Nampa Idaho

Nampa Business Facts

Nampa is the second largest city in Idaho and one of the fastest growing cities in the Northwest. As part of the Boise City-Nampa MSA, Nampa offers the amenities of a growing metropolitan area balanced with an amazing quality of life. Nampa has a diversified economic base with a strong history of agriculture and food processing, manufacturing, distribution and technology.

What others are saying about our area...

  • Idaho ranked the friendliest state for small business- CNN, 2012
  • Ranked #10 Best City for Jobs by Forbes in 2012
  • Ranked the 6th Most Inventive State- CNN, 2012
  • Considered the 7th most economically vital metropolitan area by the Brookings Institution.
  • Ranked #5 in workforce strength by CNBC 2011, and #8 in workforce strength and cost of business in 2010.
  • Nampa has been named one of the 100 Best Communities for Young People by America's Promise Alliance.

Nampa is a progressive, business-friendly city

The City of Nampa has adopted a progressive and innovative new land use plan. We take pride in our development process which features:

  • "One-stop shop" plan reviews with the building, fire, planning & zoning, engineering and public works departments.
  • Fast permitting.
  • Efficient and limited design review.
  • Competitive fees.

The city has a forward-looking approach to ensuring critical infrastructure is available to support development. Businesses in Nampa pay less for insurance, thanks to the Fire Department's Class 2 rating. Nampa is one of only two cities in the state to reach this designation, and no other city in the state scores higher.

Nampa is a strong and growing market

  • Since 2000, Nampa has consistently been one of the fastest growing cities in Idaho.
  • The Boise-Nampa MSA was the 13th fastest-growing metro area in the US in 2008.
  • Approximately 2 million square feet of retail space has been constructed within the city.
  • Nampa is centrally located within the metro area and an ideal location to reach all western US markets.
  • Excellent commercial and industrial land available.

Economic development is a priority in our community

  • Strong 550 member Chamber of Commerce.
  • Active Downtown Business Association.
  • Partnership with area universities.
  • Regional cooperation and marketing through Boise Valley Economic Partnership.
  • New valley-wide public/private campaign for economic development, the Valley Initiative for Prosperity.
  • Nampa is home to the Boise State TECenter, supporting entrepreneurs and business innovation.
  • The City of Nampa's Office of Economic Development is dedicated to helping businesses succeed and expand in Nampa. We can assist with:
    • Existing business support
    • Cost comparisons
    • Demographics and community information
    • The development process
    • Property searches and site location

World-class companies thrive here

Successful businesses from many industries have chosen to operate in Nampa. Here are a few:

  • Amalgamated Sugar
  • Plexus Corporation
  • Micron Technology, Inc.
  • Home-Style Industries
  • Great American Appetizers
  • Woodgrain Millwork
  • Boise, Inc
  • Mission Aviation Fellowship
  • Fleetwood Homes
  • Union Pacific Systems
  • Sorrento Lactalis

 

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