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
"Agribusiness in the Inland Northwest:
Cultivating New Jobs for Your Community"
Export Excellence is an action-oriented program meeting once per month over a three month period. It is led by Idaho's top exporter professionals who will show you how exports can dramatically drive growth, and help you to identify and capitalize on prime export opportunities.
Expo CIHAC is the premier event in Mexico and Latin America for building and housing, and will be held at Centro Banamex in Mexico City featuring building materials, equipment, etc.
TIGIS at the Taipei World Trade Center will take place Oct. 25 to 28. Over 250 exhibitors will display their latest "Green Tech" products within the clean energy, green environment, and water technology sectors.