"We provide critical information at key points in the business expansion, location and start-up processes"

The Boise Valley Economic Partnership (BVEP) is the separately funded economic development division of the Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce. With the long-term mission of creating jobs, encouraging investment in the community, and maintaining a balanced quality of life, the BVEP is actively involved in the economic vitality of the Boise metropolitan area and the Treasure Valley.

What do we do? BVEP provides critical information at key points in the business expansion, location and start-up processes.

Regional Information: We represent the ACE Communities - Ada, Canyon and Elmore counties as a primary contact for economic development within the region.

Site Location: We offer many services to businesses considering location or expansion within the area including arranging and hosting site visits; determining available labor and rates; utility costs and addressing many other special requirements business prospects may have.

Business Retention and Expansion: We provide assistance to both existing businesses and start-up businesses in the Boise metropolitan area, providing data for business plans and helping with special problems, and state and local regulations.

International Business: We co-host seminars and maintain relationships with international service providers and many consular offices in the western United States in order to offer assistance to area businesses interested in selling their goods and services in the global marketplace.

Venture Capital: We sponsor an Annual Venture Capital Investor's Forum and bring together entrepreneurs, angel investors and service providers throughout the year.

Area Demographics: We gather statistical information about the Boise metropolitan statistical area.