FAQ
What is EDS?
Employee Discount Services (EDS) provides special discount offers for employees of EDS members in the Sioux Falls, SD area.
Who are the members?
We currently have 36 members of EDS including: Adams Thermal Systems, Aerostar International, Billion Auto, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Sioux Empire, CAPITAL Card Services, Inc., Carsforsale.com, Electronic Systems, Inc., Empire Companies, Five Star Call Centers, Furniture Mart USA, Harvard Integrations, Heiman Fire Equipment, Helpline, JDS Industries, KBR, Kore Cares, Lewis Drug, Lifescape, Lloyd Companies, Marmen Energy, Minnehaha County, Minnehaha Country Club, Missouri River Energy Services, Orthopedic Insitute, Parks Insurance, POET, Raven Industries, Rosenbauer America, Sencore Inc, Showplace Cabinetry, Sioux Falls Specialty Hospital, SD Corn Growers Association,Southeastern Behavioral Health, Spartan Motors, Viaflex, Washington Pavilion, and Weisser Distributing.
How was EDS started?
EDS was formed through suggestions from employees at Hutchinson Technology in June of 1993. HTI then contacted other Sioux Falls, SD area businesses to judge interest in forming an organization that solicits businesses in the Sioux Empire area to provide discounts to their employees.
The following founding businesses showed interest in forming such an organization: HTI, Electronic Systems, Inc., CCL Label, Stewart's, StarMark, Balance Systems and Brown & Saenger. An EDS Committee was established and plans were put in place for implementation later that year.
In November of 1993, EDS was officially kicked off with a handful of businesses offering discounts. Over the years, we've grown to more than 175 businesses providing our employees various discounts in automotive, clothing/footwear, health & beauty, home improvement, hotels/motels, jewelers, miscellaneous, mortgages/realtors/taxes, photography & galleries, recreation/entertainment, restaurants and food, and vision care.
The following founding businesses showed interest in forming such an organization: HTI, Electronic Systems, Inc., CCL Label, Stewart's, StarMark, Balance Systems and Brown & Saenger. An EDS Committee was established and plans were put in place for implementation later that year.
In November of 1993, EDS was officially kicked off with a handful of businesses offering discounts. Over the years, we've grown to more than 175 businesses providing our employees various discounts in automotive, clothing/footwear, health & beauty, home improvement, hotels/motels, jewelers, miscellaneous, mortgages/realtors/taxes, photography & galleries, recreation/entertainment, restaurants and food, and vision care.
How does my place of business become a member?
We do have a waiting list of businesses that wish to become members. If you are interested in being added to the waiting list, please complete this form.
How do I offer a discount to EDS members?
There is no fee for offering a discount to EDS members. If you are interested in offering great discounts to thousands of EDS members please complete our form.
If you have questions please contact us.
After I purchase a product or service from a business and I forgot to use my Employee Discount Card, may I go back to the business and receive my discount?
No, businesses are not obligated upon you leaving after the transaction is complete.
You may ask, but businesses are not obligated.
You may ask, but businesses are not obligated.
When should I show my Employee Discount Service Card?
When purchasing a product, service or getting a quote to receive a discount. Before the transaction, a service or getting a quote, not after.
How do I receive an EDS card?
If your company is already a member of EDS, reach out to your company's EDS representative. This is often a member of HR. If you don't know who this is, send us an e-mail at info@employeediscountservices.com. If your company is not yet a member of EDS, your company can reach out to us via e-mail to request to join EDS.