Economic development group grows its staff

IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) - Regional Economic Development for Eastern Idaho (REDI) is rounding out its core staff.

Molly Swallow was named Manager of Investor Relations and Advocacy. Swallow is a Blackfoot High School graduate with a bachelor's degree in biology from Idaho State University. Swallow has been involved in commercial banking since 2002.

"She brings an extensive skill set in working with businesses and has a broad range of contacts in our region. She will be a tremendous asset to growing Eastern Idaho's business economy," said REDI CEO Jan Rogers.

Josh Wise has been an executive assistant at REDI since October, 2015. He was promoted to Manager of Talent Attraction and Business Development in support of the organization's business expansion, retention and attraction efforts.

REDI was established in 2015 to promote Eastern Idaho's 14-county region by bringing business, government, and community leadership together to strengthen the region's economy through business and talent recruitment, retention and expansion, and diversify the region's economic base.

14 Apr 2017