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Join the fastest growing state in the nation!

Idaho's strategic location in the western U.S. makes it an excellent location to maximize product distribution. When you consider that Idaho also boasts the 3rd lowest business costs in the west and has the 2nd lowest annual average electricity price, it is an easy equation to solve.

Great location + Low business costs = An ideal site for increased profitability!

Southern Idaho is known as "America's Most Diverse Food Basket" with food production, food processing, and food science serving as the economic foundation for the region. This six-county region leads Idaho's agribusiness sector, contributing well over half of the state's agriculture receipts. Few, if any other region in the county, has the depth in agribusiness as Southern Idaho.

A Pro-Business Culture

The Southern Idaho region offers a uniquely-competitive environment where agribusiness and manufacturing industries prosper with a strong partnership of commerce, government and community. Don't believe us? Check out recent local businesses' awards and accomplishments:

Chobani Largest yogurt plant in the world built in just 326 days in twin falls, idaho

KapStone Paper and Packaging is working on a $25 to $30 million dollar upgrade, after receiving a tax exemption to expand in the area by Twin Falls County Commissioners.

Find more information on site selection, incentives, our strong workforce, sustainability in Idaho, logistics and transportation, and more below.

Site Selection

Businesses big and small can find the ideal location to site and grow their businesses. Let us help you find the best location with great access to transportation, infrastructure ... and a beautiful view, too.

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Competitive Incentives

Access Incentives

Southern Idaho boasts some of the most competitive costs for doing business in the country. We have a large network of communities and partners ready to help your move make sense financially.

IDAHO TAX REIMBURSEMENT: Tax credit of up to 30% for up to 15 years on new state tax revenues generated by companies seeking to expand in or relocate to the state of Idaho by adding new, qualifying jobs.
IDAHO BUSINESS ADVANTAGE: A wide package of incentives for businesses that invest at least $500,000 in new facilities and creates at least 10 new jobs averaging $40,000 a year with benefits.
3% INVESTMENT TAX CREDIT: Investment tax credit on all new depreciable, tangible, personal property (machinery/equipment) used in Idaho.
GRANTS: A new or existing Idaho company can apply for grants to cover expanding your customer base, improving access to community infrastructure and more.
LOW TAXES: Benefit from Idaho’s stable and lower tax burden.

For more information on incentives, grants and other financial credits, contact Connie Stopher at connies@southernidaho.org or call us at 208-732-6459

A Strong Workforce

Southern Idaho is one of the fastest growing regions in the state. Couple that with great workforce training partners at the College of Southern Idaho, and you've got a recipe for workforce success.

10% Turnover Rate in the Magic Valley for 18-65 year olds (one of the lowest in the U.S.)
The fastest growing region in Idaho for manufacturing job growth and second highest in the nation.

Idaho is #1 in population growth, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Workforce training program

Labor market and population

Leading the U.S. in Sustainability

Southern Idaho is one of the unique areas in the U.S. currently producing commercial power in four of the five renewable energy sectors, including wind, hydroelectric, geothermal and biomass.