Childcare continues to be a challenge for Idaho communities large and small. However, the Child Care Expansion Grant Program, administered by the Idaho Workforce Development Council, has offered assistance to communitiesacross Idaho. One such community to benefit from this grant, with the help of a local Rural Economic Development Professional, is Driggs. Amplifying its economic…
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Thanks to a Gem Grant of $22,000 and $50,000 awarded this fiscal year and last fiscal year respectively, Oneida County and the City of Malad were able to assist two businesses in making critical upgrades to power and water infrastructure. The BRE team assisted cities and counties in finding funding for needed infrastructure projects through…
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The state of Idaho operates highly skilled trade offices in Asia and Mexico, dedicated to helping your company succeed in key international markets. Meetings are primarily driven by company interests/questions, so take advantage by presenting information, goals, and questions specific to your business. This is also a good time to inquire about market trends or…
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No matter where you start, we’re here to help. For the first time, the state of Idaho was awarded the 2023 Golden Shovel Award by Area Development Magazine, and Micron Technology’s recent expansion in Boise was named one of the 2022 Manufacturing Projects of the Year. Area Development’s annual Shovel Awards recognize states for their achievements in attracting…
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GoGo SqueeZ has a long history in Idaho, establishing its second domestic plant in Nampa more than eight years ago. The company, which is the flagship brand of Materne North America, produces squeezable fruit-based snacks. It has grown to operate 10 production lines and recently announced a new building expansion. The building will be more…
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Three-time Idaho Global Entrepreneurial Mission (IGEM) program grant industry partner, Hempitecture, recently celebrated an important milestone — the grand opening of its new state-of-the-art, first-of-its-kind manufacturing facility. In February 2023, Hempitecture held a ribbon-cutting ceremony to unveil their new 33,000-square-foot facility located in Jerome — kicking off the production of their flagship product, HempWool. Hempitecture…
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Utilizing geosynthetic materials as a pavement base is the goal of IGEM awardee Boise State University (BSU) and industry partner Presto Geosystems. Presto Geosystems manufactures geosynthetic products such as Geocells, a soil stabilization system that is the product at the forefront of this research project. BSU is partnering with Presto Geosystems to develop new methods…
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Since the inception of the Idaho Regional Travel and Convention Grant Program, the Idaho Outfitters and Guides Association has been a grant recipient. The Idaho Outfitters and Guides Association (IOGA) is a non-profit business trade association representing a majority of the state’s full-time licensed outfitters and guides. The organization’s members include more than 100 outfitters…
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Residents in the City of Malad had a new way to stay cool this summer thanks to the construction of a new splash pad. The City of Malad received $225,000 as part of the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) — in addition to a $95,958 match from the city and $10,000 in private in-kind…
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Since 1961, Lamb Weston has been a staple in Idaho. As the leading producer of frozen French fries, Lamb Weston has grown considerably over the years but has continued its presence in Southeast Idaho. Lamb Weston employs more than 500 employees in American Falls and more than 8,000 globally. The company sells its products in…
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