Employ a Skilled Workforce

One of the greatest assets in Boundary County is in its people. We are privileged to have an abundance of skilled, community minded people. You will find people who have resided in the area for generations and are loyal employees who will be excited about your company expanding in the area. Employee output is high as a direct result of loyalty and work ethic. Idaho also has a workforce development training fund that can help offset the costs of training new employees for your business, so you'll have a team trained and running quickly.

Lower Your Bottom Line

When you're evaluating site locations, saving on business expenses is an important factor. Thanks to Idaho's lower medical insurance costs and lower workers' compensation insurance rates, businesses can save big by relocating to Idaho. In fact compared to other areas of the country, Idaho is one of the least expensive locations to operate your business. When analyzing labor costs, tax rates, and energy costs, economy.com ranks Idaho as one of the top 10 in the country and #3 in the west for overall cost of doing business. Go to Idahoworks.com

Meet Your Transportation Needs

Transportation by truck and railway are easily accessible with the benefits of two major highways that bisect the county, two ports of entry into Canada, and two national rail lines, BNSF and Union Pacific. A general aviation airfield is surrounded by prime industrial/commercial real estate. Business travelers are able to make connections to every major U.S. destination from Spokane, Washington's International Airport, located approximately 90 miles southwest of Bonners Ferry.

Key Business Advantages in Boundary County

• Low Utility Costs
• Proximity to two major highways
• Railroads serving two major lines (Union Pacific and BNSF)
• Bordered by Washington, Montana, and Canada
• Low crime rate
• Unlimited outdoor recreation
• New public high school opened Fall 2004
• Abundant natural resources
• Local hospital offering emergency services
• Available workforce
• Local airport
• Free trade zone
• Lower land cost
• Low housing cost
• High speed internet
• Low insurance
• Lower taxes
• Availability of industrial land

The Boundary Economic Development Council's board consists of local area leaders who are ready to assist a new or existing industry in identifying opportunities, anticipate problems, answer questions and find solutions for relocation and expansion efforts.