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Idaho Broadband Advisory Board Announces Funding Awards

MEDIA ALERT Contact: Cody Allred Idaho Commerce 208.334.2470 cody.allred@commerce.idaho.gov   Idaho Broadband Advisory Board Announces Funding Awards BOISE, Idaho (August 12, 2021) – The Idaho Broadband Advisory Board awarded $10 million in CARES Act funding to 13 broadband projects across Idaho. These projects satisfy the CARES Act Federal Register guidance, designed to address key areas

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Gov. Little launches Cybersecurity Task Force with special focus on elections security

Gov. Little launches Cybersecurity Task Force with special focus on elections security (IDAHO FALLS, Idaho) – Governor Brad Little announced today the formation of a new task force to advance cybersecurity initiatives in Idaho. The Governor’s Cybersecurity Task Force will provide recommendations to improve business, government, and personal cybersecurity defenses and enhance the educational pipeline

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Idaho Broadband Advisory Board Announces August Meeting

MEDIA ALERT Contact: Cody Allred Idaho Commerce 208.334.2470 cody.allred@commerce.idaho.gov   Idaho Broadband Advisory Board Announces August Meeting BOISE, Idaho (August 4, 2021) – The Idaho Broadband Advisory Board will meet on Thursday, August 5, 2021, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. MT. During the meeting, the board will review Idaho Broadband Grant Applications for $10

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Idaho Travel Council Announces Annual Grant Awards

NEWS RELEASE:  For Immediate Release  Contact: Laurie McConnell Idaho Tourism 208.287.0781 laurie.mcconnell@tourism.idaho.gov Idaho Travel Council Announces Annual Grant Awards Over $7.3 Million Awarded for Tourism Promotion BOISE, Idaho (July 29, 2021) During its meeting held in Lewiston this week, the Idaho Travel Council (ITC) granted $7,362,059 in tourism marketing funding to non-profit organizations through the

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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 Lifetime Achievement Award winner will be selected by the Governor BOISE, Idaho (July 20, 2021) – Nominations are now open for outstanding lifetime achievement in the fields of Idaho recreation and tourism. Idaho Governor Brad

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Challenge Period Open for Broadband Grant Applications

MEDIA ALERT Contact: Cody Allred Idaho Commerce 208.334.2470 cody.allred@commerce.idaho.gov   Challenge Period Open for Broadband Grant Applications BOISE, Idaho (July 20, 2021) – The Idaho Department of Commerce has opened the challenge period for the $10 million CARES Act Broadband Grant Applications, which have been posted for review on the Commerce website. According to the

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Idaho Travel Council Announces July Meeting

MEDIA ALERT Contact: Laurie McConnell Idaho Tourism 208.287.0781 laurie.mcconnell@tourism.idaho.gov Idaho Travel Council Announces July Meeting  BOISE, Idaho (July 16, 2021) —The Idaho Travel Council (ITC) will meet in Lewiston at the Hells Canyon Grand Hotel on Monday, July 26, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (PDT) and Tuesday, July 27, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

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Idaho Broadband Advisory Board Announces July Meeting

MEDIA ALERT Contact: Cody Allred Idaho Commerce 208.334.2470 cody.allred@commerce.idaho.gov   Idaho Broadband Advisory Board Announces July Meeting BOISE, Idaho (July 15, 2021) – The Idaho Broadband Advisory Board will meet on Monday, July 26, 2021, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. MDT. During the meeting, the board will review Idaho Broadband Grant Applications for the

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Idaho Department of Commerce Announces IGEM Grant Recipients

MEDIA ALERT Contact: Cody Allred Idaho Commerce 208.334.2470 cody.allred@commerce.idaho.gov   Idaho Department of Commerce Announces IGEM Grant Recipients BOISE, Idaho (July 8, 2021) — Idaho Commerce is pleased to announce the latest recipients of Idaho Global Entrepreneurial Mission (IGEM) grants. IGEM funds are awarded to Idaho public research universities to partner with industry leaders on

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Notice of Request for Information

MEDIA ALERT Contact: Cody Allred Idaho Commerce 208.334.2470 cody.allred@commerce.idaho.gov   Notice of Request for Information BOISE, Idaho (June 25, 2021) – The Idaho Broadband Advisory Board is requesting information on broadband infrastructure needs in the state of Idaho. This information will be submitted in the form of a broadband infrastructure project proposal. Broadband project proposals

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