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Infrastructure a barrier to attracting new business to Idaho

February 5, 2008 /

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Idaho must continue to diversify the economy by recruiting and expanding in many sectors, Don Dietrich, administrator of the Department of Commerce Division of Economic and Community Development, told the Joint Finance and Appropriations Committee this morning.

“Idaho is not insulated from general market hiccups,” he said.

Dietrich, who was filling in after Commerce Director Jim Ellick took a leave of absence, emphasized the department’s role in bringing companies to Idaho.

by Eddie Kovsky

Full Story: http://www.idahobusiness.net/archive.htm/2008/02/05/Infrastructure-a-barrier-to-attracting-new-business-to-state