The Micron Effect: A Boom in Boise, But at What Cost? Dave Petso has seen his fair share of economic ups and downs as a wealth manager in Boise.
But nothing could have prepared him for the sudden explosion of Micron's stock price. The city's semiconductor company is now a hotbed of activity, turning many of Petso's clients into instant millionaires.
Micron's expansion plan includes two new chip manufacturing facilities expected to create over 17,000 new jobs in the area. This has brought job growth, new construction projects, and an influx of new residents.