Evaluation

Framework

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To implement the region's development strategy, Frontier must simultaneously direct efforts toward numerous individual activities and/or projects. Understanding the possibilities and limitations of the region's economy is critical to successful community economic development. Frontier maintains direct contact with regional agencies and organizations to ensure continuous assessment of the goals and objects identified in this strategy.

The following goals have been identified as priorities to advancing the economic prosperity of South-central Idaho. Strategies for achieving these goals and methods for evaluating success will guide Frontier and the regional communities in research-based decision making.

EE 3.2: Provide training opportunities and support services for regional entrepreneurs including access to business finance programs.
Date Source: Internal Frontier data
Steps
Measurement
Benchmark
FY23
Partner with SBDC to provide synchronized training.
# of communities participating in Operation Facelift
5
FY23: 10
Provide business training and support through REDS program.
# of Operation Facelift projects funded
50%
50%
Promote Operation Facelift in rural communities.
# of hours of technical assistance provided by the RDBG program
300

July 21-June 22
603
July 22-July 23
492

EE 3.7: Create and promote a state-wide revolving loan fund.
Date Source: Internal Frontier data
Steps
Measurement
Benchmark
FY23
Hire Region 3 Business Development Officer
# of loans funded
10
FY23: N/A
Create Loan Management Plan
$ funded
$2.25 Million
FY23: N/A
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Photo: Blaine County Senior Center in Hailey, ID utilized CDBG funding to make needed improvements.
RCP 1.2: Pursue local, state, and federal funding to increase quality of life with infrastructure improvements.
Date Source and limitations: Internal Frontier data
Steps
Measurement
Benchmark
FY23
Connect with local government leadership to identify community needs
% of regional/state proposals funded
70%

FY23: 89%
(8 of 9)

Explore funding options
% of national proposals funded
30%

FY23: 50%
(1 of 2)

RCP 2.1: Ensure access to health care for vulnerable populations.
Date Source and limitations: www.countyhealthrankings.org
Steps
Measurement
Benchmark
FY23
Collaborate with regional health care providers on ways to expand services
# of regional counties where primary care physician’s ratio is below the state
4 of 8
2 of 8
RCP 3.1: Promote the assessment and cleanup of Brownfield properties through community outreach and financial assistance.
Date Source: Internal Frontier data
Steps
Measurement
Benchmark
FY23
Attend community meetings to discuss program
# of properties assessed
One property per year when funding is available

FY22: 3
FY23: 4

Meet with regional city/county leadership to discuss development plans

FY23: 14%
(1)

1 per year
# of RLF loans for cleanup
% of total assessed properties being redeveloped
50%
FY23: 0
WADR 1.1: Expand food science and food processing training offerings in the region.

Date Sources: https://www.csi.edu/institutional-effectiveness/institutional-research/data-at-a-glance/degrees-awarded.aspx
https://lmi.idaho.gov/data-tools/industry-wages/

Steps
Measurement
Benchmark
FY23
Secure funding for expanded research and workforce development training facilities
# of unique individuals receiving a Food Processing Technology Degree or Certificate at CSI
≥ 10% increase from previous year

2020-21: 6
2021-22: 7
(+16%)

Develop a food processing consortium to direct research and training needs

2021: 19,453
2022: 20,052
(+3.08%)

≥ 3% increase from previous year
Average Weekly Wage of Food Manufacturing Industry Sector - Statewide
Average Employment of Food Manufacturing Industry Sector-Statewide
≥ 2% increase from previous year

2021: 19,453
2022: 20,052
(+5.26%)

i https://www.nass.usda.gov/Publications/AgCensus/2017/

ii https://www.eda.gov/archives/2016/imcp/communities/

iii https://agri.idaho.gov/main/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/2021-Idaho-Ag-Facts-Infographic-web.pdf

iv https://www.uidaho.edu/extension/county/twin-falls/aquaculture

v https://idahopreferred.com/members/glanbia-foods/

vi https://www.agc.org/sites/default/files/users/user21902/Construction%20trends%20%26%20outlook_.pdf

vii https://www.bls.gov/regions/west/news-release/occupationalemploymentandwages_twinfalls.htm

viii https://oemr.idaho.gov/sources/re/wind/

ix https://www.kmvt.com/2022/04/29/massive-solar-investment-project-coming-twin-falls-county/

x https://www.nps.gov/hafo/learn/news/dedication-of-the-thousand-springs-visitor-center.htm

xi https://www.idahopress.com/news/local/idaho-incomesrisebut-housing-costs-far-outstrip-them/article_8c7cd3fe-25e9-5f2ea449-8bcfd5c27e98.html

xii https://www.kmvt.com/2022/04/29/emergency-drought-declaration-declared-34-idaho-counties/

xiii https://www.crapo.senate.gov/media/columns/weekly-column-addressing-veterinarian-shortages-in-idaho

xiv https://idahoatwork.com/2020/01/29/census-of-agriculture-highlights-south-central-idahos-shifting-farm-picture/#:~:text=Producer%20Characteristics,counties%20in%20south%20central%20Idaho.

xv https://idahoatwork.com/2022/03/02/idahos-high-demand-for-truckers-is-expected-to-continue/

xvi https://idahocapitalsun.com/2022/02/17/most-of-idaho-is-rural-most-of-idahos-nurses-are-not-a-bill-aims-to-fix-that/

xvii https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/12/business/economy/california-housing-crisis.html

xviii https://www.boisestate.edu/presidents-writing-awards/high-rent-low-pay-and-no-where-to-go-the-affordable-housing-crisis/

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