Category Archives: Communities

  • Register Now: 2024 Idaho Rural Success SummitFebruary 15, 2024

    The Idaho Rural Success Summit is back for a third year!The Idaho Rural Success Summit will take place May 1 and 2, 2024 in Fort Hall, Idaho at the Shoshone-Bannock...

  • RCIF Award assists with Upgrades for Suntado’s New BuildingJanuary 26, 2024

    This fiscal year, the City of Burley was awarded a $460,000 RCIF grant to help upgrade the electrical power system that will serve Suntado’s new, shelf-stable, state-of-the-art, aseptic dairy packaging...

  • The City of Hansen Upgrades Parks with CDBG FundsJanuary 26, 2024

    The City of Hansen was awarded $250,000 in CDBG funds for playground and accessibility upgrades to two of their community parks, Hansen City Park and Rolling Hills Park — both...

  • Rural ED Pro and Childcare Grant Creates Impact in DriggsJanuary 26, 2024

    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...

  • Idaho Gem Grant Boosts Job Creation in Oneida CountyJanuary 26, 2024

    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...

  • Success Story: AeroLEDsFebruary 9, 2023

    The Singapore Air Trade Show is one of the largest aerospace and defense trade shows in the world. Nearly 13,000 people attended the show from more than 64 countries. Idaho...

  • Success Story: Lincoln CountyFebruary 3, 2023

    During the pandemic, many children in Lincoln County had to sit on the steps in front of the Richfield Library to complete homework. In fact, a survey conducted by the...

  • Success Story: St. MariesJanuary 27, 2023

    Housing for workforce is a problem affecting nearly every city in the United States. St. Maries, located in Benewah County, with a population of a little more than 3,000 residents,...

  • Idaho Gem Grant Applications OpenJanuary 23, 2023

    Idaho Commerce is accepting applications for the Idaho Gem Grant now.  Eligible applicants are limited to city and county governments. The project must be in a city with a population of...

  • Success Story: City of HeyburnJanuary 20, 2023

    Following a $50,000 Gem Grant, the City of Heyburn was able to upgrade the sewer line at their industrial park, allowing the city to retain Worldwide Dehydrated Foods, a subsidiary...