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Governor Otter Awards Community Development Block Grants

NEWS RELEASE:  For Immediate Release Contact: Megan Hill Idaho Commerce 208.334.2470 megan.hill@commerce.idaho.gov   Governor Otter Awards Community Development Block Grants Federally funded grants benefit economic development projects in Idaho cities and counties   BOISE, ID— Tuesday, April 25, 2017—Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter announced that 18 Idaho Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) awards will be distributed

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Supplemental Funding Approved to Support F-35 Mission at Gowen Field

NEWS RELEASE:  For Immediate Release Contact: Megan Hill Idaho Commerce 208.334.2470 megan.hill@commerce.idaho.gov Supplemental Funding Approved to Support F-35 Mission at Gowen Field Legislature’s appropriation will be used for public outreach, education and promotion BOISE, Idaho–Tuesday, February 28, 2017–Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter signed legislation today providing $100,000 to the Idaho Department of Commerce to pay for

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National Guard contributes to defense, Idaho economy

BY DICK GARDNER There is a hidden giant in the Idaho economy, whose story deserves to be told. Its name is the Idaho National Guard. Most folks associate the Guard with the many deployments that are part of Idaho’s contribution to national security. Or they may think of the Idaho National Guard responding to emergencies

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Idaho Tourism Receives Two National Awards at Annual ESTO Conference in Boca Raton

NEWS RELEASE:  For Immediate Release Contact: Laurie McConnell Idaho Tourism 208.287.0781 laurie.mcconnell@tourism.idaho.gov Idaho Tourism Receives Two National Awards at Annual ESTO Conference in Boca Raton BOISE, Idaho – September 6, 2016 – The Idaho Department of Commerce – Tourism Development received high accolades last week at the annual ESTO (Educational Seminar for Tourism Organizations) conference

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Idaho Travel Council Announces Annual Grant Awards

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 $4.5 Million Awarded for Tourism Promotion BOISE, Idaho—August 3, 2016—During its summer meeting held in Lava Hot Springs this week, the Idaho Travel Council (ITC) granted over $4.5

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Idaho Tourism Launches Virtual Reality Video Series

Idaho Tourism Launches Virtual Reality Video Series   NEWS RELEASE: For Immediate Release Contact: Laurie McConnell Idaho Tourism 208.287.0781 laurie.mcconnell@tourism.idaho.gov Contact: Jennifer Lastra 360 Immersive, LLC 208.395.0007 jennifer@360immersive.com Idaho Tourism Launches Virtual Reality Video Series Videos showcase popular summer activities to promote Idaho outdoor recreation. BOISE, Idaho – July 28, 2016 – Idaho Tourism has

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Idaho Travel Council Announces August 2-3 Meeting

MEDIA ALERT Contact: Laurie McConnell Idaho Department of Commerce – Tourism Development 208.287.0781 laurie.mcconnell@tourism.idaho.gov Idaho Travel Council Announces August 2-3 Meeting BOISE, Idaho—July 27, 2016—The Idaho Travel Council (ITC) will hold its annual summer meeting and grant awards at the Riverside Inn in Lava Hot Springs on Tuesday, August 2 and Wednesday, August 3. The

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Dow Announces Construction of New Facility in Burley

Dow Announces Agreement to Construct New STYROFOAM™ Brand Insulation Manufacturing Facility MIDLAND, Mich. – July 6, 2016 – The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW) announced today its plans to construct a new manufacturing facility to be located in Burley, Idaho. The new facility will be operated by Dow Building Solution (DBS), a business unit within

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