Dow Announces Agreement to Construct New STYROFOAM™ Brand Insulation Manufacturing Facility MIDLAND, Mich. – July 6, 2016 – The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW) announced today its plans to construct a new manufacturing facility to be located in Burley, Idaho. The new facility will be operated by Dow Building Solution (DBS), a business unit within…
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Idaho Receives Area Development’s Silver Shovel Award NEWS RELEASE: For Immediate Release Contact: Megan Hill Idaho Commerce 208.334.2470 megan.hill@commerce.idaho.gov Idaho Receives Area Development Magazine’s 11th Annual Silver Shovel Award BOISE, Idaho — June 7, 2016— Area Development, the leading publication covering site selection and facility planning, announced the State of Idaho as a recipient…
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Idaho is focusing on the future and courting new business. By David Hodes According to Governor C.L. Butch Otter, the foundation that state legislators are building will advance the goal of ensuring that 60 percent of Idaho citizens between the ages of 25 and 34 have a college degree or professional-technical certification by 2020.…
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MGM Targets & Warne Scope Mounts Ink Switchview Deal Las Vegas – The 2016 SHOT show saw the culmination of months of comprehensive effort by executive teams from MGM Targets and Warne Scope Mounts. Pictured below, Mike Gibson, president and founder of MGM targets together with son, and MGM VP Travis Gibson meet with Dan…
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Federal Planning Assistance for Broadband and Sustainable Community Development Cool & Connected USDA Rural Utilities Service Administrator Brandon McBride encouraged communities interested in using broadband service to help revitalize small-town main streets and promote economic development apply for Cool & Connected, a pilot program sponsored by USDA Rural Utilities Service and the U.S. Environmental Protection…
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Joint EAC and ITC Councils to Meet MEDIA ALERT Contact: Megan Hill Idaho Commerce 208.780.5152 megan.hill@commerce.idaho.gov State Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Councils to Meet Idaho Economic Advisory Council and Idaho Travel Council to discuss programs, initiatives, and grant proposals on January 26 & 27 BOISE, Idaho—Tuesday, January 20, 2016—Two statewide advisory councils will meet…
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Governor Otter Appoints New ITC and EAC Members NEWS RELEASE: For Immediate Release Contact: Megan Hill Idaho Commerce 208.334.2470 megan.hill@commerce.idaho.gov Governor Otter Appoints New Members to Idaho Travel Council and Economic Advisory Council Idaho Travel Council (ITC) Advises Idaho Commerce on tourism policy and grant awards and the Economic Advisory Council (EAC) advises the Governor…
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