Press Releases

DeBoer Receives Governor’s Lifetime Achievement Award in Recreation and Tourism

NEWS RELEASE:  For Immediate Release Contact: Laurie McConnell Idaho Commerce – Tourism Development 208-287-0781 laurie.mcconnell@tourism.idaho.gov  2018 Governor’s Lifetime Achievement Award in Recreation and Tourism Presented to Judd DeBoer Boise, Idaho – Oct. 19, 2018 – Judd DeBoer received the 2018 Governor’s Lifetime Achievement Award in Recreation and Tourism at the opening reception for the Idaho

Governor Otter Concludes Successful Trade Mission to Canada

NEWS RELEASE: For Immediate Release Contact: Matt Borud (Commerce) 208.287.0772 matt.borud@commerce.idaho.govContact: Chanel Tewalt (Agriculture) (208) 332-8503 chanel.tewalt@isda.idaho.gov Governor Otter Concludes Successful Trade Mission to Canada BOISE, Idaho—Thursday, October 18, 2018—Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter reported positive initial feedback today from the 11 Idaho companies and organizations that joined him on a trade mission to Toronto, Canada

State of Idaho Receives FFY18 State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant Dollars

NEWS RELEASE: For Immediate Release Contact: Matt Borud Idaho Commerce 208.287.0772 matt.borud@commerce.idaho.gov State of Idaho Receives FFY18 State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant Dollars BOISE, Idaho—Wednesday, October 5, 2017—The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has awarded the State of Idaho a State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant of $600,000 for projects to occur between September

Idaho Economic Advisory Council Announces October 2018 Meeting

MEDIA ALERT Contact: Matt Borud Idaho Commerce 208.287.0772 matt.borud@commerce.idaho.gov Idaho Economic Advisory Council Announces October 2018 Meeting BOISE, Idaho— Friday, October 5, 2018— The Idaho Economic Advisory Council (EAC) will meet on Tuesday, October 16 at 8:00 a.m. to review a Tax Reimbursement Incentive (TRI) application and discuss Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application updates.

Idaho Travel Council Announces October Meeting

MEDIA ALERT Contact:  Laurie McConnell Idaho Commerce – Tourism Development 208.287.0781 laurie.mcconnell@tourism.idaho.gov Idaho Travel Council Announces October Meeting BOISE, Idaho—Thursday, October 4, 2018—The Idaho Travel Council (ITC) will meet at the Clarion Inn (1399 Bench Road, Pocatello, ID) on October 15, from 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The Council meeting agenda includes Idaho Commerce, Tourism,

Idaho Economic Advisory Council Announces September 2018 Meeting

MEDIA ALERT Contact: Matt Borud Idaho Commerce 208.287.0772 matt.borud@commerce.idaho.gov Idaho Economic Advisory Council Announces September 2018 Meeting BOISE, Idaho—Thursday, September 20, 2018— The Idaho Economic Advisory Council (EAC) will meet on Thursday, September 27th at 2:00 p.m. to review a Tax Reimbursement Incentive (TRI) application. The meeting will be held at the Department of Commerce

Idaho Economic Advisory Council Announces August 2018 Meeting

MEDIA ALERT Contact: Matt Borud Idaho Commerce 208.287.0772 matt.borud@commerce.idaho.gov Idaho Economic Advisory Council Announces August 2018 Meeting BOISE, Idaho—Thursday, August 16, 2018— The Idaho Economic Advisory Council (EAC) will meet on Thursday, August 23rd at 2:00 p.m. to review a Tax Reimbursement Incentive (TRI) application. The meeting will be held at the Department of Commerce

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 $5.5 Million Awarded for Tourism Promotion BOISE, Idaho—July 27, 2018—During its meeting held in Wallace this week, the Idaho Travel Council (ITC) granted $5,590,819 in tourism marketing funding to non-profit organizations through the Idaho Regional

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NewCold to Open Fully Automated Cold Storage Facility in Burley Idaho for Primary Tenant McCain Foods USA, Inc.

  NEWS RELEASE:  For Immediate Release See Attachment   Contact: Jonas Swarttouw Country Manager US, NewCold 312.813.5501 jonas.swarttouw@newcold.com    NewCold to Open Fully Automated Cold Storage Facility in Burley Idaho for Primary Tenant McCain Foods USA, Inc. Facility construction underway with opening scheduled for early 2019   BURLEY, Idaho – July 12, 2018 – Yesterday afternoon, NewCold,

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 11, 2018 – Nominations are open for outstanding lifetime achievement in the fields of Idaho recreation and tourism. Governor C.L. “Butch”

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