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Idaho Directory of Economic Development Organizations

Quick Facts

Idaho Governor Brad Little

Capital: Boise
Population (2017 Est.): 1,716,943
Largest Cities (2017): Boise, 226,570; Meridian, 99,926; Nampa, 93,590; Idaho Falls, 61,076; Pocatello, 55,193; Caldwell, 54,660
Targeted Industries: Food Production, Computer Technology & Innovation, Corporate Headquarters & Shared Services, Advanced Manufacturing, Travel & Tourism, Recreation Technology, Aerospace
Key Incentives: Tax Reimbursement Incentive, Idaho Opportunity Fund, Investment Tax Credit, Property Tax Exemption, Production Sales Tax Exemption
GDP (All Industry 2017): $71.9 billion*

*Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Department of Commerce

For the latest Idaho incentives, click this link.

State Listings

Idaho Economic Development Association (IEDA)

Sari David
Operations Manager
1255 West Highway 39
Blackfoot, ID 83221
208-716-2071
[email protected]
www.iedassociation.com

Idaho Department of Commerce

Susan Davidson
Business Attraction Manager
700 West State Street, 2nd Floor, P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0093
208-334-2470
[email protected]
www.commerce.idaho.gov/

Utility Listings

Idaho Power Company

Megan Ronk
Director of Business Innovation & Development
P.O. Box 70
Boise, ID 83707
208-388-2200
[email protected]
www.idahopower.com

Idaho Governor’s Office of Energy and Mineral Resources (OEMR)

John Chatburn
Administrator
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0199
208-332-1660
[email protected]
oemr.idaho.gov

Regional Listings

East-Central Idaho Planning & Development Association (ECIPDA)

Ken Poulsen
Business Development & Loan Officer
299 East 4th North
Rexburg, ID 83440
208-356-4524, ext. 318
[email protected]
www.thedevco.net

Region IV Development Association

Carleen Herring
President
202 Falls Avenue
Twin Falls, ID 83301
208-732-5727, ext. 3010
[email protected]
www.rivda.org

Clearwater Economic Development Association (CEDA)

Christine Frei, PCED
Executive Director
1626 6th Avenue N
Lewiston, ID 83501
208-746-0015, ext. 104
[email protected]
www.clearwater-eda.org

Panhandle Area Council, Inc.

Nancy Mabile
Economic Development Specialist
11100 North Airport Drive
Hayden, ID 83835
208-772-0584, ext. 3014
[email protected]
www.pacni.org

West Central Mountains Economic Development Council

Andrew Mentzer
Executive Director
P.O. Box 2365
McCall, ID 83638
208-398-3321
[email protected]
www.valleycountyedc.org

4 County Alliance of Southeastern Idaho ED

Kathy Ray
Executive Director
10 Court Street
Malad, ID 83252
208-317-1827
[email protected]

Teton Valley Business Development Center

Brian McDermott
Director
60 South Main Street
Driggs, ID 83422
208-354-1008
[email protected]
www.madeintetonvalley.com

Snake River Economic Development Alliance

Kit Kamo
Executive Director
650 College Boulevard
Ontario, OR 97914
541-881-5597
[email protected]
www.snakerivereda.com

Valley Vision (Economic Development Lewis-Clark Valley)

Karl Dye
President & CEO
313 D Street, Suite 201
Lewiston, ID 83501
208-799-9083
[email protected]
www.lewis-clarkvalley.org

Western Alliance for Economic Development

Tina Wilson
Executive Director
P.O. Box 41
Wilder, ID 83676
208-615-6083
[email protected]
www.westernallianceed.org

Port of Lewiston

David Doeringsfeld
Port Manager
1626 6th Avenue N
Lewiston, ID 83501
208-743-5531
[email protected]
www.portoflewiston.com

Regional Economic Development for Eastern Idaho

Dana Kirkham
CEO
901 Pier View Drive Suite 204, P.O. Box 51564
Idaho Falls, ID 83405-1564
208-522-2014
[email protected]
www.easternidaho.org

Southern Idaho Economic Development Organization (SIEDO)

Connie Stopher
Executive Director
P.O. Box 1238
Twin Falls, ID 83303-1238
208-732-6459
[email protected]
www.southernidaho.org

Silver Valley Economic Development Corporation

Colleen Rosson
Executive Director
703 Cedar Street
Wallace, ID 83873
208-752-5511
[email protected]
www.silvervalleyedc.com

Boise Valley Economic Partnership (BVEP)

Charity Nelson
Director of Economic Development
1101 West Front Street, Suite 100
Boise, ID 83702
208-472-5240
[email protected]
www.bvep.org

County Listings

Jerome 20/20, Inc.

Larry D. Hall
Executive Director
104 West Main Street, Suite 103
Jerome, ID 83338
208-324-8982
[email protected]
www.jerome2020.com

Sun Valley Economic Development (SVED)

Harry Griffith
Executive Director
P.O. Box 43893
Ketchum, ID 83340
208-721-7847
[email protected]
www.sunvalleyeconomy.org

Power County Development Authority

Valorie Watkins
Director
P.O. Box 621
American Falls, ID 83211
208-238-1278
[email protected]
www.co.power.id.us

Lemhi County Economic Development Association

Tammy Stringham
Executive Director
803 Monroe Street
Salmon, ID 83467
208-756-1567
[email protected]
www.lceda.net

Great Rift Business Development Organization

Kristen Jensen
Executive Director
550 North Oregon Trail
American Falls, ID 83211
208-226-5931
[email protected]
www.greatriftbusinessdevelopment.com

Gem County Chamber of Commerce

Krista Cole
Executive Director
1022 South Washington Avenue
Emmett, ID 83617
208-365-3485
[email protected]
www.emmettidaho.com

Custer Economic Development Association

Jolie Turek
Executive Director
411 Clinic Road, P.O. Box 758
Challis, ID 83226
208-879-6861
[email protected]
www.custereda.org

Clearwater County Economic Development

Chris St. Germaine
Executive Director
217 1st Street
Orofino, ID 83544
208-476-9829
[email protected]
www.clearwatercounty.org

Bonner County Economic Development Corporation

Paul R. Kusche, BBA, MBA, PMA
Executive Director
231 North 3rd Avenue
Sandpoint, ID 83864
208-265-6402
[email protected]
www.bonnercountyedc.com

Ida-Lew Economic Development Council, Inc.

Gavin Lewis
Economic Development Specialist
158 East Main Street, Suite 4
Grangeville, ID 83530
208-983-8302
[email protected]
www.ida-lew.org

Valley County

Cynda Herrick, AICP, CFM
Valley County Planning & Zoning
219 North Main Street, P.O. Box 1350
Cascade, ID 83611
208-382-7116
[email protected]
www.co.valley.id.us

Madison Economic Partners Inc.

Scott Johnson
Executive Director
310 North 2nd East
Rexburg, ID 83440
208-356-6484
[email protected]
www.madisoneconomicpartners.org

Coeur d’Alene Area Economic Development Corporation

Gynii Abracosa Gilliam
President
210 East Sherman Avenue, Suite 206
Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814
208-667-4753
[email protected]
www.cdaedc.org

Bannock Development Corporation

John Regetz
Executive Director
1651 Alvin Ricken Drive
Pocatello, ID 83201
208-233-3500 or 866-395-3500
[email protected]
www.bannockdevelopment.org