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Elevate Rapid City $7.5M REDI loan

South Dakota Department of Agriculture
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Jul 8, 2026
121 days ago
Sector
Capital Projects
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF

What's planned

On June 10, 2026, the Board approved a $7,500,000 REDI loan to Elevate Rapid City, secured by a first lien on collateral property and with authority to release liens as lots are sold. The Board also waived the typical restriction on take-out financing.

What it means for vendors

This indicates a sizable, multi-lot development effort already financed, creating substantial ongoing demand for infrastructure, construction, engineering, and related professional services as the project moves from financing into build-out.

Background

Loan documents executed by the GOED Commissioner or designee; lien releases tied to lot sales.

From the meeting

Meeting date
July 8, 2026
Agency
South Dakota Department of Agriculture

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