Press/News Category Archives: Communities

Five-Star Hotel Coming to Ketchum

Five-Star Hotel Coming to Ketchum NEWS RELEASE:  For Immediate Release Contact: Megan RonkIdaho Commerce208.334.2470megan.ronk@commerce.idaho.gov   Trail Creek Fund LLC and Auberge Resorts Collection Bring First Five-Star Hotel to Ketchum The 65 room luxury resort will boost tourism opportunities to world-renowned Sun Valley   KETCHUM, Idaho—Wednesday, July 8, 2015—Auberge Resorts Collection, a global leader in luxury

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Governor Otter Awards Community Development Block Grants

Governor Otter Awards Community Development Block Grants NEWS RELEASE: For Immediate Release Contact: Kayla Ruiz Idaho Commerce 208.334.2470 Email Governor Otter Awards Community Development Block Grants Federally funded grants benefit economic development in Idaho cities and counties  BOISE, ID— May 12, 2015—Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter announced today that 19 Idaho Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

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New Life For An Old Town

New life for an old town Payette explores downtown revitalization options PAYETTE — Payette was the place to be in the 1950s, when Main Street was crowded with glistening new cars and there was not an empty parking spot in sight. Now there are more than a few empty spots, but Payette is looking to

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Idaho Economic Advisory Council Announces April 28-29 Meeting

Idaho Economic Advisory Council Announces April 28-29 MEDIA ALERT Contact: Kayla Ruiz Idaho Commerce 208.334.2470 kayla.ruiz@commerce.idaho.gov Idaho Economic Advisory Council Announces April 28-29 Meeting BOISE, Idaho—Monday, April 20, 2015— The Idaho Economic Advisory Council (EAC) will meet and review 23 applications for Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) and discuss several Tax Reimbursement Incentive (TRI) awards.

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Payette Seeks Downtown Beautification

Payette seeks downtown beautification Payette City Council has its eyes on beautifying its downtown district to attract more commerce. There are a couple of routes the council discussed at its work session March 5, including joining Idaho’s Main Street program and reviving Payette’s own Downtown Facade program. States coordinate Main Street programs under the National

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Idaho Conference on Recreation and Tourism Convenes May 5-7, During National Travel and Tourism Week

ICORT Convenes May 5-7 in Boise NEWS RELEASE: For Immediate Release Contact: Laurie McConnellIdaho Commerce – Travel and Tourism Development208.287.0781laurie.mcconnell@tourism.idaho.gov Idaho Conference on Recreation and Tourism Convenes May 5-7, During National Travel and Tourism Week Boise, Idaho – March 10, 2015 – The Idaho Conference on Recreation and Tourism (ICORT) will be held at The

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State Seeks Nominees for Recreation and Tourism Award

State Seeks Nominees for Recreation and Tourism Award NEWS RELEASE: For Immediate Release Contact: Laurie McConnell Idaho Tourism 208.287.0781 laurie.mcconnell@tourism.idaho.gov State Seeks Nominees for Recreation and Tourism Award BOISE, Idaho – February 23, 2015 – Nominations are now open for outstanding lifetime achievement in the fields of Idaho recreation and tourism. A selection will be

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Governor Otter Awards Community Development Block Grant

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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Governor Otter Appoints New Members to Idaho Travel Council

Governor Appoints Idaho Travel Council Members NEWS RELEASE:  For Immediate Release   Contact: Kayla Ruiz Idaho Commerce 208.334.2470 kayla.ruiz@commerce.idaho.gov   Governor Otter Appoints New Members to Idaho Travel Council Idaho Travel Council (ITC) Advises the Director of Idaho Commerce on tourism policy and grant awards   BOISE, Idaho—January 23, 2015—Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter has appointed

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