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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.

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

07.22.10 Energy is Idaho's Next Frontier

By Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter. Idaho is great at leveraging its abundant natural resources to develop industries.

07.19.10 ON Semiconductor Sees Srong Upturn in Business

Other local business officials might have a hard time empathizing with the challenge facing ON Semiconductor.

07.15.10 Boise's Motive Power Gets $114 Million Contract

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation on Wednesday approved the contract for diesel electric locomotives to be delivered over the next three years.