Business
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
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.