Application Evaluation Applications be evaluated and scored on four (4) general areas: Need (500 Points) Points will be awarded on a quartile basis. For example, if there are 16 applications (the top four will receive maximum points, the next four 75% of the available points, the next four 50% of the available points and the bottom four 25% of the available points. Annual Unemployment (100 Points) Highest to lowest. – Median Household Income (100 Points) Lowest to highest – Per Capita Income (100 Points) Lowest to highest – Assessed Taxable Value (100 Points) Lowest to highest – Poverty Rate (100 Points) Lowest to Highest – Work Plan (1000 Points) Points will be awarded based on the core economic applicant’s approach towards completing development activities. Need for Funding Statement (500 Points) Business Retention and Expansion (100 Points) Business Creation (100 Points) Business Attraction (100 Points) Potentials & Opportunities (100 Points) Other (100 Points) Capacity (500 Points) Tenure (100 Points) Applicants will receive points for having a tenured Professional (10 – points for every year their Professional has worked for the EDO for up to 10 years). Certifications (100 Points) Applicants will receive 100 points if their ED Professional – holds a certification through the American Planning Association, the International Economic Development Council, Community Development Council or the National Main Street Center. Training (100 points) Applicants will receive points if their Professional, with in calendar – year 2017, attended a conference or trainings offered by the Association of Idaho Cities, Idaho Planning Association, Idaho Economic Development Association, Inland Northwest Partners, International Economic Development Council, American Planning Association, Northwest Community Development Institute or National Main Street Center. Memberships (100 Points) Applicants will receive points if their EDO or Professional is – a member in good standing of the Idaho Economic Development Association, Idaho Planning Association, American Planning Association, International Economic Development Council, Inland Northwest Partners or the National Main Street Center. Fringe Benefits (100 Points) Applicants will earn points if they offer their Professional – paid vacation, health insurance or paid retirement benefits (pension or matching 401(k) plan).
Application Evaluation Applications be evaluated and scored on four (4) general areas: Need (500 Points) Points will be awarded on a quartile basis. For example, if there are 16 applications (the top four will receive maximum points, the next four 75% of the available points, the next four 50% of the available points and the bottom four 25% of the available points. Annual Unemployment (100 Points) – Highest to lowest. Median Household Income (100 Points) – Lowest to highest Per Capita Income (100 Points) – Lowest to highest Assessed Taxable Value (100 Points) – Lowest to highest Poverty Rate (100 Points) – Lowest to Highest Work Plan (1000 Points) Points will be awarded based on the applicant’s approach towards completing core economic development activities. Need for Funding Statement (500 Points) Business Retention and Expansion (100 Points) Business Creation (100 Points) Business Attraction (100 Points) Potentials & Opportunities (100 Points) Other (100 Points) Capacity (500 Points) Tenure (100 Points) – Applicants will receive points for having a tenured Professional (10 points for every year their Professional has worked for the EDO for up to 10 years). Certifications (100 Points) – Applicants will receive 100 points if their ED Professional holds a certification through the American Planning Association, the International Economic Development Council, Community Development Council or the National Main Street Center. Training (100 points) – Applicants will receive points if their Professional, with in calendar year 2017, attended a conference or trainings offered by the Association of Idaho Cities, Idaho Planning Association, Idaho Economic Development Association, Inland Northwest Partners, International Economic Development Council, American Planning Association, Northwest Community Development Institute or National Main Street Center. Memberships (100 Points) – Applicants will receive points if their EDO or Professional is a member in good standing of the Idaho Economic Development Association, Idaho Planning Association, American Planning Association, International Economic Development Council, Inland Northwest Partners or the National Main Street Center. Fringe Benefits (100 Points) – Applicants will earn points if they offer their Professional paid vacation, health insurance or paid retirement benefits (pension or matching 401(k) plan).
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