Category Archives: Director’s Corner
Opportunity Zones UpdateSeptember 5, 2018
With the passing of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, the words “Opportunity Zones” have become very popular and promising in the world of economic development. At Idaho...
CNBC Ranks Idaho One of America’s Top States for Business 2018August 7, 2018
Choosing where to do business is a big decision. From workforce to costs of doing business, infrastructure to economic health – there are many factors that come into play and...
Director’s Blog: Walking alongside our leadersJune 23, 2017
In Idaho, we have world-class rivers, and mountains, and desert terrains that rival anywhere on Earth for outdoor recreation and stunning majestic beauty. We also have a thriving economy with...
Director’s Blog: From the Red Carpet to Rock MusicApril 11, 2017
Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve had a chance to reflect on my experiences at both the Sun Valley Film Festival and Treefort Music Festival. How fortunate we are...
Director’s Blog – Idaho’s Job Growth SuccessMarch 20, 2017
The Idaho Department of Labor announced last week that Idaho topped the nation in over-the-year job growth. This is incredible news that serves as a testament to the success of...
Director’s Blog: “Made in the Magic Valley”February 2, 2017
What an honor it was to keynote the “Making It in the Magic Valley” event this week! From all of us at Idaho Commerce, I just want to give a...
2017 Idaho Commerce Proposed LegislationJanuary 30, 2017
Proposed Bill: TRI 2.0 As I’ve traveled the state over the last year as Director, I’ve met with many of you economic development professionals in rural areas who are proponents...
Director’s Blog: SHOT Show 2017January 25, 2017
What an incredible turnout at the 2017 SHOT Show in Las Vegas last week! I was so impressed that we had representation from 49 different Idaho rec-tech companies. While we...
Director’s Blog: EORAC 2017January 9, 2017
Last week, I had the pleasure of presenting to the Idaho Legislature’s Economic Outlook and Revenue Assessment Committee on the progress of Idaho’s economy and our perspective on the future...
Director’s Blog: West Central Mountains Economic SummitOctober 7, 2016
It was my honor to join Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter, Lt. Governor Brad Little, and many other statewide and local leaders, like Albertsons CEO Bob Miller, this week at the...