Jobs & Economy

In 2030, greater Coeur d’Alene has diversified our employment base for a better educated workforce and expanded its skilled labor pool…

…for new and emerging businesses and industries. We have living wage jobs to support our population, offering all residents opportunities to achieve a high quality of life. Coeur d’Alene is known for its proactive, innovative business climate, with supportive regulations, essential infrastructure, and available land for development. We have targeted a diverse range of industry clusters, including aviation, high technology, medical products and services, recreation, and sustainability industries. We support our existing and emerging small businesses with information, lending programs, and technical assistance.

Highlights

• Developed Basic Workforce Skills training for entry-level workers to maintain their employment status through good workforce behavior and interpersonal skills training
• Developed and began distribution of a Small Business Resource Guide