Eureka Rural Developement Partners Inc

History

Eureka Rural Development Partners (ERDP) was incorporated in 2002 by InterBel Telephone Cooperative and Lincoln Electric Cooperative. ERDP's Board of Directors are the two Cooperative Managers and one at large member. The organization has two staff, an Executive Director and an Office Administrator. The organization's Mission is: To strengthen the Tobacco Valley rural community through working partnerships. We accomplish this mission by bringing people together to solve local problems and meet local needs through building the strength of partnership. With that our work in economic development leads to the creation of jobs and preserves our quality of life in the Tobacco Valley

Specialties

Eureka Rural Development Partners (ERDP) is a 501(c)(6) organization that works primarily in the Tobacco Valley (Stryker, Trego, Fortine, Eureka, Rexford and the West Kootenai) and North Flathead County (Olney and Talley Lake areas). ERDP was created to provide assistance on economic and community development needs in the area. Since its conception, ERDP has formed partners within the local organizations, businesses and municipalities, County, Region, State and National development councils, to bring programs and funding into the area. ERDP's primary work consists of project development and serves the area as a business resource center. Our Hours are 8-4:30 Monday through Friday, however we attend a vareity of meetings and conferences/trainings. Though we strive to maintain those office hours it is always best to call for an appoint ahead of coming to see us. Our number is 406-297-7374.