Press/News Category Archives: Business

Governor Little Appoints New Member to Idaho Travel Council

NEWS RELEASE:  For Immediate Release Contact: Laurie McConnellIdaho Commerce-Tourism Development208.287.0781laurie.mcconnell@tourism.idaho.gov Governor Little Appoints New Member to Idaho Travel CouncilThe Idaho Travel Council advises Idaho Commerce on tourism policy and grant awards BOISE, Idaho (January 21, 2025) — Governor Brad Little has appointed Scott Turlington, of Tamarack, ID, to the Idaho Travel Council (ITC) representing Region…

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Idaho Commerce Opens Applications for the 2025 Idaho Wild Rivers Grant Program

Press Release: For Immediate Release Contact: Laurie McConnellIdaho Tourism208.287.0781laurie.mcconnell@tourism.idaho.gov Idaho Commerce Opens Applications for the 2025 Idaho Wild Rivers Grant Program BOISE, Idaho (December 23, 2024) — Idaho Commerce is accepting applications for the Idaho Wild Rivers Grant Program for the 2025 grant cycle. Applications must be submitted via the Department’s online portal by 4:00 p.m. MST, February…

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Idaho Economic Advisory Council Announces June Meeting

MEDIA ALERT                                                          Contact: Cody AllredIdaho Commerce208.334.2470cody.allred@commerce.idaho.gov Idaho Economic Advisory Council Announces June Meeting BOISE, Idaho (June 17, 2024) – The Idaho Economic Advisory Council will meet on…

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Risch, Idaho Commerce Kickoff Annual Holiday Initiative to Support Idaho Small Businesses

BOISE, Idaho – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and the Idaho Department of Commerce today announced the fourth annual Support Local Gems All Season Long initiative. Support Local Gems All Season Long is a holiday revival of the statewide Support Local Gems public awareness campaign that encourages Idahoans to support the small businesses—local gems—that make Idaho special.  “The Support Local Gems All Season Long initiative…

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Have Thoughts on Tourism in Idaho? Now’s Your Chance to Share Feedback

NEWS RELEASE:  For Immediate Release Contact:Laurie McConnell, Visit Idaho208-287-0781 | laurie.mcconnell@tourism.idaho.govJulie Chigbrow, Red Sky208-431-9940 | juliechigbrow@redskypr.com Have Thoughts on Tourism in Idaho? Now’s Your Chance to Share FeedbackFirst-Ever Visit Idaho Resident Sentiment Survey is Now Live BOISE, Idaho (October 24, 2023) — Do you have opinions about how tourism in Idaho has impacted your local…

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