Idaho
This section includes articles related to area economic development, corporate relocation, company expansion and site selection news throughout Idaho.
Louisiana Leads States In Customized Workforce Training
In Business Facilities’ 18th Annual Rankings Report, Tennessee is rated tops in Recovery Leaders and Wyoming takes Best Business Tax Climate.
Meta Picks Idaho For New 960,000 SF Data Center
Meta, the company formerly known as Facebook, has selected the City of Kuna, ID as the location of its new $800 million data center.
Business Facilities’ 17th Annual Rankings: State Rankings Report
Our most comprehensive rankings compilation to date, our 17th Annual Rankings Report features 60 categories that highlight State, Metro and Global leaders building the foundation for a future of sustainable growth.
Hartford, Raleigh And Boise Are Top Millennial Magnets
Greater Hartford, CT; Raleigh, NC; and Boise, ID were named the top three Millennial Magnets in Business Facilities' 2021 Metro Rankings Report.
Business Facilities’ 17th Annual Rankings Report
Our most comprehensive rankings compilation to date, our 17th Annual Rankings Report features 60 categories that highlight State, Metro and Global leaders building the foundation for a future of sustainable growth.
NewCold Investing $90M In Idaho Frozen Storage Facility
The Netherlands-based company will invest $90 million to build one of the largest frozen storage facilities of its kind in the U.S. in Burley, ID.
U.S. Technology Sector Added Nearly 200,000 Jobs In 2017
At $1.6 trillion, the tech sector is one of the largest components of the nation's economy, according to Cyberstates™ 2018.
Chobani Breaks Ground On Idaho Expansion
The greek yogurt manufacturer is expanding its Twin Falls, ID plant, adding an additional 70,000 square feet to the world’s largest yogurt plant.
Bears Ears
A monumental fight over federal land is heating up in the state with the second-largest percentage of it.
Sakae Casting Opening Office In Eastern Idaho
The Idaho Falls facility will be the Japan-based aluminum casting company’s first U.S. location.
Clif Bar Opens Sustainable Bakery In Idaho
The sustainability-focused facility in Twin Falls, ID uses biophilic design, a cutting-edge approach that connects people with nature and the well-being it provides.
Chobani Expanding World’s Largest Yogurt Manufacturing Plant
The company will invest nearly $100 million to expand its Twin Falls, ID yogurt manufacturing operation.
Small Business Owners Grade Their States For Business Friendliness
Thumbtack.com surveyed 12,632 small businesses across the United States. The survey asked questions about the friendliness of states and cities toward small businesses.
BF Expands State Energy Rankings With Natural Gas, Lowest Emissions And Biofuels Leaders
WA, CA, OR top the field in Renewable Energy, while VT, RI, DE have the smallest carbon footprint.
Rankings & Awards
Great News! 2022 Deal Of The Year Deadline Extended
Submissions for Business Facilities’ 2022 Economic Development Deal of the Year Awards will now be accepted until Thursday, December 1, 2022. Winners will be featured in the January/February 2023 issue of Business Facilities.
September / October 2022 Issue (Volume 55, Number 5)
Business Facilities' September / October 2022 issue takes a look at sites for advanced manufacturing and finding tech talent. Plus, cybersecurity, semiconductors, and more.
Business Facilities Featured Location Spotlight
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