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Risch and Idaho Commerce Announce Event to Support Small Businesses during the COVID-19 Outbreak

Contacts: Marty Cozza (Risch), 202-264-0478 Laurie McConnell (Commerce), 208-287-0781 Emily Callihan (Little), 208-559-3920 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 20, 2020 Risch and Idaho Commerce Announce Event to Support Small Businesses during the COVID-19 Outbreak Idahoans are encouraged to Support Local Gems on Friday, April 24th, 2020 BOISE, Idaho – Today, U.S. Senator for Idaho Jim Risch

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Plan Now, Play Later – Virtual Tourism in Idaho

NEWS RELEASE – For Immediate Release Contact: Laurie McConnell Idaho Commerce – Tourism Development Laurie.McConnell@tourism.idaho.gov 208-287-0781 Plan Now, Play Later – Virtual Tourism in Idaho Visit Idaho invites followers to virtually experience the Gem State  until it is safe to travel again. BOISE, Idaho (April 17, 2020)—Visit Idaho has pressed pause on promoting travel to

Posted in Travel

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 19, 2020) —The Idaho Travel Council (ITC) will meet via conference call on March 26, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Agenda items include updates on COVID-19 and the Idaho Travel Council Strategic Plan, feedback from the Tourism Tours,

Posted in Travel

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

Posted in Communities, Travel

Idaho Commerce Opens 2020 Application for Idaho Regional Travel & Convention Grant

NEWS RELEASE: For Immediate Release Contact: Laurie McConnell Idaho Commerce – Tourism Development 208.287.0781 laurie.mcconnell@tourism.idaho.gov   Idaho Commerce Opens 2020 Application for the Idaho Regional Travel & Convention Grant Program BOISE, Idaho (February 14, 2020)—The Idaho Department of Commerce-Tourism Development is now accepting applications for the Idaho Regional Travel and Convention Grant Program for the 2020 grant

Posted in Travel

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 Global Entrepreneurial Mission (IGEM) Investment Subcommittee Announces February Meeting

        MEDIA ALERT Contact: Mercedee Wilds Idaho Commerce 208.334.2470 mercedee.wilds@commerce.idaho.gov   Idaho Global Entrepreneurial Mission (IGEM) Investment Subcommittee Announces February Meeting Boise, Idaho— January 28, 2020— The Idaho Global Entrepreneurial Mission (IGEM) Investment Subcommittee will meet on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. MST in the Clearwater Conference

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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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