Eureka Community Development Co.

The Eureka Community Development Co. is involved in economic and community development.  The mission of ECDC is to promote and demonstrate innovative grassroots economic development in the community, attract new industry, assist with expansion/retention of existing industries, and promote industrial and commercial development.

The mission of ECDC will be accomplished by: 

ECDC works with existing, new, and expanding businesses through loans from a revolving loan fund, business planning, business consultations, financial referrals, workforce development and marketing.  

Through grants from various sources, ECDC has been able to provide a free copy service to local organizations.  ECDC led efforts in 1999 and 2000 to have kuchen named as South Dakota’s official state dessert. Following that designation, Eureka had three retail businesses producing kuchen. 

2023-2024 Eureka Community Development Company Board of Directors

President: James Croshaw

Vice President: Judy Dohn 

Secretary/Treasurer: Treyce Stringer

Cory Heiser

Justine Pruskowski

Brooke Graves

Craig Gab


Hear from the Board

“I hope to keep an open mind and listen to concerns that people have regarding our community and what they would like to see happen. I want to help build Eureka’s community to its fullest potential.” - Kelsey Weismantel 

"Eureka is home to the young and old!" - Kelly Fargher

“I am excited to be working with ECDC and am excited to work with the businesses in town. If anyone has concerns, I ask them to bring them forward. Together we can accomplish so many things.” - Lisa Mehlhaff