about us
Eureka Business Improvement District Association
In 1983, businesses within Downtown and Old Town Eureka developed the Eureka Business Improvement District Association (EBIDA) to assess and collect annual fees to fund community projects. EBIDA fees are based on the location of the business, the type of business, and the number of employees. The City of Eureka collects EBIDA assessments with the annual business license fee.
Eureka Main Street
Eureka Main Street (EMS), an accredited Main Street America program, began in 1992 as a public-private partnership between the Redevelopment Agency and EBIDA. The Eureka Main Street District covers A to I Streets and the Waterfront to Eighth Streets. All businesses and organizations that pay their annual City of Eureka business license fees are automatically members of Eureka Main Street.
Main Street America Program
Eureka Main Street practices the “Four Point Approach” used by Main Street America, a unique economic development tool developed by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The four points of Organization, Promotion, Design, and Economic Vitality provide the foundation for revitalization by leveraging local assets – from cultural and architectural heritage to local enterprises and community pride.
An EMS committee oversees each of these four areas of focus.
Board of Directors & Meetings
The EMS program is governed by a Board of Directors representing merchants, professionals, the City of Eureka, and various community members. The Board of Directors manages the collected EBIDA assessment funds.
View the current Board of Directors
The Board of Directors meets the last Tuesday of the month from 9:00 am – 10:00 am in Room 207 at City Hall (531 K Street) or via Zoom. Email eurekamainstreet@eurekaca.gov to request the Zoom link.
Interested in joining the Board of Directors? Apply today!
Staff
A full-time, professional staff manages the day-to-day operations of the programs. Contact (707) 441-4187 or eurekamainstreet@eurekaca.gov with any questions.