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Idaho Travel Council Announces March Meeting

MEDIA ALERT Contact: Laurie McConnell Idaho Tourism 208.287.0781 laurie.mcconnell@tourism.idaho.gov   Idaho Travel Council Announces March Meeting BOISE, Idaho (March 11, 2021) —The Idaho Travel Council (ITC) will meet virtually on Thursday, March 18, from 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. MT via Zoom. The Council will hear Idaho Commerce, Idaho Tourism, and grant program updates along with presentations from Idaho

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Big Sky Conference Basketball Championships to Remain in Boise

        Big Sky Conference Basketball Championships to Remain in Boise BOISE, Idaho (March 11) – #BigSkyInBoise will continue for five more years, as Commissioner Tom Wistrcill announced today that the Big Sky Conference has reached an agreement for Idaho’s capital to remain the home for the league’s men’s and women’s basketball championships

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Idaho Tourism to Host Virtual Statewide Partner Meeting

MEDIA ALERT Contact: Laurie McConnell Idaho Tourism 208.287.0781 laurie.mcconnell@tourism.idaho.gov  Idaho Tourism to Host Virtual Statewide Partner Meeting Tourism industry invited to learn more about Idaho Tourism programs and grants. BOISE, Idaho (March 3, 2021)—Idaho Tourism will host a virtual statewide meeting with travel industry members on March 11, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. MT. Attendees will hear about

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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 (February 24, 2021) – Idaho Commerce is pleased to announce the latest recipients of two 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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Idaho Economic Advisory Council Announces February Meeting

MEDIA ALERT Contact: Cody Allred Idaho Commerce 208.334.2470 cody.allred@commerce.idaho.gov Idaho Economic Advisory Council Announces February Meeting BOISE, Idaho (February 22, 2021) — The Idaho Economic Advisory Council will meet on Thursday, February 25 at 2:00 p.m. (MST) to review one Tax Reimbursement Incentive and three CDBG CARES applications. The meeting will be held virtually by

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IGEM Council Announces February 2021 Meeting

MEDIA ALERT Contact: Cody Allred Idaho Commerce 208.334.2470 cody.allred@commerce.idaho.gov   Idaho Global Entrepreneurial Mission (IGEM) Council Announces February Meeting Boise, Idaho— February 17, 2021— The Idaho Global Entrepreneurial Mission (IGEM) Council will meet via teleconference on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. MST. Idaho Commerce manages the Idaho Global Entrepreneurial Mission

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Idaho Commerce Opens 2021 Application for the Idaho Regional Travel & Convention Grant Program

NEWS RELEASE: For Immediate Release Contact: Laurie McConnell Idaho Commerce – Tourism Development 208.287.0781 laurie.mcconnell@tourism.idaho.gov   Idaho Commerce Opens 2021 Application for the Idaho Regional Travel & Convention Grant Program BOISE, Idaho (February 12, 2021)—The Idaho Department of Commerce-Tourism Development is now accepting applications for the Idaho Regional Travel and Convention Grant Program for the 2021 grant

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IGEM Investment Subcommittee Announces February Meeting

MEDIA ALERT Contact: Cody Allred Idaho Commerce 208.334.2470 cody.allred@commerce.idaho.gov   Idaho Global Entrepreneurial Mission (IGEM) Investment Subcommittee Announces February Meeting Boise, Idaho— February 3, 2021— The Idaho Global Entrepreneurial Mission (IGEM) Investment Subcommittee will meet on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. MST. Idaho Commerce manages the Idaho Global Entrepreneurial Mission

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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 25, 2021) — Governor Brad Little has appointed Jeffery Glissendorf to the Idaho Travel Council (ITC). He will

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Idaho Economic Advisory Council Announces January Meeting

MEDIA ALERT Contact: Matt Borud Idaho Commerce 208.334.2470 matt.borud@commerce.idaho.gov Idaho Economic Advisory Council Announces January Meeting BOISE, Idaho (January 22, 2021) — The Idaho Economic Advisory Council will meet on Thursday, January 28th at 2:00 p.m. (MST) to review CDBG applications, budget, and procedures manual. The meeting will be held virtually by desktop or phone.

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