PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MONUMENTAL IMPACT RECEIVES GRANT FROM BLACK HILLS ENERGY
Money to fund a variety of ongoing programs.
Monument, CO — October 8, 2025 —
Monumental Impact has announced the awarding of a $1,750.00 USD grant from Black Hills Energy. The funds will be used for a variety of popular programs that members take part in as they build teams to tackle various challenges in the areas of science, technology and engineering. These programs include competition teams, work-based learning, entrepreneurship, makerspace and community services.
Monumental Impact is a nonprofit that connects youth and community members with career pathways in technology, engineering, and entrepreneurship. We provide programs, equipment, mentorship, workspace, and real-world opportunities that empower people to explore, create, and compete.
“What sets us apart is that we don’t simulate the workplace—we are the workplace.” said Jeanette Breton, Executive Director of Monumental Impact.
Membership in Monumental Impact includes more than students and mentors. Adult professional makers, current entrepreneurs and retired industry experts are also active MITEE members. They engage shoulder-to-shoulder with learners, sharing real-world insights, sparking creativity, and inspiring next-gen innovators.
“Being involved in community programs like Monumental Impact and helping the next generation of innovators and leaders emerge is part of Black Hills Energy’s mission,” said, Tom Henley, Senior Manager of Public Affairs at Black Hills Energy.
About Black Hills Energy
Black Hills Energy, a subsidiary of Black Hills Corp, has a long history supplying gas and electric utilities to 1.35 million customers in eight states including Arkansas, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Montana, Nebraska, South Dakota and Wyoming.
Visit www.blackhillsenergy.com for more information.
About Monumental Impact
Monumental Impact is a registered 501(c)(3) Colorado nonprofit serving high school students through adults as a community makerspace. Monumental Impact is also referred to as MITEE, (Monumental Impact for Technology, Engineering and Entrepreneurship) connecting youth and community members with career pathways in technology, engineering, and entrepreneurship. We provide programs, equipment, mentorship, workspace, and real-world opportunities that empower people to explore, create, and compete.
Anyone interested in learning more about becoming a part of Monumental Impact can visit www.monumentalimpact.org
Media Contacts
Monumental Impact Black Hills Energy
Name: Jeanette Breton Name: Tom Henley
Title: Executive Director Title: Senior Manager of Public Affairs
Email: Jeanette@monumentalimpact.org Email: Tom.Henley@blackhillsenergy.com
Phone: 719-387-7414 Phone: 720-333-1844
Website: www.monumentalimpact.org Website: www.blackhillsenergy.com