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Community college and development group’s partnership makes south-central Idaho a leader in economic growth

April 2, 2007/

Just three years ago many Jayco Inc. employees worked elsewhere for minimum wage and little job security.

At Jayco, many of those more than 200 employees earn more than $12 an hour, making recreational vehicles. They also have prospects for advancing their careers.

They are the product of the state’s most successful economic development strategy, say officials from Idaho Commerce & Labor.

By Joshua Palmer
Times-News writer

Full Story: http://www.magicvalley.com/articles/2007/04/01/news/top_story/109364.txt

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