TOP 6 Reasons to Expand

Your Business to Idaho

» Our Reputation as a Top Spot to do Business

Economy.com puts Idaho among the top 10 states for low business costs and the Milken Institute ranks us in the top 5. Forbes Magazine recently named Boise, Idaho’s capital city, and Pocatello as some of the best places in the United States for "Business & Careers."

» Dedicated Workforce.

Idaho offers a ready pool of technically skilled and dedicated workers. Qualified companies can receive $2,000 to $3,000 per employee for training costs.

» Idaho is Affordable

Since 1995, worker’s comp rates have dropped by more than 25 percent and Idaho companies pay some of the lowest premiums in the nation.

» A Fair and Balanced Tax Structure

Idaho’s tax structure results in the 2nd lowest per capita tax burden in the West and the lowest per capita debt in the country.

» The Idaho Advantage

New this year, Idaho's Corporate Advantage and Business Advantage incentives feature highly competitive tax breaks for companies relocating headquarters or making significant expansions to Idaho. Businesses receive an immediate boost to the bottom line.

» Idaho = A Wonderful Life

Clean air, clean water, short commutes, low crime rates, an affordable cost of living and safe neighborhoods just minutes from work make it easy to see why more people choose Idaho to live, work and raise a family.

“Idaho was our clear choice. They have the labor force, employee recruiting and training programs and the start-up incentives to knock the other sites out of contention. We were on a fast track to get production under way and the Idaho team was quick to respond to our needs.”

-Jayco President Derald Bontrager