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Opportunity Zones

OPPORTUNITY ZONE PROGRAM OVERVIEW Tax Benefit The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of capital gains generated through 2017 contains a new tax those investments. Tax benefits Eligibility incentive for investments in increase the longer investments Guidance low-income census tracts are in place. designated as Opportunity Zones. Each state nominated a minimum of 25 total eligible In order to be eligible for Opportunity Zones are a new census tracts but no more than the tax benefits, community development 25% of the total number of Opportunity Funds: program established to eligible census tracts within the encourage long-term state. Approved Idaho • Must be organized as a investments in low-income Opportunity Zone tracts and corporation or urban and rural communities. informational one-pagers are partnership included herein. Private investment vehicles • Must be certified by the called Opportunity Funds that For more details on Idaho U.S. Treasury place 90 percent or more of Opportunity Zones visit (self-certification) their funds into an Opportunity commerce.idaho.gov/communi • 90% of the Zone can earn tax relief on the ties/opportunity-zones/. Opportunity Fund’s assets must be invested in an Opportunity Zone or • Deferred capital gains taxes INVESTOR Zones • Captial gains tax reductions • Investments may BENEFITS include stocks, • Appreciation exclusions partnership interest or real estate (substantial rehabilitation Contact Idaho Commerce for information on doing business in Idaho requirement) [email protected] | 800.842.5858 | www.commerce.idaho.gov

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OPPORTUNITY ZONE OVERVIEW WHAT’S IN THE ZONE?

such as the St. Alphonsus Access to Interstate Centrally located within the 84 City of Boise, this Regional Medical Center, 84 and opportunity zone has which has realized continued transportation infrastructure, investment and employment including rail and interstate, growth. Close proximity to and benefits from significant downtown nearby residential areas. This Boise opportunity zone is approximately 3 miles The area includes a diversity from the city’s downtown, of land uses and the civic and employment Quick acces to Boise employment opportunities center of Idaho. Airport

INVESTMENT SITES 1 1. 1200 N. Curtis Road Previous industrial use, 6.03 acres/263,000 sq. feet, leaseable on 2 5 acres with 1 acre accessory parking lot

2. 34 South Cole Road Formerly a school, now a vacant lot of 8.56 acres/ 373,000 sq. feet

CENSUS TRACT 16001002000 BOISE COMPETES Boise Competes is the city’s Quick Facts economic development promise to its citizens. It means the city About is working hard every day to Boise, Idaho make the city the best it can be. The goal of Boise Competes: align resources with opportuni- LOCAL PRIORITIES ties to ensure Boise’s economy The current state of the census remains lasting, innovative and tract is a mix of heavy industrial, vibrant for years to come. 230,594 light industrial, residential, health services and retail. There Population is ample opportunity for infill development and redevelopment of this area. This census tract lends itself 2.3% well to a mixed-use Unemployment development including housing, retail, oce and other uses. GROW OUR HOUSING Rate There are a growing number of startups from a variety of Over the last several years Boise industries attracted to this area has seen tremendous vitality, due to its low lease costs, with low unemployment, proximity to Boise State increased opportunity, and a University, and proximity to growing national realization that $57,189 Boise truly is becoming one of housing and transportation infrastructure. the most livable cities in the Median Income country. Boise's challenge is how Continued western sprawl in to maintain the city's high the Boise Valley has made the livability in the face of the Central Bench neighborhood in dramatic growth brought by this this zone a target for success. 75% intensification and an opportunity to reimagine a Unlike other cities that have Workforce With neighborhood that already has fallen victim to overwhelming essential infrastructure in place. housing shortages, Boise has an Some College opportunity to sustain our The neighborhood represents an livability and guide future Education opportunity to continue the growth. After recently City’s initiatives to diversify completing a series of robust employment (Boise Competes) community conversations, Nic Miller and intensify residential housing aordability emerged Economic Development Director development (Grow Our as a top concern. City of Boise Housing) sustainably. [email protected] 208-994-1209 FOR INFORMATION USE ONLY. The information and statistics stated herein are based upon publicly available resources developed by other local, state, or federal entities. The Idaho Department of Commerce is not responsible for incorrect information stated herein.

Contact Idaho Commerce for information on doing business in Idaho [email protected] | 800.842.5858 | www.commerce.idaho.gov MERIDIAN Idaho Opportunity Zone

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OPPORTUNITY ZONE OVERVIEW WHAT’S IN THE ZONE?

This census tract contains workers living across the 84 Access to Interstate 84 strong and emerging central Treasure Valley. markets for industrial companies, health science The tract has convenient Near Blue Cross of and higher education freeway access, well-built Idaho and St. Luke’s organizations, regional local roads and an active rail Medical Center transit groups, small corridor boasting a strong businesses, and housing. infrastructural advantage in creating long-term Industrial rail access It is seen by the city as the opportunities for profitable key to connecting investment, innovation and consumers, commuters and growth. Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine

INVESTMENT SITES

1. 1250 E. Kalispell 1.7 acres of zoned, light industrial property with utility service.

2. 3015 E. Magic View Drive 1.6 acres of zoned, general 1 commercial property, access to ID-55/Eagle Road, near St. 3 Luke’s Medical Center. 2

3. 715 S. Wells Street 6.86 acres suitable for medical, oce or flex (RUT zoning), with access to I-84.

CENSUS TRACT 16001010321 HOUSING NEEDS HEALTH SCIENCE CORRIDOR This opportunity zone Quick Facts incorporates a portion of the This corridor is marketed to About tract in the Meridian Urban attract health science and Renewal District, as well as technology companies. With St. Meridian, Meridian's HUD-approved Luke’s Meridian Medical Center, Community Development Block Idaho Urologic Institute, Idaho Idaho Grant redevelopment area. State University and the Idaho College of Osteopathic Medicine, this area is slated for future health science and 106,410 technology clustering. The corridor creates a clear need Population and opportunity for a specialized and highly-skilled workforce. 2.4% There are ongoing eorts to Unemployment leverage federal and state funding in the residential and Rate commercial areas of this tract to prevent and mitigate poverty, slum and blight, and other local needs. RAIL CORRIDOR The rail corridor running through Hospitality and retail employees $64,375 this census tract houses a find it dicult to live in the area number of significant industrial due to dwindling diversity in Median Income users such as ProBuild, Scentsy, housing options. A number of Micro100 Tool, FSA and PKG. mixed-use, housing, and oce This is an area sought after for developments are in various industrial development. stages of entitlement in the 77.9% downtown area. Surrounding This railway provides many industrial areas have lobbied to opportunities to industrial Population with maintain the industrial portions, partners across the Treasure improve housing aordability Valley and has potential to Bachelor’s Degree and options, and retain provide future transportation employment in the area that options for those living or Higher contribute to the state’s GDP. throughout Boise, Meridian, Nampa and Caldwell.

Cameron Arial, City of Meridian, [email protected], 208-489-0570 Brenda Sherwood, City of Meridian, [email protected], 208-489-0537

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FOR INFORMATION USE ONLY. The information and statistics stated herein are based upon publicly available resources developed by other local, state, or federal entities. The Idaho Department of Commerce is not responsible for incorrect information stated herein. BONNERS FERRY Idaho Opportunity Zone

OPPORTUNITY ZONE OVERVIEW WHAT’S IN THE ZONE?

Near US Highway 95 The opportunity zone This opportunity zone is 2 with direct access to bordered by the south and includes the Kaniksu State Highway 2 west banks of the Kootenai National Forest, downtown River. The area is and southern Bonners Shares its northern traditionally sustained by Ferry, the Kootenai River border with Canada timber and may be ideal for Inn Resort and a number of value-added wood parcels with rail access. products manufacturing. Rail access

INVESTMENT SITES

1. 7168 1st St., Bonners Ferry, ID Former Safeway building of 14,206 square feet on 0.795 acre lot. Recommended use as a retail grocery store, small manufactur ing, o ce space or community center. Includes loading areas, parking and is retail adjacent. 1 2. 138 Latigo Ln., Naples, ID 7.92 acre commercial property o Highway 95, including out buildings, greenhouses and living quarters. Recommended use as a 2 manufacturing plant, nursery or retail store.

CENSUS TRACT 16021970200 LUMBER INDUSTRY The skill sets of Boundary Quick Facts County citizens are About predominately in the lumber industry and wood by-product Bonners Ferry, sector. Due to the longevity of Idaho the industry, skills are strongest in value-added wood products and wood by-products. The most likely type of industry to develop in this census tract RAIL USE 2,629 would be in the value-added There are two parcels within the City wood products business. opportunity zone with rail track sidings and several parcels with Population direct rail access. The rail track sidings parcels are ideal for inventory deliveries and final product shipping. Investors with 5,326 interest in these parcels are both outside of the state and outside Census Tract of the country. Population

Courtesy Boundary County Museum

$35,892 FOREIGN TRADE ZONE City Median This opportunity zone includes a foreign trade zone. The FTZ Income program is in support of businesses with a U.S. location that imports parts, materials or components for manufacturing COMPANY HIGHLIGHT 18% and finished goods or parts for Bonners Ferry is home to City Population distribution, either exported or multi-million dollar Panhandle sold in the U.S. Foreign goods Door, Inc., and Überleben, a with a College and domestic goods held for modern bushcraft company Degree export are exempt from state known best for its fire-focused and local inventory taxes. products.

Dennis Weed, Boundary County Econ. Dev., [email protected], 208-267-4352 David Sims, Boundary County Econ. Dev., [email protected], 208-267-0352

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FOR INFORMATION USE ONLY. The information and statistics stated herein are based upon publicly available resources developed by other local, state, or federal entities. The Idaho Department of Commerce is not responsible for incorrect information stated herein. BUHL Idaho Opportunity Zone

OPPORTUNITY ZONE OVERVIEW WHAT’S IN THE ZONE?

Buhl is a walkable agriculture and Near Interstate 84 and downtown community commercial and industrial 84 US Highway 30 with a diverse population zoned areas. The city is and business environment. also home to one of the premier golf courses in Large food and The Buhl area has southern Idaho. agricultural companies available workforce and including Cloverleaf can accommodate larger This zone contains an Creamery manufacturing and food active rail line and processing with available encompasses most of utilities. the community’s commercial and Buhl Municipal Airport Buhl is surrounded by residential zones.

INVESTMENT SITES

1. 289 Clear Lakes Road 3,000 sq. ft. commercial/retail space 2 1 with 1.2 acres of land. 3 2. 200 Broadway Avenue N. 6,500 sq. ft. former bank building ideal for commercial, o ce or retail.

3 1118 Main Street 12,000 sq. ft. retail/commercial space.

CENSUS TRACT 16083000400 LOCAL PRIORITIES INVESTMENTS Currently Buhl has a shortage The City of Buhl recently of middle and upper income completed considerable Quick Facts housings. Buhl o cials would water and wastewater About like to see an increase in improvements in 2016. Buhl housing options for these opened two new health Buhl, Idaho areas plus opportunities for services businesses in early new and veteran housing. 2019. Roadway improvements are in place to improve tra c congestion in these areas. Buhl has an existing niche 4,447 trucking presence with expansion capacities. Population

Flickr Creative Commons: Jasperado A Recreation District would improve already vibrant community recreation 36 programs. Buhl provides a safe, Median Age family-oriented atmosphere with a completed downtown revitalization project that The current opportunity zone provides a well-lit walkable could see a potential increase downtown area. in tourism, driven by local wineries, trail systems and $38,940 The revitalization of older recreation in the downtown building structures corridor. would create an enticing Median Income atmosphere for various businesses. The City of Buhl would like to see more companies re-locate in the downtown and surrounding areas to bolster 20.6% existing businesses already located in the opportunity Population With zone. College Degree FOR INFORMATION USE ONLY. The information and statistics stated herein are based upon publicly available resources developed by other local, state, or federal entities. The Idaho Department of Commerce is not responsible for incorrect information stated herein.

Michelle Olsen, Buhl Chamber of Commerce, 208-543-6682, [email protected] Pat Hamilton, Buhl Economic Council, 208-737-6740, [email protected]

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OPPORTUNITY ZONE OVERVIEW WHAT’S IN THE ZONE?

Access to US Highway 12 This opportunity zone test their products right in 12 and State Highway 11 represents all of Clearwater their backyard. County, including four Clearwater River, Kelly incorporated municipalities: The county’s economic Creek, Dworshak and four Elk River, Orofino, Pierce development team is inland reservoirs, and two and Weippe. focused on housing and is fish hatcheries also currently working on a Railroad access Ready access to natural marketing campaign to resources make it suitable attract a cross-laminated timber manufacturer to the for recreational technology More than five firms looking to build and area. backcountry airstrips

INVESTMENT SITES 1. SH 11, Weippe, 83553 Vacant, industrial, manufacturing, mixed use; 80-787 acres.

2. 84 Grangemont Rd., Orofino, 83544 Manufacturing, 2 industrial, business | 1 park, mixed use for 3 wholesale; 25 acres.

3. Multiple residential and mixed use development sites.

CENSUS TRACT 16035970100 HISTORY LOCAL PRIORITIES Clearwater County has strong There is an increased need in Quick Facts ties to natural resource this opportunity zone for more About management and industry. modern, middle class and Logging, lumber manufacturing, entry-level housing. Clearwater forest landscape and fisheries management represents 25% of County the economy including private and public sector employers. 8,535 Population Clearwater County is focused on diversification and building on existing clusters including jet boat and arms-related manufacturing, healthcare and value-added wood products. 6.4% REC-TECH Unemployment Businesses and residents alike Clearwater County experiences are drawn to this zone for easy Rate continuous growth and access to its natural resources, development in the recreation low crime and rural lifestyle, but technology business sector with the county’s natural resources companies such as NightForce also oer opportunities for and SJX Jet Boats acting as land-water-air based business $43,790 focal points that are spurring development and industry smaller support businesses to sectors that support existing Median Income emerge and grow. manufacturers and healthcare. The county is home to tool The economic development manufacturer AAA Precision team is also working with public Tool, and CNC Tech and NN and private partners in Machine, both high quality attracting value added wood 25.4% machines shops working in the product companies. firearms, aeronautics and Population with medical industries. Additionally, advanced welding firms are in College Degree growth mode to meet the needs of the local and regional jet boat sector.

Christina St. Germaine, Clearwater County, 208‐476‐9829, [email protected] Bobbie Kaufman, Clearwater County, 208‐476‐4815, [email protected] Todd Perry, City of Orofino, 208‐476‐4725, [email protected]

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FOR INFORMATION USE ONLY. The information and statistics stated herein are based upon publicly available resources developed by other local, state, or federal entities. The Idaho Department of Commerce is not responsible for incorrect information stated herein. GOODING Idaho Opportunity Zone

OPPORTUNITY ZONE OVERVIEW WHAT’S IN THE ZONE?

This opportunity zone park, complete with Access to Interstate 84 and Idaho covers northern water and sewer 84 State Highway 26 Gooding County and services. includes the city of Nearby recreation access including Gooding, the county The College of a golf course, hiking, hunting, seat and home to the Southern Idaho fishing, swimming and snow Idaho School for the maintains a satellite shoeing Deaf and Blind. campus in the community that is Near rail access and a municipal Gooding’s Urban equipped to o er airport Renewal Agency holds remote degree and title to a 22-acre vocational educational shovel-ready industrial programs.

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY

430 Main Street

This investment site is a commercial building located in the downtown business district. The main floor is approximately 4,400 square feet. The upper mezzanine floor space is 2,000 square feet. Basement storage includes 2,300 square feet. The building provides unlimited opportunity for commercial business applications.

CENSUS TRACT 16047960100 LOCAL PRIORITIES INVESTMENTS Gooding continues to seek to The city of Gooding recently Quick Facts improve their downtown district invested significant funds and and has a vision to create an e orts into local infrastructure. About attractive, pedestrian-friendly These improvements include $5 Gooding, Main Street with cross walks, million in water and $9 million in street lights and improved wastewater, the compilation of a Idaho building fronts. The city has 10-year road maintenance plan, plans to move the targeted the reception of an $11,000 urban renewal zone to their Main grant for ADA curb Street, the length of which is replacements, and another included in the opportunity zone $50,000 grant to fund a 3,428 area. transportation master plan. The city is currently working Population with the Corp of Engineers to replace containment walls built in the early 1940’s as part of the work program. The Gooding Airport recently 35 installed an automated weather observation system to assist Median Age pilots with navigation and provide detailed weather information. A 635-foot runway INDUSTRIAL PARK extension project is currently in the design phase, slated for The Urban Renewal Agency's completion as early as late 2019. $33,109 industrial park property is primed for development and has Median Income undergone recent infrastructure upgrades. The park continues to develop relationships with its users and neighbors to expand the park as well as improve rail access. 21.4% Further development of the industrial park would be useful Population With for Gooding, as well as the introduction of new industry to College Degree stimulate the Urban Renewal process. Additionally, this community is prioritizing business retention, a ordable housing and worker training to Larry Bybee improve workforce. Public Works Director [email protected] FOR INFORMATION USE ONLY. The information and statistics stated herein are based upon publicly available resources 208-595-4902 developed by other local, state, or federal entities. The Idaho Department of Commerce is not responsible for incorrect information stated herein.

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OPPORTUNITY ZONE OVERVIEW WHAT’S IN THE ZONE?

This opportunity zone A recent water and sewer encompasses part of the line extension along Main 84 Access to Interstate 84 city of Jerome’s Urban Street opened several Renewal area. The zone is parcels for commercial and Hub of Idaho’s dairy served by an active rail line industrial development. The industry, including with easy access to the area also hosts several processing Interstate. historic buildings ripe for redevelopment. Rail access

INVESTMENT SITES

1. Shotwell Property: 961 W. Main Street 47.05 acres of 3 greenfield property within city limits and Urban Renewal area. 1 2 2. Cinema Property: 961 W. Main Street 1.5 acres of cinema property and a 4.5 acre pad site, suitable for mixed use. 3. Crystal Mall 11,500 sq. ft. building commercially zoned with parking. CENSUS TRACT 16053970400

FOR INFORMATION USE ONLY. The information and statistics stated herein are based upon publicly available resources developed by other local, state, or federal entities. The Idaho Department of Commerce is not responsible for incorrect information stated herein. AGRICULTURAL CORE IMPROVING LIVABILITY Agriculture-based industries find Jerome’s economy includes a Quick Facts success in Jerome and the rapidly growing population base About surrounding area. This that has seen a 34 percent opportunity zone may be a increase over a ten-year period Jerome, good option for food processing between 2003-2013. Idaho companies due to its quick This growth is indicative of the access to the interstate and rail. regional commitment to Due to the dairy industry’s infrastructure investments over-production of milk, milk targeted to develop a sound and cheese processing has economic environment, 11,796 become a key priority for favorable to business and industry in Jerome. Businesses development. City Population with interest in this industry are Aordable, non-subsidized encouraged to consider this housing, is very important to the zone. city of Jerome. Various professionals that work in Jerome have to live in 2.4% neighboring towns due to lack Unemployment of such housing and commute. Rate

Photo: Idaho Business Review

Jerome is home to the Jerome Cheese Company, a division of $42,896 Agropur Cheese. Jerome Cheese brings in 6.5 million pounds of Median Income milk and produces over 600,000 pounds of cheese daily. Other priorities include retail growth in ways that are dierent 22.6% than neighboring cities. Mixed-use commercial projects Population With that bring dierent services and products to the city's industry College Degree mix are intriguing, and improving the city's downtown Photo: Joy Pruitt, Magic Valley Times-News is vital to its sustainability.

Larry Hall, Jerome 20/20, Inc., [email protected], 208-539-0200 Mike Williams, City of Jerome, [email protected], 208-324-8189 Esmeralda Chavez, City of Jerome, [email protected], 208-324-8189

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WHAT’S IN THE ZONE? OPPORTUNITY ZONE OVERVIEW Access to US Highway This opportunity zone Upstream from the cities 12 12 and Idaho State includes the city of of Orofino and Lewiston, Highway 64 Kamiah, home to former Kamiah sits on the banks lumber mills, tribal of the Clearwater River Access to the enterprises including a and the Lewis and Clark Clearwater River casino, and a number of Trail. The community sees historic commercial potential in both heritage facilities. and recreational tourism. Itse Ye Ye Casino

INVESTMENT SITES 411 Main Street, Kamiah, 83536 This 5,000 square foot building is in the middle of downtown on Kamiah’s main street. It is currently a small mini mall and leases space to four businesses.

INFRASTRUCTURE A new internet provider now oers up to 100+ MBPS broadband service, 1 creating additional opportunities for businesses and investors to relocate or expand.

CENSUS TRACT 16061940001 LOCAL PRIORITIES CITY EVOLUTION The location of this The city of Kamiah is Quick Facts opportunity zone is prime for dedicated to integrating the About outdoor recreation including modern world with their fishing, hunting, boating and historic town. This is evident Kamiah, hiking. Outdoor recreation, in the revamping of the city’s tourism and recreation main business district, their Idaho technology businesses may up-to-date school system, thrive in this area with proper modern sanitation facilities investment. and water filtration plant, ecient fire and police departments, a modern 1,300 medical clinic, and an City Population emergency medical unit. 1,852 Census Tract There is an opportunity to build a riverside trail along Population the Clearwater River, creating additional recreation areas for The name "Kamiah" tourists and residents of is Nez Perce for Kamiah. "many rope litters," as Nez Perce tribes $36,013 manufactured "Kamia" rope nets Median Income in the area to fish steelhead.

21.5% The population within this Population With zone is in need of housing. Since a large portion of the College Degree population is elderly, the community is seeking investment in new assisted living homes in order to free Gavin Lewis up housing for a younger Ida-Lew Economic workforce. Development Council FOR INFORMATION USE ONLY. The information and statistics stated herein are based upon publicly available resources [email protected] developed by other local, state, or federal entities. The Idaho Department of Commerce is not responsible for incorrect 208-983-8302 information stated herein.

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WHAT’S IN THE ZONE? OPPORTUNITY ZONE OVERVIEW

Access to US Highways This opportunity zone The zone is a mix of 12 includes the city of timber and prairie lands, 12 and 13 Kooskia, which sits at the popular for both fishing confluence of the main and hunting. Access to the and south forks of the Clearwater River Clearwater River, The zone has a few former aording opportunities mill sites ideal for for tourism and recreation value-added timber or Sonnen’s Meat industries. industrial development. Processing

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY

601 Ping Street This investment property includes approdimately 5 acres of land bor- dering the main fork of the Clearwa- ter River and a public boat ramp. Recommended use includes RV park, seasoning condos or housing.

CENSUS TRACT 16049940000 LOCAL PRIORITIES NORTHWEST PASSAGE SCENIC BYWAY This opportunity zone lacks Quick Facts enough rentals to Investors intrigued by the About accomodate for the opportunity to establish population. There is an businesses in the recreation Kooskia, increasingly pressing need for technology or tourism additional housing, including industries will be drawn to the Idaho assisted living and retirement Northwest Passage Scenic communities. Byway. This byway is Idaho’s longest byway, which at 202 Due to its proximity to the miles, follows the route Lewis Clearwater River and large and Clark took through expanse of outdoor access, north-central Idaho. 670 recreational industries and tourism, including hotels, may City Population thrive in this opportunity zone. Additionally, mill sites and the zone’s history in the lumber industry lend this opportunity 4,517 zone to specialty lumber Census Tract businesses. This route begins on US Population Highway 12 at Lewiston and traverses the Clearwater River Canyon. At Kooskia, the byway splits with one segment heading south on $34,456 Idaho Highway 13 toward the Camas Prairie and the town of Grangeville. Another Median Income segment continues east on US Highway 12 along the INFRASTRUCTURE Middle Fork of the Clearwater A new internet provider River and the Lochsa Wild based in the nearby town of and Scenic River, culminating 19.3% Kamiah, Idaho, less than 10 at the Lolo Pass Visitor miles from Kooskia, now Center in Montana. Population With oers up to 100+ MBPS broadband service. This College Degree newly-implemented broadband access creates additional opportunities for businesses and investors to Gavin Lewis relocate or expand, Ida-Lew Economic particularly for commerce-based Development Council industries.

[email protected] FOR INFORMATION USE ONLY. The information and statistics stated herein are based upon publicly available resources 208-983-8302 developed by other local, state, or federal entities. The Idaho Department of Commerce is not responsible for incorrect information stated herein.

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OPPORTUNITY ZONE OVERVIEW WHAT’S IN THE ZONE?

and residential Interstate 84 and Idaho This opportunity zone 84 contains a section of the development property Highway 24 city of Rupert east of along the south side of Idaho Highway 24. Rupert. Rail access The zone includes a Rupert prides itself on sizeable amount of access to the outdoors, a Borders the Snake River riverfront property along progressive business climate and a friendly, the west bank of the Four airports within 2.5 Snake River, as well as tight-knit community. hours including Salt Lake industrial, commercial International and the Boise Airport

INVESTMENT SITES

1. 116-134 S. 100 W. 12.44 acres of zoned industrial property with easy access to the highway and 2 4 3 interstate. 1

2. 882-910 S. 9th St. 39.33 acres zoned for light industrial use and eligible for annexation into the City of Rupert.

3. 600-798 S. 9th St. 39.99 acres zoned for light industrial use.

4. 99-70 S. 100 W. 36.54 acres zoned for commercial or light industrial property.

CENSUS TRACT 16067970500 LOCAL PRIORITIES HISTORY Quick Facts Community leaders are Rupert’s historic business progressive in their approach district is listed on the About for future growth and are National Register of Historic ready to pursue opportunities Places and surrounds a Rupert, that are conducive to the beautiful town square that is growth and retention of the also on the historic register. Idaho city’s workforce. The historic Rupert Square is Any development that will an active district featuring bring quality jobs and many businesses and benefits, as well as private community events 5,874 sector investments, will throughout the year. increase the median income and lower poverty rates. City Population BUSINESS CULTURE Rupert is a hub for food manufacturing and home to a number of cheese and potato processing facilities including 6.8% Aarowhead Potato Company Unemployment and swiss cheese production company, Brewster Cheese. Rate

The strength of the region is agriculturally based. $41,667 Commodities in the region are exported statewide, Median Income nationally and internationally. Rupert has seen tremendous Due to its proximity to a growth in the food railroad, highway and processing, food storage, interstate, Rupert is an ideal research and development, location for all forms of and other agronomic based manufacturing, including 21.8% sectors. This growth has custom trailer company, caused the need for housing IMCO-Idaho. Population With developments and new College Degree construction. New businesses in the Rupert area would be best served as food processing, transportation, and Je rey McCurdy construction industry sectors. City of Rupert je [email protected] FOR INFORMATION USE ONLY. The information and statistics stated herein are based upon publicly available resources 208-436-9600 developed by other local, state, or federal entities. The Idaho Department of Commerce is not responsible for incorrect information stated herein.

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OPPORTUNITY ZONE OVERVIEW WHAT’S IN THE ZONE?

also includes the US Highway 95 and Idaho This opportunity zone 95 State Highway 8 covers northwest Palouse Mall, a regional Moscow and a shopping center ripe for Shares a border with significant portion of its reinvestment. Washington State historic downtown. The downtown area has The city has three Local airport and nearby undergone a recent primary economic access to Pullman- renaissance of new development focuses Moscow Regional Airport restaurants, breweries including: and wineries, and redevelopment of the includes a number of prior agricultural and historic buildings. industrial area, expansion of light Downtown is industrial and advanced surrounded by a manufacturing sectors, mix of mature rental- and the continued and owner-occupied reinvestment and housing in need of revitalization of revitalization. This zone downtown Moscow.

INVESTMENT SITES

1. North Main Street and Rodeo Drive 2.6 acres commercially zoned with frontage along Main Street (US Highway 95) carrying in excess of 15,000 cars daily.

2. 212 East Rodeo Drive 2 12,000 square foot professional oce building, 1 ideal for commerical, retail, medical or research and development use.

CENSUS TRACT 16057005100 DOWNTOWN PRIORITIES INVESTMENT STORIES This opportunity zone includes a Northwest River Supplies (NRS), a Quick Facts large portion of the downtown premier international whitewater core, regional shopping center, rafting supplier located in About high performing commercial Moscow, acquired a vacant Moscow, corridor and a number of 42,000 square foot grocery store residential neighborhoods. Like in 2006 to meet their growing Idaho many communities, the downtown need for product storage and struggled to compete with processing space. In 2018, NRS development of new commercial started a 100,000 square foot, $15 business on the urban edge. In the million expansion project in the last decade, private reinvestment same location to consolidate their 25,599 in downtown has included new operations in a modern, ecient entertainment and restaurant and attractive facility. City Population establishments and the relocation Gritman Medical Center recently of EMSI to this area. However, completed a 54,000 square foot, much of the downtown public $16 million medical oce complex infrastructure and buildings in downtown Moscow, expanding remain in need of renovation and local medical service delivery to 2% reinvestment. the region. The new facility houses a clininc that provides Unemployment income-based medical and dental Rate services, a cardiac rehabilitation center, oncology services and an anatomy lab for the University of Idaho’s medical education Some residential neighborhoods program. $39,266 surrounding downtown and the University of Idaho campus have Median Income suered from a lack of maintenance and reinvestment over many years. Due to their central location and proximity to the university, these neighborhoods are well- 67.1% positioned for redevelopment to Fields Hold and CA Ventures increase residential opportunities. selected a prior brownfield site on Population With the edge of the University of The Palouse Mall in the western Idaho campus as the location for portion of the zone is a 400,000 College Degree the development of a $24 million, square foot shopping center in mixed-use project called need of significant reinvestment "Identity" that includes 134 to revitalize the more than 400 apartment units and 3,000 square jobs lost in the community during Bill J. Belknap feet of retail space. The project the closure of retail City of Moscow was completed in the fall of 2018. establishments in this space. [email protected] 208-883-7011 FOR INFORMATION USE ONLY. The information and statistics stated herein are based upon publicly available resources developed by other local, state, or federal entities. The Idaho Department of Commerce is not responsible for incorrect information stated herein.

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OPPORTUNITY ZONE OVERVIEW WHAT’S IN THE ZONE?

Currently the city has US Highway 95 and Idaho This opportunity zone 95 State Highway 8 includes southwest and three primary southern Moscow, the economic development University of Idaho focuses including: Shares a border with campus and the redevelopment of the Washington State Legacy Crossing Urban prior agricultural and Renewal District. This industrial area, Local airport and nearby zone may be ideal for expansion of light access to Pullman- attracting venture industrial and advanced Moscow Regional Airport capital and investment manufacturing sectors, in new mixed use and the continued development, reinvestment and 1 revitalized multifamily revitalization of rental housing, and new downtown Moscow. industrial and 2 advanced manufacturing facilities.

INVESTMENT SITES 1. 212 College Street 5 acre site zoned for mixed use. The site currently houses a warehouse and o ce and research structures, and is within the existing urban renewal district.

2. E. Palouse River Drive and S. Mountain View Two 80 acre parcels zoned for residential development with utilities nearby.

CENSUS TRACT 16057005400 INVESTMENT INVESTMENT STORIES RECOMMENDATIONS Northwest River Supplies (NRS), Quick Facts The University of Idaho campus a premier international provides the optimal site to whitewater rafting supplier About facilitate a public/private located in Moscow, acquired a partnership in the development vacant 42,000 square foot Moscow, of housing and athletic facilities. grocery store in 2006 to meet Idaho Since the founding of the their growing need for product University in 1889, it has been an storage and processing space. In integral component of the local 2018, NRS started a 100,000 economy. The economic activity square foot, $15 million associated with the University expansion project in the same 25,599 constitutes 50% of the local location to consolidate their economy and each student operations in a modern, e cient enrolled on campus in Moscow and attractive facility. City Population represents over $50,000 in local spending and economic contribution. 2% Unemployment Gritman Medical Center recently Rate completed a 54,000 square foot, $16 million medical o ce The Legacy Crossing Urban complex in downtown Moscow, Renewal District is ideal for the expanding local medical service redevelopment of the historic delivery to the region. The new $39,266 agricultural/industrial area to facility houses a clininc that connect the University campus provides income-based medical Median Income and downtown Moscow. and dental services, a cardiac rehabilitation center, oncology services and an anatomy lab for the University of Idaho’s medical education program. Fields Hold and CA Ventures 67.1% selected a prior brownfield site on the edge of the University of Population With Idaho campus as the location for the development of a $24 The south-Moscow location College Degree million, mixed-use project called oers premier access to state "Identity" that includes 134 and national highways and is a apartment units and 3,000 location the community square feet of retail space. The identified as an ideal site for project was completed in the fall Bill J. Belknap industrial development. City of Moscow of 2018. [email protected] FOR INFORMATION USE ONLY. The information and statistics stated herein are based upon publicly available resources 208-883-7011 developed by other local, state, or federal entities. The Idaho Department of Commerce is not responsible for incorrect information stated herein.

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OPPORTUNITY ZONE OVERVIEW WHAT’S IN THE ZONE? Access to Interstate 84 This opportunity zone estimated to have an annual 84 and Idaho State contains most of the city’s economic impact of $965 Highways 20 and 30 commercial and retail million. Mountain Home Air business, including a 400 Force Base acre industrial campus. The zone consists of approximately one third of It is a few short miles from the city of Mountain Home Access to railways Mountain Home Air Force as well as the entire Base, a military installation downtown corridor. Old Oregon Trail and Bruneau Sand Dunes

INVESTMENT SITES

1. E. 8th N., American Legion Blvd. 5.7 - 157 acre lots suitable for 3 commercial or general business. 1 2 2. US 20 and Hot Creek Road 10 acres zoned for light industrial and wholes distribution with access to fiber, power and gas. 3. 3100 Foothills Avenue 46.64 acres of development land o Highway 20 with 2,500 feet of I-84 frontage, surrounded by travel-related services.

CENSUS TRACT 16039960300 LOCAL PRIORITIES INVESTMENTS Elmore County, where this Mountain Home recently Quick Facts opportunity zone is located, is completed a downtown master currently working to extend redevelopment plan which will About Foreign Trade Zone #280 to result in approximately $2.2 include all of Elmore County. million in improvements to Mtn. Home, The Foreign Trade Zone will help underground utilities, streets Idaho better position the area for and sidewalks. The improved private investment. This will walkability and aesthetics is have a direct impact on likely to attract both visitors and recruitment eorts for a investment. proposed industrial park and Mountain Home has acquired 14,314 new housing in large-phased 6.39 miles of railroad main and subdivisions. 0.55 miles of siding from the Population United States Air Force to develop an industrial park along with a private investor in the contiguous tract 16039960400. The proposed rail park will be 33 approximately 350 acres with a potential to be larger. Median Age

A major goal for this opportunity zone is the attraction of private investment $51,640 in housing to alleviate the housing shortage and better Median Income support Mountain Home Air Force Base with potential expansion and basing decisions in the future.

27.8% The investor plans to invest in infrastructure at this site to Population With ensure the railway meets Union Pacific standards, while also College Degree upgrading the infrastructure in the area.

Courtney Lewis, City of Mountain Home, [email protected], 208-587-2173 Taylor Neveu, City of Mountain Home, [email protected], 208-587-2173

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OPPORTUNITY ZONE OVERVIEW WHAT’S IN THE ZONE?

Access to Interstate 84 Located just north of store and contains several 84 downtown Nampa, this vacant commercial opportunity zone contains properties that are currently More parks than any the iconic Lakeview Park and ripe for redevelopment. other area in the city of Nampa several historic homes. Community improvements, Industrial rail access This census tract is one of including a pathway along for e cient movement the most impoverished Indian Creek, are planned to of goods tracts in the Treasure Valley. help spur residential The area lacks a grocery redevelopment. Adjacent to the Hispanic cultural Center and Boys and Girls Club

INVESTMENT SITES

1. 301 11th Avenue North 3,200 square foot retail building on a main arterial road.

2. 402 11th Avenue North Two retail buildings on one parcel including former grocery store and 1 2 multi-tenant strip center located on a major 3 thoroughfare.

3. 512 16th Avenue North 0.3 acres, three separate lots.

CENSUS TRACT 16027020200 LOCAL PRIORITIES MAIN STREET In 2013, the opportunity zone Nearby downtown Nampa is Quick Facts lost Paul’s Market, its local accredited as a Main Street About grocery store. The closing of the Community by the National Main grocery store resulted in a Street Center due to the city’s Nampa, significant loss of access to dedication to revitalize the healthy, fresh food. Community downtown district through Idaho partners are very interested in preservation-based economic bringing a small grocery store development and community back to the neighborhood. revitalization. Additionally, this opportunity 94,079 zone has numerous zoning ACCOLADES designations supporting a wide Population variety of housing, commercial Nampa was named the No. 1 and industrial land uses. best-run city in the United States by WalletHub in 2017. Long-term plans in this zone call for a continuous pathway along In 2015, Nampa was named No. Indian Creek. Once complete, 8 in the top ten most aordable 2.8% this pathway will likely spur places to live in the United Unemployment residential redevelopment States, according to outside of the Indian Creek Livability.com. Rate floodway. $45,404 Median Income 28.1% Population With College Degree

Beth Ineck, City of Nampa, [email protected], 208-468-5488 Robyn Sellers, City of Nampa, [email protected], 208-468-5430

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OPPORTUNITY ZONE OVERVIEW WHAT’S IN THE ZONE? Access to ski hills including The mission of New In recent years, the city has passed bonds Tamarack Mill, Meadows is to provide and citizens with a safe for water and sewer and clean community improvement, making while developing a the area shovel-ready Sits at the junction of US Highway 95 95 and Idaho State Highway 55 vibrant, diverse for commercial, economy. residential and light industrial Near regional airports including This opportunity zone development. Meadows Valley Airport and McCall Airport covers New Meadows and the northern part The zone also of Adams County, contains a number of including both the geothermal wells to Tamarack Mill and be developed for Brundage Mountain recreational and ski resorts. agricultural use.

2 INVESTMENT SITES

1. 310 Virginia Street 1 Prime-location store front on US Highway 95, formerly a sporting goods store. 2. 3100 Idaho Highway 55 0.45 acre lot ideal for commercial development. City water runs to the lot with access to nearby sewer.

CENSUS TRACT 16003950100 LOCAL PRIORITIES INVESTMENT Quick Facts The City of New Meadows OPPORTUNITIES About self-identifies as a food Due to the proximity to local desert because the closest ski resorts, golf courses and New Meadows, grocery store is over 12 miles mountain playgrounds, away from town, making recreational manufacturing Idaho access to fresh food dicult companies, including during inclement weather or research, development and emergencies. The city does tourism services, would do have buildings that may well in New Meadows. 508 suce as a grocery store, but there is currently very little City Population capital to build some of the basic infrastructure needed for commerce.

1,474 Census Tract The central Idaho location of New Meadows and its prime Population location at the junction of US Highway 95 and Idaho State Highway 55 makes this opportunity zone a viable $43,999 location for commercial transportation and There is also an extreme need warehousing. City Median for appropriate, aordable Income and safe housing in New The city's most recent Meadows. Within the city, comprehensive plan included citizens earn far less income services the citizens would than the rest of the census welcome into the community tract population. The city has such as a car wash, gift shops, 33.9% recently passed two large oce spaces, veterinary bonds to improve the local clinics, bowling alley, City Population water and sewer systems, recreation center with a gym, with College making them shovel-ready for pharmacy, movie theater, day housing additions. care, laundry and dry Degree cleaning services.

Wendy Green, Adams County, 208-253-4561, [email protected] Mac Qualls, City of New Meadows, 208-347-3271, [email protected]

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OPPORTUNITY ZONE OVERVIEW WHAT’S IN THE ZONE?

This opportunity zone multiple large institutions. Access to US Highway 95 includes a historic It is a cultural corridor linking 95 and US Highway 12 downtown, a residential area, the river, library, downtown, and a freight corridor linking Pioneer Park, hospital and Access to the farthest the city's largest employers Lewis and Clark State inland seaport in the to the port used for barge college. western US and rail transport. This port The port contains many is the top export gateway of Near more than three wheat in the United States. shovel-ready industrial regional airports properties, including a The zone is a mix of vacant riverfront parcel rehabilitated and suitable for a cruise ship Lewis and Clark State deteriorated buildings with dock and RV park. College

INVESTMENT SITES

Contact the city sta for full details on additional investment sites.

1. 1440 Main Street 5,100 square foot commercial/ retail facility in downtown Lewiston. 2 2. 3041 North and South Highway 1 3,200 square foot commercial building ideal for retail or restaurant use, near a boat launch and prime steelhead fishery. The building can be easily split in half to accomodate multiple tenants.

CENSUS TRACT 16069960300 COMMUNITY LAND USE DEVELOPMENT The zone includes 11 acres of Quick Facts The City of Lewiston is a undeveloped land situated next About designated entitlement grantee to the downtown waterfront and of Community Development is within easy walking distance Lewiston, Block Grant funds that are of Lewiston's downtown historic directed to economic area, as well as access to Idaho development, elimination of restaurants, cafes, gift shops and slum and blight, and benefit low the town's art hub. There are to moderate income residents of ample opportunities for river 32,885 the city. activities and walking paths. Population 2.5% Unemployment Rate $52,863 Median Income LOCAL PRIORITIES The city’s vision is to provide Lewiston's vision is for an zoning that allows multi-use on increase in low to parcels of land that support moderate-income housing higher density, higher people where infill can provide safe and 33.3% activities and more recreational visually appealing street and leisure food access while walking path designs. Population with supporting services, businesses Neighborhood commercial College Degree and increasing downtown living businesses providing goods and via commercial and residential services in the area would be an mixed use capabilities. added benefit.

Jacqui Gilbert, City of Lewiston, jgilbert@cityoflewiston.org, 208-746-1318 x7261 Debbie Baker, City of Lewiston, [email protected], 208-799-9083

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OPPORTUNITY ZONE OVERVIEW WHAT’S IN THE ZONE?

This Nez Perce Tribe timber to tourism and 12 Access to US Highway 12 Opportunity Zone includes recreational technology direct access to US 12 industries. Clearwater River and the highway and serves as a Dworshak National Fish hub and gateway to several The zone is home to the Hatchery outdoor recreational former Richardson Mill site, amenities. As such, the a location ripe for Near more than three zone is transitioning from redevelopment. regional airports

INVESTMENT SITES

1. Mile point 45.4, US Highway 12 Greenfield peninsula, potential tourism site.

2. 11320 US Highway 12 2 Retail shop space formerly used 1 to sell sporting goods.

3. Star Cedar Mill 70 acre mill site on Hwy 12.

4. Blue North Mill 112 acres of vacant flat land, 5 adjacent to the Clearwater river. 4 3 5. Allotment 1359A 20 acres of flat land near gas station and grocery story.

CENSUS TRACT 16035940000 NEZ PERCE HISTORY INDUSTRY AND BUSINESS POTENTIAL Quick Facts The Nez Perce Tribe or “Niimiipuu” (The People) The Nez Perce Tribe About the originally occupied the vast Opportunity Zone is ideal for Nez Perce territory, estimated at 13 million businesses in the biomass acres, in what is now north industry, environmental cleanup Reservation central Idaho, southeast and monitoring, retail businesses Washington and northeast based on scenic beauty and Oregon. The Nez Perce were small town authenticy, small but mighty. They lived in recereational businesses, or light many villages and were led by manufacturing. 18,437 principle chiefs or sub chiefs of the villages. Clearwater County, home of the Nez Population Today, the Nez Perce Tribe is a Perce Tribe, has a federally recognized tribal heritage of logging nation and is consistently one of the top three regional employers and agriculture, and many in North Idaho, contributing businesses in the area 52.2% millions of dollars to Idaho’s historically supported these Labor Force economy. industries. Participation Rate $12,652 Median Income

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Kermit Mankiller, [email protected], 208-791-3415 Lilly Kau man, [email protected], 208-746-0723

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OPPORTUNITY ZONE OVERVIEW WHAT’S IN THE ZONE?

Crop production, food Access to US Highway This opportunity zone's 95 distinctive placement at the processing and agri-science 95 and Interstate 84 junction of two rivers, the are the dominate industries in this opportunity zone, in Union Pacific main line, US Idaho’s wine country Highway 95 and 15 minutes addition to it being a home and hop growers from Interstate 84 render it to fertile land for wineries ideal for growers, shippers, and hops that are crucial for manufacturers, commuters craft beer brewing. Union Pacific Railroad and travelers. and Parma Airport

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY

CENSUS TRACT 16027022100

202 East Grove Avenue 1 This investment site includes 4,560 square feet of freestanding building with a drive-thru. The space is ideal for retail or oce use.

FOR INFORMATION USE ONLY. The information and statistics stated herein are based upon publicly available resources developed by other local, state, or federal entities. The Idaho Department of Commerce is not responsible for incorrect information stated herein. NOTABLE BUSINESS WHY PARMA? There is a strong agriculture In the last decade, an estimated Quick Facts base with complimentary $5 million worth of business businesses continuing to grow in infrastructure improvements About Parma. Recent expansions have been built within the Parma, include Nutrient Services, Parma impact area of greater Parma. Equipment Company, Top Air From state-of-the-art onion Idaho Irrigators and Riverside Inc. storage to new and remodeled agriculture equipment production facilities, a new pharmacy and dental oces, Parma is where growth is 2,170 occurring. For employers looking for a small-town feel Population with acreage lots available, low student-to-teacher ratios, lower cost of real estate within striking distance of all the best southwest Idaho has to oer, 38 Parma is a good choice. Parma is home to Western Labs, Median Age a major water and soil testing lab that also operates an education center for regional agricultural industries. Western Labs is the world's largest $38,080 potato and onion testing laboratory. The JC Watson Median Income Company, also located in Parma, has been established since 1912 and is a global leader in LOCAL PRIORITIES growing, packing and shipping fresh onions year-round. There is a need for housing, whether it be starter homes, This area is well-suited to 75% mid-level or high-end housing. support agricultural processing The rental housing market and agricultural support Parma High School generally runs at 0% vacancy industries due to the excellent rate. With the growing Graduates Who transportation network of businesses in the area, the highways and rail and the go to College housing supply needs are also proximity to productive increasing drastically. farmland.

Tina Wilson, Western Alliance for Econ Dev, 208-615-6083, [email protected] Patricia Nilsson, Canyon County Dev Services, 208-454-7458, [email protected] Mayor Nathan Leigh, City of Parma, 208-722-5138, [email protected]

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OPPORTUNITY ZONE OVERVIEW WHAT’S IN THE ZONE? Access to Interstate 84, 84 State Highway 52 and US This opportunity zone is opportunity zone with Highway 95 ripe for industrial numerous existing rail spur development. The area has access sites. Power, gas and Nine developed parks, direct access to US fiber cable are readily public pool, golf course Highway 95, State Highway available. City water and and a greenway trail 52 and is only three miles sewer services are from Interstate 84. accessible with plenty of Union Pacific main line capacity to serve the needs runs through zone The Union Pacific main line of new developments, runs directly through this including housing. Payette Municipal Airport

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITY

915 South Main Street

This investment site was previously a car dealership and includes a 16,000 square foot facility with shop area overhead doors. The site is ideal for commercial use or light manufacturing.

CENSUS TRACT 16075960200 COMMUNITY OVERVIEW INFRASTRUCTURE This opportunity zone is Power, gas and fiber cable are Quick Facts missing many fundamental readily available to most About elements that characterize a areas in this census tract. City thriving community. water and sewer have plenty Payette, of capacity to accomodate housing, industrial and Idaho commercial developments investing in the area. 7,494 Photo: Argus Observer Population Parts of the community include blighted conditions, leading to a deteriorated tax base and high unemployment. Vacant 3.6% buildings are commonplace 121 N. MAIN Unemployment and many structures are The building at 121 N. Main in deteriorating and in disrepair. Payette has been home to Rate There is presently a several businesses. Since deficiency of quality jobs and 2006, the windows have been primary employers. boarded up and remained that way until 2017. Thanks to a $50,000 Gem $41,250 Grant from Idaho Commerce, a $10,000 grant from the City Median Income of Payette, a $25,000 donation and in-kind engineering work from CK3, the building is being rehabilitated to become a 21.9% business incubator, designed The Harmon Killebrew to help entrepreneurs turn Miracle Field provides Population With the opportunity for ideas into new Idaho College Degree people of all ages companies, creating more with disabilities to play baseball on economic activity and jobs in a specially adapted field. the area.

Mary Cordova, [email protected], 208-642-6024 Kit Kamo, [email protected], 541-881-8822

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OPPORTUNITY ZONE OVERVIEW WHAT’S IN THE ZONE?

Centrally located within the residential, commercial and Access to Highway 30 City of Pocatello, this industrial. 30 and Interstates 15 and 86 opportunity zone extends from its historic downtown The Pocatello opportunity zone northward. Transportation covers the north portion of Raymond Park and the infrastructure, including nearby historic Old Town Pocatello and Portneuf River rail and interstate access, is some of the NeighborWorks readily available. Pocatello “Neighborhoods of Industrial rail access Historic Old Town.” Industrial readily available The area includes a diversity of and potential mixed use areas land uses and employment are north of downtown. opportunities including Easy access to Pocatello Regional Airport

INVESTMENT SITES

1. Old Town Pocatello A locally and nationally-designated historic district, Old Town Pocatello boasts a mix of uses. The Old Town 2 Pocatello organization oversees revitilization e orts. For more info, visit www.oldtownpocatello.com. 1 2. North Main Extension This area is home to a variety of commercial and industrial uses and redevelopment potential.

CENSUS TRACT 16005001601 LOCAL PRIORITIES DEVELOPMENT GOALS Continued revitalization of the Significant public investment Quick Facts Old Town Pocatello area remains has been made for several years, About a focus for the City of Pocatello. including upgrading public Rehabilitation of historic infrastructure. Investment and Pocatello, buildings, such as the Peterson redevelopment in this area, Building, would continue to where infrastructure is already Idaho breathe life into the area. The available, reduces the cost to the majority of the businesses in the community and the developer area are small, local businesses, vs. extending public services to and diversifying the types of new development. 55,416 commercial o erings in the area There is an increased e ort to is a point of emphasis. connect the Idaho State Population University campus to the Historic Warehouse District and Old Town Pocatello through complete street techniques.

2.5% Unemployment Rate Pocatello remains committed to having decent, safe, a ordable housing in this tract as well as throughout the community. $44,436 NeighborWorks recently completed a rebranding e ort Median Income to raise the profile of this This is being done to encourage historic residential area. The redevelopment in the area. City also works closely with Recently, the city hosted a NeighborWorks Pocatello to “Build a Better Block” event, further their mission of highlighting potential neighborhood revitalization and streetscape improvements that 38.7% could further this connection. provision of a ordable housing, Population With which is a need and priority both in this census tract and Idaho State University College Degree throughout the Pocatello is the state’s lead community. institution in health professions.

Melanie Gygli, City of Pocatello, 208-234-6583, [email protected] John Regetz, Bannock Development, 208-233-3500, [email protected]

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OPPORTUNITY ZONE OVERVIEW WHAT’S IN THE ZONE? U.S. Post O ce, City Hall The City of Post Falls has long a vibrant gathering place for and the Chamber of seen this Opportunity Zone its citizens to enjoy, resulting Commerce as a critical piece to the in tourism growth and an city’s identity, economic increased housing for the Two former mill sites development and downtown workforce labor market. core. It is regarded as a In order to assist with recreational gem. Three city parks, two increased growth, the city churches, a cultural center The Post Falls Opportunity believes the addition of more and access to nature paths Zone provides the city with medical and commercial an important tool to assist facilities, along with housing, is needed in this area. Access to a main artery for with developing the area into 90 interstate 90

INVESTMENT SITES 2 1 1. 1908 E. Seltice Way 8,600 square foot commercial/retail/o ce facility, ample parking.

2. 1700 E. Schneidmiller 5,800 square feet of class-A o ce space near the recently completed Greensferry overpass with 50,000+ daily tra c counts.

CENSUS TRACT 16055000602 URBAN RENEWAL RECREATION Quick Facts On the west side of the census Post Falls purchased 500 acres tract, the Post Falls Urban south of the census tract, About Renewal Agency has invested known as the Community over $1 million in street Forest. The city intends to Post Falls, improvements, including new develop this site as a multi-use Idaho sidewalks, pavement, median nature area, allowing for planters and more. The city also recreational opportunity, while built a new City Hall facility and providing an opportunity to expanded the City Hall campus. reuse highly-treated Class A reclaimed water for irrigation. The URA has designated the 33,426 east side of the census tract as the East Post Falls Urban Population Renewal District. This district includes the newly built Spencer Street, which relieves congestion previously common to this area. The URA also built the 3.1% Greensferry Bridge over I-90, Unemployment connecting the north side of Post Falls to this tract. Rate LOCAL PRIORITIES With recent predictions of dramatic tra c increases along I-90, the city believes the $52,101 addition of more medical, commercial and housing Median Income developments are needed in this area. Additionally, parking for this area is a critical element to The Spencer Street and continue the development of 28.3% Greensferry Bridge projects commerical sites. The city is exceeded $16 million in Population with currently reviewing potential investments with the intent to locations and parking area encourage additional private College Degree types as part of the City investment in the area. Center Parking Plan.

Shelly Enderud, City of Post Falls, [email protected], 208-773-3511 Bob Seale, City of Post Falls, [email protected], 208-457-3338

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OPPORTUNITY ZONE OVERVIEW WHAT’S IN THE ZONE?

This mountainous and the Little Salmon River, US Highway 95 runs opportunity zone, with the approximately 150 miles 95 through Riggins as Main Street Main Salmon River running north of Boise, Idaho. from one end to the other, The geographic setting of contains a large portion of Access to the Salmon public land, including the this zone makes it a prime River and local hot Nez Perce National Forest. location for recreation and springs The city of Riggins is tourism opportunities, nestled deep within a particularly related to fishing or whitewater canyon at the confluence Payette and Nez Perce of the Main Salmon River activites. National Forests

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES

For details on available investment sites within this opportunity zone, contact Gavin Lewis, Director of the Ida-Lew Economic Development Council

[email protected] 208.983.8302

CENSUS TRACT 16049960400 LOCAL PRIORITIES INVESTMENT RECOMMENDATIONS US Highway 95 doubles as Main Quick Facts Street in Riggins. Therefore, The geographic setting of this About public parking is a large need for tract makes it a prime location the community, particularly as for recreation and tourism Riggins, the city continues to become a opportunities. Riggins has a popular tourist attraction for growing reputation for its fishing Idaho fishermen, white water rafters, and whitewater rafting, along hikers and outdoor enthusiasts. with all other outdoor attractions and activities that are abundant in the area. The 410 Main Salmon and Little Salmon rivers in close proximity make City Population this a prime location for a swiftwater rescue training site. Riggins is also a hot spot for the growing of grapes for wine. According to the Idaho Wine 1,244 Commission, Riggins is one of Photo by Pat Doney, NBC Census Tract three areas in the state dubbed an Idaho Growing Region. An Aordable housing for the initial vision for the Salmon River Population workforce is also in demand. A Wine Initiative was developed in number of years ago, a housing 2013. development was considered on an old mill site property, but the project did not materialize. The $37,832 city’s water and sewer infrastructure may not currently Median Income be adequate to serve a large housing development.

The forest products industry 27.6% would find available resources in the area advantageous to their Population With business. Outdoor equipment College Degree and small manufacturing are also considered viable business opportunities in the area.

FOR INFORMATION USE ONLY. The Riggins is known as the Whitewater Capital of the World, but information and statistics stated herein there’s more than water to be seen. Visitors can take are based upon publicly available advantage of the Seven Devils Mountains and Hells Canyon resources developed by other local, state, or federal entities. The Idaho National Recreation Area southwest of town or cheer on Department of Commerce is not riders at the famous Riggins Rodeo in early May. responsible for incorrect information stated herein.

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OPPORTUNITY ZONE OVERVIEW WHAT’S IN THE ZONE?

This opportunity zone downtown and 95 Access to US Highway 95 and encompasses encourage mixed use Idaho State Highway 2 downtown Sandpoint residential and shoreline along development and historic preservation Seven parks, three grocery Lake Pend Oreille and stores and a hospital Sand Creek, and is within the zone. part of Idaho’s growing aerospace Industries that will and technology likely thrive in this Direct access to Lake Pend Oreille industry. opportunity zone are the hotel, retail, With the completion restaurant and of the US 95 bypass, entertainment the City is employing industries, as well as 1 several strategies to technology and revitalize its software. 2

INVESTMENT SITES

1. 624 Larch Street 10 acres available with infrastructure in place, including fiber. The propery is zoned for commercial or mixed use. 2. 330 N. First Avenue 0.33 acres with waterfront access and high speed fiber in a prime downtown location with significant development potential. Additional opportunity sites can be found at sandpointidaho.gov/opportunityzone.

CENSUS TRACT 16017950300 LOCAL PRIORITIES CITY GROWTH The City of Sandpoint has made The area is one of the fastest Quick Facts economic development a top growing micropolitan regions in priority and has worked to foster the country, with 5% growth About lasting partnerships with local according to 2017 Census data. Sandpoint, business, both large and small. The city implemented a Additional local priorities downtown revitalization plan Idaho include completion of a fiber worth over $8 million, including build-out and provision of a a complete rebuild of the redundant loop. Most areas of downtown streets including the city, including the expanded sidewalks, utilities, downtown, have access to a stormwater planters, lighting 8,278 gigabit of synchronous fiber at and other furnishings. aordable rates, and providers The aerospace sector in Population continue to build out the Sandpoint continues to thrive network. with expansions of Quest Aircraft and Tamarack Aerospace Group. 5.4% Unemployment Rate

Sandpoint also boasts an established biomedical sector $40,358 including Biomedical Innovations, Percussionaire and Median Income Unicep Packaging. Parks and trail planning remain a In the tech sector, Kochava priority for Sandpoint, including continues to expand to now a parks master planning eort approximately 100 employees. and a multi-modal, city-wide transportation plan. Litehouse Foods recently completed an expansion of their 33.5% The watershed master plan manufacturing facility and completion will include a Schweitzer Mountain Ski Resort Population With recreation element and the city constructed a new lodge and is is also working with the Union College Degree slated to install new chair lifts Pacific Railroad to acquire and next year. complete a community trail that will connect to the City of For businesses downtown, sales Ponderay and provide additional are generally up and two new Aaron Qualls recreational opportunities to breweries recently opened, City of Sandpoint underserved populations. along with new restaurants. [email protected] FOR INFORMATION USE ONLY. The information and statistics stated herein are based upon publicly available resources 208-255-1738 developed by other local, state, or federal entities. The Idaho Department of Commerce is not responsible for incorrect information stated herein.

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SHOSHONE COUNTY Idaho Opportunity Zone

OPPORTUNITY ZONE OVERVIEW WHAT’S IN THE ZONE?

This zone includes the country runs 90 Access to Interstate 90 the communities of through the area. Kellogg, Wardner, Recreation including Silver Smelterville and The zone contains Mountain Ski Resort, Silver Rapids indoor water park, Silver Mountain Shoshone County. several historic Bike Park and a golf course Once home to the buildings and a number of parcels largest silver Shoshone County Airport processing facility in have been cleared or the world, it contains are in the process of a destination resort, being approved by North Idaho College campus Silver Mountain, with the Idaho in Kellogg skiing and mountain Department of biking. The trail of Environmental the Coeur d'Alenes Quality for which ranks as one redevelopment. of the top trails in 1 32 INVESTMENT SITES 1. 163 E. Commerce Drive, Smelterville 13.9 acre mill site with o ce building, storage facility and 14,900 sq. ft. planner building.

2. 8 McKinley Avenue, Kellogg 10,000 sq.ft. mixed-use retail o ce with loading dock, basement and apartment.

3. 210 McKinley Avenue, Kellogg Two story building with retail/restaurant space and eight lodging rooms.

CENSUS TRACT 16079960300 LOCAL PRIORITIES INVESTMENTS Housing is a top priority for this The three communities in this Quick Facts opportunity zone. The county’s zone are a part of a Superfund About proximity to Coeur d’Alene has site. This designation creates created a rise in the real estate unique grant and redevelopment Shoshone market, and multi-family funding opportunities. dwellings and newer residential Infrastructure and recreational County, Idaho homes are in short supply. upgrades have been made in the Aordable housing is quickly communities including the becoming a major concern for 72-mile, award-winning Trail of the area. the Coeur d’Alene’s and wetland habitat revitalization. Over 7,000 12,529 To support housing properties within the Superfund developments as well as other site boundaries have been Population investments, new water lines, remediated and more than 1,800 sewer lines and pavement have acres of cleaned-up property been placed through most of have been transferred for the Silver Valley. economic development projects. In addition to housing needs, the 6.4% county is focused on creating a more inviting place to raise a Unemployment family. This includes investment in educational opportunities for Rate higher compensated jobs, as well as creating a more attractive community environment. Kellogg has an “uptown” that currently has a $40,908 ghost town feel to it. The town is Additional recent investment in need of businesses to fill store projects include a technology fronts. and innovation hub, including Median Income residential, retail and o ce space. A large investor has also purchased several properties to be rehabilitated for o ce space and mixed use space. Several of 23.8% those properties are available for lease or purchase, and are Population With either shovel-ready or move-in College Degree ready. FOR INFORMATION USE ONLY. The information and statistics stated herein are based upon publicly available resources developed by other local, state, or federal entities. The Idaho Department of Commerce is not responsible for incorrect information stated herein.

Colleen Rosson, Silver Valley Econ. Dev., 208-752-5511, [email protected] Dan Martinsen, Shoshone County, 208-752-8891, [email protected] Andy Helkey, Panhandle Health District, 208-783-0707, [email protected] Mark Magnus, City of Kellogg, 208-786-9131, [email protected]

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OPPORTUNITY ZONE OVERVIEW WHAT’S IN THE ZONE?

This opportunity zone includes the Scenic views of the Saint Joe eastside of St. Maries, Idaho, that sits National Forest and Saint Joe River east of Coeur d'Alene Avenue. Access to Idaho State Highway 3 Timber is the dominate industry in this 3 and Idaho State Highway 6 zone. Investment potentials identified by the community include residential housing, lodging facilities and Near Saint Maries Municipal Airport value-added timber product facilities or businesses.

INVESTMENT SITES 2 1 1. 414 S. 1st Street 0.5 acres of county-owned land, zoned for apartment complex/residential housing use. 2. 1827 St. Joe River Road 4 acres including 1,400 feet of St. Joe River front property, ideally suited for a marina or RV park.

CENSUS TRACT 16009950100 LOCAL PRIORITIES Quick Facts This opportunity zone includes county-owned property located About in the St. Maries city limits. The St. Maries, property is underdeveloped and exempt from taxes. It is the Idaho county's desire to use the property for housing development due to St. Maries' lack of adequate workforce housing. 2,439 REC-TECH City Population St. Maries boasts significant access to fishing, golf, boat racing, water sports, biking, camping and a variety of winter sports, making it an ideal 4,487 location for recreation Census Tract technology companies. Stakeholders are advised to Population work closely with the local economic development organization, engineers and elected ocials to secure $43,064 necessary infrastructure funding through Community City Median Development Block Grants and other available funding St. Maries is currently home to Income resources. Additionally, a PEET Dryer, a patented newly-formed Benewah shoe-drying company known for Community Foundation is in the its innovative products that keep process of building an boots, gloves and more dry and endowment to support ready for the next adventure. 20.3% community projects. PEET’s employees love the City Population outdoors and have been taking advantage of the adventures in with College their backyard for over 50 years, proving that the St. Maries Degree workforce is loyal and innovative.

Alex Barta St. Maries’ largest annual event, Paul Economic Development Director Bunyon Days, includes three days of logging competitions, water events, a Benewah County demolition derby and more. [email protected]

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OPPORTUNITY ZONE OVERVIEW WHAT’S IN THE ZONE?

This opportunity The area has good Near Interstate 84 and zone contains the infrastructure with 84 US Highway 30 original Twin Falls excellent growth townsite and is potential for home to the housing, hotels and Courthouse, library and police department majority of the restaurants. This community’s zone is also the historic structures. primary gateway to Gateway to Magic Valley Twin Falls from the Regional Airport local airport.

INVESTMENT SITES

1. 211 3rd Avenue South Vacant property ideal for new development near downtown Twin Falls. Permitted for residential along with light 1 industrial/mixed-use. 2 2. 702 Fairfield Street West 3 42,000 sq. ft. warehouse with rail siding.

3. 365 Main Ave. East 0.28 acre corner lot in Downtown Twin Falls currently used for parking. Ideal for o ce, retail or mixed use.

CENSUS TRACT 16083001100 HOUSING NEEDS INDUSTRY FOCUS The housing, hotel and event This opportunity zone Quick Facts spaces are the strong contains one of the most About opportunities that exist to diverse food baskets in the support the area. There are nation and is a well-known Twin Falls, good employers in the area location for innovation among who bring in temporary leading food production, Idaho workforce on rotations, processing and research including St. Luke's Medical companies. Center, Glanbia and Clif Bar. The temporary workforce in these organizations are in 49,566 need of housing with 6-month and 12-month lease Population options to meet their needs.

2.6% Idaho’s low-cost of doing Unemployment business and it’s proximity to west coast markets has Rate supported the growth of many of the world's leading brands including Bayer, Amalgamated Sugar, Chobani, Clear Springs Food, $47,785 RECREATION Clif Bar, Falls Brand Meat, The Parks Department in Twin Glanbia Nutritionals, and Median Income Falls manages more than Lamb Weston. 1,300 acres for citizens and visitors, with Shoshone Falls and Dierkes Lake attracting over 300,000 visitors each 32.3% year. Often referred to as the Population With Niagara of the west, the College Degree Shoshone Falls waterfall has a vertical drop of 212 feet spanning 900 feet wide.

Nathan Murray, nmurray@tfid.org, 208-735-7240 Connie Stopher, [email protected], 208-732-6459

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FOR INFORMATION USE ONLY. The information and statistics stated herein are based upon publicly available resources developed by other local, state, or federal entities. The Idaho Department of Commerce is not responsible for incorrect information stated herein. VALLEY COUNTY Idaho Opportunity Zone

OPPORTUNITY ZONE OVERVIEW WHAT’S IN THE ZONE? Access to Idaho State Highway 55 This opportunity This area is 55 zone includes the strategically Recreation including Tamarack mountain positioned to serve as Resort, Payette National Forest, the hub for the communities of and Gold Fork Donnelly, Lake Fork proposed Midas Gold Hot Springs and the southwest project, and is ideally suited to host the quadrant of McCall, Access to McCall Municipal Idaho, west and sub-contracting firms Airport and multiple airstrips south of Idaho State and workers that may Highway 55. be drawn to the area to serve the mine.

INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES

1. 150 W. Roseberry Rd., Donnelly Includes a lot adjacent to an oce/retail space, capable of hosting a 2nd 8,000 sq. ft. oce or retail building.

2. 13185 Highway 55, Donnelly Apx. 150 acres with frontage along Highway 55, close proximity to utilities and annexation available.

3. Highway 55, Donnelly Apx. 74 acres of with frontage along Highway 55, ideal for mixed use or multi-family development. Utilities available.

CENSUS TRACT 16085970300 TOURISM MIDAS GOLD Located two hours north of Midas Gold is a mining company Quick Facts Boise, Idaho, McCall is a vibrant with intent to own, construct About resort town nestled between and operate a gold and forested mountains and the antimony mine in Valley County. Valley County, shores of Payette Lake. With the anticipated approval Idaho and launch of the Midas Gold project, Valley County foresees many strong economic indicators and regional utility upgrades for this opportunity 10,753 zone. Cascade and many segments of the southern Population portion of McCall and rural Valley County stand to benefit During McCall’s Winter Carnival, from additional capital craftsmen come from far and investment by Midas, as well as wide to showcase stunning snow private support industries that 4.5% sculptures and skiers and will start-up alongside the mine. boarders ply the slopes at Unemployment Brundage Mountain Resort. In the summer, McCall buzzes with Rate activity as visitors enjoy the water sports, hiking, biking, dining, and the sunshine McCall is known for. $56,746 Located just south of McCall in the small town of Donnelly are REC-TECH Median Income the beautiful foothills of the North Fork Range, home to Gold Valley County includes some of Fork Hot Springs. The the most rigorous testing mineral-rich waters in these grounds on earth for recreation springs attract visitors from all technology products. From the over the world. backcountry to whitewater, and single track to powder, outdoor 38.3% Near the opportunity zone are innovation thrives in Idaho, Tamarack, a destination ski Population With making this opportunity zone an resort, oering incredible ideal location for investors in terrain, deep snow, Nordic and College Degree outdoor industries. snowshoe trails, and beautiful views overlooking Lake Cascade.

Andrew Mentzer Executive Director West Central Mtns. Economic Development Council [email protected], 208.398.3321

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OPPORTUNITY ZONE OVERVIEW WHAT’S IN THE ZONE?

This opportunity zone is production, food processing Access to US Highway 95 home to US-95, a major and agri-science. This area is 95 and Interstate 84 north/south highway the heart of Idaho wine corridor connecting Canada country, housing most of the state’s vineyards and Idaho’s wine country to Mexico, rail acces, and and hop growers easy access to Interstate 84. wineries. and is known for its hops; an ingredient crucial to Dominate industries in this the craft beer brewing zone include crop industry. Union Pacific Railroad

INVESTMENT SITES CENSUS TRACT 16027022200

1. 156 S. 5th Street 4,470 square foot industrial building with o ce space, 3-phase power and frontage along US Highway 95. 1

2. Ustick and Allendale Road 75 acres of zoned industrial land at a junction with 3-phase power nearby. 2

FOR INFORMATION USE ONLY. The information and statistics stated herein are based upon publicly available resources developed by other local, state, or federal entities. The Idaho Department of Commerce is not responsible for incorrect information stated herein. LOCAL PRIORITIES INDUSTRY RECOMMENDATIONS This opportunity zone is home Quick Facts to the Canyon-Owyhee School Wilder is home to several small Services Agency, which provides manufacturing companies and About professional technical education additional small manufacturing Wilder, Idaho to the five surrounding school businesses would be welcome. districts. It also includes a short-term training facility for local businesses. Additionally, the zone is within the Valley Regional Transit 1,771 service area and is home to a 120-unit housing project for Population qualified families, with an emphasis on housing the agricultural work force in the area. 35 Photo Credit: Mill 95 Wilder is located in the center of Median Age Canyon County’s hop community. Recent expansion of planted hop acreage has moved Idaho to second in the nation for hops production. 70% of those Photo Credit: Appetite for Idaho acres are grown in the Wilder $38,038 Housing is a priority and area which led to the 2017 growing need for this opening of a hop pelletizing Median Income opportunity zone. In order to facility. better accommodate all types of This opportunity zone is central housing, the city amended their to hops, onions, sugar beets and ordinances to encourage tiny seed production, which supports home villages. value-added agricultural 12.4% businesses. Population With Through a 2016 grant from Apple, Inc., every K-12 College Degree student in this rural Canyon County district, including those in Wilder, has access to an individual iPad. Photo Credit: Idaho Press

Tina Wilson, Western Alliance for Econ Dev, 208-615-6083, [email protected] Patricia Nilsson, Canyon County Dev Services, 208-454-7458, [email protected] Mayor Alicia Mora Almazan, City of Wilder, 208-482-6204, [email protected]

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