Black Hills Vision (BHV) is a regional economic development organization committed to advancing the region's quality of life and creating an economic development "opportunity environment."

BHV was conceived by three local and regional community groups: Black Hills Community Economic Development Inc., the Rapid City Area Chamber of Commerce and the Rapid City Area Economic Development Partnership.  It was incorporated as a non-profit organization in 2004. 

A capital fundraising campaign was completed in February 2005 with five-year pledges from over 115 investors. Thirty-six of these investors made commitments in excess of $50,000 and became members of the BHV Board of Directors, which includes seven mayors, four county commissioners, and business leaders from banking, utilities, publishing, healthcare, retail, manufacturers, chamber and economic development organizations.

As a result of input from the community town hall meetings in the fall of 2009, a second round of fundraising (Black Hills Vision II) commenced in 2010. A goal of $2,000,000 was established and this project is ongoing as of the fall of 2011. A kickoff reception for the private sector investors was held on July 28, 2011 at the Sanford Underground Laboratory with Governor Dennis Daugaard and GOED Commisioner Pat Costello in attendance.

Bylaws (revised July 2011 final amend)
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