Register now for the next Idaho Governor’s Trade Mission! The Idaho Governor’s Trade Mission to Taiwan and Singapore will take place December 2 – 10, 2022. The event will be led by Governor Brad Little and feature meetings with potential customers and strategic government officials in Taiwan and Singapore. Participating companies will receive a multitude…
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According to the IRS, approximately 70% – 80% of small and medium businesses (as well as tens of thousands of charities) could be eligible to take advantage of the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC). The ERTC was enacted as part of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act and provides relief to eligible…
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Applications are open now for the Rural Idaho Economic Development Professional Grant Program. The intent of the Rural Idaho Economic Development Professional Grant Program is to build economic development capacity in rural Idaho. To accomplish this, state funds are appropriated to help rural areas employ full-time Economic Development Professionals who, with a board of directors,…
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Last week, the executive branch of the federal government launched a webpage to help rural communities understand and access the various programs associated with the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will invest billions of dollars in rural communities across the county in areas such as high-speed internet, safe roads and bridges, clean drinking…
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It’s our final post for Community Development Week! The North Custer Rural Fire District CDBG project consisted of the construction of a new fire station facility. The previous facility was too small and did not accommodate the growing needs of the district. The building’s central location in Challis helps the district serve the community more…
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This CDBG job creation project was recently completed in the city of Fruitland. The project consisted of construction of new street (NW 7th Street) east of Highway 95 in Fruitland, Idaho. Swire Coca-Cola, located in Fruitland, donated the land to the City for the street construction. This street expansion allowed for the Swire Coca-Cola production…
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The City of Spirit Lake recently finished the construction of a 500,000-gallon water storage reservoir, funded in part by a CDBG grant. The water project will create a large enough water reservoir to meet the existing and future needs of the city. The water may also be used in instances of fire to protect property…
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The City of Malad recently completed a splash pad project thanks in part to funding from a CDBG grant awarded by Idaho Commerce. Funds went towards the construction of the new splash pad and ADA improvements to the park parking lot. Learn more about the CDBG program here.
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As part of Community Development Week we’re highlighting some of our completed Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) projects. Recently, the City of Mountain Home completed a project to improve its downtown. This multiphase project included Urban Renewal Funds, city in-kind work and a CDBG grant awarded by Idaho Commerce. The CDBG project focused on improving…
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In only its fourth year, Saalt, a Boise-based company, is already breaking records. Since its launch in 2018, Saalt has grown from a start-up to an eight-figure company with products in major retailers across the US including Bloomingdales and Nordstrom. In just its second year of business, Saalt launched in all Target stores nationwide. So,…
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