Publications

Idaho at a Glance
Information useful to people who are moving to Idaho: Information sources, employment, wages, climate, housing cost, education, recreation, quality of life, and more.

Idaho's Incredible Business Incentives
Idaho integrates programs, services, and incentives with an enviable lifestyle for employees to provide a strong, healthy, and profitable climate for businesses here.

Starting a Business in Idaho
This publication outlines the laws, regulations, and requirements for starting a business in Idaho. It identifies regulated business activities and describes the procedures and forms needed to comply with Idaho law. Chapters include product and service protection, business organization, state and federal taxes, employee requirements, occupational licenses, a business plan outline, and a directory of business resources.
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Workforce Development Training Fund Application
If your company is considering locating or expanding in Idaho, the Workforce Development Training Fund (WDTF) may be of benefit to you. Through WDTF, your company may be qualified to receive funds to train new employees or upgrade the skills of current workers who are at risk of permanent layoff. This brochure summarizes the qualification criteria plus an outline of information needed to submit an application.

A summary of the expanded resources for workforce training in rural Idaho areas experiencing high unemployment or lower per capita personal income.

A list of qualified counties together with low income and/or unemployment eligibility.

Idaho Facts
Information and statistics about Idaho's people and economy.

County Profiles
A comprehensive statistical description of each Idaho county from an economic development perspective. Characteristics that are important to business location decisions, such as labor force, community services, transportation, wages, communications, utilities, and education are detailed.

Community Profiles
Statistical summaries of more than 100 Idaho cities from an economic development perspective are summarized in this report. Characteristics covered include labor force, community services, transportation, wages, communications, and education with key contact people included.

Industrial Revenue Bond Guide
This publication explains industrial revenue bonds (IRBs) and how they are used as a means of primarily financing the construction, enlargement, or equipping of manufacturing plants, and a limited number of non-manufacturing facilities in Idaho.