Press/News Category Archives: Business

Idaho Receives Area Development Magazine’s 11th Annual Silver Shovel Award

Idaho Receives Area Development’s Silver Shovel Award   NEWS RELEASE: For Immediate Release Contact: Megan Hill Idaho Commerce 208.334.2470 megan.hill@commerce.idaho.gov Idaho Receives Area Development Magazine’s 11th Annual Silver Shovel Award BOISE, Idaho — June 7, 2016— Area Development, the leading publication covering site selection and facility planning, announced the State of Idaho as a recipient

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Idaho Department of Commerce Announces IGEM Grant Recipient

Idaho Commerce Announces IGEM Grant Recipient MEDIA ALERT Contact: Carmen Achabal Idaho Commerce 208.780.5146 carmen.achabal@commerce.idaho.gov Idaho Department of Commerce Announces IGEM Grant Recipient BOISE, ID—May 31, 2016 —The Idaho Department of Commerce is pleased to announce an Idaho Global Entrepreneurial Mission (IGEM) grant recipient.  The Idaho Commerce IGEM funds are awarded to Idaho research universities

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EAC Announces May 26 Meeting

EAC Announces May 26 Meeting Contact: Megan Hill Idaho Commerce 208.334.2470 megan.hill@commerce.idaho.gov Idaho Economic Advisory Council Announces May 26 Meeting BOISE, Idaho—Wednesday, May 25, 2016— The Idaho Economic Advisory Council (EAC) will hold a meeting to review two Tax Reimbursement Incentive applications on Thursday, May 26, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. MST. The TRI application review

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IGEM Council Announces May 20 Meeting

IGEM Council Announces May 20 Meeting MEDIA ALERT Contact: Carmen Achabal Idaho Commerce 208.780.5146 carmen.achabal@commerce.idaho.gov Idaho Department of Commerce Idaho Global Entrepreneurial Mission (IGEM) Council Announces May 20 Meeting BOISE, Idaho—Friday, May 17, 2016— The Idaho Global Entrepreneurial Mission (IGEM) Council is scheduled to meet on Friday, May 20, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30

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Idaho Travel Council Meets May 2-3, ICORT May 3-5

Idaho Travel Council Meets May 2-3, ICORT May 3-5 NEWS RELEASE: For Immediate Release Contact: Laurie McConnell Idaho Tourism 208.287.0781 laurie.mcconnell@tourism.idaho.gov Idaho Conference on Recreation and Tourism Convenes May 3-5, During National Travel and Tourism Week Boise, Idaho – April 25, 2016 –The Idaho Conference on Recreation and Tourism (ICORT) will be held at the

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Aid Possible for Hwy 14 Landslide Affected Businesses

Idaho Bureau of Homeland Security News Release For immediate release, April 6, 2016 Contact: Elizabeth Duncan (208) 258-6595 or (208) 866-5969 eduncan@bhs.idaho.gov Businesses Impacted by Elk City Landslide may be Eligible for Assistance BOISE – The State of Idaho is seeking information from small non-farm businesses in and around the Elk City community whose operations

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Idaho Commerce Announces IGEM Grant Recipient

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 Coming On Strong

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

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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Funding Opportunities for Small Businesses

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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