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Explore recent business and economic development updates from Jerome and Jerome County in Southern Idaho’s Magic Valley. This page features news about business expansions, new investments, infrastructure improvements, and initiatives that support the region’s key industries, including dairy, food processing, agribusiness, manufacturing, and logistics.
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The College of Southern Idaho has officially opened the Leroy Craig Jerome Center, a new higher education facility in Jerome.Jonathan Lord, CSI’s Vice President of Student Affairs and Enrollment, said the center will house more than 10 career and technical education programs, including food processing, automation and health sciences.The facility...
Jerome's Main Street revitalization and I-84 roundabout project near completion this fall
Aug 13 2026Jerome is in the middle of two significant construction projects — one nearing the finish line after two years of work, and another just getting started in the heart of downtown.The new Double Diamond Roundabout over Interstate 84 in southern Jerome is nearly complete after two years of construction. Courtney...
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The College of Southern Idaho (CSI) Foundation is proud to announce a transformative $500,000 gift from the Wells Fargo Foundation to support workforce training and program expansion at the new LeRoy Craig CSI Jerome Center. The investment is part of Wells Fargo’s Rural Initiative Tour and reflects a shared commitment...
Camille Barigar came to economic development late in her career, but she has hit the ground running as Executive Director of Jerome 20/20 in Jerome, ID. Listen to this episode of ShovelTalk to learn how she has gotten up to speed while responding to seven RFIs in her first three...
As the Magic Valley grows, so does its demand for energy — and Jerome County leaders say they want to learn more about whether small modular nuclear reactors could be part of the solution.In early July, communities across Idaho received an invitation from the Idaho Advanced Energy Consortium asking which...
Idaho beef month: Jerome rancher highlights 130 years of cattle industry in the Gem State
Jul 17 2026For the 25th consecutive year, the governor has declared July “Idaho Beef Month,” recognizing beef as the state’s top agricultural commodity. A Jerome rancher says the industry’s roots in Idaho run deep — and its future depends on the next generation.A century on the landLaurie Lickley, owner and operator of...
Idaho has more land than people, and summer here stays quieter than the crowds out west. The towns below offer empty trailheads, clear lakes, and space to spread out. Stanley sits under the Sawtooth peaks while McCall hugs a deep mountain lake. Some draw anglers and others draw history buffs...
The Bureau of Land Management joined the Idaho State Historical Society, America 250 in Idaho, Jerome County, and the Snake River Canyons Park Board—along with many community partners—yesterday on the north rim of the Snake River Canyon for Sharing the Spirit of America, a global, simultaneous reading of the Declaration...
Construction is underway on phase 2 of Jerome's downtown improvement plan, bringing new streets, sidewalks, trees, streetlights, and updated water utilities to Main Street.Planning and Zoning Manager Ida Clark said the project reflects what residents have long been asking for."We hear from our citizens, community members in our surveys, our...
A partnership between Actus Nutrition and Darigold, Inc. will expand the production of milk proteins and other specialty food ingredients.Under the partnership, Actus will take ownership of a plant in Jerome, Idaho, from Dairgold and continue to manufacture non-fat dry milk. The company also plans to expand manufacturing capabilities at...
Idaho National Guard opens new Jerome County Readiness Center named for late Gov. Kempthorne
Jun 29 2026The Idaho Army National Guard has a new home in the Magic Valley after three years of construction, with the new facility dedicated in honor of the late former Idaho Governor Dirk Kempthorne.The Dirk Kempthorne Idaho National Guard Readiness Center is now officially open in Jerome County, replacing the Guard's...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDeveloped with Golden Shovel Agency, the new site will strengthen marketing efforts and help the city attract investmentJEROME, ID – Jerome 20/20 Inc., the economic development organization serving Jerome and the surrounding region, has announced the launch of a new website built from the ground up to more...
Minidoka historic site gets $8.1M to restore WWII Japanese American incarceration building
Jun 25 2026A major restoration project is underway at Minidoka National Historic Site in Southern Idaho, aiming to preserve and improve access to buildings tied to one of the nation’s darkest chapters.Minidoka National Historic Site in Jerome received $8.1 million to restore structures where more than 13,000 Japanese Americans were incarcerated during...
As National Dairy Month continues, Idaho Farm Bureau is giving consumers a closer look at the work that goes into caring for dairy cows and producing milk.At Dungan Dairy, the family says healthy cows are the foundation of a successful dairy. That starts with proper nutrition, plenty of water and...
CBH Homes Announces Grand Opening of Clover Creek, a New Home Community in Jerome, Idaho
Jun 18 2026CBH Homes, Idaho's #1 home builder is opening the doors to Clover Creek, a brand new community in the heart of Jerome, Idaho. The community celebrates its grand opening with a ribbon cutting event on Thursday, June 18th from 12 to 1 p.m. at 1809 N Birch St, with the...
Every few months, there is another big announcement coming out of the Magic Valley. Chobani is expanding their operations. True West and Idaho Milk Products are growing. The jobs these companies bring to the region are not entry-level positions — they are technical careers that offer employee benefits, and good...
Darigold, Inc., one of the nation's leading dairy cooperatives, and Actus Nutrition, a U.S.-based specialty ingredient manufacturer, today announced a strategic partnership that combines Darigold's dairy production scale and Actus's specialty protein expertise to unlock new value across the commercial supply chain -- an exciting opportunity for Darigold's farmer-owners.Through a...
Forget Florida, Retire To This Pacific Northwest City With Affordable Living, Shops, And Outdoor Fun
Jun 8 2026Florida may be home to the Magic Kingdom, but Jerome, Idaho, is known as the "Gateway to the Magic Valley." This historic small town has access to the Pacific Northwest's legendary recreation, and if you visit, you might just decide to live out your golden years in this scenic-yet-affordable place. It could...
Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins launched the Small Processors Action Plan (PDF, 2.3 MB), a new set of actions to better support small and very small meat and poultry processing plants, improve customer service, and reduce unnecessary regulatory burdens while maintaining strong food safety protections for consumers...
Idaho Milk Products officially opened its newest facility in Jerome with a ribbon cutting and celebration Thursday afternoon.The new ice cream and powder blending plant is the company’s second facility in the Magic Valley. Officials said it represents years of growth and investment in Idaho’s dairy industry.“We’ve built this as...
A major aerospace company may soon be preparing for a smooth landing in the Magic Valley region of the Gem State.Janicki Industries, a privately owned, Washington-based supplier of aerospace materials to industry leaders including Boeing and Airbus, has narrowed its list of potential sites for a new, large-scale manufacturing campus...
Off-roaders now have new terrain to explore at Snake River Canyons Park, where members of the Southern Idaho Off-Road Association have spent years developing trails and an obstacle course on public lands north of the Snake River Canyon.Ray Sheen, Skyler Nelson and Jeff Trammell are among the association members who...
An engineering company announced that it’s interested in potentially building a manufacturing plant in the Magic Valley.Officials with Janicki Industries visited dozens of cities Montana and Idaho to determine the location of a new manufacturing campus. Nick Lavacca, the Community Relations and Educational Outreach Manager for Janicki Industries said in...