There are key factors driving energy for the launch of Idaho's most powerful enterprise zone yet - The CORE in Meridian, Idaho: As this image shows, open, developable land, newly completed flex space for technology and health sciences innovation at Pinebridge in the heart of THE CORE, and the presence of more than 43 active health and technology enterprises are creating a fusion driving growth in Meridian.

The City of Meridian is aggressively working to achieve its goal of rapidly becoming the sustainable economic development engine at the heart of Idaho’s fast-growing Treasure Valley.

THE CORE is harnessing the great potential in fusion of technology and health sciences. It is Meridian’s recognition that a collaborative effort is needed to attract and support complimentary businesses with quality jobs in the health care industry.

THE CORE is a partnership of government, university and business leaders as a model for research, innovation and economic development in the health, science and technology sectors. Idaho State University Meridian Health Science Center is the education anchor in THE CORE and a key asset to advancing health, sciences and technology economic development.

Idaho State University clinics contribute to the local economy and provide vital services to underserved and uninsured populations. In the Treasure Valley, these clinics include Counseling, Speech and Hearing, and Dentistry. For example, the ISU Family Dentistry Clinic has treated an average of 500 new patients each year for the last four years, providing a direct public benefit of nearly $1.7 million to the area.