Value proposition

At Idaho Commerce, we work to develop business, strengthen communities and market Idaho to the nation and the world.

As the lead economic development agency for the State of Idaho, the mission of the Idaho Department of Commerce is to foster a business friendly environment to aid in job creation, support existing companies, strengthen communities and market Idaho to:

- Grow and expand the economy by supporting the expansion and retention of Idaho businesses and attraction of new businesses to the state;

- Cultivate the development of new businesses and job opportunities across targeted industry sectors;
- Expand Idaho’s tourism and recreation industries;

- Guide Idaho businesses in exports of goods and services to the world and encourage foreign investment in Idaho;

- Encourage communities to be prepared for business growth through infrastructure development and site readiness;

- Invest in development of new innovative research through public private partnerships.

Economic Development, Touism, Marketing, Public Relations, Community Development, Business Development, International Business, and Export Assistance