299 East 4th North Rexburg, ID 83440

In 1992, ECIPDA which is now known as The Development Company, received the Economic Development Administration’s Region X Award of Excellence, for the creation of the Business Development Center in Rexburg, Idaho. There are now several other Development Centers in other communities throughout our region.

The Development Company is based on voluntary associations of local governments and community organizations. The Board of Directors consisting of representatives from each of the participating units of government and from various community groups directs each of the corporations.

We were organized to assist local entities and citizens in seeking cost-effective solutions to area wide problems. To provide a forum for area wide policy development, render community planning, program management, loan packaging, and business assistance; and to serve as a coordinating link between cities, counties, regional, state and federal agencies. Additionally, we provide staffing assistance to the East-Central Idaho Works Board, in order to provide employment and training services to the region through the Workforce Investment Act.

East-Central Idaho Planning & Development Association, Inc. (ECIPDA) is a private, non-profit corporation serving nine counties in eastern Idaho. East-Central Idaho Development Company (ECIDC) was also created to act in concert with ECIPDA to the end of assisting small business concerns. Both companies are now doing business as “The Development Company”.