Commerce director stresses workforce investment BOISE — Idaho Department of Commerce Director Jeff Sayer told a Senate committee Thursday the single biggest issue holding back Idaho’s economy is its workforce. Sayer summarized the effectiveness of the state’s Tax Reimbursement Incentive before the Commerce and Human Resources Committee as part of his presentation, saying nine projects…
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Officials: Idaho exports look good BOISE- Idaho’s trade prospects look good for the coming year, Department of Commerce officials and international trade representatives told the House Commerce and Human Resources Committee on Tuesday. At around $6 billion a year, exports from Idaho’s growers and businesses contribute a significantamount to the state economy. So, healthy exports are good…
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Governor Otter Awards Community Development Block Grant NEWS RELEASE: For Immediate Release Contact: Kayla Ruiz Idaho Commerce 208.334.2470 kayla.ruiz@commerce.idaho.gov Governor Otter Awards Community Development Block Grant Federally funded grants benefit economic development projects in Idaho cities and counties BOISE, ID— February 4, 2015—Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter announced today that the City of Burley will…
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A NEW U.S. INDUSTRY LAUNCHES IN IDAHO A NEW U.S. INDUSTRY LAUNCHES IN IDAHO HAYDEN, Idaho – Jan. 30, 2015 Empire Airlines of Hayden, ID; Advanced Aviation Solutions (ADAVSO) of Star, ID; and Blair Farms of Kendrick, ID have teamed up to create Empire Unmanned, LLC, the first commercial Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) business…
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How Unmanned Drones Could Affect the Food Industry Now that the FAA has issued the first permit for an agricultural drone, here’s how the entire industry could be impacted. Herding cattle. Counting fish. Taking an animal’s temperature. Applying pesticides. When it comes to drones, “your imagination can go pretty wild in terms of what would be…
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State Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Counc MEDIA ALERT Contact: Kayla Ruiz Idaho Commerce 208.334.2470 kayla.ruiz@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 27 & 28 Two statewide advisory councils will meet in Boise, both separately…
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13 Idaho Companies Collaborate to Create an All-Idaho NEWS RELEASE: For Immediate Release Contact: Kayla Ruiz Idaho Commerce 208.334.2470 13 Idaho Companies Collaborate to Create an All-Idaho Firearm BOISE, Idaho—Friday, January 16, 2015— Tactical Export Strategies has organized 13 Idaho recreation-technology (rec-tech) companies to create a complete and functioning firearm from Idaho-made products. This firearm…
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Otter is supportive of tax credit economic efforts Idaho Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter said the state’s recent economic development efforts, specifically new tax credits for businesses that create jobs, have exceeded his expectations. The state’s Tax Reimbursement Incentive program, which awards companies with payroll, income and sales tax rebates, went into law in July and…
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Idaho Commerce to Participate in SHOT Show… NEWS RELEASE: For Immediate Release Contact: Kayla Ruiz Idaho Commerce 208.334.2470 kayla.ruiz@commerce.idaho.gov Idaho Commerce to Participate in SHOT Show Along with 36 Idaho Rec Tech Companies Shooting Hunting Outdoor Trade (SHOT) Show will take place in Las Vegas, NV on January 20-23, 2015. BOISE, Idaho—Friday, January…
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Governor Otter Appoints New Member to EAC NEWS RELEASE: For Immediate Release Contact: Kayla Ruiz Idaho Commerce 208.334.2470 kayla.ruiz@commerce.idaho.gov Governor Otter Appoints New Member to Economic Advisory Council Idaho Economic Advisory Council (EAC) advises the Governor and Idaho Commerce on economic development policy, grant awards BOISE, Idaho—January 7, 2015—Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter has…
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