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OPPORTUNITIES IN NAMPA, IDAHO Welcome to Nampa, Idaho! NATIONAL ACCOLADES #2 Best Place to Raise a Family Forbes, April 2012 #6 Most Inventive State CNN Money, October 2012 Lowest Business Costs in Pacific U.S KPMG’s Competitive Alternatives, 2012 #5 State - Lowest Crime Rate in the Country CQ Press, April 2010 Friendliest State for Small Business CNN, 2012 #10 Best City for Jobs Forbes, 2012 7th Most Economically Viable Metropolitan Area Brookings Institution Nampa has been named one of the 100 Best Communities for Young People America’s Promise Alliance #10 Top States for Business 2013 #7 Cost of Doing Business #5 Business Friendliness #3 Cost of Living CNBC, July 2013 #1 State: Training & Networking Programs, Licensing Regulations, & Ease of Starting a Business A+ Ranking for Overall Friendliness Thumbtack (Kauffman Foundation), April 2013 Running list of these and others: bvep.org/facts/national-accolades.aspx REGIONAL OVERVIEW 01 CITY OF NAMPA, READY FOR YOU Looking for new opportunities? Consider the Boise Valley where great companies grew from an idea to a flourishing business with long legacies of success Companies like Micron Technology, the J.R Simplot Co., and Amalgamated Sugar have flourished in the valley But even better, companies like Plexus Corp., Mission Aviation Fellowship and Sorrento Lactalis have made Nampa their homes Why? As the second largest city in Idaho, Nampa has a long history of providing a business friendly atmosphere, low operating costs, skilled employees and a great quality of life Located just 15 miles from Boise, Nampa brings metropolitan amenities together with a relaxed pace of life and true sense of community spirit A plethora of post-secondary educational offerings, including Boise State University, Northwest Nazarene University and the College of Western Idaho, provide new and growing companies access to training opportunities, not to mention a large pool of trained employees in the Boise Valley market The Valley consistently ranks among the top 10 locations for business and family in the U.S by the Wall Street Journal, Kiplinger’s and Forbes, among others It truly stands out from the other mid-sized metros We look forward to welcoming you to the community www.whynampa.com www.cityofnampa.us www.visitnampa.com Bob Henry Mayor of Nampa BIG IDEAS GROW HERE 02 AIR SERVICE REGIONAL OVERVIEW The Boise Airport (BOI) is located less than five miles from downtown Boise and handles more than three million travelers each year CITY OF OPPORTUNITY Nampa is the heart of the fastest growing region in Idaho The city has easy access to highway, air and rail and is located just 400 miles from the seaport terminal of Portland, OR and 360 miles Northwest of Salt Lake City, UT Nampa’s central location allows a market reach to over 66 million consumers within a 750-mile radius 600 miles Canada Vancouver Seattle 400 miles Spokane Missoula Montana Washington miles 200 Portland Oregon Boise NAMPA Wyoming Idaho California Laramie Salt Lake Nevada Reno Utah San Francisco Las Vegas Los Angeles “The reason I’ve been so impressed by the workforce available in the Boise Valley is that they have a strong desire to things right, a strong desire to achieve and to be part of something bigger than just a job.” WHY NAMPA? - Bill Whitacre, President & CEO J.R SImplot Company NON-STOP FROM BOISE TO FLIGHT TIME Chicago, IL hrs 19 mins Denver, CO hr 45 mins Housten, TX hrs 31 mins Las Vegas, NV hr 45 mins Los Angeles, CA hrs 10 mins Minneapolis, MN hrs 47 mins Oakland, CA hr 40 mins Phoenix, AZ hr 54 mins Portland, OR hr 10 mins Sacramento, CA hr 36 mins San Diego, CA hrs mins San Jose, CA hr 55 mins San Francisco, CA hr 48 mins Salt Lake City, UT hr mins Seattle, WA hr 20 mins Spokane, WA 59 mins WHAT DOES THE VALLEY LOOK LIKE? Commuting in the Valley: The major interstate serving the Boise Valley is I-84, running through the metro area’s major cities Boise, Meridian, Nampa and Caldwell, and I-184 branches toward the northeast into downtown Boise Daily commutes are easy for the Boise Valley’s population with federal highways 20, 26, and 30 and state highways 21, 44 and 55 providing access ValleyRide offers public transportation throughout the Boise Valley What about logistics? There are 50 motor freight companies traveling interstates, 20 U.S highways and 30 state highways that serve the Boise Valley More than 1,600 miles of rail line through Union Pacific and Burlington Northern Santa Fe provide connection points to Canada, Mexico and the U.S They are aided by the State’s regional line and short line railroads Annually, the rail system transports over 11 million tons of freight BIG IDEAS GROW HERE 04 REGIONAL OVERVIEW WORKFORCE Below is a snapshot of the workforce distribution in the Boise-Nampa MSA Covered Employment & Average Annual Wages Per Job 2002 & 2012 2003 Avg Employment 2003 Avg Wages 2013 Avg Employment 2013 Avg Wages 235,747 $32,165 267,550 $40,305 4,832 $20,380 5,103 $28,232 185 $42,635 194 $74,997 Construction 15,809 $32,742 14,683 $42,773 Manufacturing 30,223 $46,382 23,911 $68,043 Trade, Utilities & Transportation 44,488 $29,015 52,751 $37,363 Information 3,986 $40,413 4,276 $48,568 Financial Activities 11,918 $38,620 13,110 $51,671 Professional and Business Services 32,343 $38,620 38,485 $41,542 Education and Health Services 28,290 $32,008 40,560 $40,723 Leisure and Hospitality 21,038 $11,329 25,931 $14,482 Other Services 6,042 $21,441 7,014 $25,970 Government 36,593 $33,275 41,531 $41,073 Total Covered Wages Agriculture Mining Source: Idaho Department of Labor WORLD CLASS COMPANIES THRIVE HERE Nampa is business-friendly and ready for you A spirit of cooperation toward economic development exists between the city’s leaders and the business community Land and office space is available and affordable Low worker’s compensation insurance premiums and the area’s competitive natural gas and modest electrical costs help keep business expenses affordable Successful businesses from many industries have chosen to operate in Nampa HERE ARE A FEW: NAMPA COMPANIES • Amalgamated Sugar • Plexus Corporation • Materne Industries • Aptina Imaging • Home-Style Industries • Great American Appetizers • Woodgrain Millwork • Selkirk Corporation • Mission Aviation Fellowship • Fleetwood Homes • Union Pacific Systems • Sorrento Lactalis/ Lactalis American Group DEMOGRAPHICS Boise-Nampa MSA Statistics: POPULATION 638,873 324,181 Nampa: 85,172 LABOR FORCE Nampa: 39,395 UNEMPLOYMENT RATE 4.5% Nampa: 5.33% (June 2014) MEDIAN AGE WHY NAMPA? “Our company has experienced unprecedented growth the past years We needed to expand our plant and office space The existing building, support of the city, and convenient location for employees made the decision to relocate to Nampa easy.” - Doug Bender, President & General Manager Image National Sign 33.49 Nampa: 30.1 EDUCATION Bachelors Degree or Higher: 19.57% White Collar Workers: 36% Blue Collar Workers: 63% WAGE LEVELS Median Hourly: $14.88 Mean Hourly: $18.89 Median Annual: $30,950 Mean Annual: $39,300 Source: www.bvepsites.org an application powered by GISPlanning BIG IDEAS GROW HERE 06 REGIONAL OVERVIEW Northwest Nazarene University WORKFORCE TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES ABOUND The Boise-Nampa MSA is home to fifteen institutions of higher education The City of Nampa works closely with the College of Western Idaho, the nation’s fastest growing community college, to meet the workforce needs of our employers The college features a new 176,000 sq ft state-of-the-art professional technical education facility located in Nampa Companies hiring employees making $12/hr or more with benefits and manufacturing products marketed outside the region are eligible to receive a minimum of $2,000 per new job created paid directly to the company for employee training The Idaho Department of Labor manages the program The Canyon County Department of Labor is also available to assist in pre-screening applicants and hiring fairs Roy Valdez, Deputy Director Workforce & Field Services Idaho Department of Labor Roy.Valdez@labor.idaho.gov 208-332-3570 Jose De Leon, Workforce Consultant, Sr Canyon County Dept of Labor Jose.DeLeon@labor.idaho.gov 208-364-7781 Ext 3620 Christi Rood, Director Workforce Development College of Western Idaho christirood@cwidaho.cc 208-562-2072 “The city of Nampa has a strong commitment to innovation and economic development College of Western Idaho is pleased to be part of the city’s pledge to generate a skilled workforce and deliver continuing education critical for sustainability and growth of employment opportunities in the area With the most recent addition of a state-of-the industry technical center to our Nampa Campus, we are confident that CWI’s partnership with the city will continue to enhance the quality of life already available to Nampa businesses and its residents.” - Dr Bert Glandon, President College of Western Idaho WHY NAMPA? EDUCATION REGIONAL OVERVIEW 07 BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY Boise State University is the largest University in Idaho With 643 faculty members, nearly 20,000 students, and a choice of nearly 200 degrees and certificate programs, Boise State is more than just the Bronco Nation COLLEGE OF WESTERN IDAHO (CWI) College of Western Idaho (CWI) is one of the fastest growing community colleges in the nation Since its first offering of classes in January 2009, enrollment at CWI has grown to service more than 10,000 students a year CWI has seven campus locations throughout Boise and Nampa, plus hundreds of classes online In the fall of 2012, CWI introduced a new 176,000 sq ft state-of-the-art facility to provide professional-technical training opportunities in the Valley Programs can be coordinated with workforce development for local companies with specialization in drafting, electronics, machine tooling, and transportation technology, as well as welding and metals fabrication College/University Estimated Enrollment Type of Program (Boise Valley) Boise State University University of Idaho 20,000 1,000 4-year: Main campus in Moscow, ID Boise campus offers 60 different degrees, many U of I grads move to Boise 2,064 4-year: 60 areas of study, 19 masters degrees, also serves 6,000 continuing education students and 2,300 concurrent credit high school students 1,041 4-year: Idaho’s oldest private college with 26 majors 500 4-year: Main campus in Pocatello, ID with 280 programs and 14,500 students Boise Valley campus (Meridian) offers 20 graduate and undergraduate programs Northwest Nazarene University College of Idaho Idaho State University Concordia University School of Law University of Phoenix George Fox University College of Western Idaho 4-year: colleges with nearly 200 degrees/certificate programs 75 2,000 100 10,000 Private Law School: Opened fall of 2012 4-year 2-4 year & MBA programs 2-year community college: Works closely with companies to create custom training programs Carrington College 600 2-4 year ITT Technical Institute 300 2-year Stevens Henager College 480 2-4 year Treasure Valley Community College 1,785 2-year community college Brown Mackie College 400 2-year Broadview University 100 2-4 year BIG IDEAS GROW HERE 08 REGIONAL OVERVIEW CITY OF VITALITY BUILDING A THRIVING DOWNTOWN The City of Nampa in partnership with the Nampa Development Corporation, Downtown Business Association and community stakeholders are working to create a vibrant downtown Over $34 Million has been invested in improving downtown since 2002 MAIN STREET PROGRAM The City of Nampa is working closely with the downtown businesses to implement the National Main Street model for downtown revitalization The approach is a community driven process to engage citizens and form a comprehensive approach to preserving our historic assets and creating a vibrant place to business, shop and live Downtown Nampa was selected as one of three communities in Idaho to participate in the Idaho Department of Commerce Main Street Program beginning fall 2013 OUR COMMUNITY VISION Downtown Nampa has become a sparkling example of the mixing of office, specialty retail, and residential uses.  The family-friendly, turn of the century park-like atmosphere has become an outdoor living room for the entire community      A significant residential presence, professional office concentration, a regional transportation hub, and unique shopping and cultural opportunities makes Downtown Nampa alive Citizens for Nampa’s Future, 2002 LIBRARY SQUARE Nampa Development Corporation and the Gardner Company are partnering together to construct a new 62,000 square foot library, 300 stall parking structure, public plaza and 14,000 square feet of private retail and office space - all in the heart of the historic downtown district Expected completion is February 2015 REGIONAL OVERVIEW “Flying M Coffee was founded in downtown Boise and loved the vital mix of independent businesses that only downtowns can create We felt that Nampa was poised for its own urban renewal and were encouraged by the steps the city had taken to assist private businesses to consider the historic core Since opening in 2006, our coffee garage has become a community gathering place thanks to the support of great Nampa customers.” - Kevin and Lisa Myers, Flying M Coffee Garage 09 FLYING M COFFEE GARAGE BOGUS BASIN SKI RESORT COST OF HOUSING #7 TOP BEER CITY Season pass cost: $229/Adult $59/Child Average cost of a home in 2012 was 84% of the national average (ACCRA Cost of Living Index) 30+ Breweries in Idaho 2ND BEST PLACE TO RAISE A FAMILY (Forbes 2012) Idaho is #1 for the lowest average costs for private employer-based coverage (insurance) in the U.S (Commonwealth Fund Study 2010) 1/3 ONE-THIRD Overall business costs in the Boise Valley are nearly a third lower than in California and Washington ST Boise Metro ranks first for the lowest business costs in the Pacific U.S (KPMG’s Competitive Alternatives 2012) th 5th Fastest Growing State in the Nation (2010 Census Bureau) BIG IDEAS GROW HERE ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY IS A PRIORITY IN OUR COMMUNITY The 2035 City Comprehensive Plan outlines several goals and objectives to enhance the sustainability of our community: • Retain the existing high quality environment for future generations by ensuring that land, air, water and wildlife are not diminished in quality or quantity due to future activity • Recognize the natural beauty and resources of the City • Manage the natural resources of the City for the use and benefit of present and future generations • Protect water quality and quantity in the City’s streams, rivers, creeks, drains, lakes, and groundwater and consider the potential regional impacts on water supply and wastewater management for all proposed developments • Promote natural resource areas by creating, preserving, and enhancing parks, hiking trails, active and passive recreation facilities and by creating useable open space for the betterment of the community • Preserve open space, natural beauty and critical environmental areas • Explore the use of solar, wind and other alternate energy to reduce energy consumption • Develop strategies that allow the use of alternative energy sources • Encourage the use of green energy resources 10 CITY OF FAMILY REGIONAL OVERVIEW 11 A small-town feeling, with big-time pride Nampa’s family-friendly community has a distinct cultural heritage From its early days people relied on family members, neighbors and churches to see them through the ups and downs of the agricultural economy Nampa’s can-do spirit comes from the strength we get from a supportive family, community and a mutual respect for individual liberty and hard work Arts, Culture and Fun At the Nampa Civic Center, residents enjoy an incredible array of concerts, live theater and community events in a beautiful downtown facility Nampa is also home to the Ford Idaho Center, an entertainment venue unmatched in the state With an arena, horse park, outdoor amphitheater and sports complex, the Ford Idaho Center hosts events all year long From the world famous Snake River Stampede rodeo to the Rolling Stones, you are sure to find something for everyone Downtown Nampa features local musicians, art walks, food truck rally, and several other family freindly events Northwest Nazarene University’s Brandt Center attracts guests such as the Boise Philharmonic Orchestra Volunteerism Thrives Everywhere in Nampa one sees the fruits of volunteerism Community members helped build the city’s Ridgecrest Golf Course, the magnificent Nampa Recreation Center, the Salvation Army Community Family Shelter, various parks, schools and churches The community rallies when schools need to be built, houses painted or leaves picked up Nampans have a selfless and collaborative way of getting things done Focus on the Children An enormous amount of time, money and energy goes into providing Nampa’s youth with a rich childhood Its schools, library, Boys and Girls Club and numerous non-profit community events and agencies all give young people opportunities to grow Hundreds of families create and maintain numerous festivals that bring joy to the community Nampa has been named among the Top 100 Communities for Youth, two years running Optimal Recreation Greenbelt walking and biking paths runs throughout Nampa Only a few miles from the Deer Flat Wildlife Refuge, Nampa boasts tremendous recreation opportunities, with swimming, boating, fishing and bird watching Nature’s bounty surrounds Nampa About 15 miles south of town, the Snake River winds through a dramatic desert canyon, its rocks painted with petro glyphs dating back 10,000 years About 30 miles to the north is the Boise Front, with its ski resorts, vast public land, alpine hiking and rock climbing, and amazing sightseeing The area offers hunting, biking, golf and camping BIG IDEAS GROW HERE 11 INCENTIVES Nampa Development Corporation and City of Nampa offers generous incentives to businesses creating jobs and revitalizing Nampa Our city government is dedicated to providing your investment with everything we can • Expedited Permit Review • Assistance with infrastructure improvements for qualifying projects • Local match for State incentives Property Tax Exemption Businesses that invest in new manufacturing facilities may receive partial or full property tax exemptions from county commissioners To qualify, businesses need to invest a minimum of $3 million Committed City Funds The City of Nampa has recently dedicated funds for local business incentives to match those offered by the State for qualifying investment and job creation NEW 2014 Tax Reimbursment Incentive (TRI) 1-30% tax credit for 1-15 years on corporate, sales, & withholding taxes for companies that bring expansion or relocation projects to Idaho with a minimum of 50 jobs and wages above average income of $31,388 in Nampa Up to $20 Million in Industrial Revenue Bonding Tax-free bonds to finance manufacturing, processing, production and assembly projects are issued by a public corporation with the project or business serving as collateral Taxable industrial revenue bonds also are available up to and exceeding $20 million 5% Research Income Tax Credit Businesses conducting basic and qualified research may earn an income tax credit of 5% that may be carried forward up to 14 years Idaho Business Advantage (for qualifying companies) • Increases the Investment Tax Credit to 3.75% against the corporate income tax for the personal property part of the project (machinery/equipment – computers) • Real Property Improvement Tax Credit of 2.5% against corporate income tax - $125,000 per taxable year with 14 year carry forward so total of $1,750,000 (new plant & building facilities) • New Jobs Tax Credit: increases the standard $1000/ per job corporate income tax credit up to maximum of $3,000/per job, depending on wages paid • Sales & Use Tax Rebate of 25% This is for any sales & use tax that is paid for the property constructed, located or installed within the project • Small Employer Growth Incentive: local county commissions can grant an exemption on all or part of the new investment value from property taxes for a determined period of time To qualify a company must make a minimum $500,000 investment in new facilities and create at least 10 new jobs that pay at least $40,000 annually plus benefits Average wage for all other jobs created must be $15.50/hr plus benefits Production Sales Tax Exemption Businesses purchasing equipment and raw materials used directly in manufacturing, processing, fabrication; for clean rooms used in semiconductor and semiconductor equipment manufacturing; for any equipment or material used in research and development activities; and processing materials, substances or commodities for use as fuel for the production of energy may earn a sales tax 12 13 REGIONAL OVERVIEW IDAHO TAX OVERVIEW Sales and Use Tax in Idaho is 6% This applies to items purchased or consumed in Idaho Exemptions are available for equipment and raw materials used directly in manufacturing, processing, or fabrication; clean rooms used in semiconductor and semiconductor equipment manufacturing; and any equipment or material used in research and development activities We not tax services including telecommunication services, and utilities such as water, gas, electricity, or natural gas In our region we not have any local option sales tax Property Tax – personal (machinery/equipment) and real (land/ buildings) – based on market value 100% Property Tax Exemption Business inventory and registered motor vehicles, vessels and aircraft are exempt from property tax.First $100,000 of personal property value exempt QUICK RATES SALES & USE TAX 6% CORPORATE INCOME 7.4% #2 BEST STATE - PROPERTY TAX RATE 2013 Tax Foundation Study Idaho does not have an inventory tax Corporate Income Tax – Computed at 7.4% of the Idaho taxable income of a corporation Corporations that are taxable in Idaho and another state or country or are part of a unitary group of corporations, use a factor formula to ascertain how much of the business is conducted in Idaho The apportionment formula is made up of a property factor, a payroll factor, and a sales factor These three factors, with the sales factor being double weighted for all taxpayers except for electrical and telephone companies, are totaled and divided by to compute the Idaho apportionment factor The Idaho apportionment factor is then applied to the business income of the corporation to compute income assigned to Idaho Non-business income allocable to Idaho is added to the income apportioned to Idaho to arrive at Idaho taxable income PROPERTY TAX EXEMPTION First $100,000 of personal property is exempt from taxation (SUI) 3.36% STATE UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE RATE PERSONAL INCOME TAX RATE: RANGE 1.6% - 7.8% Rates range on a bracketed system based off of income levels MINIMUM WAGE (PER HOUR) $7.25 UNION MEMBERSHIP (2012) 4.8% (NATIONAL AVG: 11.9%) IDAHO IS A RIGHT TO WORK STATE BIG IDEAS GROW HERE 13 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Beth Ineck, Director (208) 468 -5430 info@cityofnampa.us 12th Avenue South, Nampa, ID 83651 WWW.WHYNAMPA.COM