Goal 7: Use a Data-Driven Approach to Better Serve Idaho

Key Findings

• Develop data-driven strategies for leading and emerging industries
• Strengthen expertise on Idaho's industry needs and supply chain gaps
• Utilize data tools for business expansion and attraction strategies
• Use $1M EDA grant for rural Idaho economic strategy and other initiatives
• Provide businesses and communities with industry-related data and analytics
• Develop collateral on regional, county, and city data information

Analysis

Small Business Perspective

This goal shows no consideration for businesses under 20 employees. The focus on "leading and emerging industries" and emphasis on data-driven strategies for business expansion and attraction suggests a bias towards larger, more established companies or high-growth sectors. There's no mention of collecting or analyzing data specific to the needs and challenges of small businesses.

Big Business Perspective

This goal is 100% aligned with big business interests. The emphasis on developing data-driven strategies for leading industries, understanding supply chain gaps, and creating business expansion and attraction strategies caters directly to the needs of larger corporations.