Events Category Archives: Business

Protecting Idaho Small Businesses from Business Email Compromise

The Idaho Department of Finance (IDOF) in partnership with WaFd Bank is hosting a Financial Innovation Lab (FIL) Speaker Series Event on August 22 at the Riverside Hotel in Garden City.  The event will focus on the cybercrime threat “Business Email Compromise” (BEC) presents to Idaho small businesses.  Learn more here.

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IEDA Fall Workshop

The Idaho Economic Development Association (IEDA) is hosting a fall workshop focused on entrepreneurship from September 24-25 in Nampa.  The event will be led by presenter, Zachary Barker, an instructor at the University of Oklahoma Economic Development Institute (EDI).Learn more and register here.

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Lender Intro to the SBA Working Capital Pilot Webinar

Join SBA for a webinar on its Working Capital Pilot program. The program offers monitored lines of credit within the 7(a) loan program. As the first new loan program in more than a decade, the WCP can support a range of financing needs for growing small businesses and brings together the best features of the

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Idaho Economic Advisory Council July Meeting

The Idaho Economic Advisory Council will meet on Thursday, July 25, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. MT. The Idaho Economic Advisory Council advises the Governor and Idaho Commerce on goals and objectives that further economic development within the state. The council makes recommendations on applications for the Tax Reimbursement Incentive (TRI), Community Development

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Idaho Economic Advisory Council Announces June Meeting

The Idaho Economic Advisory Council will meet on Thursday, June 27, 2024, from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. MT. At the meeting, the council will review one Idaho Tax Reimbursement (TRI) application. The Idaho Economic Advisory Council advises the Governor and Idaho Commerce on goals and objectives that further economic development within the state. The

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Governor’s Trade Mission to Taiwan and Japan

Register now for the next Idaho Governor’s Trade Mission! The Idaho Governor’s Trade Mission to Taiwan and Japan will take place November 4 – 8, 2024. The event will be led by Governor Brad Little and feature meetings with potential customers and strategic government officials in Taiwan and Japan.  Participating companies will receive a multitude

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2024 Idaho Small Business Contracting Symposium

Small business owners are invited to attend Idaho’s largest reverse vendor tradeshow designed exclusively for you! Connect with procurement hubs across the state to showcase your products or services and explore valuable resources for business growth. Join over 150 business owners at the Idaho Small Business Contracting Symposium, where you can attend insightful breakout sessions

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Boise Entrepreneur Week

Boise Entrepreneur Week is a Trailhead program and is Idaho’s largest community-driven,entrepreneur-focused event. Each year, thousands of people come together to learn, support,and celebrate Idaho’s growing entrepreneurial ecosystem.  The event takes place September 30 – October 4. Learn more here.

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Boise Pitch Night

Join Trailhead for Boise Pitch Night Summer 2024, a celebration of innovation and entrepreneurship that’s shaping the future of Idaho. This event is the convergence point for aspiring entrepreneurs, seasoned investors, and business aficionados to witness the unveiling of Boise’s next groundbreaking ventures. Prepare for an exciting evening where 3-4 of Boise’s most promising entrepreneurs

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