Business Climate

Enter the gateway to good business

We understand that innovation and momentum matter. You want to move through the process quickly to relocate or develop your business. You'll discover that our aggressive approach facilitates that process at each critical step along the way. Our strong community leadership and committed resident efforts to diversify and grow the Pocatello economic base continually contributes to the favorable corporate environment that businesses in Southeastern Idaho enjoy. Our region's commitment to positive growth is directly reflected through development activities from million-dollar investments in business incubators to the office buildings and manufacturing facilities that grace our hillsides and business districts.

We extend our pro-growth spirit beyond physical improvements through our:

• Commitment to education: Pocatello-area residents are serious about education–so serious it might surprise you. 27.7% of Eastern Idaho residents over 25 years of age hold a Bachelors Degree, a figure well above the national average.
  
• Protecting your right to work and prosper: Idaho is a right to work state with one of the nation's lowest overall costs of doing business and one of the lowest tax burdens nationwide. Idaho is also ranked among the top three states in the nation for the most affordable energy. 
  
• Expert assistance to relocate and expand: You'll discover a wealth of expertise from both public and private sources. Prospective businesses will find a surprisingly open reception from the region's bankers, as well as the numerous venture capital firms who have developed an interest in the Pocatello area and in the Idaho Technology Corridor.