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Plan to participate in the IACI Public Policy Conference June 9-11!  Review the proposed conference agenda, and click "Conference" on the left menu to get hotel information and to register before the May 24 early bird deadline.

     
Member Testimonials
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IACI is the only statewide organization that provides Idaho’s business community the opportunity to have a conversation, share challenges, solve problems, and, if necessary, coordinate advocacy efforts that require a legislative or regulatory solution. Our economy is connected and we depend on each other. The more we communicate, the greater the opportunities are for Idaho.

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- Jeff Cilek, Vice President, Government Affairs
St. Luke's Health System
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ICUA’s voice and influence is raised exponentially by our membership in IACI. We appreciate and benefit from the advice, counsel, and legislative advocacy of IACI’s staff and the opportunity to discuss critical issues affecting our industry with influential leaders from across Idaho’s business community.

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- Will Hart, Executive Director
Idaho Consumer-Owned Utilities Association
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Intermountain Gas Company has been a long-standing board member of IACI because of the strength of the organization in shaping policy that has positive impacts for the business community. We have been involved in similar organizations in other states but have not seen one that has the ear of the elected officials and policy makers like IACI does. IACI’s efforts make Idaho a great place to do business.

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- K. Frank Morehouse, Executive Vice President
Intermountain Gas Company
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As a major business in Idaho, being an IACI member is a critically strategic part of our engagement in public policy in the state. IACI is unquestionably the voice of Idaho's business community to elected officials and agency personnel. We recognize the good fortune of first, doing business in Idaho, and second, being a member of IACI.

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- Mark Benson, Vice President, Public Affairs
Potlatch Corp.
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Membership in IACI is critical to my business. Every segment of Idaho’s economy is represented in the association – whether Fortune 500 or small business, privately or publicly held. IACI tracks and vets all policy decisions in the state of Idaho. I know that the information I receive from IACI’s staff is timely, accurate, and viewed through the lens of all of Idaho’s business interests.

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- Jeremy Pisca, Partner
Risch Pisca PLLC
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IACI is a well-respected, influential organization shaping important policy in Idaho’s economy. As one of its newer members, IACI provides us the opportunity to collaborate with other business and community leaders to formulate strategies and reach consensus around challenging topics facing our state.

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- Jean De Luca, President and CEO
Delta Dental of Idaho
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We belong to IACI because it keeps us advised about all state government activities in Boise that are likely to impact our business. This includes positive as well as adverse impacts. This is especially helpful during the legislative session.

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- Bob Boeh, Vice President, Government Affairs
Idaho Forest Group
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2013 IACI Legislative Agenda

IACI is already in the field pursuing an aggressive agenda on behalf of Idaho business. Idaho is finally growing again, and the list of issues Idaho policy-makers need to address is growing as well. Much of the IACI agenda takes a long-term “generational” view of building a better Idaho for all of its citizens through prosperity. This doesn’t come without hard choices and change.  Read more...

     
ICEE

IACI is pleased to be partnered with the Idaho Council On Economic Education (ICEE) to support financial literacy, economic education, and global business awareness.  Idaho’s students need basic economics education to become competent and responsible decision-makers of the future.    Learn more... 

     
The Prosperity Project

The Idaho Prosperity Project is a non-partisan collaborative effort of the business community designed to help employers provide information about policy issues, candidates, and elections to their employees.  Click here to learn more! 

     
Idaho Leads Project

As part of its commitment to education in Idaho, IACI is now a partner of the Idaho Leads Project, a Boise State University program designed to help K-12 district and charter schools create high-performing schools where all students succeed.  Read more and see the brief video of IACI President Alex LaBeau discussing the project.