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.
