ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

VALLEY COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

 The Economic Development Council develops and implements programs for regional development in McCall, Donnelly and Cascade. The Council concentrates on positioning communities and the region for economic growth, assisting with the expansion and retention of existing businesses, and attracting new business. We provide assistance in partnership with the construction, development, real estate and financial communities. We introduce you to experienced professionals for the potential management of your projects or to introduce you to various projects for your joint venture consideration. 

A. Business Expansion and Retention

The expansion and retention of existing businesses is a very important component of economic development. We identify programs and resources available as well as provide technical assistance to existing businesses in the region. Build or Expand Your Business. If you are or know of a business owner who is looking to build or expand in the next one to five years please give us a call. 

B. Recruitment

Actively recruit businesses, manufacturing and service firms that meet the area’s requirements for preserving the quality of life. Prepare recruitment packages related to the prospective company’s strategic plan, feasibility study, site location information, available human resources and cost of doing business. 

C. Project Development Sourcing/Construction Services

Co-Development, Entitlement Services, Planning and Zoning Services, Design-Build, Architect Services, Engineering, Conceptual Design, Turn-Key Construction, Construction Management, Value Engineering, Owner Project Representation, Pre-Construction Consulting 

D. Property Information Packets

Prepare information packets consisting of property profiles, aerial photos, plats, information about restrictive covenants, pricing information, traffic flow data and other essential facts. 

E. Consulting and Requests

Respond to requests from businesses for information about doing business in Boise and Valley counties and follow up with personal communications and confidential visits. Distress Asset Management, Situation Analysis/Consulting, Asset Disposition Plan, Business/Marketing Plan-Consulting 

F. Entrepreneurial Development Research and Data

Assemble and distribute data as appropriate concerning the labor market, regional and local demographic data, wages and salaries, utility costs, transportation, climate and the quality of life. Small Business Administration (SBA, Small Business Development Center (SBDC), Service Corps of Retired Business Executives (SCORE), Entrepreneurial Research and Low Cost Resources, (Growing Local Economies (CHP). 

G. Financial Services/Loan Sourcing and Analysis

Evaluate financial statements of prospective companies to ascertain profit (loss) performance, financial condition, and cash flow. Work with local banks and regional organizations to arrange financing including startup capital, revolving loan funds, small business loans, debt and equity financing and venture capital. Commercial, Mortgage Bankers, SBA 504 Loans, Investor Sources, Private Funding, Government Guarantees (Rural-USDA)

 H. Site Acquisition

Assist developing companies in examining and acquiring suitable land and buildings. Provide companies with information regarding the infrastructure, cost and extent of available utilities, as well as environmental issues, building codes, and planning and zoning restrictions. Location Research and Analysis, Land Sales Data, Tours, Land and Building Cost Estimates, Land Planning Services. Due Diligence Services, Locate Properties and Plant Location Studies.

 I. Property Types

Commercial, Retail, Office, Industrial, Agricultural, Multifamily, Flex Buildings, Hospitality Hotel, Resort, Recreation, Assisted Living Centers, Convention and Conference Centers.

 J. Building and Land Inventory/Tenant Referral/Leasing/Marketing Services

Facilitate the establishment and growth of businesses by preparing current building and land inventory reports. Promote the region as an ideal place to do business by reaching targeted businesses, industries and firms with persuasive communications and promotional materials. Direct Marketing to 6,500 Idaho Businesses. Building Information Data, Market Research, Tenant Services.

 K. Confidentiality