Idaho continued to experience strong economic and job growth. Lamb Weston is currently undertaking a $415 million expansion at its facilities in American Falls that will make it the world’s largest potato processing facility when complete. Meta Platforms is also building an $800 million data center in Kuna. Meanwhile, Micron is moving ahead on a $15 billion manufacturing facility in Boise, representing the largest private investment in state history. The company
estimates the project will create more than 17,000 jobs, with at least 2,000 direct jobs. It will also invest
$74 million into its Community Investment Framework to go toward community and workforce development. “Soon, Boise will be the home to one of the world’s most advanced manufacturing facilities,” said Scott DeBoer, EVP of Micron.
Idaho Tax Reimbursement Incentive: Provides a tax credit of up to 30% for up to 15 years on new state tax revenues generated by businesses seeking
to expand in or relocate to Idaho by adding new, qualifying jobs.
Data Center Tax Exemption: Offers sales tax exemptions on server equipment as well as construction materials used by companies constructing new data center facilities in Idaho.
Idaho College Savings Program Employer Tax Credit: Provides 20% tax credit for contributions made to an employee’s IDeal college savings account. The credit is capped at $500 per employee per taxable year.
Idaho Economic Development Association
iedassociation.com
Clearwater Economic Development Association
clearwater-eda.org
Panhandle Area Council
pacidaho.org
Southern Idaho Economic Development
southernidaho.org
The LAUNCH grant program offers students a onetime opportunity to have 80% of tuition and fees at an eligible institution covered, up to a maximum of $8,000. Priorities are focused on workforce training or education programs linked to an in-demand career.
Two Fortune 500 companies headquartered in state:
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1:00 - 5:00 pm
Over 70% of Executives Surveyed Agree: Many Strategic Planning Efforts Lack Systematic Approach Tips for Enhancing Your Strategic Planning Process
Executives expressed frustration with their current strategic planning process. Issues include:
Steve Rutan and Denise Harrison have put together an afternoon workshop that will provide the tools you need to address these concerns. They have worked with hundreds of executives to develop a systematic approach that will enable your team to make better decisions during strategic planning. Steve and Denise will walk you through exercises for prioritizing your lists and steps that will reset and reinvigorate your process. This will be a hands-on workshop that will enable you to think about your business as you use the tools that are being presented. If you are ready for a Strategic Planning tune-up, select this workshop in your registration form. The additional fee of $695 will be added to your total.
2:00 - 5:00 pm
Female leaders face the same issues all leaders do, but they often face additional challenges too. In this peer session, we will facilitate a discussion of best practices and how to overcome common barriers to help women leaders be more effective within and outside their organizations.
Limited space available.
10:30 - 5:00 pm
General’s Retreat at Hermitage Golf Course
Sponsored by UBS
General’s Retreat, built in 1986 with architect Gary Roger Baird, has been voted the “Best Golf Course in Nashville” and is a “must play” when visiting the Nashville, Tennessee area. With the beautiful setting along the Cumberland River, golfers of all capabilities will thoroughly enjoy the golf, scenery and hospitality.
The golf outing fee includes transportation to and from the hotel, greens/cart fees, use of practice facilities, and boxed lunch. The bus will leave the hotel at 10:30 am for a noon shotgun start and return to the hotel after the cocktail reception following the completion of the round.
