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Expand or Relocate your Business in Idaho

Idaho, a state with natural beauty, abundant farm land and an exceptional array of recreational opportunities is truly a magnificent place to live and work. Idaho offers a quality of life that is dreamed of by most and sought after by many.

Idaho is teeming with opportunities for business. Did you know that Idaho is ranked 9th in the nation of top states for business by Forbes and 10th for our economic climate? Boise, our capital city, is ranked the 9th best city in the nation for business and careers.

Surprised? Here are a few more statistics on why Idaho consistently receives the nod from the business and financial community as a state where business thrives.

  • Number Two in Patents Issued Per Capita
  • Second Lowest Energy Costs in the Nation
  • Number Seven for Renewable Energy Source Electricity Generation 
  • Predictable Tax and Regulatory Policies
  • Lowest Crime Rate in the Western United States
  • Best Overall Change in the Poverty Rate  
  • Best Vacation Value
  • Low Business Costs

Idaho is here to offer you a diverse economy with a skilled and educated workforce, state of the art public facilities and a willingness to cultivate next generation technologies.

We welcome you to see for yourselves why Idaho is the best place to do business by calling our Economic Development professionals at 800-842-5858.

Business Events

Jan 01
- Mar 02
State Trade and Export Promotion Grant - March 2nd Deadline

Mar 03
- Feb 04
Eastern Idaho Agritourism & Farmers Market Workshop

Don't miss the opportunity to network with regional market representatives and refresh your markting skills. Early Registration: $20.00 per registrant (PAID by February 24) After February 24: $25.00 per registrant Lunch is included.

Mar
23 - 24
Agritourism and Farmers Markets Workshop in Moscow

Growing Idaho's farms through agritourism, food hubs, and farmers markets.

May
08 - 10
Idaho Conference on Recreation and Tourism

Please join us May 8 - 10, 2012, in Coeur d' Alene. The annual conference is designed for Idaho lodging property owners and managers, outfitters and guides, campground owners, other tourism industry professionals as well as recreation providers throughout the state.

Idaho...Business is Easy Here

Idaho Companies on Inc. Magazine's 5000 Fastest Growing Companies


Economic Modeling Specialists, Inc. - Moscow
McMillen Engineering - Boise
PolicyTech - Rexburg
Portage Environmental Inc. - Idaho Falls
M2M Communications - Boise
Owyhee Group Companies - Eagle
Bodybuilding.com - Meridian
Sunshine Minting - Coeur d'Alene
Pita Pit USA - Coeur d'Alene
Pure Heath Solutions - Sandpoint
B & B Builders - Rigby
North Wind Environmental - Idaho Falls
Fisher's Document Systems - Boise
Petra Inc. - Meridian
Portage Inc. - Idaho Falls

Recent Business News

02.22.12 Idaho Global Entrepreneurial Mission Legislation Moves Forward

Legislation creating the $5 million Idaho Global Entrepreneurial Mission program pushed by Gov. C.L. "Butch" Otter and officials at Idaho National Laboratory is headed to the House floor with a recommendation for approval.

02.21.12 Idaho, Basque Government Form New Economic Development Collaboration

Idaho will be an official economic development partner with the Basque Country under a new agreement. The Basque government will open an economic development office in Downtown Boise, said Mark Rivers, a developer who has been involved in the process. The office will be staffed by a representative of the Basque government. It will open at a not-yet-chosen location as soon as late summer, Rivers said.

02.17.12 New Local Jobs Creation Leader is Named

John Regetz is already eyeing some of the players in Pocatello and around the region he believes are critical to attracting new business and expanding existing companies.