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December Program

  • Rushmore Hotel & Suites 445 Mount Rushmore Road Rapid City, SD, 57701 United States (map)

presented by Dave Smetter, Director of Brand Management & Communications at Black Hills Energy – we will dive into the insights that matter.

Why gathering a clear understanding of your customers' deep and unrevealed behavior will lead to a strong brand, stronger reputation and a better bottom line.

Event Details

11:30 AM - Business Networking

12:00 PM - Program Begins (lunch provided)

1:00 PM - Program Ends

(AAF Black Hills members are able to attend the event at no charge; non-member pricing includes lunch. Tickets purchased after noon on 12/10/21 are not guaranteed a meal as catering numbers will have been submitted.)


About the Speaker

Dave Smetter is Director of brand management and communications for Black Hills Energy with corporate headquarters in Rapid City, South Dakota. He oversees the combined corporate communications, marketing, advertising, creative services and digital team for Black Hills Energy. Dave has many years of experience in leading brand management, marketing, marketing communications, digital strategy, public relations, employee communications and crisis communications.

His experience includes senior leadership roles in marketing, communications and public relations with Wells Enterprises, Inc. (Blue Bunny Ice Cream), the largest family owned ice cream manufacturer in the U.S., headquartered in Le Mars, Iowa, and MercyOne, part of the Trinity Health System, in Sioux City, Iowa. Early in his career he spent a decade in broadcast journalism.

Earlier Event: November 17
November Meet Up