OCTOBER 2017
NEWSLETTER




DEAR PARTNERS

The Business Plus Board of Directors invites our investors, potential investors and those interested in growing Southern Idaho's economy to attend our Annual Meeting.

"Corporate Culture and Community"

Agenda:
Business Plus & SIEDO Updates
Nate Murray, City of Twin Falls
Kelly Anthon, City of Rupert
Billy Salts, Magic Valley Electric
Susan Potucek, Clif Bar Baking Co.
Darin Moon, ReDox Chemicals

Thursday, November 9th, 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Clif Bar Bakery Community Room
556 Champlain Way South, Twin Falls, Idaho


Event generously sponsored by  BBSI, 
Sorans Restaurants, Inc.   and  Willamette Dental Group

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Business Plus represent the private business funding for the Southern Idaho Economic Development Organization (SIEDO), a joint venture of public and private partners focused on diversifying and strengthen the region's economy.  We invite you to join Business Plus and help grow Southern Idaho's economy.  Give me a call; we'd love to meet with you.

Rebecca Wildman,  Executive Director
BUSINESS PLUS, INC. 
208-539-6470


SIEDO UPDATES

Share SIEDO's  12 COOL Things ... To Do During Fall.  Click on the image to see it on SIEDO's Facebook where you can like and share.


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SIEDO received a Gold Excellence in Economic Development award for the "12 Cool  Things" promotional project from the International Economic Development Council (IEDC). The award was accepted by Jeff McCurdy, SIEDO Board Member, during the IEDC Annual Conference, held in September in Toronto.

The "12 Cool Things" project was created in part to attract new talent to the region to fill the expanding job market. A new edition is released quarterly to give residents and visitors a fresh set of fun experiences no matter the season. Zip-lining over the canyon, soaking in natural hot pools, exploring the Oregon Trail, and sampling delicious regional food are just a few of the "cool things" you will find in Southern Idaho.

Click on logo for full article.


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SIEDO'S 2017 SUMMIT

SIEDO has partnered with Southern Idaho Tourism for its 2017 Annual Summit. The event will be held at the Burley Inn Conference Center on Thursday, November 16 2017 from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 

Keynote speaker is Roger Brooks, an expert in tourism and economic development. Business Plus investors are invited to attend and seating is limited. 

Click on logo to RSVP, or email questions to Ervina Covcic or call 208-732-6459..


 

RECENT MEDIA AND REPORTS


Jayco expansion to create 360 jobs in Twin Falls, Times-News, October 3, 2017

Finding Fertile Ground for Agribusiness Innovation, Expansion Solutions Magazine, October 1, 2017


How Fake News Turned a Small Town Upside Down,  New York Times, September 26, 2017





SOUTHERN IDAHO TOURISM SURVEY

Southern Idaho Tourism is looking to gauge business travel in the valley and would like your input. Your feedback will help direct growth and industry services. We also hope to improve our area's offerings and help your business travel more efficiently. 

Click on the Southern Idaho Tourism Logo to take the survey.

 

Melissa Barry, Executive Director
Southern Idaho Tourism


CHECK PRESENTATIONS

MAGIC VALLEY ELECTRIC

L-R:  Rebecca Wildman and Billy Salts, Magic Valley Electric 



IDAHO POWER
L-R: Dan Olmstead, Idaho Power and Rebecca Wildman


THANK YOU TO NEW AND RENEWING INVESTORS!

  • EHM Engineers
  • Idaho Central Credit Union
  • J-U-B Engineers
  • KMVT
  • New Leaf Properties
  • Sorans Restaurants, Inc.
  • Starr Corporation
  • Sterling Medical

CAMPAIGN INVESTORS

PLATINUM ($10,000-$25,000)
   First Federal*
   D.L. Evans Bank
   Idaho Central Credit Union
  
GOLD ($5,000-$9,999)
    Clif Bar
   Cooper Norman, CPAs
   Idaho Dairymen's Association
   Idaho Power*
   Project Mutual Telephone (PMT)*
   St. Luke's Magic Valley*
   Woodbury Corporation
       Magic Valley Mall, Target, Best Buy
       & Dick's Shopping Centers

SILVER ($2,500-$4,999)
   American Real Estate & Appraisal*
   Dot Foods
   EHM Engineers, Inc.
   Elevation 486
   Farmers National Bank
   Givens Pursley, LLP
   Idaho National Lab (INL)*
   Intermountain Gas Company*
   Lytle Signs
   Magic Valley Electric
   Mountain West Realty
   Mr. Gas*
   NOVOLEX/Hilex Poly
   Oasis Stop 'N Go & Travelers' Oasis*
   PCA Packing Corporation of America *
   Times-News
   TitleOne*
   United Electric Co-op, Inc.
   Washington Federal
   Watkins Distributing*
   Wells Fargo Bank
   WillTran, Inc.
   WOW Logistics
 
  BRONZE ($1,000-$2,499)
   Alliance Title & Escrow*
   Banner Bank
   BBSI
   Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices 
        Idaho Homes & Properties
   Blue Lakes Inn / Snake River Pool 
        & Spa
   Cassia Regional Hospital - 
        Intermountain Healthcare*
   Chobani
   Clear Springs Foods*
   Collins Connection -  Kent & Cindy Collins
        Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices*
   Columbia Bank
   Con Paulos Chevrolet
   Eastern Idaho Railroad (EIRR)*
   Elwood Staffing
   Farm Bureau Insurance
   First American Title Company
   Fisher Construction Group
   Giltner, Inc.
   Goode Motor Auto Group
   J-U-B Engineers
   K&T Steel*
   KMVT
BRONZE (Cont.)
    Middlekauff Auto Group
   Minidoka Memorial Hospital
   Nelson & Co.
   Nu-Vu Glass
   St. Luke's Jerome*
   Starr Corporation*
   Stephan, Kvanvig, Stone & Trainor
   TEC-Distributing of Idaho *
   Titlefact, Inc.*
   U.S. Bank
   Westfall & Westfall CPAs / Impact
        Athletic Club*
   Wills, Inc.*
   Wills Toyota*
   Zions Bank

COMMUNITY ($100-$999) 
   Best Western Burley Inn
   Boccard Life Sciences
   Cable One
   Doug Shelk CPA with Deagle 
         Ames & Co.
   Gem State Welders Supply*
   i.t. Integrated Technologies
   Moss Greenhouses
   Neil Christensen Insurance
   New Leaf Properties
   North Canyon Medical Center
   Oregon Trail RV Park
   Stevens Pierce & Associates CPAs*
   Stratus Communications, LLC
   WinCo Foods
 
IN-KIND SUPPORT 
   3-Day Kitchen & Bath
   Cable One
   Century 21 Riverside Realty
   CH2M
   Con Paulos Chevrolet
   Darigold
   D.L. Evans Bank
   Dot Foods
   Elevation 486
   Fabri-Kal
   Farm Bureau Insurance
   First Federal
   Goode Motor Auto Group
   Intermountain Gas Company
   KMVT
   Minidoka Memorial Hospital
   Mountain West Realty
   Mr. Gas / Mr. Wash
   NOVOLEX/Hilex Poly
   Packaging Specialties of Idaho (PSI)
   Project Mutual Telephone (PMT)
   Sorans Restaurants, Inc.
   Starr Corporation
   Times-News
   United Electric Co-op, Inc.
   U.S. Bank
   Watkins Distributing
   Wells Fargo Bank
   Willamette Dental Group
   WOW Logistics



*indicates 10+ years of support since 2003

PRIVATE INVESTORS GROWING SOUTHERN IDAHO'S ECONOMY
Rebecca Wildman,  Executive Director
Rebecca Wildman, Executive Director
BUSINESS PLUS, INC.
208-539-6470