Whether it’s agriculture, tourism or energy, a look at the industries that shape Idaho’s economy and how they are affected by state policies.
If you spent an evening walking around Boise, asking people about the economy, the housing market, and how they’re feeling about all of it, what would you hear? Well, we did that, and here’s your answer. It’s a bit unsettling.
Idaho’s timber industry is another example of a sector that’s been a main-stay of the area economy since the state lines were drawn. Like mining, it’s seen big declines over the last couple of decades. Idaho’s wood products industry is driven by lumber demand, which is a function of the housing market. The state Division […]
The creation and growth of most western states was a direct result of the mining industries that developed in the late 1800s. In Idaho, it was silver and gold. Mining and other traditional natural resources have taken a big hit in the last decade, but industry representatives and some economists believe they’re still a major […]
These five industries, like construction and high-tech, hardly cover Idaho’s entire economy, but they have acted as some of the most volatile and crucial economic indicators over the last decade. State economists say Idaho’s economic turnaround will be gradual, albeit it’s headed in the right direction. Services & Trade: The services industry includes everything from […]
Inc.com ranks the Meridian, Idaho based wickless-candle company Scentsy the 85th fastest growing company in the United States over the last three years. According to its website, Scentsy has 100,000 independent sales representatives who market and sell products through home parties. It’s the second year the wickless-candle company has made Inc. Magazine’s list of the […]
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