March 22, 2022
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CSI to host construction hiring fair
KMVT News If you are looking for a new job in the construction field, the College of Southern Idaho and Southern Idaho Economic Development have an opportunity for you. “We always encourage people, with spring coming, construction is going to start booming, so how cool would it be to be part of building the Magic Valley,” said Amanda Worthington with SIED. |
January 27, 2022
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Southern Idaho Economic Development has a new interim executive director
Magic Valley Media “Southern Idaho Economic Development is excited to welcome Jan Rogers as our interim director,” said Dan Olmstead, SIED board chair, in a press release. “Jan’s broad economic development experience, regional relationships, and her 15-year previous history with SIED will serve our economic development efforts in the region very well.” |
January 19, 2022
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CSI, Southern Idaho Economic Development, and Idaho Department of Labor to host multiple hiring events
KMVT News The hope is to connect well-qualified applicants with local companies who need employees to fill staffing shortages that have become commonplace during the pandemic. “We really want to introduce people in the community to these companies and either get people to come into the workforce for the first time, come back into the workforce, or even give them an opportunity to change careers,” said Senior Director of CSI Workforce, Janet Pretti. |
January 19, 2022
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Buhl to Host First Hemp Producers Meeting in February
Klix News Radio “With Industrial Hemp newly legalized in Idaho, there are many questions about licensing, legality, seed cultivars, harvesting techniques, yields, and where to sell material after it is harvested. Hempitecture has worked hard to put together an information meeting to serve as a building block of the hemp industry in Idaho,” said Hempitecture Founder & CEO Matthew Mead. |
October 20, 2021
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‘Something for everyone in every community:’ Magic Valley’s spookier attractions open just in time for Halloween
Magic Valley Media "From admission into the event or the gas you use to fill your car on the way or the meals you eat on the road afterward, communities in south-central Idaho share the wealth when people take advantage of the opportunities they have to travel. These are opportunities to shop local and support local, small businesses,” Stopher said. |
October 18, 2021
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Stopher steps down as executive director of Southern Idaho Economic Development
Magic Valley Media The Executive Director of Southern Idaho Economic Development (SIED) is stepping down to take a new position in Southern California. Connie Stopher, who has served as the SIED Executive Director since 2017, will leave the economic development organization on Nov. 5 to take a similar position with the Economic Development Coalition based in Temecula, California. |
October 12, 2021
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Hemp manufacturer secures Jerome County location, over $3M in funding
Idaho Business Review Hempitecture Inc. is closing in on its new Jerome County-based manufacturing plant following its recent location finalization and its nearly $3.7 million funding campaign, exceeding its goal by over $1 million. |
September 29, 2021
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Idaho Rural Partnership to host Partners for Rural America virtual conference Oct. 14-15
Argus Observer Idaho last hosted the Partners for Rural America annual conference in 2005. Rural community leaders and business owners, interested citizens, representatives from government agencies and nonprofit organizations, and other stakeholders are encouraged to take advantage of this opportunity to learn from and share ideas with rural leaders and advocates in other states. |
September 20, 2021
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Hempitecture Secures Manufacturing Facility in Idaho
Expansion Solutions Magazine “Hempitecture brings a unique value to Jerome County and the Magic Valley — not only jobs for the company but new opportunities for our farmers to diversify their rotational crops using less water — in a desert I might add — and a product to our booming housing and commercial construction projects throughout the state and the Magic Valley! Welcome aboard Hempitecture,” said Jerome County Commissioner Charlie Howell. |
September 16, 2021
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'Can't please everybody.' Community members, local officials continue to question wind project
Magic Valley Media Magic Valley Energy held a third open house on Wednesday to speak with residents about its proposed wind project. The Lava Ridge Wind Project is in the early stages. Plans estimate the site would produce 1,000 megawatts of wind energy, making it not only the largest in the state but among the largest in the U.S. |
September 14, 2021
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2021 Southern Idaho Fall and Halloween Family Activities and Events
KEZJ It's the most wonderful time of the year, and it isn't even close to Christmas time yet. Fall in Southern Idaho is the best. The mild temperatures make it an amazing time of the year to get outdoors and not melt in the summer heat or freeze in the winter air. The Southern Idaho Economic Development Facebook page has posted a graphic with many of the upcoming events. |
September 2, 2021
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Operation Facelift winners announced
Magic Valley Media Operation Facelift occurs annually and helps Magic Valley cities complete projects that inspire community pride, new business development, and help revitalize downtown areas.
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September 1, 2021
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National rural challenges survey on par with Idaho's
Idaho Business Review Notably, challenges stemming from the pandemic and economic crisis were ranked as less important than long-existing rural challenges, the report stated. These include losses in housing, business and population as the highest rural community challenges, with the ongoing lack of workers, stiff competition from online businesses and marketing ranked as the highest challenges to rural small businesses. |
August 24, 2021
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Magic Valley progresses in development of national food innovation center
Idaho Business Review Following the release of a feasibility study conducted by KRNLS and Plaka & Associates, two national consulting firms based in research and eocnomic development, the Magic Valley is still moving closer to making its food innoation center a reality. |
August 23, 2021
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Operation Facelift puts little leaguers back on Heyburn ball fields
Times News It was batters up again this summer for Heyburn little leaguers after an Operation Facelift project revamped the city’s ball fields that had fallen into disrepair and become unusable. Southern Idaho Economic Development’s Operation Facelift program helped pair the project with two local companies that paid the costs and provided some volunteer labor. |
August 18, 2021
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Food industry experts hope to bring Food Innovation Center to Magic Valley
KMVT Colleges from around the Gem State are pairing with producers and Southern Idaho Economic Development to create a place that students and entrepreneurs can come together with experts to find their way into the robust industry. “They’ll be able to come from wherever they are in the world to this building and have everything they need in one location to launch their product from idea to the marketplace,” said Southern Idaho Economic Development Executive Director Connie Stopher. |
July 18, 2021
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'A perfect storm': Twin Falls housing market is more competitive than ever
Times News The housing market in Twin Falls has been described as a "perfect storm" by realtors, assessors and builders. From December 2011 to December 2020, home prices inside the city doubled. Homes are often selling for above asking price and receiving multiple offers in a frantic bidding war. |
July 16, 2021
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Third summer hiring event brings in more potential employees
KMVT One representative said this one had the best turnout so far, and alluded to the job fair including all kinds of industries, not just one. “Having so many employers in one shot really saves them the time of bouncing around to different places, so that’s been awesome,” Marketing Manager for Southern Idaho Economic Development Amanda Worthington said. “I know people have come and they’ve brought their applications, their resume, they’re prepared to find work” |
July 7, 2021
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Buhl restaurant looking forward to upcoming Grand Reveal
KMVT One longstanding Magic Valley establishment, Train Station Pizza, recently got a well-deserved facelift, and now they are eager to show off their upgraded venue to the community. The project was completed thanks to Operation Facelift in conjunction with their community sponsor: Snake River Pool and Spa. |
June 30, 2021
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South-central Idaho erupts into slew of Independence Day celebrations
Times News South-central Idaho goes all out when it comes to Independence Day festivities, and as record temperatures sweep the Pacific Northwest, Idaho residents are braving the heat to demonstrate their patriotism throughout the week leading up to the Fourth of July. Connie Stopher, the executive director of Southern Idaho Economic Development, said holiday celebrations, like these, help small businesses stay afloat and give smaller communities the boost they need. |
June 28, 2021
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Construction begins at Northbridge Junction in Jerome
KMVT Construction has already started on what will soon be Northbridge Junction, right behind the Flying J Truck Stop on Highway 93 in Jerome. “Food processors / co-packers, 3 pl’s, waterworks companies, any industry that needs large industrial buildings,” said McKay. “I think these will be 32 feet high panels, concrete floors, docks, ground level doors, easy access for trucks to come in and out of.” |
June 22, 2021
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Summer hiring events going on in the Magic Valley
KMVT In response to the major demand for employees in the Magic Valley, the Idaho Department of Labor is putting together a summer hiring event series for the first time. Southern Idaho Economic Development and the College of Southern Idaho are working with the Department of Labor to help provide the opportunities. |
June 22, 2021
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2021 Fireworks Shows for Independence Day in the Magic Valley in Southern Idaho
KEZJ You definitely have a lot of options for viewing massive fireworks shows around the Magic Valley. Many towns will be celebrating Independence Day with fireworks shows and other independent locations will also be host light shows. |
June 14, 2021
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What Idaho’s population growth means for the Magic Valley
KMVT “Historically people follow companies but now we’ve been seeing a trend over the past few years that companies are following people,” said Connie Stopher of Southern Idaho Economic Development. “So, where talent goes, companies go.” |
June 11, 2021
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Hempitecture's COO Named an Oak Ridge National Laboratory Innovator
Expansion Solutions Along with 5 other science and technology innovators from across the United States, Hempitecture’s COO, Tommy Gibbons, will join the fifth cohort of Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s Innovation Crossroads two-year program in June. |
May 20, 2021
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Hemp building materials manufacturing plant to be built in the Magic Valley
Times News Hempitecture, a Ketchum-based manufacturer of sustainable building materials, will build a plant in the Magic Valley, cofounder and CEO Matthew Mead announced Thursday. The company turns industrial hemp into fiber batting that could potentially replace fiberglass insulation and other toxic building materials. |
May 12, 2021
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Amanda Worthington joins economic development firm
Idaho Business Review Amanda Worthington joined the Southern Idaho Economic Development team as the marketing manager. In this role, she will be managing the talent and business recruitment for the region. In her previous role as the marketing operations coordinator for the College of Southern Idaho workforce development and training, she marketed the trainings available to companies and individuals helping to reskill and upskill the Magic Valley workforce. She is a graduate of the College of Southern Idaho. |
May 11, 2021
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Twin Falls Kicks Off Flight To Denver This Week
Boise State Public Radio Twin Falls will start a new daily flight to Denver this week on United Airlines. The flights are operated by SkyWest Airlines, and the first plane takes off on Wednesday. The route to Denver opens up more travel to the East Coast and international hubs, which could also help attract new business to the area. |
March 8, 2021
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2021 Operation Facelift Calls for Record Number of Sponsorships
Press Release The 11th Annual Operation Facelift is underway and we are calling for sponsors to support 24 community projects. The annual region-wide community revitalization project encourages Magic Valley cities to complete projects big and small to build community pride, inspire new business development, and revitalize downtown areas. |
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March 1, 2021
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Tiny Hansen, Idaho will be home to $3 million cosmetics company
Times-News Artisan Labs will design and make products for cosmetics companies, including internationally recognized brands. Say a company wants to make a new hand lotion. They can call Artisan Labs and pay the Hansen business to develop a formula for the lotion, test it, and manufacture it. |
March 1, 2021
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Skin Care Manufacturer to Bring $3 Million Investment to Hansen, Idaho
Press Release Artisan Labs, a cosmetic contract formulator and manufacturer, announced today it will build a 12,000 sq. ft. manufacturing plant in Hansen, Idaho. The $3 million project will bring significant investment and more than 50 high-wage jobs to the city of Hansen. The company plans to begin production in Fall 2021. |
February 7, 2021
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Meat and potatoes: New Magic Valley food business keeps it simple and local
Times-News The company's name is an honest one: Dixon sells meat and potatoes, and most of his products come from the Magic Valley or elsewhere in Idaho. The company is only online right now, but Dixon hopes to have a retail location open in time for this summer. |
January 13, 2021
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Investing in Innovation: New facility could grow Magic Valley's Ag Renown
Times-News A food innovation center in the Magic Valley? This would mean cultivating the talent and creativity in our community and helping our region produce the next big thing in food. See how we're working with some of Southern Idaho's best to make this a reality for our region! |
Dec 15, 2020
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Unprecedented Success During Unprecedented Times
Expansion Solutions Magazine How COVID-19 Showcased the Innovative and Resilient Nature of the Southern Idaho Region |
Dec 2, 2020
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Idaho Invests Big in Broadband During Pandemic
Boise Public Radio By the end of the year, more people in Idaho will have access to broadband, thanks to the state’s nearly $50 million investment during the pandemic. |
Nov. 21, 2020
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Region IV Development and Southern Idaho Economic Development Conducting Food Innovation Feasability Study
KMVT Region IV Development and Southern Idaho Economic Development are working together to conduct a Food Innovation Feasibility Study for the Magic Valley, thanks to funding from partners like the Chobani Community Impact Fund, USDA Rural Development, Dairy West, Southern Idaho Economic Development and Business Plus. |
Nov. 16, 2020
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10th Annual Operation Facelift Winners Announced
Press Release Southern Idaho Economic Development is proud to announce the winners of the 10th Annual Operation Facelift. The annual region-wide community revitalization project encourages Magic Valley cities to complete projects big and small to build community pride, inspire new business development and revitalize downtown areas. |
October 26, 2020
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Southern Idaho economic agency earns award for virtual FAM tour
KMVT Southern Idaho Economic Development was awarded the Gold Award form the International Economic Development Council for its innovation in hosting the virtual familiarization tours. |
October 26, 2020
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Connie Stopher Receives Certified Economic Development Designation from International Economic Development Council
Press Release Connie Stopher, Executive Director, has earned the designation of Certified Economic Developer (CEcD), a national recognition that denotes a mastery of skills in economic development, professional attainment and a commitment to personal and professional growth. |
October 20, 2020
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Operation Facelift to spruce up Heyburn Mini-Cassia property
KMVT With Operation Facelift, Heyburn is able to provide updated landscaping and irrigation to the Mini-Cassia Chamber of Commerce building. This is all done thanks to a $3,000 sponsorships from First Federal Bank, Dot Foods and D.L. Evans Bank. |
October 19, 2020
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Southern Idaho Economic Development Receives Gold Excellence Award from International Economic Development Council
Press Release Southern Idaho Economic Development is proud to announce it has received the Gold Award in the Special Event category from the International Economic Development Council. The honor is for the organization’s Virtual Southern Idaho FAM Tours, hosted throughout the pandemic to substitute in-person site selector and business recruitment tours. |
October 14, 2020
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Bliss gets broadband: Rural Idahoans getting fast internet thanks to federal emergency funding
Times-News Thanks to millions of dollars of CARES Act funds more than 40,000 Idahoans will have access to high-speed internet for the first time. As of Wednesday, Bliss, Idaho has been hooked up with high-speed broadband. |
October 13, 2020
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City of Bliss, Idaho receives CARES Act grant to provide unprecedented broadband access
Press Release The City of Bliss, Idaho, is excited to announce they have received an $840,000 grant to erect a broadband tower. This project is made possible through CARES Act funding and a Coronavirus Financial Advisory Committee (CFAC) Broadband Grant, and collaboration between Idaho Department of Commerce, Region IV Development Association (RIVDA), and Southern Idaho Economic Development. |
September 7, 2020
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Southern Idaho Economic Development marketing manager named Idaho Accomplished Under 40 honoree
Idaho Business Review Madeleine Bumstead, Marketing Manager of Southern Idaho Economic Development, was named as a 2020 Accomplished Under 40 honoree by the Idaho Business Review. |
September 3, 2020
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Operation Facelift, annual downtown revitalization project, searches for sponsors
Times-News Operation Facelift is back for its 10th year, and it’s looking for sponsors. The annual community revitalization project, hosted by Southern Idaho Economic Development, is searching for businesses willing to sponsor projects in communities across the Magic Valley. |
August 11, 2020
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The Scoular Company selects Jerome, Idaho, to manufacture innovative barley protein concentrate, build 15,000 sq. ft. facility
Press Release The Scoular Company has selected Jerome, Idaho, as the location to manufacture a new sustainable, plant-based alternative protein made from barley. The project will include a 15,000-square-foot facility to manufacture the product, called barley protein concentrate, for use in aquaculture feed and pet food. |
July 31, 2020
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Beef processor announces plan to open new plant in Jerome, will employ 400
Times-News Agri Beef announced it plans to open a new plant in Jerome that will employee 400 workers when it opens. The Jerome plant, which will operate as True West Beef, will process 500 head of cattle a day, it said at a ceremony at the Jerome airport. |
July 1, 2020
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From the farm to the consumer: Your guide to food processing in Southern Idaho
Expansion Solutions Magazine Like most stories in the West, Southern Idaho’s food processing journey starts on a farm, but this particular one is a dairy farm. Southern Idaho is home to almost 300 dairies and over 400,000 cows, making dairy and food processing the cornerstone of its economy. |
June 19, 2020
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Will COVID-19 Push Businesses Away From the Coast?
Governing Magazine Connie Stopher, Executive Director of Southern Idaho Economic Development, gives her input on what this "new normal" could mean for relocating businesses, and why areas like Southern Idaho with smaller populations and desired amenities may see renewed attention. |
June 8, 2020
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New Twin Falls mobility services company offering in-home solutions for COVID-19 recovery, veterans, elderly and more
Press Release Liberty Access & Mobility Solutions is proud to announce it has recently opened in Twin Falls, Idaho and is the only company located in the area offering aging-in-place services and at-home mobility installations. Liberty |
June 1, 2020
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Stop Searching, Start Building: Why Southern Idaho's Ideal Location Makes Doing Business Easy
Expansion Solutions Magazine Southern Idaho's success is partly due to the region’s low land and utility costs, a growing talent market, and partners that make building and expansion easy. A major part of that success is Southern Idaho’s strategic location in the Pacific Northwest and comprehensive logistic services that make doing business easy. |
May 22, 2020
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Site Selectors use Zoom, gift boxes to tour Southern Idaho
Idaho Business Review Southern Idaho held its first Virtual FAM Tour on May 15, which included Zoom meetings—with participants sent backgrounds of iconic Southern Idaho sites so they would look like they were all actually in Idaho—prerecorded presentations and a series of boxes that attendees would open on each “stop” of the tour. |
April 20, 2020
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Southern Idaho Economic Development Joins Effort to Support Small Businesses during the COVID-19 Outbreak
Press Release Southern Idaho Economic Development joined U.S. Senator for Idaho Jim Risch and the Idaho Department of Commerce to announce the creation of “Support Local Gems,” which will serve as an all-day event April 24, to support Idaho small businesses. |
Mar. 20, 2020
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Idaho's Largest Wind Farm Planned for Southern Idaho
Times-News A massive wind farm, Idaho’s largest, could break ground in Shoshone, Idaho in 2022. At 1,000 MW and with hundreds of turbines, the wind farm wouldn’t just be Idaho’s largest, it would be among the biggest in the world. |
Mar. 1, 2020
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McCain Foods awarded $1.6 million in Idaho Power incentives for energy savings projects
Times-News McCain Foods in Burley, Idaho was awarded $1.6 million by Idaho Power for energy efficiency projects at the plant in March. The projects completed at the plant will save 8,856,181 kWh of energy per year, powering about 777 average-sized houses annually. |
Feb. 24, 2020
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Magic Valley Airport Receives Federal Small Community Air Service Grant
Press Release The Magic Valley Regional Airport is one of 18 airports to receive a Small Community Air Service Development grant (U.S. Dept. of Transportation). The funds will be used to expand commercial air service in Twin Falls, including a new carrier and service to the Denver International Airport. |
Feb. 24, 2020
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Twin Falls breaks commercial construction record
Times-News The City of Twin Falls, Idaho broke its commercial construction record in fiscal year 2019. The record high in commercial permits is largely driven by the city's population growth - Twin Falls also set a record fro new housing construction in fiscal year 2019. |
Feb. 19, 2020
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Ervina Covcic named as Rural Economic Development Specialist
Idaho Business Review In her new role, she supports the economic development needs of the rural communities within Gooding, Jerome, Lincoln, Twin Falls, and Camas Counties. |
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Jan. 12, 2020
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These two products top the list for driving Idaho’s leading ag economy (Hint: It’s not potatoes)
Times News Idaho may be famous for potatoes, but dairy and cattle remained the state’s true agricultural cash cows in 2019. Overall, Idaho has the fifth largest agricultural economy in the country, responsible for $26 billion in sales and one out of every eight Idaho jobs. |
Jan 8, 2020
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New Decade, Continued Success – Why Southern Idaho is Seeing Unprecedented Growth
Expansion Solutions From its strategic partnerships, to dairy innovation, to thriving downtowns, here's why Southern Idaho's unprecedented growth will continue into the new decade. |
Jan. 6, 2020
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National Movers Study Reveals Idaho as Top Moving Destination
United Van Lines / PR News According to the results of United Van Lines' 43rd Annual National Movers Study, which tracks customers' state-to-state migration patterns over the past year, Idaho saw the highest percentage of inbound migration due to lifestyle and job opportunities. |
Nov. 1, 2020
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Magic Valley hopes food research will inspire more food entrepreneurs
Boise Public Radio Over the past decade, food processing has grown tremendously in the region. Now, the companies who have invested in Southern Idaho are encouraging innovation and entrepreneurship in our community. |
Oct. 25, 2019
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State of the Valley: Economist breaks down south-central Idaho in 2019
Times-News Southern Idaho Economic Development’s annual summit Oct. 17 at the Historic Wilson Theatre offered some insights into the well-being of the Magic Valley economy and featured keynote speaker Deane Foote from Site Selectors Guild. |
Oct. 15, 2019
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Twin Falls Dairy Advisory Forum featured on Site Selection Matters podcast
Site Selectors Guild Southern Idaho was featured on Site Selection Matters! Hear all about the City of Twin Falls' 2019 Dairy Advisory Forum on the Site Selectors Guild's podcast. |
Oct. 1, 2019
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Nothing to See Here: Here's why Southern Idaho is telling people NOT to go there
Expansion Solutions Magazine Take a look at Southern Idaho's unique talent recruitment strategy. |
Oct. 1, 2019
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NewCold celebrates grand opening of state-of-the-art cold storage warehouse in Burley, ID
Times-News The sub-zero, automated warehouse in Burley is one of the largest cold storage facilities in the nation, bringing new jobs and state-of-the-art technology to the region's strong food processing cluster. |
Sept. 21, 2019
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Idaho Milk Products in Jerome, ID unveils $30 million expansion
Times-News The company has increased its processing capacity by roughly a third, from 3.4 million pounds of milk per day to 4.4 million. Idaho Milk Products in Jerome now has more warehouse space, a research and development lab, new collaboration rooms and greater packaging capabilities. |
Sept. 19, 2019
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Flower power: Clif Bar bee-ing green with new solar farm
Times News In addition to the largest private solar farm in Idaho (which powers a third of the factory's annual power needs), CLIF Bar in Twin Falls just unveiled its pollinator habitat - the first of its kind in the state. Check out how they're becoming greener, while giving struggling bee and butterfly populations a boost. |
Sept. 2, 2019
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Largest U.S. research dairy in the U.S. to land in Southern Idaho
Dairy Reporter The Center for Agriculture, Food and the Environment (CAFE) will break ground in Southern Idaho in 2021. CAFE will be the largest and most advanced dairy research center in the U.S., supporting a sustainable dairy production system and addressing real-world issues facing the dairy and food processing industries. |
August 13, 2019
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2019 Operation Facelift Winners Announced
Press Release Operation Facelift 2019 winners include, the city of Glenns Ferry, city of Fairfield and the city of Rupert. The annual region-wide community revitalization project encourages Magic Valley cities to complete projects big and small to build community pride, inspire new business development and revitalize downtown areas. |
August 12, 2019
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Chobani celebrates grand opening of Innovation and Community Center in Twin Falls
Times News The company announced the grand opening of a new 71,000-square-foot Innovation and Community Center in Twin Falls. The addition will improve the company’s research and development capabilities, and also include added employee benefits and energy efficiencies. |
August 2, 2019
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Southern Idaho leaders host site selectors for dairy, food advisory forum
KMVT Site selectors from across the country came to Southern Idaho to discuss and share their insights about Southern Idaho's strengths and areas for potential growth in the food and beverage industry. |
July 18, 2019
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The Best Kept Secret of the West: Why Southern Idaho is a Leader in Food Processing
Expansion Solutions Southern Idaho is home to some of the world’s top food and dairy processors. As a growing food technology hub, the region is comprised of reliable, high-tech logistics to make everything from producing to distributing seamless, profitable and efficient. |
April 12, 2019
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Southern Idaho Economic Development Executive Director named 2019 Accomplished Under 40 honoree
Idaho Business Review Connie Stopher, Executive Director of Southern Idaho Economic Development, was named as a 2019 Accomplished Under 40 honoree by the Idaho Business Review. The honorees contribute to their communities both on and off the clock, and they show great promise for the future. |
March 27, 2019
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Idaho Power Pledges 100% Clean Energy by 2045
Idaho Power Idaho Power, a leader in providing reliable and affordable energy in Southern Idaho, has pledged to provide 100% clean energy by the year 2045. Take a look at how they plan to do it and the progress they've made so far. |
March 11, 2019
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Building a workforce: Students get to learn skills, employers get to find workers
Times-News The 2019 Magic Valley Construction Expo gave students hands-on construction industry training. Sixteen businesses signed on to help teach students about homebuilding, drywall, cabinets, countertops, solar panels, plumbing, roofing, flooring and painting. |
March 11, 2019
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Local partnership to launch 2019 Magic Valley Construction Expo
Press Release Local organizations, educators and construction companies to host the 2019 Magic Valley Construction Expo, a two-day hands-on training event for local high school students to learn construction industry skills from the region’s leading contractors. |
Feb. 25, 2019
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Milk processor to build 200,000 sq. ft. plant, create 100+ jobs in Twin Falls
Times-News Gem State Dairy Products announced it will create more than 100 milk processing jobs when it opens in 2020. The highly efficient plant will leverage the latest technologies to produce a variety of milk products for its customers. |
Jan. 14, 2019
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Southern Idaho Economic Development announces rebranding, new podcast
Press Release Southern Idaho Economic Development is pleased to announce a rebranding after recently adding new services and expanding its footprint to better serve the region’s businesses and communities. |
Nov. 14, 2018
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Southern Idaho Celebrates National Apprenticeship Week
Press Release The College of Southern Idaho’s Workforce Development and Training program celebrated National Apprenticeship Week by educating local employers about the benefits of apprenticeship programs in preparing a highly-skilled workforce. |
Oct. 26, 2018
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Ag-tech company CropLogic to open sales office in Twin Falls
Times-News A New Zealand ag-tech company, CropLogic, will be opening a regional sales office and forming a research partnership with the College of Southern Idaho in Twin Falls, Idaho. |
Oct. 26, 2018
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CropLogic expands to Twin Falls
Press Release CropLogic is pleased to announce it will locate a regional sales office in Twin Falls, ID. CropLogic, a New Zealand company, is an international provider of ag-tech and agronomy services for growers of irrigated crops. |
Oct. 25, 2018
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The Rural Revolution in Southern Idaho
Expansion Solutions Rural communities play a vital role in the success of their surrounding cities and region. Learn how SIEDO and its partners recognized this and made it their mission to help its rural communities thrive and grow. |
Oct. 19, 2018
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Expanding to Idaho: An International Story
Expansion Solutions In Idaho, global businesses have benefited from low costs, fair tax structure, and access to regional resources. Check out how companies from France, Japan, Australia and beyond found a thriving, business-friendly environment in our state. |
Oct. 4, 2018
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8 manufacturing expansions underway in the Magic Valley
Times-News Over the past year alone, manufacturers all around the Magic Valley have announced significant expansions. These combined are expected to create hundreds of jobs and total hundreds of millions of dollars invested in local facilities. |
Oct. 4, 2018
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Students go behind-the-scenes of manufacturing companies to see their work
KMVT Students from Canyon Ridge High School visited different manufacturing plants across the Magic Valley to celebrate Manufacturing Day. The event is in partnership with SIEDO, College of Southern Idaho and the city of Twin Falls. |
Sept. 26, 2018
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Cows and workers: Business summit focuses on attracting people, rural development
Times-News The annual Southern Idaho Economic Development Organization summit featured speakers from the Idaho Cattle Association, Idaho Commerce, Idaho Department of Labor & the College of Southern Idaho Workforce Development & Training Program |
Aug. 10, 2018
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CNBC Ranks Idaho One of America's Top States for Business
CNBC Idaho ranked 11 overall based on our strengths in cost of doing business, business friendliness and economy, followed closely by cost of living and quality of life. |
August 6, 2018
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Idaho among top 3 states to land your dream job
CNBC The Gem State is often a hidden gem in the U.S. economy, but word about Idaho is getting out. |
August 3, 2018
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New DowDuPont chemical plant brings jobs to Burley, Idaho
Times-News Company officials and employees, along with state and city officials, gathered to celebrate the opening of DowDuPont Specialty Products Division’s (DOW Chemical) new Styrofoam manufacturing plant in Burley. |
August 2, 2018
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Southern Idaho’s Eye on Workforce: from Veterans to Millennials, the Region is Balancing Its Economic Boom with Talent Recruitment
Expansion Solutions Magazine How is our region working to retain and attract the right talent and provide a strong workforce for area businesses? Check out our article with Expansion Solutions! |
July 19, 2018
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Alexa Wilhelm appointed as Rural Economic Development Coordinator
Times-News Alexa Wilhelm has been appointed the rural economic development coordinator at SIEDO, a new position designed to support the development of rural communities in Gooding, Lincoln, Twin Falls, and Camas Counties. |
June 27, 2018
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The Food Capital of the World: Southern Idaho makes food processing easy
Expansion Solutions Magazine Food production, processing and science are at the heart of Southern Idaho's economy. From dairy, to agriculture, to aquaculture, check out why Southern Idaho leads the nation in food production. |
June 21, 2018
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NewCold to build $90M cold storage warehouse in Burley
Times-News A $90 million fully automated frozen storage facility is coming to Burley next spring. NewCold, a Netherlands-based cold storage company, plans to build a 25M cubic-ft, sub-zero cold storage warehouse, one of the largest facilities of its kind in the U.S. |
June 21, 2018
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Can Idaho support another Chobani? Dairymen: We could handle an even bigger milk processor
Times-News At the 2018 SelectUSA Investment Summit, Idaho is showing the world it’s got more to offer than just potatoes. With an oversupply of 2 million pounds per day, Idaho could handle a lot more milk processing. |
June 11, 2018
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Idaho Milk Products plans $26 million expansion in Jerome
Times-News Idaho Milk Products announced a $26 million expansion to its facility in Jerome. The expansion will help the company grow its processing capacity by one-third as well as bring investments in R&D, employee facilities and a warehouse expansion. |
June 3, 2018
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Organizations partner to connect veterans with jobs in south-central Idaho
Times-News As the state and region turn their attention to talent recruitment, SIEDO is exploring ways to attract veterans. A $5,000 grant from INL will help reach service members and employers to transition veterans into vacant positions across the region. |
May 30, 2018
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Regional Partnership to connect veterans with opportunities in Idaho
Press Release SIEDO is leading a regional partnership to attract veterans & transitioning service members into skilled, vacant positions across Southern Idaho. SIEDO is partnering with INL, Idaho Dept. of Labor, Idaho Div. of Veteran Services & regional employers. |
May 29, 2018
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Census: Idaho 2nd fastest growing across U.S. for home construction
KMVT News According to the United States Census Bureau, Idaho is the second fastest growing state in the nation in terms of housing units. |
May 15, 2018
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New craft breweries are one sign of renewal in
downtown Twin Falls Idaho Business Review The first craft breweries in downtown Twin Falls are underway. Twin Falls’ showcase downtown street has had a rebirth in the past few months with completion of a $6.2 million revamp that reimagined the historic street. |
May 10, 2018
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Downtown Commons plaza in Twin Falls nearing completion
Idaho Business Review Twin Falls expects to open its equivalent of Boise’s Grove Plaza on July 9. Downtown Commons will be a 16K sq. ft. open space plaza with a performance stage, at-grade fountain, & the ability to extend events out onto Main Avenue and Hansen Street. |
May 7, 2018
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Clear Springs Foods opens third fish egg farm in Mackay
Idaho Business Review Buhl-based Clear Springs Foods is ramping up to produce nearly all the trout eggs for its world’s largest rainbow trout farm with a year-old trout egg farm in Mackay. |
April 20, 2018
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Southern Idaho Economic Development Org. kicks off 8th annual Operation Facelift
KMVT News SIEDO’s 8th Annual Operation Facelift is underway in communities across the Magic Valley. Operation Facelift is a regional community-wide project created to revitalize downtown areas throughout Southern Idaho. |
April 2, 2018
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A Pro-Business Culture and Quality of Life: Why Idaho is the Fastest Growing State in the Nation
Expansion Solutions Magazine Idaho is the fastest growing state in the nation, according to a recent report by the U.S. Census Bureau. Why is Idaho leading the way? Check out the full article in Expansion Solutions Magazine! |
Mar. 23, 2018
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College of Southern Idaho seeks to offer bachelor’s degrees
Times-News College of Southern Idaho seeks to join the roughly 6 percent of 2-year community colleges in 19 states that confer bachelor’s degrees in limited subjects. They seek to offer 4-year degrees in elementary education and advanced food manufacturing |
Mar. 21, 2018
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Rupert Senator Kelly Anthon presents at National Forum
Press Release Idaho Senator and City of Rupert Administrator Kelly Anthon presented at the 2018 FED Forum’s “FED Talks” in Washington, DC on March 25. The FED Forum is presented by the International Economic Development Council to highlight success stories, lessons learned and innovative ideas in economic development. Anthon is one of four speakers selected from a pool of applicants across the U.S. |
Mar. 16, 2018
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KapStone planning nearly $30 million expansion to Twin Falls plant
KMVT News KapStone Paper and Packaging announced plans to expand their Twin Falls factory with a $25 to $30 million upgrade. It will largely be for new machinery and could come with at least seven more jobs. |
Feb. 16, 2018
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Economic development organization starts project to bring millennials to Southern Idaho
KMVT News The Southern Idaho Economic Development Organization is always looking for ways to bring more people into the state. Executive Director Connie Stopher said they recently added talent recruitment marketing to their to-do list. |
Feb. 12, 2018
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Magic Valley announces $20M expansion of Idaho dairy facility
FoodBev Magazine Magic Valley Quality Milk Producers has announced it will bring a $20 million expansion to its plant in Jerome. The expansion will allow MVQMP to market milk processing, including ultra-filtered skim milk, condensed skim milk and cream. |
Feb. 8, 2018
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'We build dreams.' - Jayco breaks ground on expansion in Twin Falls
Times-News Jayco broke ground on an expansion it hopes will more than double its Twin Falls workforce in the next year. The new 248,000 square-foot production building that will house two manufacturing lines for the travel trailer manufacturer. |
Feb. 1, 2018
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Jayco to break ground on production facility addition
Press Release Jayco, Inc. will celebrate the expansion of its Twin Falls, ID campus with a groundbreaking ceremony. Jayco will build the 235,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility on its campus, which is expected to bring approximately 300 jobs to the region. |
Jan. 26, 2018
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Idaho ranks 2nd in nation for manufacturing job growth rate
KMVT News A new study from the National Association of Manufacturers shows Idaho has the second highest rate of growth in manufacturing jobs in the country. The executive director of SIEDO Connie Stopher said it’s all in the region. |
Jan. 10, 2018
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Harnessing the Power of Green Energy in Southern Idaho
Expansion Solutions Magazine Sustainability has been integrated into the operations of companies around the globe. Learn how businesses can reap the benefits of Southern Idaho's green energy resources in this Expansion Solutions Magazine article. |
Dec. 20, 2017
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Census Bureau: Idaho is the fastest growing state in the nation
KMVT Idaho leads the nation in population growth. Hear from Connie Stopher, SIEDO Executive Director, about the Census Bureau's announcement and what sets Idaho apart. |
Dec. 13, 2017
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Southern Idaho’s Agribusiness Advantage: The Right People, Location and Product
Expansion Solutions Magazine Learn why Southern Idaho is a leading region in the United States to locate any agribusiness and food processing facility. |
Dec. 6, 2017
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Family Health Services to use $1 million grant to build new Rupert clinic downtown
Times-News The new 10,000 square-foot clinic will have modern exam rooms and bring more space to expand dental services and offer new services such as care management and outreach. |
Nov. 17, 2017 |
Tourism guru tells Magic Valley leaders it's all about your downtown
Times-News Roger Brooks, traveling and tourism consultant, spoke to regional economic development leaders as part of the Southern Idaho Economic Development Organization’s annual summit. |
Nov. 9, 2017 |
Chobani wants Twin Falls to be a 'Silicon Valley' for food innovation
Times-News The 70,000 square-foot building at Chobani’s Twin Falls site will encompass a startup incubator for Idaho food businesses, the Chobani's global research and development team and offices for many more of its 1,000-plus employees. |
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Jayco Expands Twin Falls Operations
Area Development Magazine Jayco Inc., a subsidiary of Thor Industries, Inc. that manufactures and markets towable and motorized RVs, decided to expand their manufacturing footprint in Twin Falls, Idaho. |
Oct. 4, 2017
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Sept. 27, 2017 |
Mr. Gas Breaks Ground
KMVT The newest Mr. Gas broke ground September 27 in Jerome County. The center will include 16 gas and diesel pumps, numerous passenger vehicle parking in addition to 165 semi-truck parking spaces. |
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Sept. 23, 2017 |
Looking Back at 100 Sweet Years
Times-News Amalgamated Sugar Co.’s Mini-Cassia factory celebrated its 100th anniversary with the growers, employees, company leaders and community. |
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Sept. 20, 2017 |
SIEDO Receives Gold Excellence in Economic Development Award
KMVT The Southern Idaho Economic Development organization received the gold award from the International Economic Development Council. |
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Sept. 11, 2017 |
Southern Idaho Welcomes New Plastics Processing Facility
Plastics News Materials firm Standridge Color Corp. plans to build a new production plant in Burley, Idaho. |
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Aug. 22, 2017 |
SIEDO Announces Marketing Specialist
Idaho Business Review Madeleine Smith has been hired as a marketing specialist at the Southern Idaho Economic Development Organization. |
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Aug. 10, 2017 |
The Secret Ingredient to Southern Idaho's Success
Expansion Solutions Magazine Southern Idaho has seen win after win in business recruitment and business expansions. Get the secret behind our success in Expansion Solutions Magazine. |
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Aug. 1, 2017 |
Operation Facelift Success
KMVT Operation Facelift featured 32 projects across three communities. Hear more about the contest via KMVT. |
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May 12, 2017 |
A $1.75 Billion Economic Impact
Expansion Solutions Magazine The U.S. Department of Commerce recognized the region as one of just four (and the smallest) in the country to earn the prestigious and highly-competitive Federal Manufacturing Community Designation in the food category. |
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April 24, 2017
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Amalgamated Sugar Wraps up Record-Breaking Campaign
Times-News Amalgamated Sugar Co. finished processing its 2016 crop, setting a record for sugar beets processed, stored and harvested. |
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April 11, 2017 |
Chobani's Billionaire Founder
CBS News Hear from Hamdi Ulukaya, Chobani Founder and CEO, and how he built the best-selling yogurt brand in the U.S. after coming here 23 years ago. |
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March 15, 2017 |
Keeping Wind Energy Powered Up in Southern Idaho
Expansion Solutions Magazine Learn about one of the region's sustainable energy sources: wind. |
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March 1, 2017 |
Clif Bar Continues Twin Falls Investment
Times-News It’s been less than a year since Clif Bar opened its Twin Falls bakery. And with well over $100 million put into the facility, it isn’t stopping there. |
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Feb. 2, 2017 |
SIEDO Announces New Executive Director
Times-News Connie Stopher plans to take a multi-pronged approach to economic development when she takes the helm at the Southern Idaho Economic Development Organization in March. |
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Jan. 17, 2017 |
Green Power & Green Buildings
Expansion Solutions Magazine Learn about Southern Idaho's growing culture of sustainability from Expansion Solutions Magazine. |
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Nov. 28, 2016 |
Feeding the World from Southern Idaho
Expansion Solutions Magazine The unique region of Southern Idaho is recognized by the U.S. Department of Commerce as being a top Federal Food Manufacturing Community. |
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Nov. 2, 2016 |
SIEDO Wins Food-Processing Award
Times-News Southern Idaho Economic Development Organization received the 2016 Award of Excellence from Expansion Solutions, a magazine for site selection consultants and corporate real estate brokers. |
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Oct. 17, 2016 |
From Mild to Wild
Expansion Solutions Magazine Learn about the unique recreation opportunities abound in Southern Idaho. |
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Oct. 3, 2016 |
National Community Partnership Award Winners
Times-News Southern Idaho Economic Development Organization and Magic Valley towns received the Community Partnership Program Excellence Award from the International City/County Management Association. |
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Sept. 29, 2016 |
Gold Medal in Agribusiness
Expansion Solutions Magazine If gold medals were awarded in agribusiness, Southern Idaho would likely take the gold thanks to the extensive food production, processing, science and support services that flourish in the region. |
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Sept. 1, 2016 |
Clif Bar & Company Bakery Opens in Twin Falls
Times-News Clif Bar planned to construct two production lines in its Twin Falls bakery, with room for a third. But it didn’t long to see the demand and need for a third line — and soon. |
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July 7, 2016
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Dow Chemical Comes to Burley
Times-News Dow Chemical Co. to build a 60,000-square-foot facility beginning this year. Manufacturing will begin in 2018 and provide 21 full-time jobs at the height of operation. |