ABOUT US
We welcome you to explore North Idaho with Coeur d'Alene Area Economic Development Corporation. Since 1987, over 125 companies have taken the opportunity to expand or relocate to the Coeur d’Alene, Idaho area. The strong and vibrant economic options of North Idaho are surpassed only by the quality and beauty that surrounds us. As a business owner, you will embrace the financial benefits of Idaho which allow for low taxes, affordable housing, and a trained workforce. CNN Money ranked Idaho the
#1 State for small business
#1 in regulatory and tax code friendliness
I look forward to working with the Kootenai County communities to create that balance of taking care of our existing businesses, growing entrepreneurial activities, and recruiting new businesses to help diversify and strengthen our economy. Coeur d’Alene Area Economic Development Corporation has had a long and successful program, and I know that together we can create further success to give our region a brilliant and vibrant future.
– Gynii Gilliam
MISSION
The Coeur d’Alene Area EDC (CdAEDC) is the economic development organization for Kootenai County, representing all the rural communities in the region and the four larger communities: Coeur d’Alene, Post Falls, Hayden, Rathdrum. Our mission is to build a healthy economy for the region by strengthening the base, diversifying the economy, supporting the creation of new jobs, and advancing workforce development in cooperation with local, regional, and state economic partners, and existing businesses and industries to facilitate business retention, expansion, and attraction.
SERVICES
We offer confidential business services, free-of-charge and customized to your specific needs. Think of our office as an extension of your business development division. Our services include:
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Identifying potential sites in partnership with our local commercial brokers and building/property owners
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Coordinating and managing all logistics for site selection trips
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Providing economic and business development data about the region
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Identifying local and state incentive programs and navigating the application process
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Facilitating permitting processes at state and local levels
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Organizing strategic meetings with business leaders and government officials, from local to state level
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Connecting companies with a workforce by making the screening, interviewing, hiring and training easy
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Connecting companies with agencies and organizations relevant to business needs and community involvement
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Establishing B2B relationships within north Idaho and eastern Washington to strengthen and build businesses
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Promoting businesses and organizations through marketing and PR
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Creating tailored services to meet businesses’ needs
ACHIEVEMENTS
-SINCE 1987-
Over
125
Companies
Assisted
More than
7,198
Jobs
Created
Over $722.5
Million
Total Capital Investment
in County
$144
Million
Total
Annual
Payroll
OUR INVESTORS
WHY INVEST IN CDAEDC?
Coeur d’Alene Area Economic Development Corporation is working to expand and diversify the economic base for Kootenai County. By getting involved, you can help contribute to the economic vitality of beautiful North Idaho. Our services are confidential and free of charge. We have assisted over 125 companies relocate or expand their business to North Idaho. The economic impact of these recruited companies has resulted in:
If you’re interested in making a difference in our community, come join our partnership! CdAEDC is a community 501(c)6 non-profit organization, funded by private business, public entities, and private individuals. For over 30 years, CdAEDC has served the region by offering confidential services and assistance to businesses interested in locating or expanding in the region.
Our stakeholders are community and business leaders interested in seeing our region continue to become stronger and more diversified. Some have been investing in our community since the inception of the organization in 1987. We welcome your investment in our community from $1,000 to $50,000 and beyond. For additional information please call us anytime at 208.667.4753
If you’re interested in making a bigger impact and want to join our board, please call Gynii A. Gilliam at 208.667.4753.
If you would like to learn more about becoming a supporter of CDA EDC, please contact us at 208-667-4753, or info@cdaedc.org
OVER 7,000 JOBS CREATED
&
MORE THAN $62 MILLION
IN PROPERTY TAXES PAID
SILVER ($2,500-$4,999)
BRONZE ($1,000-$2,499)
BUSINESS ($500-$999)
COMMUNITY SUPPORTERS (NON-VOTING)
BOARD MEMBERS
Chair – Brad Marshall
- J-U-B Engineers
Vice Chair – Mike Kennedy
- Intermax Networks
Treasurer – Tag Jacklin
Riverbend & Jacklin Land
Secretary – David Flood
- STCU
Mayor Steve Widmyer
- City of Coeur d’Alene
Rep: Troy Tymesen
Mayor Ron Jacobson
- City of Post Falls
Rep: Linda Wilhelm
Mayor Steve Griffitts
- City of Hayden
Rep: Brett Boyer
Mayor Vic Holmes
- City of Rathdrum
Rep: Leon Duce
Commissioner Chris Fillios
- Kootenai County
Brad Hagadone & Clint Schroeder
- Hagadone Corp.
Dr. Rick MacLennan
- North Idaho College
Dr. Charles Buck
- University of Idaho, Cd’A Campus
Chris Meyer
- Parkwood Business Properties
Scott Marikis
- Empire Airlines
Danny Klocko
- Kootenai Health
Michael Wolsten
- Idaho Central Credit Union
Linda Davis
- Moxie!
Alivia Metts
- ignitecda
Dr. Steven Cook
- CdA School District 271
Todd Kiesbuy
- Avista Utilities
Kara Heikkila
- Witherspoon Kelley
Jessica Bauman
- Express Employment Professionals
Pam Houser
- Jobs+ Action Committee
Wally Jacobson
- Panhandle Area Council
Representative Paul Amador
- Idaho State Legislature
Gynii A. Gilliam
- President & CEO