Press/News Category Archives: Communities

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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Lifetime Achievement Award in Recreation and Tourism

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 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award in Recreation and Tourism Presented to Jerald J. Jaeger Moscow, Idaho—May 3, 2016—Jerald J. Jaeger was presented the 2016 Governor’s Lifetime Achievement Award in Recreation and Tourism today at the opening

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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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Idaho Tourism Launches New Website & Summer Campaign

Idaho Tourism Launches New Website & Summer Campaign News Release: For Immediate Release Contact: Laurie McConnell Idaho Tourism 208.287.0781 laurie.mcconnell@tourism.idaho.gov Idaho Tourism Launches New Website and Promotional Campaign to Attract Summer Travelers Website features adventures and experiential travel ideas to encourage local and regional visitors to make the most of their summer vacation. BOISE, Idaho

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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 Regional Travel Grant Applications Open

Idaho Regional Travel Grant Applications Open NEWS RELEASE: For Immediate Release Contact: Laurie McConnellIdaho Tourism208.287.0781laurie.mcconnell@tourism.idaho.gov Idaho Commerce Opens Applications for the Idaho Regional Travel Grant Program BOISE, Idaho – March 31, 2016 – The Idaho Department of Commerce is accepting applications for the Idaho Regional Travel Grant Program for the 2016 grant cycle. Applications will be

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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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