Gem Grant Success Story: City of Payette

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This year, the Portia Club — a nonprofit organization that contributes to the community of Payette through building restoration and preservation — and the city of Payette, put the finishing touches on the 121 North Main Startup Space, a project that would not have been possible without the Idaho Gem Grant. In 2018, the City

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Idaho Commerce Gives Back to Healthcare Workers

Earlier this month, Idaho Commerce team members worked together to provide self-care kits to healthcare workers at St. Alphonsus Medical Center, located in Boise.  Through the effort, the team put together 62 larger kits, and an additional 200 smaller kits, that will provide healthcare workers with the self-care products they need after long shifts.  Learn

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Shot Show International Match Registration

The U.S. Commercial Service will offer U.S. exhibitors at the 2022 SHOT Show (Shooting, Hunting and Outdoor Trade Show) additional no-cost services to help you increase your presence in international markets. Services include international buyer delegation recruitment, business-to-business matchmaking, country-specific briefings and so much more. View the event flyer here. Register now to set up

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SHOT Show 2022

SHOT Show is returning January 18-21, 2022. SHOT Show offers manufacturers, distributors, supplies, retailers, law enforcement, private security and the armed forces the opportunity to make meaningful connections, meet industry leaders and more. Idaho Commerce is excited to attend SHOT Show in support of our 51 Idaho exhibitors and many Idaho businesses who will be

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Request for Public Comment

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Idaho Housing and Finance Association and the Idaho Department of Commerce invite comments regarding a proposed amendment to the Citizen Participation Plan (CPP) for Idaho’s Federal Affordable Housing and Community Development Programs. The current CPP identifies Idaho’s Emergency Solutions Grant, the HOME Investment Partnerships Program, the Community Development Block Grant, and the Federal Housing Trust

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Take your Business to Singapore

The Idaho Department of Commerce is looking for eligible Idaho small businesses to exhibit at the Singapore Airshow, which will take place February 15 – 18, 2022. The opportunity is open for Idaho aerospace and defense companies such as aerospace manufacturers, producers of drones, ground support equipment, control systems equipment, avionics and electronics and more.

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Request for Public Comment and Notice of Public Hearing

The Idaho Department of Commerce (IDC), the HUD Grantee for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program and Idaho Housing and Finance Association (IHFA), the HUD Grantee for Idaho’s Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) Program, the HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME) Program and the National Housing Trust Fund (HTF) Program are seeking input regarding its 2020 CAPER,

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COVID-19 Vaccine Resources for Idaho Employers

The fight against COVID-19 is not over. As the variants continue to spread throughout the United States, Idahoans must remain vigilant. Idaho’s Department of Commerce and Department of Health and Welfare want to help you make sure your employees remain healthy. Idaho is committed to supporting your efforts to encourage your employees to choose to

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ISPO Beijing Grant Opportunity – Open Now

ISPO Beijing is taking place December 28 – 30, 2021, and is the leading multi-segment sports exhibition in Asia. The exhibition is joining forces with Alpitec, the leading B2B winter sports trade show in Asia-Pacific Region. Idaho Commerce is providing Idaho Recreation Technology businesses looking to expand sales and build international relationships the opportunity to

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Virtual Trade Mission to Panama

Are you interested in expanding your business’s exports? Or maybe you’d like to start exporting internationally? Then why not export to Panama? Panama is one of the fastest-growing economies in Latin America and has a dollar-based economy with low inflation and zero foreign exchange risk. Due to the U.S.-Panama, Trade Promotion Agreement (TPA), which went

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