INNOVATE IDAHO™

Coaching

At the Idaho Innovation Center, our coaching program helps entrepreneurs and small-business owners turn ideas into results. In partnership with the Idaho Small Business Development Center (SBDC), we provide confidential, no-cost business coaching from experienced professionals who understand the challenges of starting and scaling a company.

What Coaching Offers

Your coach works with you one-on-one to clarify goals, build strategy, and take practical steps forward. Whether you’re preparing to launch, seeking funding, or managing growth, coaching can help you.

  • Develop or refine your business plan
  • Strengthen marketing and operations
  • Analyze pricing and profitability
  • Access loans, investors, or grants
  • Improve efficiency and team performance

Why It Matters

Coaching gives you accountability, perspective, and clear direction — helping you make smarter decisions, avoid costly missteps, and move faster toward success. Many Idaho businesses have grown, stabilized, and expanded their reach with SBDC coaching delivered through IIC.

Business coaching for the Idaho Innovation Center is facilitated by the Small Business Development Center.

Get Started

Coaching is available at no cost through the SBDC partnership.

  1. Complete a short intake form.
  2. Meet with a coach for your initial session.
  3. Create a personalized action plan and start implementing.
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Business Spotlight

Dark Horse Industrial Services, Inc is a reputable company based in Idaho Falls, ID, specializing in providing a wide range of industrial services such as mechanical, HVAC, ductwork, welding, and custom metal-fabrication solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial clients in various sectors with a focus on quality workmanship and efficiency.

“During our time at the Idaho Innovation Center, we have nearly doubled our sales each year. The meetings with Bryan Magleby on our business goals and strategies have helped us significantly. The IIC has been paramount in helping our small business to startup and incubate. They have coached us all along the way in the world of risk and reward.”

DARK HORSE INDUSTRIAL SERVICESArt Munoz