Industry and Local Business Resources
The information and links below are provided to address some of the
most commonly asked questions by existing and potential new
businesses.
Industry Information
The Treasure Valley economy is strong due to a healthy mix of business,
education, healthcare, retail, manufacturing, government and the
military and professional communist—all working together to
provide stability and promise for more than 490,000 residents. The
natural resources industries are central to the well-being of the
area.
Tourism is a major growth factor of the Idaho economy. Idaho is
an exquisite state, beautiful from every angle. People come to the
area to ski, float the wild rivers, hunt, fish and camp. The newest
industry added to the mix is the high tech manufacturing and has
provided strong growth in recent years.
The Boise –Nampa MSA (Ada, Boise, Canyon, Gem, and Owhyee
Counties) is centrally located, has competitive and stable business
costs, a diverse economy, a high quality of life and stunning natural
surroundings. This unique combination of factors makes the area a
place where businesses thrive. Within the Boise MSA there are over
22,000 businesses and more than a dozen corporate headquarters—four
of which are Fortune 500 companies.
The Metro Area consists of several cities and over 540,000 people.
Also, the Boise MSA has strong economic ties with adjacent counties
with a Designated Market Area (DMA) totaling 636,900.
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