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Located in south-central Idaho, the mighty Snake River and its magnificent canyon etch the boundary of the cities of Twin Falls and Jerome.  The near-by communities of Burley, Rupert and Heyburn are surrounded by the Snake River and beautiful Cache Peak. Boise, the state capital, is about a 1.5-hour drive northwest; Northern Nevada is less than one hour to the south and Salt Lake City Utah is approximately three hours southeast.
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The topographic, geographic location, and seasonal variations make the region prime for all things food:  agriculture, agri-business, food processing, food science/R&D, and related support services like warehousing and transportation. Southern Idaho is designated a key U.S. Manufacturing Community for food.

Other key sectors in the region include food and beverage, plastics, and green energy – the region is one of the few in the U.S. to generate energy in all five renewable sectors: hydro, wind, solar, biomass, and geothermal.

Eight counties make up the “Magic Valley” region of Southern Idaho. The cities of Twin Falls – the region’s hub - Jerome, Burley, Rupert, and Heyburn make up the region’s prime economic sectors. The region is #3 in the United States for dairy production and #1 in Idaho for both dairy production and processing.  

The College of Southern Idaho (CSI) is a critical component of successful workforce development regionally. It is viewed as a vanguard in Idaho, assembling a popular dual-credit program that allows high school students the opportunity to achieve post-secondary credits and credentials.

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Photo courtesy of Livability Magazine.
Twin Falls
A pro-business environment, abundant natural resources, and diverse cultural events continue to draw significant employers like Chobani, Clif Bar, and Glanbia Nutritionals to the hub of Southern Idaho. With the jaw-dropping view of the 500-foot Snake River Canyon spanning the city, Twin Falls is home to over half of the county’s 92,000 residents.
Jerome
Jerome has more dairy processors than anyplace else in Idaho, ranking  #3 in the nation for dairy processing. An astonishing 40 million pounds of milk are produced in the Magic Valley every day — 16 million in the Jerome area alone. ​
Burley
Historically dominated by agriculture, Burley is now a growing area for economic development and logistics. Situated equal distance from Denver, Portland, and Seattle, and midway between Salt Lake City and Boise - the beautiful town of Burley is growing into a major transportation hub.
Rupert
For decades Rupert has been the location of major cheese production facilities including Brewster Cheese which produces 27 million lbs. of cheese that is sold to Kelloggs. With all the charm of a Hallmark movie set, Rupert is known as Small City USA. 
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Heyburn
Burley Heyburn Industrial Park houses a variety of industries from cheese production to cold storage, Gosner Foods produces Swiss cheese and shelf stable milk.
Gem State Processing sources 18,000 acres of Idaho potatoes a year from a 150-mile radius. 
P.O. Box 5502 Twin Falls, ID 83303 • (208) 732-6459