AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoJobs & Growth: Idaho added 700 nonfarm jobs while unemployment held steady, and Coeur d’Alene was one of two Idaho cities to post job growth from August to September. Small Business: Idaho received a $329,000 federal grant to help small businesses expand exports. Manufacturing Investment: Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories is expanding in Post Falls, with three Idaho factories planned as part of a $500 million-plus U.S. investment. Major Employers: Albertsons reported lower quarterly profit, withdrew its outlook and is developing a multi-year turnaround plan, with details expected later this year. Business Costs: Idaho workers’ compensation rates are set to fall again in 2027, offering employers some relief.
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