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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

Mar
21 - 22
Idaho Travel Council Meeting

On Mar. 21, the Idaho Travel Council will meet at Schweitzer Mountain's Selkirk Lodge in Sandpoint from 8:00am to 5:00pm. On March 22 the Council will meet from 9:00am to noon.

Apr
19 - 27
Governor's Trade Mission to Asia

May
01
World Trade Day

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

03.18.13 Newly Independent Salmon Rapids Lodge Continues to Provide Excellent, Customized Service

Salmon Rapids Lodge – the premiere hotel in Riggins, Idaho – announced on February 21 that it has become an independent, non-franchise property. The 55-room lodge has been family owned and operated since its opening in 2000.

03.15.13 Idaho Power Launches ‘Partnering for Economic Development’ Campaign

In a move aimed at bolstering local communities and spurring economic growth, Idaho Power today announced its “Partnering for Economic Development” campaign. The campaign awards grants to qualifying organizations working to improve the economic well-being of their communities.

03.15.13 Idaho Travel Council to Meet March 21-22, 2013

The Idaho Travel Council will hold its annual spring meeting at Schweitzer Mountain Resort in Sandpoint, Idaho on Thursday, March 21 beginning at 8:00 a.m. and Friday, March 22 beginning at 9:00 a.m. in the Selkirk Lodge Conference Room.