Redmond, Washington-based earth science and engineering company GeoEngineers Inc., which has a longtime presence in Spokane, is expanding into the southern California market.

A new Idaho Technology Council report found capital activity in Idaho exceeded $5.2 billion in 2020. North Idaho alone had 10 mergers and acquisitions, 26 private-placement deals, and one public offering last year for a total volume of $164.3 million.