With a number of growing communities, Southwestern Idaho includes the third largest city in the Pacific Northwest. In addition, Boise is home to the state's capital, and the area is a hub for leading industries. Notably the high tech field, food processing plants, agribusiness, manufacturing and other thriving industries. No wonder so many are moving to Idaho. Visit Southwestern Idaho and come see first hand!

Just some of the companies that call Idaho home are Hewlett-Packard, Albertson’s, Micron, Knudsen, and the J.R. Simplot Corporation. In fact some advantages that helped these companies thrive after moving to Idaho, still remain for all new businesses. In particular a pro-business climate that welcomes and supports new business. Not to mention a low cost of doing business as well as lower living costs.

Not surprisingly, these qualities captured the attention of companies like Microsoft, parts of which now call the Treasure Valley home.

National publications like the USA Today, Time Magazine, Kiplingers, Forbes, and others who rank the Southwestern Boise area and Idaho in their Top 10 lists of places to live and start a business.

We invite you to come visit the Boise and Treasure Valley area and see why moving to Idaho may be right for you!

All things considered, see what others have to say about Idaho!

Enjoy these video clips of some of Boise and Idaho's beautiful outdoor scenery below