Idaho Commerce recently joined “Team Southern Idaho” at the 2025 SelectUSA Investment Summit in Washington, D.C. The delegation included 14 representatives from across the state, including regional economic development partners, the Idaho National Laboratory and Senator Kelly Anthon. The summit hosted over 2,000 companies and delegates from more than 100 countries. The event offered valuable…
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On May 14, “The 3100” feature documentary premiered to a full house at Boise’s Egyptian Theatre. This event was attended by over 700 whitewater industry representatives and businesses, tourism industry stakeholders, Visit Idaho and Idaho Commerce staff and the public. With more navigable whitewater miles than any other state in the Lower 48, Visit Idaho is making…
On July 4, 2026, the United States will commemorate and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. With plenty of time before the 2026 celebrations begin, Idaho communities, local governments and businesses are encouraged to begin planning ways they might celebrate America 250 in Idaho locally this year and into…
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The City of Marsing, in collaboration with the Marsing School District and Owyhee Health Coalition, has just completed a brand-new outdoor fitness court. The city was identified as lacking fitness programs and opportunities especially for younger members of the community. The community made it a priority to pursue the creation of an outdoor fitness court…
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Esta solicitud de comentario público y notificación de audiencia pública está disponible en español en la página web https://www.idahohousing.com/federal-programs/legal-notices-plans-and-reports and https://commerce.idaho.gov/communities/community-grants/grant-resources/ Drafting of the 2025-2029 Five-Year Consolidated Plan for HUD-CPD Affordable Housing and Community Development Programs in Idaho Idaho Housing and Finance Association (IHFA) and the Idaho Department of Commerce seek public input regarding the…
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The Stow Company specializes in providing intelligent storage solutions such as closet organizers, garage storage systems, pantry organizers, wall beds, laundry cabinets and much more. The company announced plans to expand to the West, building a 550,000 square-foot state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Nampa, Idaho. The new facility will allow the company to serve its customers…
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In March 2024 Dot Foods, Inc., the largest food industry redistributor in North America, announced its plans to make a $22 million investment at its Burley distribution center, which originally opened in 2008 and employs more than 375 people. The expansion includes the construction of an additional 66,800 square-feet of warehouse space to support the…
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Tourism partners around the state joined together to celebrate one of the most recognizable, unique and iconic landmarks in Southern Idaho. Established by President Coolidge in May of 1924, Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve, located in Arco, celebrated its 100th anniversary this year. With celebrations kicking off in May 2024, industry partners…
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Housing is an ongoing and complex issue for many Idaho Communities. A recent grant awarded through the CDBG Program aims to alleviate that. The City of Mountain Home was awarded $500,000 in CDBG funds to aid in the creation of infrastructure necessary to build a 60-unit multi-family housing complex with 48 rent-restricted units and 12…
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This fiscal year, Exyte, a global leader in the design, engineering and delivery of ultra-clean and sustainable facilities for high-tech industries like semiconductors, data centers, biotech and pharmaceuticals, announced it will open a new engineering office in Boise. Exyte has established new roots with a corporate office in Boise. This office will serve as an…
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