Category Archives: Commerce
CNBC Ranks Idaho One of America’s Top States for Business 2018August 7, 2018
Choosing where to do business is a big decision. From workforce to costs of doing business, infrastructure to economic health – there are many factors that come into play and...
Company Spotlight: Idaho Sewing for Sport, Inc.August 1, 2018
Idaho Sewing for Sport, Inc. has served the ski industry for over 40 years. Growing up with many of the ski resorts we know and love, CEO Gunther Williams and...
CDBG Spotlight: Nezperce and GrangevilleJune 6, 2018
Nezperce City of Nezperce – Finished construction of a new 9,475 square foot, five bay, regional emergency services facility. This project is a collaborative effort between the City of Nezperce Fire...
Community Spotlight: JeromeJune 6, 2018
MAGIC VALLEY QUALITY MILK PROCUCERS (MVQMP) (1756 S. Buchanan St, Jerome) began construction of its $20 million expansion project this spring, and is expected to create 12-15 new jobs. Designed...
Welcome! Jason BarnesJune 1, 2018
We have another new face at Commerce! Jason Barnes, Business Attraction Specialist Another transplant to Idaho, Mr. Barnes left Ventura County California to join the Gem State in July 2017....
Company Spotlight: Tedder IndustriesApril 26, 2018
A devotion to public safety has led to robust economic development in Post Falls, Idaho, creating hundreds of local jobs that are in service to an industry built on Constitutional...
Company Spotlight: Verified FirstDecember 13, 2017
In a tightening labor market, it’s important for companies to quickly vet top candidates and onboard them seamlessly into their workforce. Background and drug screenings are a critical part of...
2017 Trade Mission Participant Spotlight: Driscoll TopHayNovember 9, 2017
Led by Idaho Commerce and the Idaho State Department of Agriculture, 21 organizations representing Idaho’s diverse industries including agriculture, food processing, technology and defense are participating in a trade mission...
Welcome! Dawson HenshawJune 26, 2017
Commerce is excited to welcome Dawson Henshaw to the team as our newest International Trade Specialist. Dawson was born in Taiwan and lived there in his early childhood before moving...
State Support, Skilled Workforce, Quality Potatoes: McCain Foods’ Burley Facility Announces $200M expansion and addition of 180 jobsJune 1, 2017
State Support, Skilled Workforce, Quality Potatoes: McCain Foods’ Burley Facility Announces $200M expansion and addition of 180 jobs It was a huge economic win for Idaho sealed by teamwork...