Investor Spotlight: East Brookings Business and Industry Association (EBBIA)

The East Brookings Business and Industry Association (EBBIA) is working to proactively advance growth and development in the East Brookings area. They focus on attracting new businesses, supporting existing ones, and fostering a vibrant community where people can work, shop, play, and live. In addition to promoting economic development, EBBIA serves as an advocate for the East Brookings community by helping connect partners, navigate resources, and provide support to move projects and initiatives from concept to completion.

What sets EBBIA apart is its proactive, results-driven approach to community and economic development. The organization brings together local business leaders, developers, and community partners to turn ideas into action, advocating for projects that directly improve accessibility, safety, and growth opportunities in East Brookings.

That commitment is evident through accomplishments such as the extension of the bike path into East Brookings, the installation of traffic lights at 6th Street and 32nd Avenue, and advocacy for the proposed I-29 Interchange 130 at 20th Street South and 214th Street. EBBIA has also supported infrastructure improvements along 34th Avenue and the extension of 32nd Avenue north of the Highway 14 Bypass. Simply put, EBBIA doesn’t just discuss development, it makes it happen.

EBBIA plays a vital role in ensuring Brookings’ growth is balanced and connected across the community. By focusing on the East Brookings area, EBBIA helps drive responsible development, enhance infrastructure, and create opportunities for both businesses and residents. Looking ahead, the organization is advocating for projects such as improved access from the new interchange into Aurora via 214th Street, further extensions of 32nd Avenue, a walking and bicycling bridge over I-29, expanded housing opportunities, and continued marketplace development.

EBBIA’s decision to invest in Vision Brookings stems from shared values and goals. Both organizations are deeply committed to advancing economic growth, community vitality, and long-term prosperity in Brookings. Through its investment, EBBIA reinforces its dedication to ensuring East Brookings remains an active and thriving part of the city’s future success.

By aligning efforts with Vision Brookings, EBBIA continues to demonstrate the power of collaboration, and the impact that comes when community partners work together to move Brookings forward.