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 7th 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
Branded Program Seminars provide an excellent opportunity for companies to receive export marketing assistance. Attend a session to learn how the federally funded Market Access Program (MAP), which matches marketing funds for food and agricultural exporters, can help your business.
Addressing Global Challenges: Northwest Imperatives for the Future
Join the conversation on how How to Start a Business Boot Camp” will be held on July 13 at 6-9 p.m. in Room 12 of the LCSC Administration Building.
If your company would like to be represented at no cost at the BioTaiwan 2009 Conference and Exhibition please send your company’s marketing materials to Eddie Yen at the Idaho-Asia Trade Office before Wednesday, July 15th, 2009.
The 2009 Asia Pacific Clean Energy Summit and Expo will center around various renewable energy initiatives and policies throughout the Asia-Pacific region.