PAC offers a variety of community-focused strategic planning activities and services to promote economic development throughout Idaho.
Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)
A cooperative venture with each of the counties, tribes, and municipalities within Region 1 (five northern counties of Idaho).
Regional Economic Development (RED Team) Strategy
A quarterly community planning meeting with the economic development directors in each county and the PAC community & Economic Development Team.
Comprehensive Plan
Review and assistance for cities and counties.
The Panhandle Area Council, Inc. (PAC), serving as the regional Planning Organization for Benewah, Bonner, Boundary, Kootenai, and Shoshone Counties, has completed a draft Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) for 2026–2030, titled “Pathways to Elevate North Idaho.” The CEDS is a locally developed, regionally driven strategy that identifies priorities for economic development and resilience in North Idaho.
In accordance with U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) requirements, PAC is providing this notice to invite public review and comment. The draft CEDS is available for public inspection and comment for a period of 30 days beginning August 22, 2025, and ending September 21, 2025.
The Draft CEDS is available for review here: 2026-2030 Final Draft CEDS. Hard copies can be available by request at the PAC Office, 11100 N. Airport Drive, Hayden, ID 83835 or by calling 208-772-0584. Comments may be submitted to the same address, or email at info@pacni.org.
All comments received during the public comment period will be reviewed and considered prior to submitting the final plan to the EDA.
Thank you for contributing to the future of economic prosperity in our region.
Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)
A cooperative venture with each of the counties, tribes, and municipalities within Region 1 (five northern counties of Idaho).
Regional Economic Development (RED Team) Strategy
A quarterly community planning meeting with the economic development directors in each county and the PAC community & Economic Development Team.
Comprehensive Plan
Review and assistance for cities and counties.
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