REVIEW COMPLETE PROGRAM GUIDELINES FOR 9/30/23 – 9/29/24

Overview

STEP funds will pay for the cost of booth space and construction of the trade show pavilion. Stipends may also be available on select shows for eligible expenses (i.e., shipping costs or travel for up to two employees ). All coordination of the booth will be made by IDC. Companies will submit competitive applications to be selected for participation. Generally, 4-8 companies will be selected for each pavilion.

All applications are accepted online at Idaho Commerce’s Grant Portal. To register for a portal account and apply for a STEP supported trade show pavilion, contact Tina Salisbury, tina.salisbury@commerce.idaho.gov . Logins must be requested at least 48 hours prior to the application due date. Access can only be granted during regular business hours, Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. MT. Once registered you will receive instructions via email for using the portal. Only one login is given per company.

  • Trade Shows:
    • China Beauty Expo – Shanghai, China – May 22-24, 2024
      • If you are interested in attending this show please reach out to Sharon Canaday at Idaho Commerce.
    • Sylva Wood Expo – Shanghai, China – June 24-26, 2024
      • If you are interested in attending this show please reach out to Tatum Clark at Idaho Commerce.
    • Pet Fair Asia – Shanghai, China – August 21-25, 2024
      • If you are interested in attending this show please reach out to Tatum Clark at Idaho Commerce.
    • TAIROS – Taipei, Taiwan – August 21-24, 2024
      • If you are interested in attending this show please reach out to Tracy Day at Idaho Commerce.