Business Resources

Idaho Department of Commerce

Choosing where to locate your business is a big decision, but it doesn’t have to be a hard one—especially when Idaho Commerce is here to help every step of the way.

From the moment you begin your selection process to the day you open your doors, we can be your one point of contact, bringing everything to the table that you need to make informed decisions.

Idaho Commerce can help you gather and analyze key site selection data. We’ll customize comprehensive incentive packages and connect you with local, state, and federal stakeholders. Our specialists will also coordinate site visits and meetings with business leaders.

Jason Barnes
Idaho Commerce
Business Attraction
(208) 287-0783

Idaho Department of Labor

Your secret weapon? Your people.

Boost your bottom line with technically trained and skilled employees.

Motivating your employees, keeping them current on industry trends, teaching them new technologies – it’s all critical for staying competitive in today’s business world.

We’re ready to help with employee recruitment, wage information, skills testing, tax credits, training resources and more. Working together, we can explore training options, customize the right combination of services and help your employees gain the skills your business needs to grow and thrive.

Regional labor economists: 
https://lmi.idaho.gov/region

Regional labor business specialists:
Click here to connect 

Labor business services:
​ https://labor.idaho.gov/dnn/idl/businesses.aspx

Downloads and Resources

Interested in doing business in a specific region of the state of Idaho? Click here to get a directory of an economic development specialist in that region/district who can assist you.

Business Resource Links:

• Idaho Incentives Brochure
• ​Tax Reimbursement Incentive
• Starting a Business in Idaho
• ID Transportation & Freight Logistics
• Outdoor Recreation Industry
• Gun and Ammunition Industry
• Idaho Aerospace
• Idaho Agriculture - Always Growing

Department of Labor Links:

• Labor market information: http://lmi.idaho.gov/
• Occupational Employment and Wages Survey: http://lmi.idaho.gov/oes
• Career planning: https://labor.idaho.gov/dnn/idl/IdahoCareerInformation.aspx
• Idaho Department of Labor news releases: https://labor.idaho.gov/news/
• Idaho@Work: A blog for Idaho job seekers and employers: https://idaholabor.wordpress.com/​

Other Resources

Gem State Prospector
Get demographic, labor force and consumer spending information.  Explore industry clusters, major employers and discover your competitors or customers.  Analyze demographic variables and GIS data related to growing or expanding in Idaho.  Use the comparison tool to compare cities or counties across the state or nation.  Want someone to do it for you?  Call the Idaho Department of Commerce and they can put together a custom analysis for you: (208) 287-0783.

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