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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 7th in the nation of top states for business by Forbes and 3rd for our economic climate? Boise, our capital city is ranked the second 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 One in Patents Issued Per Capita
  • Lowest Energy Costs in the Nation
  • Best Short Term Employment Growth
  • Most New Companies
  • Lowest Crime Rate in the Western United States
  • Best Overall Change in the Poverty Rate
  • Third best High Tech wages vs. Private Sector Wages
  • Best Vacation Value

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

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.

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Need more information?

Contact the Economic Development Division Staff to see how we can help market your Idaho Products and Services.

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Recent Business News

02.6.12 Cheese Manufacturer Announces Plans to Add Jobs and Increase Local Spending in Nampa

Lactalis American Group announced plans today to increase fresh mozzarella production at its Nampa facility. The production expansion will add jobs and increase the company’s purchase of local and regional dairy.
02.1.12 Big Snowstorms Increase Idaho Snowpack to "Ideal" Levels for Summer River Trips

A series of major snowstorms boosted snowpacks dramatically in the second half of January, quickly re-positioning Idaho's world-renowned rivers into an "ideal" scenario with plenty of water for a fun-filled spring and summer season, officials said this week.

01.23.12 Greek Yogurt Sales Experience Growth Spurt

Chobani is making Greek yogurt as fast as Americans are eating it. Its plant here in upstate New York farm country already pumps out 1.5 million cases of the thick yogurt every week, and pallets are stacked four stories high in the chilled warehouse. But like other Greek yogurt makers, Chobani is expanding.

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01/01/12 - 03/02/12
State Trade and Export Promotion Grant - March 2nd Deadline
03/20/12, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Global Trade Seminar-Export Fundamentals