Economic Development Services

Services of the Economic Development Council
The Council will develop and implement programs for regional economic development in Boise and Valley County. Specific services will be provided in the following areas:

A. Data
Assemble and distribute data as appropriate concerning the labor market, demographic data, wages and salaries, utility costs, transportation and traffic flow, climate and the quality of life.

B.  Building and Land Inventory
Facilitate the establishment and growth of businesses by preparing current building and land inventory reports.

C.  Promotion
Promote Boise and Valley Counties as an ideal place to do business by reaching targeted industries and firms with persuasive communications and promotional materials.

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.   Requests
Respond to requests from businesses for information about doing business in Boise and Valley Counties and follow up with personal communications and confidential site visits.

 F.   Recruitment
Actively recruit 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 costs of doing business.

 G.  Financial Analysis and Loans
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.

 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.

 L.   Confidentiality
Maintain confidentiality regarding possible decisions that could affect the price of property, limit the sharing of such information to state, county and city officials on a need‑to‑know basis.ck here to return to the form.