One of the most interesting aspects of the Evergreen Media offices here in downtown Rapid City is the huge shipping container turned meeting room. This container used to bring goods across the ocean, but now hosts meetings about photo spreads and our next magazine layout.
Following the modern architectural trend, Evergreen Media’s office in downtown Rapid City has visible rafters. These metallic beams give the office an industrial feeling that contrasts with the modern office furnishings. Our office is in the historic Dean Building, constructed in 1929 for a motor company. In 2016, the building laid empty so a group of locals decided to revitalize the building. It now houses not only Evergreen Media, but also a coffee shop, a baby boutique, and high-end apartments.
Instead of carpet or tiles, the Evergreen Media office in downtown Rapid City has concrete floors. They are the original floors for the building and have remained for over 30 years. Before the floors supported the Evergreen team, they were used in the Dean Motor Company – with cars scraping across the resilient concrete.
The Evergreen Media office is encased by rustic exposed brick walls. As the building was originally built in 1929 to be a motor company, the brick walls were already here when we moved-in in November 2016, but they are perfect for Evergreen!
As Jesse Nelson will tell you, a picture is worth a thousand words. He is the only photographer here at Evergreen Media and has to juggle lots of photoshoots. When he isn’t working his magic for the magazines, he is updating his Instagram with pictures from his latest adventures.
Being the production coordinator for several magazine titles is no easy feat! With deadlines to meet, advertising to oversee, and activities to schedule, Evergreen Media’s Meghan keeps every aspect of her work meticulously organized. Organization is key to being more productive. After all, how can you get things done when you can’t find that darn ad proof?!
The shipment of this season’s Black Hills Parent Magazine has arrived at the downtown Evergreen Media office glossy and fresh from the printer! From s’mores recipes to a nationally acclaimed child athlete to pregnant athletes, this year’s fitness-themed issue might just be the best one yet! Articles in this issue focus on a couple main topics such as fall, fitness, and back to school.