NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release: Oct. 6, 2026
Media Contact: Knox.Freedman@labor.idaho.gov
Idaho Department of Labor Economist Knox Freedman will be examining self-employment statistics and evaluating trends in the state at a webinar, Tuesday, Oct. 13.
This webinar will also analyze the impacts of self-employment on the broader labor market and economy, as well as its relationship to wages and labor supply.
“This webinar will highlight how self-employment and startup activity in Idaho have changed over time and how Idaho compares with the rest of the country,” Freedman said. “Whether you’re thinking about starting a business, already running one, or just curious about Idaho’s workforce, you’ll walk away with a clearer picture of what the data says.”
The webinar takes place from 11 a.m. to noon MT over Zoom.
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This Idaho Department of Labor project is funded by the U.S. Department of Labor for SFY26 as part of a Workforce Information grant (55%) and state/nonfederal funds (45%) totaling $649,127.