Idaho State
Reason to Choose Idaho
Idaho is a state in the Northwest of the United States. It is a vibrant and unique state that depends on many different industries for economic stability (6th best state economy). Rated by U.S. News & World Report as the most entrepreneurial state in the nation, Idaho is a great place to launch business (manufacturing, agriculture, health care, food and beverage processing, tourism, and many other areas of commerce). The state offers advantage benefits like low costs and taxes. Boise (capital) is ranked #17 in best places to live (quality life, job market and cost of living)
Link: https://www.idaho.gov/about-idaho/
Link: https://howtostartanllc.com/start-a-business-in-idaho
Link: https://commerce.idaho.gov/business-climate/economic-strength/
Link: https://realestate.usnews.com/places/idaho/boise
Economy Description
Key Industries:
The main Idaho’s industries are powered by the food production, aerospace, advanced manufacturing, technology & innovation, outdoor recreation, tourism, energy and back office & shared services.
Link: https://commerce.idaho.gov/site-selection/key-industries/
Companies:
The city of Boise (Idaho’s Capital) is the largest employers of the state. The technology, advanced manufacturing, food production, energy, and outdoor recreation industries all have a strong presence in the Boise economy, e.g. ALBERTSON INC, BLUE CROSS OF IDAHO, FRED MEYER, COSTCO, HEWLETT PACKARD, BOISE CASCADE, WELLS FARGO …
Link: https://www.zippia.com/advice/largest-companies-in-idaho/
Startup Environment:
1st in entrepreneurship, 2nd in access to funding, Idaho startups have a high success rate. Organizations like “The Idaho Small Business Development Center (SDBC)” helps small business, provides guidance, developing and growing successful business. The state offers a low taxes and costs.
Link: http://thetechtribune.com/10-best-tech-startups-in-idaho/
Link: https://idahosbdc.org/i-am-starting-a-business/
Link: https://innovateidaho.org/
France and Idaho
French companies are one of the top 4 foreign employers in Idaho. Some of them are SUEZ, SODEXO, LACTALIS, AIR LIQUID, TRANSDEV and contribute to the local economy.
Link: https://www.boisechamber.org/
Link: https://frenchtreasuryintheus.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/2019-Idaho.pdf