b'developing talent for the industries that are shaping the future of the regionsoftware, aerospace, robotics, healthcare. Their largest industry is healthcare, and the college is an essential source of nurses and skilled healthcare technicians. The main campus is in Coeur dAlene.3North Central IdahoStrengths Challenges Visionary GoalsAccess to Talent Broadband Infrastructure Talent RecruitmentNatural Resources Access to Capital Access to CapitalTransportation Workforce Housing Talent RetentionNorth Central Idahos economy traditionally relies on forest products and agricultural products, especially wheat and cattle. Its fast-growing manufacturing sector includes ammunition, gun, jet boat, and equipment makers, as well as lumber and paper mills. The University of Idaho, Nez Perce Tribe, Forest Service, Lewis-Clark State College, and sh hatcheries are among the largest employers in the region.17 Schweitzer Engineering Laboratory (SEL): The mission of SEL is to make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical. The company invents, designs, and builds digital products and systems that protect power grids around the world. Their technology prevents blackouts and enables customers to improve power-system reliability and safety at a reduced cost. SEL is headquartered in Pullman, Washington, with a major manufacturing presence in Lewiston.3 Alturas Analytics, Inc.: Alturas Analytics, Inc. is comprised of Liquid ChromatographyTandem Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) and Gas ChromatographyTandem Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS/MS) bioanalytical experts, leading the future of bioanalysis. This premier Contract Research Organization provides liquid chromatography (LC) and GCMS/MS bioanalytical research support in drug discovery and drug development. With an increase in the development of highly specic and targeted drugs, Alturas is prepared to address the demand of clientele ranging from virtual startups to many of the most dominant pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device manufacturers in the world. The company is headquartered in Moscow.3 Economic Modeling Specialists International (EMSI): EMSI, located in Moscow, uses data to drive economic prosperity by informing and connecting three critical audiences: people, employers, and educators. The company provides the best labor-market data available to professionals in higher education, economic development, workforce development, talent acquisition, and site selection. EMSI data is used to align programs with regional needs, equip students with career visions, understand regional economic and workforce activity, and nd and hire the right talent.3Southwestern IdahoStrengths Challenges Visionary GoalsStrong Innovative Ecosystem Infrastructure InfrastructureEase of Access Public Image PartnershipIn-Migration Aordability EducationSouthwestern Idaho is Idahos largest region, maintaining just under half of Idahos population and labor force. The Boise metropolitan area is Idahos largest metropolitan area with a labor force of roughly 310,000. The Economic Outlook 41'