Draft Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy
Requesting Public Comments
A Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) is the result of a planning process that an Economic Development District (EDD) completes in order to focus the region’s priorities with the intent to foster economic growth through job creation opportunities and public infrastructure improvements. With support from the U.S. Department of Commerce – Economic Development Administration the RIVDA CEDS analyzes the regional economy, highlights RIVDA’s commitment to small business lending, identifies regional strengths and weaknesses, and establishes a regional action plan for economic prosperity.
Small Business Loans & Resources
Whether you’re a new business looking for start-up funding, an existing business looking for help with disaster recovery funding, or a community leader looking to make local improvements — finding the right resources for your project is the first step.
This first step can also be the hardest, especially if you’ve never had to navigate these processes before. There are resources out there for every kind of business and community development project, you just have to know where to look and how to apply. That’s where RIVDA can help!
Current SBA Loan Rates
25 Year Loan
7.11%
20 Year Loan
7.12%
10 Year Loan
7.33%
*Updated November 13th, 2023

Success Stories
Connecting You to the Resources You Need
When it comes to creating and improving the livability and sustainability of communities in Southern Idaho, there is no such thing as getting “too much help.” The Region IV Development Association, or RIVDA for short, exists to empower South-Central Idaho’s community leaders and business owners by connecting them with resources and technical assistance.
RIVDA also helps grow the community in Southern Idaho by helping small businesses meet their financing needs. Whether a business is needing real estate financing, a loan to cover equipment and inventory costs, funds to aid in their disaster recovery efforts, or money to improve tenant housing — RIVDA is here to help people find the funding they need to improve the community around them.
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Start Your Project
1. Contact Us
2. Find Resources
3. Grow & Succeed
