AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoIdaho Economy Watch: WalletHub’s 2026 state competitiveness ranking puts Idaho at No. 11 overall (score 53.4), underscoring that long-term growth hinges on business creation, labor strength, and innovation—not just economic size. Local Talent Pipeline: Pocatello teens Isaac Giesbrecht and Gage Staples won top honors at SkillsUSA Nationals in Atlanta for EMT skills, highlighting PV-TEC’s career-tech training as a real jobs pathway. North Idaho Housing: Kootenai County’s market is heating up: median single-family price hit $555,738 in May, sales rose, listings increased, and days on market fell—signaling a stronger summer for buyers and sellers. Community & Culture: Idaho Falls hosted its third annual Community Heritage Music Festival, drawing regional performers and celebrating local identity. Business Leadership: Portneuf Valley Development Corporation named Gynii Gilliam as interim CEO to drive economic development and business retention/expansion. Sports & Entertainment: Idaho’s War Bonnet Round Up is seeking national anthem performers for July rodeo nights at Sandy Downs.
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