The lumber industry, healthcare and tourism related businesses are the primary economic factors in Coeur Dalene. Manufacturing is also a significant sector for employment. The county is home to more than 250 manufacturing companies. Flexcel is the county's largest manufacturing firm. Hagadone Corporation and the Kootenai Medical Center are two of the largest employers in the county. The local meat processing plants also provide jobs. Mining also provides employment in the region.
Customer service centers also provide employment, including Verizon Communications' order processing centers, Center Partners, U.S. Bank customer service center and Coldwater Creek center.
Shown below is a list of the largest employers in the Coeur Dalene area:
- Hagadone Corporation - Tourism & Publishing
- Kootenai Medical Center - Hospital
- Cd'A School District - Education
- Center Partners - Call centers
- North Idaho College - Community College
- State of Idaho - Government
- KC Government - County Government
- Cd 'A Tribal Casino - Amusement
- US Government - Federal government
- Post Falls School District - Education
- Lakewood School District - Education
- Verizon Communications - Telephone and call centers
- Walmart - Retail
- Silverwood - Theme park
- Kimball Office - Furniture manufacturer
- City of Coeur Dalene
- US Bank - Banking & call center
- Coldwater Creek - Catalog company
- Buck Knives - Hunting knives MFG
- Advanced Input Systems - Control panels & keyboards
The major employment sectors in Coeur Dalene are:
- Healthcare
- Tourism
- Construction
- Professional, scientific and technical services
- Education
- Government
- Manufacturing
- Social assistance
- Customer service
Noteworthy information about Coeur Dalene: In 2008 the cost of living index was at 94.3 which is less than the national average of 100. About 20% of the adult population has a bachelor's degree or higher. In 2007 the estimated median household income was $41,000.
companies located in Coeur Dalene have access to helpful business organizations including:
The Coeur Dalene Press offers up-to-date information regarding the business activities in Coeur Dalene.
