Private Investors Growing Southern Idaho's Economy
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Business Plus 2019 Annual Meeting
Business Plus held its Annual Meeting on November 21st at Clif Bar Baking Company in Twin Falls with the theme "Three, Five, Ten-Year Challenges." Over 100 people att
ended, including public officials, airport and transportation department representatives, business leaders, and local high school students.
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Busines Plus Annual Meeting 2019
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Our panel was moderated by Business Plus President Con Paulos and included
Travis Rothweiler, Mike Williams, Mark Mitton, Jeff McCurdy
and
Larry Bybee,
representing 5 of the largest cities in our region. Topics including infrastructure, services, diversity, building permits, housing, assessments and property taxes were discussed.
Travis Rothweiler's presentation was particularly informative. He explained the growth and demand for infrastructure and services in Twin Falls and explained why home prices are rising and how that relates to tax assessments. Click the image below to view his presentation.
Thank you to our sponsors
BBSI, Oregon Train RV,
and
Willamette Dental Group,
and host
Clif Bar Baking Company
. Additional thanks to our Community Partner
United Way South Central Idaho.
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We wish you a wonderful holiday season
and a prosperous New Year!
Rebecca Wildman, Executive Director
BUSINESS PLUS, INC.
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A Word from Mark Lopshire, Business Plus Executive Committee Member
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"Business Plus is the regional leader in supporting economic development in Southern Idaho. Every time a new business selects our region, you benefit through new opportunities to find new customers, services or support. Our children and families also benefit when new companies pay taxes - this helps fund education and new infrastructure. Plus, investing in Business Plus allows you to have a voice in growing Southern Idaho. You cannot afford to not be an investor."
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- Mark Lopshire, Owner Oregon Trail RV Park
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What do businesses look for when they're considering new locations? What are the key factors which usually eliminate specific sites?
It's a complex process says Deane Foote, COE of Foote Consulting, Phoenix, Az., which specializes in screening potential sites for businesses seeking new locations.
Stephen Hartgen
Weekly Columnist and Author
Former Idaho Legislature
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Click to see Deane Foote's Presentation Slides
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Idaho Urban Land Institute's Breakfast Presentation
Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2020 - Magic Valley
Register by December 10th
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The Idaho Urban Land Institute is hosting a breakfast event to present its annual "Emerging Trends in Real Estate 2020 - Magic Valley."
The annual Emerging Trends in Real Estate report from PwC and ULI provides an outlook on US investment and real estate development trends. This event features a presentation on the publication from Andy Warren, PwC Director of Real Estate Research, followed by a panel discussing trends in the local market.
Registration cost ranges from $15-35 based on membership, public, academic, retirees, students and for those under 35, and includes a copy of the report.
Pre-register before December 10th on ULI's website at
www.idaho.uli.org
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Check Presentations
First Federal
Clif Bar
Rebecca Wildman, Dale Ducommun, Con Paulos
Mr Gas/Lynch Oil
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Farm Workforce Modernization Act
Call to Action!
Click to Read Full Letter
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| Click Here to go to Congressman Simpson's Website |
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"My constituents have been asking me to fix our immigration laws since my first day in Congress,"
said Rep. Simpson.
"There is perhaps no more important facet of immigration reform for Idaho and its economy than the agriculture workforce. I am proud to introduce the Farm Workforce Modernization Act alongside a bipartisan coalition of members in the first step towards solving this problem. Getting our farmers' employees right with the law will provide economic stability to our rural communities and make our country safer by creating a legal, merit-based agriculture immigration system that allows our valuable law enforcement resources to focus on the bad actors."
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- Representative Mike Simpson
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Visit Rupert's Christmas City
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If you missed our last newsletter, you can read it HERE.
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Become an Investor!
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Give me a call!
208-539-6470
Rebecca Wildman
BUSINESS PLUS, INC.
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