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Idaho Travel Council Announces July Meeting & Grant Awards

MEDIA ALERT Contact: Laurie McConnell Idaho Tourism 208.287.0781 laurie.mcconnell@tourism.idaho.gov   Idaho Travel Council Announces July Meeting and Grant Awards BOISE, Idaho (July 20, 2020) —The Idaho Travel Council (ITC) will meet Monday, July 27, 2020 from 9:00 a.m.-5:30 p.m. MT and Tuesday, July 28, 2020 from 9:00 a.m-12:00 p.m. MT at the Springhill Suites Island Park-Yellowstone (4292

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Governor Little Awards Twelve Community Development Block Grants

NEWS RELEASE Contact: Matt Borud Idaho Commerce 208.334.2470 Matt.Borud@commerce.idaho.gov Governor Little Awards Twelve Community Development Block Grants Federally funded grants benefit Idaho cities and counties. Boise, Idaho— April 30, 2020— Governor Brad Little announced twelve Idaho Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) awards for $4,963,575 to be distributed to benefit public facilities and infrastructure, downtown revitalizations,

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Notice of Public Hearing & Comment Period; Five-Year Consolidated Plan

Idaho Housing and Finance Association and the Idaho Department of Commerce Notice of Public Hearing & Comment Period Draft 2020-2024 Five-Year Consolidated Plan for Idaho’s Federal Affordable Housing and Community Development Programs   Descriptive Summary: As required, IHFA and the IDC drafted a Five-Year (Program Years 2020-2024) Consolidated Plan for Idaho’s HUD-funded affordable housing and

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Idaho Tourism to Host Statewide Regional Meetings, Idaho Travel Council Meeting in March

MEDIA ALERT Contact: Laurie McConnell Idaho Tourism 208.287.0781 laurie.mcconnell@tourism.idaho.gov  Idaho Tourism to Host Statewide Regional Meetings, Idaho Travel Council Meeting in March Tourism industry invited to learn more about Idaho Tourism programs and grants. BOISE, Idaho (March 2, 2020)—The Idaho Commerce – Tourism Development office will commence statewide meetings with each of Idaho’s seven designated travel

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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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