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.