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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.

Business Events

Sep
16
Inland Northwest Partners 2010 Fall Meeting

"Agribusiness in the Inland Northwest: Cultivating New Jobs for Your Community"

Sep 23
- Nov 18
Export Excellence

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.

Oct
07
Latah County Economic Deveopment Summit

Oct
12 - 16
Expo CIHAC (Building and Construction)

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.

Oct 25
- Aug 28
Taiwan International Green Industry Trade Show (TIGIS)

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.

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

09.2.10 SBA and Idaho Independent Bank Team Up to Benefit Small Business

Contrary to the way financial institutions generally work, Idaho Independent Bank is looking for people to borrow money.

08.27.10 Business is Booming for Diversified Metal Products

The Idaho Falls company, which provides engineering, design, fabrication and installation for the nuclear industry, has landed 10 contracts in the past 16 months.

08.25.10 Huge Wind Project Breaks New Ground for Idaho

A $500 million array of turbines will be able to power about 40,000 homes