CEDA Resources

Economic Development Planning Resources:

North-central Idaho has a wide array of resources to address economic development opportunities and challenges.

State Partners:

Idaho Department of Commerce:
Provides connection to resources for business, innovation, communities, travel, media, and career opportunities.
www.commerce.idaho.gov
Idaho Department of Labor:
Links workers and businesses, provides workforce training programs, and labor market information and analysis.
www.labor.idaho.gov
Association of Idaho Cities:
Aids in governance and management to Idaho cities.
www.idahocities.org

Idaho Association of Counties:
Provides assistance in governance and management to the counties of Idaho.
www.idcounties.org
Idaho Nonprofit Center:
Assists non-profit organizations in development, governance, and management.
www.idahononprofits.org
Idaho Economic Development Association:
Links local economic development associations to address common interests.
www.ieda.biz

Idaho Rural Partnership:
Links public and private resources for collaboration to address rural community and business challenges.
www.irp.idaho.gov
Idaho Rural Water Association:
Provides technical assistance and training to the water and wastewater systems in Idaho.
www.idahoruralwater.com

Regional Partners:

North Central Idaho Travel Association:
(NCITA) promotes travel opportunities and marketing programs related to tourism in the five counties of North Central Idaho.
www.northcentralidaho.info
Nez Perce Tribe’s:
Operations contribute significantly to Idaho’s economy and provides an array of services to tribal citizens.
www.nezperce.org

Lewis-Clark State College’s Idaho Small Business Development Center:
Provides business and technical consulting, as well as research and training services to small businesses and manufacturers throughout North Central Idaho.
www.lcsc.edu/ISBDC
University of Idaho’s Office of Community and Economic Development:
Partners with businesses, industries, nonprofits, and communities to help them grow, and thrive through a vast range of services, resources, and expertise throughout the state.

Lewis-Clark State College Workforce Training Program:
Provides for the educational needs of individuals in the workforce.
www.lcsc.edu/wft

Local Economic Development Partners:

Clearwater County Economic Development Council:
(CCEDC) mission is to foster a thriving business climate by facilitating proactive partnerships and leveraging available resources for the benefit of existing, start-ups, and new businesses countywide.
www.clearwatercounty.org/?EconomicDevelopment
Ida-Lew Economic Development Council:
(Ida-Lew) works to retain and expand existing businesses, recruit new businesses that can benefit from Idaho's favorable business climate, and aids entrepreneurs that are establishing new businesses.
www.ida-lew.org

Partners for Economic Prosperity:
(PEP) Located in Moscow, PEP’s goal is to bring business, government, education, and community leadership together for the purpose of strengthening the Latah County economy through the retention, and recruitment of new business activity.
www.pepedo.org
Port of Lewiston:
Is a public organization serving the citizens of Nez Perce County as an economic development district, intermodal transportation center and facilitator of international trade.
www.portoflewiston.com

Valley Vision:
Serves the border communities of Lewiston, Idaho, and Clarkston, Washington. Its focus includes business recruitment, retention, and expansion.
www.lewis-clarkvalley.com