Our History

2006 “Go Blaine” task force selects TIPS Consulting to prepare community economic plan

2008 TIPS delivers comprehensive strategic plan for Blaine Co with 5 key goals

2009 Sustain Blaine incorporated as Valley-wide economic development entity

2010 Secures Idaho Department of Commerce grant and hires first Executive Director

SVED conducts economic impact analysis for FMAA highlighting the importance of the airport to our community.

2012 Organizes 1st Annual Economic Summit

2012 Merges with Wood River Economic Partnership

2012 Rebrands as Sun Valley Economic Development

2012 Delivers Olympic Training Site certification

In the wake of the Beaver Creek Fire, SVED calculates the cost to the community and builds the theme for the 2013 Economic Summit around resilience. The Sun Valley Institute for Resilience is born from the Summit.