RRiiggggiinnss && SSaallmmoonn RRiivveerr CCaannyyoonn EEccoonnoommiicc DDeevveellooppmmeenntt SSttrraatteeggyy (FINAL DRAFT) Prepared for the City of Riggins February 2006 by James A. Birdsall & Associates The Hingston Roach Group, Inc. Bootstrap Solutions FINAL DRAFT [Inside cover.] RIGGINS AREA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY FEBRUARY 2006 FINAL DRAFT CONTENTS 1. Introduction......................................................................................1 Planning Process and Project Phases ..............................................................1 Riggins History and Assets. ..............................................................................2 2. Socio-Economic Trends....................................................................4 Population. ..........................................................................................................4 Age Composition................................................................................................5 Education & Enrollment...................................................................................5 Industry Trends..................................................................................................6 Employment, Wages & Income.......................................................................7 Business Inventory.............................................................................................9 Retail Trends.......................................................................................................9 Tourism Markets & Trends ............................................................................11 Summary of Key Trends .................................................................................15 3. Riggins Strengths & Weaknesses ................................................... 16 Overall Quality of Life.....................................................................................18 Real Estate & Public Facilities........................................................................21 Business Climate...............................................................................................23 Market Access & Marketing............................................................................25 Workforce & Training.....................................................................................27 Transportation ..................................................................................................28 Utilities & Telecommunications.....................................................................29 Summary of Key Trends, Strengths & Weaknesses....................................31 4. Community Potential ......................................................................33 5. Vision & Goals ................................................................................34 6. Strategic Actions to Achieve Goals .................................................36 Target Markets..................................................................................................36 Goal 1: Enhance Business Support ...............................................................37 Goal 2: Improve Community Infrastructure................................................39 Goal 3: Improve Recreational Facilities........................................................41 Goal 4: Enhance Community Services..........................................................43 Goal 5: Strategic Marketing Plan....................................................................44 7. Implementation: Action Plan..........................................................48 Partners and their Roles ..................................................................................48 Implementation Partners.................................................................................49 Action Plan Table.............................................................................................50 Potential Resources for Implementation ......................................................52 Next Steps.........................................................................................................54 Appendices............................................................................................55 A. Community Potential Matrix Results......................................................55 RIGGINS AREA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY FEBRUARY 2006 FINAL DRAFT ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS The Riggins economic development team wishes to express its deepest gratitude to the following people who participated in the development of this Plan. Their insights, ideas, and advice were invaluable to the process, and their dedication to the Salmon River Canyon and its future was inspiring. Paul Abbott, Idaho Power Rapid River Hatchery Chris Fachia, Charwells School Dining- Sch. Dist Col. Jim Adair, Adair Auction Rita Falwell, River Village RV Park Tom Anderson, Salmon River Motel Jeannie Fitch, Correspondent & Heritage Board Mbr Richelle Barger, The Current News Travis Flechsing Larry & Joyce Barnard Mike Forbes, Syringa General Hospital Riggins Clinic Ace Barton Liza Fox, ID Dept of Transportation Earl Baumgarten, Hells Canyon NRA Dee & Dennis, Fredrickson, Black Berry Patch/SR Jim Beckman, Idaho County Assessor Challenge Floater Ed & Fern Benedict Rich Frei, Rodeo Club Bar Dave Bicandi, B&B Rain Seamless Rain Gutters Carolyn Friend, City Councilman / Blevins Agency Jim Blair, Last Resort Marilyn Gidings Jenny Blake, Krassel Ranger Dist, Payette NF Jack Gruel Jesus Blanco, Idaho Primary Care Assn. Ward Hall Doug Boggan Jerry Halland, BLM Chuck Boyd, Salmon River Experience Rachelle & Ray Hamell, Salmon River Clinic Tony Bradbury, The Lodge at Riggins Hot Springs Ruth Harnell, Artist Kerry Brennon, Rapid River Outfitters Robert Harper, City Councilman, EC Committee Curt Brimacomb Vickie Heath, Heath Realty Stephanie Brimacomb, Salmon River High School Carolyn & Gary D. Hegvet Noel Buchanan, Computer Software Solutions T.K. Helmich Jack Carlson, US Forest Service-Slate Creek Jenny Henthorn, ID Parks & Rec office Cindy Carlson, Salmon River Helicopters Ed Hester Cindy & Guy Carlson, GMC Logging Charlene Hinkley Jim Carlson, Acres for Kids B&B Mark Hinkley Bill Carter, Miners Becky Hogg, School Dist 241 Carrie and Dave Cereghino, Cereghino Realty Anna Holden, Correspondent / Swiftwater RV Park Marty Clay, Chairman - Riggins Rodeo Association Mark & Michelle Hollon, Hollon Honkin' Towing Mary Cocus Wayne Hunsucker, Hummel Architects Dan Cook, Cattleman's Restaurant Jack Kappas, BLM Patty Cox, School Dist 241 Jim Kern, Kern Construction Doug Crump Heather Killgore, Killgore Adventures Bob Crump, Riverside RV Park/Riggins Chevron Norm & Jeannette Klobetanz Carol Darragh, Riggins Motel Alan Knight, Alan Knight Signs Larry Dasenbrock, Idaho County Sheriff Joseph La Marche, Hummel Architects Jim Daude, Gospel Mountain Outfitters Buck Lammerman Wayne Davis, School Dist 241 Gary Lane, Wapiti River Guides David/Erin Dean, Canyon Pines Resort Kevin Lilly, ID Dept of Transportation, Region 2 Judd & Dianne DeBoer, Salmon Rapids Lodge Tucker Lindsey, Prospector's Gold RV Park Kristen DeBoer, Salmon Rapids Lodge Pat Lindsley Mike & Lynn Demerse, Shepp Ranch Vicky Lowe, Salmon River Realty, ED Committee Kathy Dench, Riggins Chamber of Commerce Verna Lowe, Canyon House Doug Dennis, Guide/Metal Fab Joaquin Lowe, Wild River Cabinet Works Robert & Joan Derrick Bob Lym, Lym Enterprises- Storage Units Betty Deveny, Shingle Creek Appraisal Kim Manley, Summerville's, J.K. Company Raynette Didier, Nez Perce National Forest Linda Mann, Salmon River High School Randy Doman, Idaho County Commissioner Alice Mattson, Idaho County Commissioner Dave Eaton, KMCL Radio Shaun Maxey, Ida-Lew Econ Development Council Janeen Eggebrecht, Summerville's, J.K. Company Glenna McClure, Seven Devils Steakhouse and Saloon Gary Elliott, Payette National Forest Tim McGowan, River View Motel Sue Englestad, Pinehurst Trading Post Jim Mead, Heartland Plumbing Ted Epley, Epley's Whitewater Adventure SherI Medley, Unique Antiques RIGGINS AREA ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY FEBRUARY 2006 FINAL DRAFT Scott Medley, Medley Electric Cleo Travis, Sterling Bank Ihor Mereszczak, Clrwtr & Nez Perce NF Dave Tucker, Riggins Hardware Teresa Migenery, Lewis Clark Head Start Cathy Tumelson, Salmon Rapids Lodge Marlene Mignerey, Frank's Photos Doug Tweedy, ID Dept of Labor - Job Service Frank Mignerey, Jr. Suzann Underwood, Blevins Agency Frank Mignerey, Sr., Frank's Photos Gary Van Komen, Riggins One Stop Ruth Mohr, The Hingston Roach Group Joe Vance, Salmon River Community Church Norma Moore, Riverfront Gardens RV Park Darwin VanderEsch, Heaven's Gate Outfitters Russ Mutchler, Salmon River Builders Ken & Tammie Walters, Short Creek Construction Don Norris, Riggins Senior Citizens Gene Warden, Dist 241 Head of Maintenance Mary Nuckols, Brundage Realty Jean Welch, Salmon River Inn George Nuckols June Whitten, City Clerk, Riggins Jennifer Nye, Idaho Primary Care Assn. Sam Whitten, River Adventures Kirsten Omarrow (DeBoer), Salmon Rapids Lodge Jim Williams Brian O'morrow, Salmon Rapids Lodge Ann Wilson, City Council / Riggins Christian Fellowship Jim Ormsby, SRS Construction Rocke Wilson Ray Payton Claudia Wilson, US Forest Service/NRA Jim Polson, ID Parks & Rec Jeanne Wilson, Main Street Hair Alan Porter, ID Dept of Commerce, State Data Center Diane Wolf, Idaho High School Activities Assn. Rick Pottenger, Pottenger's Store Red Woods, Red Woods Jet Boat Fishing and