SPEARFISH, South Dakota, April 9 -- Black Hills State University issued the following news: The annual Fuel the Growth economic development course, a collaborative effort between Black Hills State University (BHSU) and Rushmore Region Alliance (RRA), has received accreditation from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). This prestigious endorsement solidifies the course's reputation as a leading program in economic development in the country. Fuel the Growth has been providing  more