America's PTAC Idaho

The Idaho Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) is a no-cost service available to Idaho businesses and is a great tool to expand your sales and marketing opportunities.

America's SBDC Idaho (Small Business Development Center)

We could tell you how we've impacted Idaho small businesses with our no-cost consulting and affordable training, but we'd rather show you.

Ascent-SBA

Women own or co-own 45% of all businesses in the United States. That’s why we created Ascent and packed it with in-depth information to help you grow your business.

BBSI Boise

BBSI Boise specializes in Payroll, Workers’ Compensation, HR, Risk, and Business Consulting Services designed to help you and your business prosper.

Business Impact NW

We work with small business owners by providing the business coaching, training, and access to funding they need to successfully launch and grow their businesses.

Business.Idaho.Gov

This site contains the information you will need to start or grow your small business. It includes information from both state and federal agencies that license, regulate or tax small businesses, as well as information about business funding, and more.

Buy Idaho

Buy Idaho is a non-profit trade association advocating for Idaho's small business. Our mission is to focus on the promotion of Idaho businesses. We connect Idaho businesses to each other and to the people of Idaho.

Economic Opportunity by Jannus

The work we do at Jannus EO brings hope to people and prosperity to communities. And the way we connect people to resources is unique and methodical. By considering the multiple “domains of self-sufficiency” that demonstrate success for our clients, we do more than simply help.

Elevate Idaho-Helping Idaho Technology Entrepreneurs

Elevate Idaho helps early-stage Innovators compete for federal research and development funds through the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs.

FARE Idaho

We unite our Idaho food and beverage communities to ensure that independents get a seat at the table with an opportunity to collectively impact positive change within their industry.

Farmer Veteran Coalition

The Farmer Veteran Fellowship Fund is a small grant program that provides direct assistance to veterans who are in their beginning years of farming or ranching.

Govology, more government contracting opportunities

Be unstoppable with our weekly webinars, 150+ on-demand courses, and cohort programs from experienced industry professionals.

Harvest Heroes

Our Harvest Heroes veteran beginning farming and gardening program offers individuals and families year round training and real world, hands-on experience in planning growing, harvesting, marketing, and enjoying fresh fruits and vegetables.

Idaho Commerce FAQ's

Frequently Asked Questions: Here are some of our most frequently asked questions. Don’t see any answer to your question below? Contact us at info@commerce.idaho.gov, or fill out the form at the bottom of the page.

Idaho Commerce, State Trade Expansion Program

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.

Idaho Commerce, Training Resources

Whether you’re an Idaho business, community, or economic development partner, Idaho Commerce is working to provide the latest training, resources, and tools to help your business and community thrive.

Idaho Commerce, Workforce Development

Idaho Commerce can help you find people—the right people—and we’ll even reimburse you to train them. It’s a win-win: you’ll build a qualified, capable team, and your employees will see the benefits of committing to your business for the long haul.

Idaho Connect Community Navigators

We are here to assist the under resourced entrepreneurial community with high-quality technical assistance to help them recover and thrive.

Idaho Department of Commerce

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

Idaho Farm and Ranch Center, Veterans Resources

General programs, financial assistance, education and training

Idaho State Department of Agriculture

 The Idaho State Department of Agriculture was established in 1919 to serve and regulate this cornerstone industry.

Idaho Women's Business Center

The Idaho Women's Business Center hosts a variety of workshops throughout the month.  Visit their website and explore their calendar of events to Register.

Idaho Workforce Development Council

Employer Grants are available to Idaho employers who are increasing their current workforce and/or retraining existing workers with necessary skills.

Military Spouse Chamber of Commerce

The mission is to ensure that all active duty and veteran military spouse business owners have the tools and resources they need to strengthen their families, communities, and our economy.

MoFi

MoFi believes in a financial system that works for everyone. They provide loans to people who can’t get the money they need from banks and credit unions.

National Diversity Veteran Small Business eMarketplace

Our mission is to build stronger diverse small businesses through technology that automates and streamlines business processes, providing increased revenue opportunities and scalability.

National Diversity Veteran Small Business eMarketplace

Our mission is to build stronger diverse small businesses through technology that automates and streamlines business processes, providing increased revenue opportunities and scalability to compete within large private enterprise and public sector accounts.

National Veteran Small Business Development Council

The NVBDC views entrepreneurship as another form of employment and believes that helping our veterans succeed in business helps them, their families and the communities in which they reside.

PartnerShip

As a member of Idaho Manufacturing Alliance, you have access to quality international freight services through a free member benefit.

SBA Learning Platform

SBA's online learning programs are designed to empower and educate small business owners every step of the way.

SBA, U.S. Small Business Administration

SBA works to ignite change and spark action so small businesses can confidently start, grow, expand, or recover.

SCORE Mentor

SCORE has the largest network of free volunteer small business mentors in the nation.

T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined

T.H.R.I.V.E. Emerging Leaders Reimagined is an executive-level training series intended to give ambitious small business an opportunity to grow.

Twin Falls County Veterans Service Office

The Twin Falls County Veterans Service Office assists veterans and their dependents with applications for compensation, pensions, health care enrollments and other benefits through an intake process that includes information and referral services.

US Dept of Veteran Affairs, VETERAN ENTREPRENEUR PORTAL

VEP makes it easier for small businesses to access federal services, regardless of its source—and quickly connects Veteran entrepreneurs to relevant ‘best-practices’ and information.

USDA Farm Service Agency

The Farm Service Agency offers loans to help farmers and ranchers get the financing they need to start, expand or maintain a family farm. Info for Idaho: https://www.fsa.usda.gov/state-offices/Idaho/index

VR&E Self Employment Track

If you’re a service member or Veteran with a service-connected disability and employment barrier who has the strong desire, skills, and drive to run a successful business, you may be interested in the Self-Employment track.

Veteran Entrepreneur Alliance

Non-profit organization that aims to support veteran-owned businesses and help them succeed

Veterans Business Outreach Center

Our outreach centers empower active-duty service members, National Guard and Reserve Component members, members of the Coast Guard, transitioning service members, Veterans of all eras, as well as military spouses who are thinking about starting, purchasing or growing a small business.

Zions Bank Business Resource Center

The Business Resource Library is here to help you find answers and resources, develop strategies, solve problems and get guidance with business, marketing, sales, financing, management, growth opportunities and more.