by admin | Dec 20, 2019 | Area Economics, Meetings & Minutes
First off, we’d like to wish everyone a happy and healthy holiday season. From our to yours, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Second, the WCMEDC board of directors recently voted to change the standard meeting time to the second Tuesday of the month from...
by admin | Dec 10, 2019 | Area Economics, Events
If you’ve been looking for assistance with starting a new business, elevating an existing business or starting a seasonal-specific business, we’ve got the training for you. In partnership with the Cascade Chamber and Idaho Small Business Administration,...
by admin | Dec 9, 2019 | Area Economics, In The Press
2019 WCMEDC Year in Review Economic snapshot: $1.3b in CapEx in the pipeline Population growth: 10% 2010-2018 Employment growth: 26% 2013-2018 (highest in Idaho) Unemployment: 3.7% Average wage (per capita): $46,550 Top employment sectors: Government...
by admin | Sep 19, 2019 | Area Economics
In recent months, we’ve been made aware of a critical shortage of child care options in the region, specifically in McCall, following the closure of local facilities. As such, there may be an opportunity for in-home daycare options for those looking for...
by admin | Aug 28, 2019 | Area Economics, In The Press
Census 2020: Be Counted in Valley County! The 2020 Census Impacts EVERY Valley and Adams County Resident: Did You Know? Idaho missed out on over $470 million from 2010 to 2019 due to incomplete census data Counties receive approximately $1,483 per resident per year...
by admin | Jun 11, 2019 | Area Economics, Events
WHAT: 2019 West Central Mountains Economic Summit WHEN: October 7th, 2019 from 9am until 5pm WHERE: Shore Lodge Register today! Last year’s event sold out weeks in advance. This year’s theme: “Maintaining a Culture of Successes” Take a deep...
