Tuesday webinar will discuss the contributions small businesses make in Idaho’s labor force

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For Immediate Release: Oct. 3, 2024
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Idaho Department of Labor Economist Lisa Grigg will highlight data from industries representing the state's smaller businesses at a free webinar Tuesday, Oct. 8. These businesses maintain one to four employees and account for over 60% of statewide employer accounts.

The presentation takes place from 11 a.m. to noon MDT over Zoom.

Grigg will also explore recent growth patterns of these businesses compared with larger establishments, the strengths and risks of being a smaller business and the contribution they make to Idaho's labor market.

"Successful small employers have the potential to develop into regional anchor job creators," Grigg said. "Not every small business will grow even to the scale of having employees at all, but they will continue to play a key part in advancing Idaho's current and future labor force. These employers of the smallest scale are a glimpse into the future of business in Idaho."

Register for the webinar on Zoom.

All future webinars and registration event information can be found on the department's calendar of events.

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This Idaho Department of Labor project is funded by the U.S. Department of Labor for SFY25 as part of a Workforce Information grant (40%) and state/nonfederal funds (60%) totaling $885,703.

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