Choose the Lewis-Clark Valley When Profits Matter!

BEAT YOUR COMPETITION WITH THESE SAVINGS!

More savings compared to other regions of the US infographic

38% Lower Energy Costs
30% Lower Labor Costs
22% Lower Distribution Costs

“We have compared savings in these industrial categories across our targeted markets, and can show you how operating in the Lewis-Clark Valley can save money on expenses, increase your profits, and beat your competition. For example, in comparing California vs our Lewis-Clark Valley for an Energy Processing operation with 50 employees, we can save you over

3 MILLION DOLLARS annually.”

Comparative Cost Savings Across Industries in Different Markets

Industry Sector	FTE's	Market	Savings Per Year
Energy Processing	50	California	$3,067,000
Energy Processing	50	Oregon	$1,646,000
Machine Shops	50	California	$1,125,000
Machine Shops	50	Oregon	$855,000
Electrical Equipment Manufacturing	50	Arizona	$960,000

This is how we RANK nationally

RATINGS MATTER WHEN MAKING A CHOICE!

Best States - Overall Ranking

Best Economy

Fiscal Stability

Cost of Energy (Electric)

Business Environment

Economic Outlook

# 3

# 2

# 3

# 8

# 3

# 2

# 13

# 4

# 2

# 4

# 2

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At a time when other states are raising taxes to keep up with mounting debt, Idaho and Washington's long history of smart fiscal decisions, including strong cash reserves, put this region in position to attract business. Additionally, if you live or own a business in Washington, there are no corporate or personal income taxes in that state.

We’ve spent years adopting sound fiscal policies in this region. Today, we’re one of the few regions of the country with the highest credit rating available. Idaho and Washington both have AAA credit ratings. Idaho boasts a budget surplus of nearly $2 billion -- a direct result of the regulatory freedom we're using to redefine what it means to create opportunity. Here in the Lewis-Clark Valley, your business will reach its full potential.

IDAHO RANKED #3 FOR BUSINESS &

HIGH PRAISE FOR LOW COST OF DOING BUSINESS IN IDAHO

The much talked-about CNBC analysis of "Best States for Doing Business" praised the state of Idaho for its best-practices when it comes to regulation and doing business. But, Idaho is only one half of the Lewis-Clark Valley. The other half, Washington, has earned similar praise for its regulatory and tax environments.

WASHINGTON RANKED #2 FOR BUSINESS

CNBC also praises the business environment and the growth potential for your business. No personal or business income taxes is a big deal.

HIGHLY EDUCATED, HIGHLY SKILLED

Other factors that make the Lewis-Clark Valley more cost-competitive, include the 6th highest concentration of college graduates in the United States.* Two area research Universities and two additional colleges can be found within a 30-40 minute drive, and there is a highly skilled workforce that embraces vocations in all local schools. Learning and developing robust workforce development is a way of life in Lewis-Clark Valley. Here, we help businesses grow operations, relocate, and expand. Our focus is to dramatically reduce the time it takes to go from initial contact to actual operations.

*Small college-towns are factored out due to their relatively low populations.