b'growing. They oer expertise in food science and supply chains, deep knowledge of customers and their categories, and a dedication to the art and science of nutrition. The company has three innovation centers, one of which is in Twin Falls.3 Hamilton Manufacturing: Hamilton Manufacturing, also based in Twin Falls, produces high quality sustainable products in the erosion control, dust control, and insulation industries. Hamiltons Hydromulch is a stay-in-place hydroseeding technology that is used broadly throughout the world to solve dicult environmental problems including revegetation after res, mining reclamation, and steep slope vegetation. Another Hamilton product, Thermolock is a cellulose insulation, superior for sound control, re protection, mold, and mildew prevention, as well as energy eciency.3 Fabri-Kal: Operating out of Burley, Fabri-Kal provides high quality products that utilize renewable, plant-based resources and post-consumer recycled materials. Additionally, all their products are 100% made in the USA. They manufacture Greenware food packaging that is made from plant ber and is compostable. Given the Magic Valleys focus on food, having a local, green, cutting-edge packaging facility is an incredible asset not only for the community, but also for food producers and manufacturers who are looking for green responsible ways to package their food products.3Southeastern and Eastern IdahoStrengths Challenges Visionary GoalsWorkforce Education Education Leverage Regional CapabilitiesInnovation Access to Capital Access to CapitalEnergy Transportation Strengthen Business EcosystemSoutheastern Idahos economy includes agriculture, high-tech manufacturing, energy, services, and trade. Pocatello is southeastern Idahos largest city and home to Idaho State University, a major research university and partner in workforce development, basic research, and cultural opportunities.17Eastern Idahos diverse economy, combined with large, stable employers like Idaho National Laboratory (INL) and Melaleuca, keeps the region from experiencing volatility. The INL has one of the largest concentrations of technical professionals in the nations Rocky Mountain region and is one of the states largest employers. Furthermore, easy access to postsecondary education through Idaho Falls College of Eastern Idaho and branches of the University of Idaho and Idaho State University and Rexburgs Brigham Young University-Idaho has created a highly educated population.17 Inergy Solar: Inergy Solar is the leader in consumer portable power with a mission to provide the world with aordable solar power. Inergy is accomplishing this mission by making consumer portable energy storage systems with a bottom up consumer approach of oering smart, portable, all-in-one, o-grid battery backup solutions, making solar power available to virtually everyoneespecially those in developing countries. Starting in Eastern Idaho with less than a handful of employees, Inergy has blossomed over the past 3 years and now employs several dozens of people who believe in the mission of bringing aordable renewable energy to the world and making a dierence in their local communities.3 Premier Technology, Inc.: Premier Technology is a private, woman-owned company based in Blackfoot. The company was founded in 1996 with a primary focus on manufacturing. Since that time, Premier has grown to be a full-service engineering, manufacturing, and construction management company employing over 300 highly skilled professionals. Premiers reputation of delivering on-time, quality work has gained the trust of its clients aording them opportunities to serve as a resource for a wide variety of clients including Economic Outlook 43'