WHAT ARE THE INCENTIVES?

The Silver Valley Economic Development Corporation (SVEDC) assists businesses in all levels of their expansion or relocation process and attracting financing packages. Panhandle Area Council (PAC) and local lenders work closely to build multiple-source financing for desirable projects. See links below for Relocation and Business support services. Business Advantages in Idaho’s Silver Valley

  • Higher education resources
  • Workforce training programs
  • Low-cost electricity and natural gas
  • Abundant water resources
  • Broadband and telecommunications services
  • Available workforce
  • Immediate national connections for air, truck and railway
  • Business and financial support programs
  • Unmatched scenic beauty

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT LINKS

Business Climate
Idaho Biz Help
Idaho Small Business Development – Start and grow your business
Secretary of State - Register your business and other tools

PLANNING AND ZONING

Idaho Commerce
Idaho Tax Reimbursement
Opportunity Zone
Workforce Development
Idaho Department of Labor

SHOSHONE COUNTY AND CITY DEMOGRAPHICS

Community Profiles - Gem State Prospector
2011 Silver Valley Community Review

CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE

Historic Silver Valley Chamber of Commerce
Historic Wallace Chamber of Commerce

PLANNING AND ZONING – LAND USE

Shoshone County 208-752-8891
Kellogg 208-786-9131
Mullan 208-744-1515
Osburn 208-752-0001
Pinehurst 208-682-3721
Smelterville 208-786-3351
Wallace 208-752-1147
Wardner 208-786-0118
Commercial – Industrial Real Estate
Gem State Prospector - Official site selection platform

TRANSPORTATION – PEOPLE AND PRODUCTS

Silver Express Bus – Local public transit
Greyhound Bus
Spokane International Airport
Missoula International Airport
Idaho Freight Network and Highway Capacities Maps
Montana dept. of Transportation Maps and Info
Washington Freight System, Maps and Info

UTILITIES

Avista Utilities - Natural Gas & Electric
South Fork Coeur d’Alene River Sewer Dist. 208-453-0841
Central Shoshone County Water Dist. 208-786-9141 – Serving Osburn, Kellogg, Wardner, Smelterville, Page, East Shoshone Water Dist. 208-752-1174 - Serving Silverton, Wallace, Burke, Mullan
Cataldo Water Dist. 208-682-3581
Pinehurst Water Dist. 208-682-3611