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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 20, 2025) – The Idaho Economic Advisory Council (EAC) will meet

Idaho’s Historic Highway Markers Get a Modern Makeover

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sophia HartsockRed Sky208-863-2499sophiahartsock@redskypr.com Idaho’s Historic Highway Markers Get a Modern MakeoverNew look, QR codes and refreshed storytelling deepen traveler engagement and boost rural tourism BOISE, Idaho (Aug. 14, 2025)— Travelers along Idaho’s roads and scenic byways will soon see the first of the new Idaho Historic Highway Markers. These refreshed signs

Idaho Travel Council Announces Annual Grant Awards

NEWS RELEASE:  For Immediate Release Contact: Michael CullenIdaho Tourism208.780.5141michael.cullen@tourism.idaho.gov Idaho Travel Council Announces Annual Grant AwardsOver $10.8 Million Awarded for Tourism Promotion BOISE, Idaho (August 4, 2025) During its meeting held in Hailey last week, the Idaho Travel Council (ITC) granted $10,827,925.27 in tourism marketing funding to non-profit organizations across the state through the Idaho

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Idaho Travel Council Announces July Meeting

MEDIA ALERT Contact: Michael CullenVisit Idaho208.780.5141michael.cullen@tourism.idaho.gov Idaho Travel Council Announces July Meeting  BOISE, Idaho (July 23, 2025)—The Idaho Travel Council (ITC) will meet at the CSI/Blaine County Community Center in the Minnie Moore Room (1050 Fox Acres Rd, Hailey, ID) on Wednesday, July 30, 9:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. (MT) and on Thursday July 31,

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State Seeks Nominees for Recreation and Tourism Award

PRESS RELEASE: For Immediate Release Contact: Laurie McConnellIdaho Tourism208.287.0781laurie.mcconnell@tourism.idaho.gov State Seeks Nominees for Recreation and Tourism AwardLifetime Achievement Award winner will be selected by the Governor BOISE, Idaho (July 8, 2025) –Nominations are now open for an award recognizing outstanding lifetime achievement in the fields of Idaho recreation and tourism. Idaho Governor Brad Little will

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Idaho Broadband Advisory Board Announces June Meeting

MEDIA ALERT                                                          Contact: Cody AllredIdaho Commerce208.334.2470cody.allred@commerce.idaho.gov Idaho Broadband Advisory Board Announces June Meeting BOISE, Idaho (June 23, 2025) – The Idaho Broadband Advisory Board (IBAB) will meet

Risch, Idaho Commerce Launch 6th Annual Support Local Gems Initiative

Risch, Idaho Commerce Launch 6th Annual Support Local Gems Initiative Invites Idahoans to support small businesses on Friday, June 6, 2025 BOISE, Idaho – Today, U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and the Idaho Department of Commerce to launch the sixth annual Support Local Gems initiative—an all-day event dedicated to supporting Idaho small businesses.       On Friday,

Idaho Travel Council Announces May Special Meeting 

MEDIA ALERT Contact: Laurie McConnellIdaho Tourism208.287.0781laurie.mcconnell@tourism.idaho.gov Idaho Travel Council Announces May Special Meeting  BOISE, Idaho (May 12, 2025) —The Idaho Travel Council (ITC) will meet virtually on Teams on Friday, May 16, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (MT). Guests may attend in-person at the Idaho Commerce office in the Clearwater meeting room (Joe R. Williams Building,

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Idaho Broadband Advisory Board Announces May Meeting

IA ALERT                                                          Contact: Cody AllredIdaho Commerce208.334.2470cody.allred@commerce.idaho.gov Idaho Broadband Advisory Board Announces May Meeting BOISE, Idaho (May 8, 2025) – The Idaho Broadband Advisory Board (IBAB) will meet

Rural Community Leaders and Businesses Attend 2025 Idaho Rural Success Summit

MEDIA ALERT                                                          Contact: Cody AllredIdaho Commerce208.334.2470cody.allred@commerce.idaho.gov Rural Community Leaders and Businesses Attend 2025 Idaho Rural Success Summit Worley, Idaho (May 1, 2025) – Over 230 attendees representing