Business View Civil and Municipal | September 2022

36 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 3, ISSUE 9 Director Zach Tudor. The task force developed 18 major recommendations. These recommendations have been approved by the Governor and the state is fast at work implementing them to improve cybersecurity. As part of the Governor’s Leading Idaho initiative, Idaho Legislature has already appropriated $12 million to create a cyber defense fund in case of election-related cyberattacks. Making these strategic investments is crucial for our state to benefit from the incredible growth it has seen over the past few years. It ensures our state will continue to be a great place for businesses and citizens for years to come. Governor Little has one lens that sets his agenda: to create an environment in Idaho where children and grandchildren will stay in the state, to create more and better opportunities for those who have left the state to return, and to ensure a welcoming and prosperous environment for those choosing to locate here. Over the next five years, we expect Idaho to continue its growth trajectory by bringing new businesses and more employment opportunities to the state. As the lead economic development agency for the state of Idaho, the Idaho Department of Commerce will continue to foster a business- friendly environment to aid in quality job creation, support existing companies, strengthen communities, promote innovation and market Idaho domestically and internationally, to facilitate Idaho’s growth. With Idaho continuing to break records in 2022, the state looks forward to excelling throughout 2023 and beyond. Learn more about Idaho’s vast opportunities at https://commerce.idaho.gov/ The Governors Cybersecurity Task Force looked at ways to improve business, government and personal cybersecurity. Photo Courtesy: INL