AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoIdaho Jobs: The state’s unemployment rate held at 3.6% in September, while nonfarm employment added 700 jobs. Finance and insurance, professional services and natural resources posted some of the strongest gains. Retail Investment: Fred Meyer plans a second Caldwell store, part of a development investment topping $100 million; the store is expected to open in 2028. Micron: The company reached a deal with one Taiwan union, but a separate union’s planned strike remains a concern. Meanwhile, Boise-area students are preparing for job openings tied to Micron’s local expansion. Farm Costs: Cherry Hill Farms says labor costs have climbed 60% to 70%, making U-pick sales and community events important to its business. Business Services: New Greater Idaho Falls Chamber CEO Carrie Athay is centering her vision on advocacy, education and networking. Travel: Boise Airport is installing mobile payment and license-plate recognition to speed up parking exits by mid-November.
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