Idaho Department of Commerce

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.