Mountain America Center in Idaho Falls Holds Groundbreaking Ceremony

The much-anticipated Mountain America Center in Idaho Falls held a groundbreaking ceremony on Tuesday, May 18, 2021. The center, a project more than ten years in the making, is being built in Snake River Landing at the corner of Pioneer Road and Event Center Drive. 

Remarks at the May 18 groundbreaking were made by Idaho Governor Brad Little, Idaho Lieutenant Governor Janice McGeachin, representatives from Senator Jim Risch and Mike Crapo's offices, Idaho Falls Mayor Rebecca Casper, IFAD Executive Director Rob Spears, IFAD Board Chair Terry Gazdik and Mountain America’s VP of Sponsorships and Events Jason Smith. 

The 48,000 square foot venue features an arena with seating up to 5,500 people and a state-of-the-art convention center with flexible configurations. Once completed, the event center will not only host conventions and concerts but also be home to a new Idaho Falls junior hockey team.

Idaho Falls Auditorium District (IFAD) announced a long-term naming-rights agreement with Mountain America Credit Union back in 2019. Mountain America branding will be visible throughout the facility, with Mountain America Center prominent on the interior and exterior of the building, including a digital marquee sign along the freeway. 

With this partnership, Mountain America plans to host financial education events, providing the local community with greater access to financial education resources. Additionally, Mountain America members will receive promotional benefits for select hosted events and guests will have access to multiple ATMs throughout the venue.