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.

 

I’m Ready to Go International

Ready to discover international markets? The Idaho Commerce International Business Team can help you identify prospects in international markets, analyze target markets, find financing to support this new aspect of your business, and match you with local resources who can provide export services. Use the links below for additional downloadable resources.

• Determine if exporting is right for your company.
• Examine steps, strategies and processes for exporting.
• Explore common export documents and terms.
• Find international bankers, lawyers, freight forwarders and other resources.

 

Idaho Commerce fosters this business-friendly climate by guiding and supporting Idaho-based companies. Our expertise can help you build the business you envision and chart a course for continued growth and success. Find out what we can do for you today.

 

State Trade Expansion Program (STEP Grant)

STEP is funded in part through a grant with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and is administered by Idaho Commerce. The goals of STEP are to increase the number of small businesses that export, increase the value of exports and increase the number of small businesses exploring significant new trade opportunities.

 

For more information about the STEP Grant, visit our website.

 

 

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