News & Updates
Highlights, press, and recent milestones from across our divisions and community partnerships.
Rosebud Building Products Named South Dakota's 2026 HBSDealer All Star
Rosebud Building Products has been recognized as South Dakota's 2026 Hardware All Star by HBSDealer, one of only 50 independent home improvement businesses honored nationwide. Read the full story to learn more about our journey and what this recognition means for our team and community. Read more here:
RLH Inc Named South Dakota Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year
RLH Inc. has been named the U.S. Small Business Administration's 2026 South Dakota Woman-Owned Small Business of the Year, announced March 30, 2026, in recognition of the company's growth, impact, and commitment to community.
Founded in 2005 and led today by sisters Ellen and Serena Harmon, RLH has grown from a small family operation into a multi-division company serving the Rosebud Reservation and beyond. Through its three divisions: Rosebud Building Products, Rosebud Rental, and RBP Supply, RLH provides building materials, equipment rentals, and procurement services to homeowners, contractors, and tribal and federal programs.
Operating in a rural, tribal setting, the company has focused on improving local access to essential materials, tools, and expertise, from large-scale housing projects to everyday repairs, while navigating the real challenges of building a business in an underserved area. Leadership credits the recognition to the entire team and the community that has supported RLH throughout its growth.SBA resources played a key role in RLH's early development, at a time when traditional lending wasn't accessible, support the company hopes can serve as an example for others starting or growing their own ventures.
A public recognition event will be held May 8th at the Mission location during National Small Business Week. Community members are encouraged to attend.
Ellen and Serena Harmon Featured in HBSDealer’s Top Women Profile Series
Owners Ellen and Serena Harmon are featured by HBSDealer as part of their Top Women in Hardware & Building Supply series, recognizing women leaders who are shaping the future of the industry.
The article shares their journey building Rosebud Building Products on the Rosebud Reservation, from humble beginnings to serving contractors, Tribal programs, and the broader region, and highlights our commitment to access, integrity, and community-centered growth.
We’re proud of our team, grateful for our customers, and excited to continue growing alongside our community. Read the full article here
CEO Ellen Harmon Graduates from the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program
We’re excited to share that our CEO, Ellen Harmon, has graduated from the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses (10KSB) program on December 5, 2025.As a leader, Ellen is always looking for ways to strengthen our business, support our team, and expand the services we provide to our community.
Through 10KSB, she was able to dive deep into growth strategy, financial analysis, leadership development, and the tools needed to scale a local business in a sustainable, community-centered way.The program also brought together an incredible network of entrepreneurs from across South Dakota, business owners who are building, innovating, and problem-solving in their own corners of the state.
Ellen was proud to learn alongside them and to represent the Native business community in a national program where Native participation is still rare.
“As a Native-owned business serving rural communities, opportunities like this aren’t just about growing revenue, they’re about learning how to build stronger systems, create more jobs, and keep resources circulating locally,” Ellen shared.“I’m grateful for the knowledge, the mentorship, and the connections through Goldman Sachs and ND/SD leadership faculty. And I can’t wait to bring what I learned back to our team.”
We’re proud of Ellen’s accomplishment and excited for the new ideas and momentum this brings to RLH/Rosebud Building Products as we continue working to serve our community with integrity, innovation, and heart.
RLH Inc Co-Owners Named National Rising Stars in Hardware and Building Supply
Ellen (left) and Serena Harmon (middle), pictured with event organizer and HBS Dealer publisher Amy Grant, were selected as Rising Stars in the national Top Women in Hardware & Building Supply Awards, chosen from more than 1,000 nominations across the country.
This recognition is really about our team, our community, and the work we’re all doing together out here. "It was an incredible experience meeting other inspiring, dynamic women and representing our community and showing what Native-owned businesses operating on the reservation are capable of." -Ellen
Lakota Times Highlights RLH Inc.’s Growth & Community Impact
RLH Inc. was recently featured by Lakota Funds for its continued expansion as a Native-owned, women-led company on the Rosebud Reservation. With support from Lakota Funds, a Native CDFI dedicated to expanding access to capital in tribal communities, Ellen and Serena were able to purchase and reinvest in their commercial property, creating long-term stability and future growth for their business.
Native entrepreneurs often face barriers to financing through conventional banks, and this feature underscores the critical role Native CDFIs play in making economic sovereignty and locally owned development possible in Indian Country.
Golden West Highlights Rosebud Building Products as a Native Women-Owned Anchor Business
Golden West recently featured Ellen and Serena Harmon for their leadership as one of the only Lakota women-owned building supply and equipment rental centers in the country. Rooted in service, Rosebud Building Products provides essential materials, rentals, and hands-on support to help local families, contractors, and programs successfully complete their projects close to home... without leaving the reservation.