
Workforce Development
Register for our FREE Event: "Smart Strategies: Connect with Resources for Your Small Business"
April 14 in McCall & April 15 in Cascade
Empower Your Business with the right tools and insights with “Smart Strategies: Connect with Resources for Your Small Business.” This is in collaboration with our State & Federal partners and regional Chambers of Commerce!
Are you looking to take your small business to the next level either as an existing business or wanting to start one? Join us for an exclusive event packed with essential resources, expert insights, and networking opportunities designed to help your business grow and thrive.
Enjoy a panel luncheon with experts from the Small Business Administration, Idaho Small Business Development Center, Idaho Women’s Business Center, Idaho Workforce Development Council, and Idaho Department of Commerce followed by small business breakouts offering two 20-minute presentations on small business strategies or programs you offer. Don’t miss the chance to network with peers and access invaluable free resources for your business. Optional networking follows.
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REGISTER: MONDAY APRIL 14, 11AM – 1PM AT MCCALL PUBLIC LIBRARY
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REGISTER: TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 11AM – 1PM AT HOTEL NOBO IN CASCADE
Full event information are in the Eventbrite links below. Pre-registration is encouraged due to capacity! Interested in connecting with any of our panelists for a one-on-one visit while they are in the region? Please reach out to us and we can help connect you!
Big thank you to these five agencies coming to our region for this special event to support our small businesses in the West Central Mountains.

Review our pre-apprenticeship playbook, a collaboration with our friends at the U of I Extension, with support from the Idaho Association of General Contractors and Idaho Workforce Development Council.
Download our full Workforce Gap Analysis Report–a partnership with the Idaho Policy Institute. Funding provided by The Laura Moore Cunningham Foundation and City of McCall.
Download a detailed secondary analysis and recommendations for enhanced CTE programs performed by Boise State Graduate students.
Industry/workforce and school district data is available below, or through THIS LINK: