Press/News Category Archives: Communities

Idaho Broadband Advisory Board Announces December Meeting

MEDIA ALERT                                                          Contact: Cody AllredIdaho Commerce208.334.2470cody.allred@commerce.idaho.gov Idaho Broadband Advisory Board Announces December Meeting BOISE, Idaho (November 22, 2023) – The Idaho Broadband Advisory Board (IBAB) will meet

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Risch, Idaho Commerce Kickoff Annual Holiday Initiative to Support Idaho Small Businesses

BOISE, Idaho – U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and the Idaho Department of Commerce today announced the fourth annual Support Local Gems All Season Long initiative. Support Local Gems All Season Long is a holiday revival of the statewide Support Local Gems public awareness campaign that encourages Idahoans to support the small businesses—local gems—that make Idaho special.  “The Support Local Gems All Season Long initiative

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Have Thoughts on Tourism in Idaho? Now’s Your Chance to Share Feedback

NEWS RELEASE:  For Immediate Release Contact:Laurie McConnell, Visit Idaho208-287-0781 | laurie.mcconnell@tourism.idaho.govJulie Chigbrow, Red Sky208-431-9940 | juliechigbrow@redskypr.com Have Thoughts on Tourism in Idaho? Now’s Your Chance to Share FeedbackFirst-Ever Visit Idaho Resident Sentiment Survey is Now Live BOISE, Idaho (October 24, 2023) — Do you have opinions about how tourism in Idaho has impacted your local

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Idaho Economic Advisory Council Announces August Meeting

MEDIA ALERT                                                          Contact: Cody AllredIdaho Commerce208.334.2470cody.allred@commerce.idaho.gov Idaho Economic Advisory Council Announces August Meeting BOISE, Idaho (August 17, 2023) – The Idaho Economic Advisory Council will meet on

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Idaho Travel Council Announces Annual Grant Awards

NEWS RELEASE:  For Immediate Release Contact: Laurie McConnellIdaho Tourism208.287.0781laurie.mcconnell@tourism.idaho.gov Idaho Travel Council Announces Annual Grant AwardsOver $10.3 Million Awarded for Tourism Promotion BOISE, Idaho (August 2, 2023) During its meeting held in Donnelly last week, the Idaho Travel Council (ITC) granted $10,327,540 in tourism marketing funding to non-profit organizations through the Idaho Regional Travel and

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Idaho Travel Council Announces July Meeting

MEDIA ALERT Contact: Laurie McConnellIdaho Tourism208.287.0781laurie.mcconnell@tourism.idaho.gov Idaho Travel Council Announces July Meeting  BOISE, Idaho (July 20, 2023) —The Idaho Travel Council (ITC) will meet at Tamarack Resort (311 Village Dr., Tamarack, ID) on Thursday, July 27, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (MT) in the Fern & Feather Room and on Friday, July 28, 9:00 a.m. to

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Notice of Challenge Period for Capital Projects Fund (CPF)

MEDIA ALERT                                                          Contact: Cody AllredIdaho Commerce208.334.2470cody.allred@commerce.idaho.gov Notice of Challenge Period for Capital Projects Fund (CPF) BOISE, Idaho (July 17, 2023) – The Idaho Broadband Advisory Board and

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State Seeks Nominees for Recreation and Tourism Award

State Seeks Nominees for Recreation and Tourism Award Lifetime Achievement Award winner will be selected by the Governor BOISE, Idaho (June 28, 2023) –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

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Governor Little Appoints New Member to Idaho Travel Council

NEWS RELEASE:  For Immediate Release Contact: Laurie McConnellIdaho Commerce-Tourism Development208.287.0781laurie.mcconnell@tourism.idaho.gov Governor Little Appoints New Member to Idaho Travel CouncilThe Idaho Travel Council advises Idaho Commerce on tourism policy and grant awards BOISE, Idaho (June 8, 2023) — Governor Brad Little has appointed Crystal Nelson to the Idaho Travel Council (ITC). She will represent Region 5

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Idaho Economic Advisory Council Announces April Meeting

MEDIA ALERT                                                          Contact: Cody AllredIdaho Commerce208.334.2470cody.allred@commerce.idaho.gov Idaho Economic Advisory Council Announces April Meeting BOISE, Idaho (April 20, 2023) – The Idaho Economic Advisory Council (EAC) will meet

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