MEDIA ALERT Contact: Carmen Achabal Idaho Commerce 208.334.2470 Carmen.Achabal@commerce.idaho.gov Idaho Commerce Announces IGEM Grant Recipient BOISE, ID—April 4, 2016 —The Idaho Department of Commerce is pleased to announce the award of a 2016 Idaho Global Entrepreneurial Mission (IGEM) grant. Idaho Commerce IGEM grant funds – managed by the IGEM Council and totaling $950,000 annually –…
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Idaho is focusing on the future and courting new business. By David Hodes According to Governor C.L. Butch Otter, the foundation that state legislators are building will advance the goal of ensuring that 60 percent of Idaho citizens between the ages of 25 and 34 have a college degree or professional-technical certification by 2020.…
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IGEM Council Announces March 30 Meeting MEDIA ALERT Contact: Megan HillIdaho Commerce208.334.2470 megan.hill@commerce.idaho.gov Idaho Department of Commerce Idaho Global Entrepreneurial Mission (IGEM) Council Announces March 30 Meeting BOISE, Idaho—Tuesday, March 22, 2016— The Idaho Global Entrepreneurial Mission (IGEM) Council is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. …
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Two federal funding opportunities available for small businesses IDAHO FALLS — Idaho National Laboratory is offering assistance to small businesses that wish to pursue vouchers and grants available through two federal programs. U.S. Department of Energy The U.S. Department of Energy’s Small Business Pilot program links small businesses with national laboratories. It is intended to…
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EAC Announces February 19 Special Meeting NEWS RELEASE: For Immediate Release Contact: Megan Hill Idaho Commerce 208.334.2470 megan.hill@commerce.idaho.gov Idaho Economic Advisory Council Announces February 19 Special Meeting BOISE, Idaho—Wednesday, February 17, 2015— The Idaho Economic Advisory Council (EAC) will hold a special meeting to review a Tax Reimbursement Incentive application on Friday, February 19, 2015,…
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MGM Targets & Warne Scope Mounts Ink Switchview Deal Las Vegas – The 2016 SHOT show saw the culmination of months of comprehensive effort by executive teams from MGM Targets and Warne Scope Mounts. Pictured below, Mike Gibson, president and founder of MGM targets together with son, and MGM VP Travis Gibson meet with Dan…
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Federal Planning Assistance for Broadband and Sustainable Community Development Cool & Connected USDA Rural Utilities Service Administrator Brandon McBride encouraged communities interested in using broadband service to help revitalize small-town main streets and promote economic development apply for Cool & Connected, a pilot program sponsored by USDA Rural Utilities Service and the U.S. Environmental Protection…
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Joint EAC and ITC Councils to Meet MEDIA ALERT Contact: Megan Hill Idaho Commerce 208.780.5152 megan.hill@commerce.idaho.gov State Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Councils to Meet Idaho Economic Advisory Council and Idaho Travel Council to discuss programs, initiatives, and grant proposals on January 26 & 27 BOISE, Idaho—Tuesday, January 20, 2016—Two statewide advisory councils will meet…
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Inergy Solar Exceeds Indiegogo Campaign Goal A Chubbuck-based company has extra cause for celebration this season after reaching their $50,000 crowd-funding goal within the campaign’s first 24 hours, and exceeding their goal by 400% with more than a week to spare. Inergy Solar, a subsidiary of Big Dog Solar of Pocatello, launched an Indiegogo campaign…
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Burley-Heyburn Industrial Park Gets a New Pipeline BURLEY | Crews from Forsgren Associates dug into the icy Snake River Thursday, replacing an older wastewater pipeline with an 800-foot HDPE fusion pipe. The existing pipeline has carried wastewater from the Burley-Heyburn Industrial Park to the wasterwater treatment plant on the river’s south side since the late 1970s. After…
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