Why choose Eastern Idaho?

Eastern Idaho is Idaho’s Research Corridor and the country’s premier region for science, technology and research. Eastern Idaho is a prime location for businesses requiring a large base of educated and trained talent to fill positions.

There are 50,000 students registered each semester between four major universities and colleges within the region – Idaho State University, Brigham Young University – Idaho, College of Eastern Idaho and a satellite campus of University of Idaho. Businesses and potential new industries looking to tap into a large pool of ready-to-work talent to fill jobs will discover Eastern Idaho to be one of the best places in the nation to find employees.

Eastern Idaho also has the infrastructure businesses need to relocate and expand. Eastern Idaho offers accessibility by air, rail or interstate. Air services are provided by the Idaho Falls Regional Airport and the Pocatello Regional Airport. Rail Freight services are provided by Union Pacific Railroad and the Eastern Idaho Railroad. Watco Transportation Services transloading services is also available.

Eastern Idaho is a rapid and aggressive growing region with fourteen diverse Counties. The Region offers a competitive cost of doing business with the lowest electricity rates in the nation. Companies benefit from low taxes, affordable industrial and commercial real estate, low utility costs, as well as access to a highly educated workforce. Eastern Idaho residents enjoy clean air, plenty of sunshine, diverse employment opportunities, affordable residential real estate, and an outdoor recreational paradise.

These are just a few reasons why Eastern Idaho is a great fit for companies to expand or relocate. Contact us to learn more.