For the 6th year in a row Pocatello has made the Forbes Best Small Places of Business and Careers. FDI Magazine ranked the Gate City as one of the best places to do business and economic potential. FDI magazine published the results of its North American cities of the future for 2009-2010.

Pocatello was recognized in several micro cities categories including being ranked number seven micro city of the future. In the micro cities category of FDI magazine meaning a population of less than 100,000, Pocatello ranked number two in best economic potential, number five in best quality of life and was recognized in a subcategory as a top 5 city for lowest unemployment rate. That should translate very well to the real estate market in and around the Gate City.

Pocatello Mayor Roger Chase says the city has a very bright future and the rankings help to put the Gate City in the national spotlight.