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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Join the SD CEO West Network

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

Ready for the next step on your journey? Join our network of inspiring professionals at one of our events!

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Digital Ready Program

Find free courses, mentorship, networking and grants created just for small businesses through our partnership with the Association of Women's Business Centers and Verizon.

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2026 Annual Investors

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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

Northern Hills Rotary Club

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

Northwestern Mutual

Partridge Financial

Peak Motion Physical Therapy

Quik Signs

RoShamBo Creative

Spearfish Economic Development Center

The Whole Body Way

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.

Stay Connected

Check back often and follow us on social media to be the first to see the latest updates.

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Need Help?

Find your county on the map below and click the button for the center that matches your location. You will get connected with the SD CEO Women’s Business Center that serves your area.

Map of South Dakota counties showing service areas for SD CEO Women's Business Center. The map is divided into two regions: 'WEST' (shown in teal) and 'EAST' (shown in red). Eastern counties include: Roberts, Marshall, Day, Grant, Codington, Deuel, Hamlin, Clark, Kingsbury, Brookings, Moody, Lake, Miner, Sanborn, Davison, Hanson, McCook, Minnehaha, Lincoln, Union, Turner, Hutchinson, Yankton, Clay, Bon Homme, and Aurora. All remaining South Dakota counties are in the western region. Users should determine what region their county is in and select the corresponding East or West button below to connect with their regional women's business center.

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Federal Funding Disclosure

In accordance with Section 632 of Public Law 117-328:

Women’s Business Center Grant Program (West)

Federal Share: 42% — $150,000

Non-Federal Share: 58% — $210,000

Total Program Cost: $360,000

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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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Connect With Us

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