Rapid City at the BHSU Rapid City Campus, 4300 Cheyenne Blvd.
Register at https://www.bhsu.edu/SDCEO/Events/ChildCareBusinessBootcamp.
About Elevate Rapid City
Elevate Rapid City is a public-private partnership organization leading the economic development and small business efforts in the Black Hills region. We work to elevate the Rapid City region for all with a strong vision of making Rapid City and the Black Hills region the place people want to be. Visit elevaterapidcity.com to learn more.
About Klein Visioneering Group (KVG)
Klein Visioneering Group (KVG) is a consulting firm specializing in project and organizational management tailored to clients’ specific needs, as well as marketing and communication services for non-profits, foundations, cause-driven organizations, government agencies, and small businesses. KVG is an expert within the childcare and early childhood education field, with over two decades of combined experience and advocacy in support of early childhood efforts.
About SD CEO
Focused on empowering women and entrepreneurship across South Dakota, SD CEO, partially grant-funded by the U.S. Small Business Association (SBA) and hosted by Black Hills State University, provides those interested in starting or already owning their own businesses with the resources they need to succeed. Along with free and confidential business consultation, SD CEO offers in-person workshops, online training courses, educational seminars, and networking opportunities. With connections to experts across all areas of business startup, management, and growth, SD CEO can help entrepreneurs in any stage of their business find the resources they need.
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Media Contact:
Bailey Sadowsky
Program Coordinator
Bailey.Jo.Sadowsky@BHSU.edu
605-642-6435
BHSU.edu/SDCEO
