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America's APEX Accelerator 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.

Bannock County

The Bannock County Procurement Department would like to connect Veteran owned businesses to County projects.

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

Connect, align, and promote the shared interests of Idaho’s independent restaurants, family farms, food and beverage businesses. Our goal is to advance independent businesses, increase financial success and improve the conditions of those who work in our industries.

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.

Frontier Community Resources

Whether you’re a new business looking for start-up funding, an existing business looking for help with disaster recovery funding, or a community leader looking to make local improvements — finding the right resources for your project is the first step.

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 Business Review

Stay up to date on the latest business trends in Idaho! Have the chance to advertise to the optimal audience.

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 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 Preferred

Seeking to integrate innovative strategies into your farm, ranch, or food craft business? Perhaps you are in need of specialized resources tailored to agricultural production. Below is a curated selection of resources!

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

Starting and running a small business takes dedication, passion, and time. It takes information, connections and new skills. Our team supports the startup and growth of women-owned businesses in Idaho, offering free business coaching and free to low-cost training.

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.

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.

SBA - VSBO State Surplus Property

VOSB are now eligible to participate in the Federal Donation Program. The state of Idaho has a surplus of supplies and you may be eligible to claim them, as long as you are a certified VOSB.

SBA Events Calendar

List of events and seminars for business owners.

SBA Learning Platform

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

SBA Resources Guide

Resource guide for small business, national edition.

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.

Sun Valley Institute for Resilience

The Sun Valley Institute for Resilience works to build a more robust regional food system in southern Idaho. Our programming provides entrepreneurs with access to capital for expanding their food related business, supports market development efforts, and tells the stories of local food across the region.

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

As a veteran, you may find it challenging to determine what to do after military service, and to figure out how your experience can transfer to other career fields. USDA wants you to know that your experience and skillset can immediately and directly transfer to the field of agriculture.

USDA Farm Service Agency - Loan Program

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.

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.