Export Assistance for Idaho Companies
Why should you export?
Join the Idaho Companies that sell around
$6 Billion
worth of goods and services to 168 countries worldwide
Idaho inventors, manufacturers and processors sell to the
6.5 Billion
consumers with 70% of the world’s purchasing power who live outside the US
Export Resources
Exporting can be profitable, but it can also introduce language, culture, law, currency, certifications, business environment challenges. Thankfully, Idaho is home to a host of organizations that can address export challenges:
- Idaho District Export Council provides a source of advice for global business.
- US Commercial Service Office (Boise), helps businesses realize their export potential.
- Idaho Department of Commerce Division of International Business helps companies identify prospects and financing in international markets.
- The Idaho State Department of Agriculture Market Development Division provides marketing assistance to Idaho’s food and agriculture industry.
- The Idaho Small Business Development Center has programs to maximise small and medium-sized businesses business and trade opportunities globally.
- Boise State’s College of Business & Economics International Business Program is a fount of information, programs, and resources for the export community. In addition, IB manages or supports several programs that benefit exporters, including:
Other Resources:
- Export.gov is a great starting point for all things export and international.
- STEP Grant Funding – Funds export growth activities
- U.S. Export Portal Including Export Readiness Assessment – Many free tools, including an assessment that determines export readiness.