Partner Resources

SEICOG

Layne Bourgeous

Southeast Idaho Council of Governments (SEICOG) is based in Pocatello but covers all of Southeast County and Southeast Idaho. SEICOG is designated an economic development district through EDA which enables them to work with the local communities to develop a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) which the government will use to define an economic plan for the region.
SEICOG works closely with communities, local elected officials, other counties, and economic development professionals to help secure funding and administer grant funding for those projects. If the cities are looking to apply for federal or state funding for economic or community development projects, the government wants to see that the projects are aligned with the given plan.
SEICOG operates revolving, flexible loan funds and has a few different portfolios intended to fill the gap where traditional financing isn’t available to help businesses, especially for startup businesses. SEICOG also works to provide preventative services and resources to seniors to help them remain in their homes. Senior services are provided by the Area Agency on Aging at SEICOG.
If you recognize a community that is great for business but doesn't have the capacity or infrastructure, SEICOG will be happy to work with that community which comes at no cost to the community. If you know businesses who need funding and who can’t get it from traditional lenders, SEICOG is happy to help or provide more information.

Chamber Of Commerce

The Pocatello-Chubbuck Chamber of Commerce is a business support organization who help businesses thrive in the community through the various connections they have within the community allowing businesses to thrive and grow with the right resources and information.
The Pocatello-Chubbuck Chamber of Commerce is an economic development support organization. They work to consult with businesses to provide them resources and connections in the community for various needs.
The Pocatello-Chubbuck Chamber of Commerce strives for Networking Advocacy and Education for their members. They help new businesses get connected to Small Business Administration (SBA) for professional business needs. Businesses looking for funding are consulted by the chamber, and they assist in connecting them to organizations like SEICOG for financial assistance.
Businesses looking to locate in various areas within the region, specifically in Pocatello and Chubbuck, are connected with Historic Downtown and Bannock Development Corporation with the aid of the chamber.

Small Business Administration

The Small Business Administration (SBA) provides cost consulting and low cost training to any business which includes primary services such as business plan writing, help put financials together to make a financing case, and find financing.
SBA provides marketing planning, assists in navigating digital marketing options, and marketing research. They offer classes on how to leverage tools such as websites, SEO, e-newsletters, mobile marketing, pay-per-click, and social media to create better relationships with clients.
SBA also helps businesses with financial management systems, banking inquiries, business development, balances risk and opportunity and guides business owners through resources and tools that create real change in growth and sales. They provide help with entity formation and answer questions relating to managing employees, taxes, general tax guidance, and act like an encyclopedia for small businesses.
Businesses who need help in MBA and business help can go to SBA for further assistance on their business needs.

Eastern Idaho Development Corp

Eastern Idaho Development Corporation is a corporation that primarily does SBA 504 loans and functions to assist in economic development. They provide 4 smaller loan programs that they can lend from which are targeted in 7 counties, which includes Bingham County, Power County, Bannock County, and along the Utah and Wyoming borders.
Eastern Idaho Development Corp includes city specific funds and rural specific funds. SBA 504 loans can go anywhere in the state and bordering states as long as they have permission to go there. They can do projects as small as $5,000 with the assistance of the 4 small programs which can go up to $5,000,000 with the SBA program.
SBA 504 program is targeted towards land building equipment, funds have to be used for assets that they can secure. Their 4 small programs have more leniency and can be used for land building, equipment, inventory, operating capital, and other items.
Eastern Idaho Development Corp is attached to Idaho State University through the College of Business, and they are 100% independent. They offer a wide range of financial services they can do to help businesses thrive.

Historic Downtown Pocatello

Historic Downtown Pocatello is responsible for public space development and maintenance, promotions, events, marketing, and recruitment. They help businesses be successful from a retention strategy standpoint and offer marketing services to small businesses currently and who are coming to Historic Downtown Pocatello.
Historic Downtown Pocatello works hard to try and show that downtown is a key factor as to why people live in the area whether it be for shopping or for community development.

Lava Hot Spring Foundation

Lava Hot Springs Foundation is responsible for rebranding Lava Hot Springs. They focus on bringing businesses to the Lava Hot Springs area, work focus on current demographic changes for Lava Hot Springs, and look onward for future development for the area.
Lava Hot Springs Foundation focuses on distributing information on the current demographics for the area and provides resources for Lava Hot Springs.
Included in their mission is to ensure that the public has access to healthful clean and inviting facilities for recreation and healing purposes.