{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Why Bannock County Is Poised for Massive Growth (And What It Means for Business Owners) - Featuring Jeff Hough","description":"Why Bannock County Is Poised for Massive Growth (And What It Means for Business Owners) Bannock County is on the verge of serious growth and if you\u2019re a business owner, you need to be paying attention. In this episode, Spencer sits down with Bannock County Commissioner Jeff Hough to break down what\u2019s really happening behind the scenes when it comes to economic development, attracting new businesses, and building a community people actually want to live and work in. They dive into: Why Bannock County could \u201cexplode\u201d over the next 5\u201310 years What businesses are actually looking for when deciding where to relocate The role amenities (like the Wellness Complex & amphitheater) play in economic growth How tax incentives like the 602NN program help attract and retain companies The challenge of keeping ISU graduates local and how to fix it What it takes to create a community people want to come back to Jeff also shares what he\u2019s focused on moving forward from zoning changes to infrastructure improvements and why those decisions directly impact job creation and long-term growth. If you care about business, opportunity, and the future of Southeast Idaho, this is a conversation you don\u2019t want to miss. If you are feeling the love, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you are!! If you'd like to be featured on an episode go to theidahobusinesspodcast.com to APPLY! Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube ","author_name":"Idaho Business Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/www.pocatellobusinesspodcast.com\/","html":"