James Adamson is the President and CEO Idaho Association of Commerce & Industry.

Since 1974, the Idaho Association of Commerce & Industry (IACI) has been Idaho’s most effective business lobby. An important and influential force in Idaho politics representing every facet of business and industry in the state, IACI is proud to be the association of Employers Advocating Economic Opportunity in Idaho®.

Formed by a merger of the Idaho State Chamber and the Associated Industries of Idaho, IACI’s sphere of influence grew quickly. Following the initial merger, the Idaho Potato Processors and the Idaho Safety Council also joined forces. A few years later, IACI expanded its role by sponsoring the successful Idaho Business Week program for high school students.

The Idaho Association of Commerce and Industry (IACI) is a pro-business lobby, 501(c)(6) organization based in Boise, Idaho. The organization represents 300 businesses in Idaho. IACI also has an affiliated state PAC, Idaho Prosperity Fund, which makes contributions to elections. IACI is also affiliated with the Gem State Prosperity Fund, which focuses on the impact national politics has on Idaho businesses.

The Idaho Association of Commerce and Industry (IACI) was founded in 1974. The organization was the result of a merger of the Idaho State Chamber and Associated Industries of Idaho. Later, the Idaho Potato Processors and the Idaho Safety Council partnered with the newly founded IACI.