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 6th 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
The next Economic Advisory Council meeting will be held via telephone conference. This will enable the members to accomplish everything they need to address in that two hour span.
Preparing and Presenting the Business Plan
This session takes the entrepreneur step by step through the process of developing and writing a business plan directed toward achieving equity financing for his/her innovation and company.
All Center For Commercialization & Entrepreneurial Training sessions are held at:
Idaho State University (University Place) Center for Higher Education Building
Room 211
1770 Science Center Dr.
Idaho Falls, ID
All seminars are free of charge, however an RSVP is preferred prior to each seminar by contacting:
Margaret Speer
(505) 843-4202
margaret.speer@lmco.com
For more information, please visit www.techadventures.org.
Join us for a workshop "Business without Borders" on insights into the Canadian market with a look at the economics, tourism impact and Canadian view. The workshop will be held on Friday, October 17th from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at The Coeur d'Alene Resort. Register online or call Toni at 208-415-0112.
TIA's Marketing Outlook Forum is the must attend event for travel industry professionals from all sectors to gain the vital market intelligence and insight needed to succeed in the ever evolving marketplace. On October 27-30, more than 600 leaders from hotels, destinations, attractions, transportation and the industry's most recognized brands will gather in Portland, Oregon to: hear the latest economic forecasts; learn about travel's best marketing and research practices; explore key markets such as the Millennials, Luxury Seekers, and Hispanic Travelers; and discover new networking opportunities to share information and gain business contacts. Register Today
Registration Now Available!
Small businesses interested in federal grants. Learn how to write a federal SBIR/STTR grant from Mark Henry, a notionally recognized SBIR trainer, and start writing your proposal. Meet federal agency representatives and learn what agencies look for in grant proposals. Connect with local organizations that can provide the help your business needs to finish writing your proposal. Meet people from Idaho companies that have won past SBIR/STTR awards.