What They're Saying About Us

March 2008 - Kootenai County Ranks 29th Nationwide for Population Growth
With a 2.8% population increase, Kootenai County makes the top 30 large urban centers for growth... Idaho Department of Labor Study

February 2008 - Idaho Ranks Second in "Best States for Jobs"
Second only to South Dakota, Idaho ranked number 2 in a recent study published on MSN Careers.... "MSN Careers"

December 2007 - Top 20 Safest Small Cities
Coeur d'Alene ranked in the top 20 for the safest small cities by Farmer's Insurance group.
Read more.... "BestPlaces.net"

November 2007 - Good Morning, Coeur d'Alene!
ABC's Morning Show, Good Morning America, visited Coeur d'Alene in November 2007, featuring our annual holiday lighting show as part of its "Flip the Switch" promotion. Watch this video of our spectacular firework reenactment that was broadcasted live across the nation.

Strong Growth in Employer Establishments
See how employer establishments and private-sector employment establishments have grown in our region compared to other regions of the state, the state itself, and the U.S.
See chart provided by Kathryn Tacke, Idaho Department of Labor...."Employer Growth"

May 2007, Inc. Magazine
Coeur d'Alene named #10 of the Top 20 Boomtowns of '07
Read more...."Top 20 Small Cities"

April 2007, Money Magazine
Coeur d'Alene named #1 of the Best Places to Retire Young
Read more...."Best Places To Retire Young"