Press/News Category Archives: Communities

Governor Little, Idaho Commerce Participate in SHOT Show 2020

          NEWS RELEASE:  For Immediate Release Contact: Mercedee Wilds Idaho Commerce Public Information 208.334.2470 mercedee.wilds@commerce.idaho.gov   Governor Little, Idaho Commerce Participate in SHOT Show 2020 BOISE, Idaho (February 10, 2020) — Governor Brad Little and Idaho Commerce attended the National Shooting Sports Foundation Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show (SHOT Show) Jan.

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Governor Little Appoints New Member to Idaho Travel Council

NEWS RELEASE:  For Immediate Release Contact: Laurie McConnell Idaho Commerce-Tourism Development 208.287.0781 laurie.mcconnell@tourism.idaho.gov Governor Little Appoints New Member to Idaho Travel Council Idaho Travel Council advises Idaho Commerce on tourism policy and grant awards BOISE, Idaho (January 30, 2020) — Governor Brad Little appointed Kayoko Magnus to the Idaho Travel Council (ITC). She will represent

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Idaho Travel Council Announces February Meeting

MEDIA ALERT  Contact: Laurie McConnell Idaho Tourism 208.287.0781 laurie.mcconnell@tourism.idaho.gov Idaho Travel Council Announces February Meeting BOISE, Idaho (February 29, 2020) —The Idaho Travel Council (ITC) will meet on February 5, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. in Boardroom 5 at the Coeur d’Alene Resort (115 S. 2nd St., Coeur d’Alene, Idaho) and on February 6, 9:00 a.m.

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Idaho Commerce Opens Applications for the 2020 Idaho Wild Rivers Grant Program

NEWS RELEASE:  For Immediate Release   Contact: Laurie McConnell Idaho Tourism 208.334.2470 Laurie.McConnell@tourism.idaho.gov   Idaho Commerce Opens Applications for the 2020 Idaho Wild Rivers Grant Program BOISE, Idaho (December 31, 2019) — Idaho Commerce is accepting applications for the Idaho Wild Rivers Grant Program for the 2020 grant cycle. Applications must be submitted via the

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Governor Little Awards Community Development Block Grants

NEWS RELEASE:  For Immediate Release Contact: Mercedee Wilds Idaho Commerce 208.780.5152 mercedee.wilds@commerce.idaho.gov Governor Little Awards Community Development Block Grants Federally funded grants benefit economic development projects in Idaho cities and counties BOISE, ID— November 13, 2019—Governor Brad Little announced eight Idaho Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) awards will be distributed to benefit community and economic development and improve public parks in cities and counties throughout Idaho. “One of the greatest assets that we can offer our communities is

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Tom Nicholson Receives 2019 Governor’s Lifetime Achievement Award in Recreation and Tourism

NEWS RELEASE:  For Immediate Release Contact: Laurie McConnell Idaho Commerce-Tourism Development 208-287-0781 laurie.mcconnell@tourism.idaho.gov  2019 Governor’s Lifetime Achievement Award in Recreation and Tourism Presented to Tom Nicholson Sun Valley, Idaho – Oct. 24, 2019 – Tom Nicholson, majority owner of Roaring Springs Waterpark and Wahooz Family Fun Zone, received the 2019 Governor’s Lifetime Achievement Award in

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Idaho Broadband Task Force Announces August Meeting

  MEDIA ALERT Contact: Taylor Walker Idaho Commerce 208.334.2470 taylor.walker@commerce.idaho.gov   Idaho Broadband Task Force Announces August Meeting BOISE, Idaho (August 23, 2019) — The Idaho Broadband Task Force will meet Wednesday, August 28, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. PST. The meeting will be held at the Coeur d’Alene Resort (115 S 2nd St,

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Idaho Travel Council Announces Annual Grant Awards

NEWS RELEASE:  For Immediate Release  Contact: Laurie McConnell Idaho Tourism 208.287.0781 laurie.mcconnell@tourism.idaho.gov                     Idaho Travel Council Announces Annual Grant Awards Over $6.1 Million Awarded for Tourism Promotion BOISE, Idaho (July 31, 2019) During its meeting held in Twin Falls this week, the Idaho Travel Council (ITC) granted $6,141,270 in tourism marketing funding to non-profit organizations through

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State Seeks Nominees for Recreation and Tourism Award

Nominations are now open for outstanding lifetime achievement in the fields of Idaho recreation and tourism. Idaho Governor Brad Little will select and recognize a nominated individual who has made significant contributions to developing, managing or conserving Idaho’s recreation resources, or developing, managing or promoting tourism in Idaho.

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Governor Little Awards 15 Community Development Grants

    NEWS RELEASE Contact: Taylor Walker Idaho Commerce 208.334.2470 taylor.walker@commerce.idaho.gov   Governor Little Awards 15 Community Development Grants BOISE, Idaho (May 7, 2019) – Governor Brad Little announced that 14 Idaho Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) awards and one Idaho Rural Community Block Grant (RCBG) will be distributed to benefit community development, assist with

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