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Idaho Commerce Opens 2025 Application for the Idaho Regional Travel & Convention Grant Program

NEWS RELEASE: For Immediate Release Contact: Laurie McConnellIdaho Commerce – Tourism Development208.287.0781laurie.mcconnell@tourism.idaho.gov  Idaho Commerce Opens 2025 Application for the Idaho RegionalTravel & Convention Grant Program BOISE, Idaho (February 3, 2025)—The Idaho Department of Commerce-Tourism Development is now accepting applications for the Idaho Regional Travel and Convention Grant Program for the 2025 grant cycle. Applications must be submitted

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Idaho Travel Council Announces February Meeting 

MEDIA ALERT Contact: Laurie McConnellIdaho Tourism208.287.0781laurie.mcconnell@tourism.idaho.gov Idaho Travel Council Announces February Meeting  BOISE, Idaho (January 29, 2025)—The Idaho Travel Council (ITC) will meet at TownePlace Suites by Marriott (175 Avenida Del Rio Dr., Twin Falls, ID) on Thursday, February 6, 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (MT). The council will hear updates on the ITC Strategic Plan,

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Idaho Economic Advisory Council Announces January Meeting

MEDIA ALERT                                                          Contact: Cody AllredIdaho Commerce208.334.2470cody.allred@commerce.idaho.gov Idaho Economic Advisory Council Announces January Meeting BOISE, Idaho (January 22, 2025) – The Idaho Economic Advisory Council will meet on

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 (January 21, 2025) — Governor Brad Little has appointed Scott Turlington, of Tamarack, ID, to the Idaho Travel Council (ITC) representing Region

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Visit Idaho Rolls Out 2025 Official Idaho Travel Guide

For Immediate Release Media Contact:Laurie McConnelllaurie.mcconnell@tourism.idaho.gov208-287-0781 Visit Idaho Rolls Out 2025 Official Idaho Travel GuideAnnual publication illuminates the state’s outdoor adventures, rich history and culinary delights  BOISE, Idaho (January 6, 2025)—Visit Idaho has released its 2025 Official Idaho Travel Guide, packed with stunning photography and engaging stories to inspire visitors and residents to travel to

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Idaho Travel Council Announces December Special Meeting

MEDIA ALERT Contact: Laurie McConnellIdaho Tourism208.287.0781laurie.mcconnell@tourism.idaho.gov Idaho Travel Council Announces December Special Meeting  BOISE, Idaho (December 26, 2024) —The Idaho Travel Council will hold a virtual special meeting on Monday, December 30, 2024, 10:30 am – 11:30 am MT on Teams. Guests may attend virtually or in-person at the Idaho Commerce office in the Clearwater meeting

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Idaho Commerce Opens Applications for the 2025 Idaho Wild Rivers Grant Program

Press Release: For Immediate Release Contact: Laurie McConnellIdaho Tourism208.287.0781laurie.mcconnell@tourism.idaho.gov Idaho Commerce Opens Applications for the 2025 Idaho Wild Rivers Grant Program BOISE, Idaho (December 23, 2024) — Idaho Commerce is accepting applications for the Idaho Wild Rivers Grant Program for the 2025 grant cycle. Applications must be submitted via the Department’s online portal by 4:00 p.m. MST, February

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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 (December 10, 2024) – The Idaho Broadband Advisory Board (IBAB) will meet

Idaho Economic Advisory Council Announces December Meeting

MEDIA ALERT                                                          Contact: Cody AllredIdaho Commerce208.334.2470cody.allred@commerce.idaho.gov Idaho Economic Advisory Council Announces December Meeting BOISE, Idaho (December 6, 2024) – The Idaho Economic Advisory Council will meet on

Risch, Idaho Commerce Lead Holiday Initiative to Support Idaho Small Businesses

Risch, Idaho Commerce Lead Holiday Initiative to Support Idaho Small Businesses Idahoans are encouraged to “Support Local Gems All Season Long” BOISE, Idaho – To support Idaho’s small businesses, 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. “In Idaho, small businesses power