The mission of the Idaho Department of Commerce is to create jobs, strengthen communities, and market the state by:
- Fostering economic development by assisting the growth of existing Idaho businesses and attracting new businesses to the state.
- Assisting Idaho businesses in the exportation of goods and services to nations throughout the world
- Cultivating the development of new businesses and job opportunities across the industry sector
- Expanding Idaho's tourism and recreation industries
- Promoting Idaho as a location for feature film and commercial production