Press Releases

NASWA Recognizes McCain Foods as National Business of the Year

  For Immediate Release   NASWA Recognizes McCain Foods as National Business of the Year Washington – Recently the  National Association of State Workforce Agencies (NASWA) presented McCain Foods with the prestigious National Business of the Year award at their 81st Annual National Conference in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. The NASWA National Business of the Year

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Idaho Global Entrepreneurial Mission (IGEM) Investment Subcommittee Announces October Meeting

MEDIA ALERT Contact: Megan Hill Idaho Commerce 208.334.2470 megan.hill@commerce.idaho.gov Idaho Global Entrepreneurial Mission (IGEM) Investment Subcommittee Announces October Meeting BOISE, Idaho—October 10, 2017— The Idaho Global Entrepreneurial Mission (IGEM) Investment Subcommittee will meet on Tuesday, October 17 2017 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.  The IGEM Investment Subcommittee will hold its meeting in the Clearwater

Idaho to Receive FFY17 State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant Dollars

MEDIA ALERT Contact: Megan Hill Idaho Commerce 208.334.2470 megan.hill@commerce.idaho.gov Idaho to Receive FFY17 State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant Dollars BOISE, Idaho—Tuesday, October 3, 2017—The State of Idaho has received a State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) grant of $343,240 for Federal Fiscal Year 2017. Since the program’s inception in 2011, Idaho has been fortunate to

Idaho Conference on Recreation and Tourism Convenes in Coeur d’Alene October 17-19

NEWS RELEASE:  For Immediate Release Contact: Laurie McConnell Idaho Tourism 208.287.0781 laurie.mcconnell@tourism.idaho.gov  Idaho Conference on Recreation and Tourism Convenes in Coeur d’Alene October 17-19 BOISE, Idaho–Tuesday, October 3, 2017–The Idaho Conference on Recreation and Tourism (ICORT) will be held at the Best Western Plus Coeur d’Alene Inn in Coeur d’Alene from October 17-19, 2017.  Organizers

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Jayco, Inc. to Add Production Facility to Twin Falls, Idaho Campus

For Immediate Release MIDDLEBURY, IN – October 3, 2017 Jayco, Inc. to Add Production Facility to Twin Falls, Idaho Campus After an extensive search, Jayco®, Inc., a subsidiary of Thor Industries, Inc. (NYSE:  THO), has decided to expand their manufacturing footprint in Twin Falls, Idaho.  The expansion, initiated to improve service to dealers in the

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Leadership in Nuclear Energy Commission 3.0 to Hold October Meeting

NEWS RELEASE:  For Immediate Release Contact: Bobbi-Jo Meuleman Idaho Commerce 208.334.2470 bobbi-jo.meuleman@commerce.idaho.gov Leadership in Nuclear Energy Commission 3.0 to Hold October Meeting BOISE, Idaho—Friday, September 29, 2017— The Leadership in Nuclear Energy (LINE) Commission 3.0 is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, October 4, 2017 at the College of Southern Idaho (315 Falls Ave, Twin Falls,

Idaho Tourism Receives National Award at Annual ESTO Conference

NEWS RELEASE:  For Immediate Release Contact: Laurie McConnell Idaho Tourism 208.287.0781 laurie.mcconnell@tourism.idaho.gov Idaho Tourism Receives National Award at Annual ESTO Conference BOISE, Idaho – August 31, 2017 – The Idaho Department of Commerce – Tourism Development received high praise this week at the annual ESTO (Educational Seminar for Tourism Organizations) conference held in Minneapolis, Minnesota,

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Idaho Economic Advisory Council Announces August 23 Special Meeting

  MEDIA ALERT Contact: Megan Hill Idaho Commerce 208.334.2470 megan.hill@commerce.idaho.gov   Idaho Economic Advisory Council Announces August 23 Special Meeting   BOISE, Idaho—Wednesday, August 23, 2017— The Idaho Economic Advisory Council (EAC) will hold a special meeting to review two (2) Tax Reimbursement Incentive applications on Wednesday, August 23, 2017 from 3:00 p.m. to 4:30

Idaho Economic Advisory Council Announces August 24 Meeting

MEDIA ALERT Contact: Megan Hill Idaho Commerce 208.334.2470 megan.hill@commerce.idaho.gov Idaho Economic Advisory Council Announces August 24 Meeting BOISE, Idaho—Thursday, August 17, 2017— The Idaho Economic Advisory Council (EAC) will meet on Thursday, August 24 at 2:00 p.m. to review two Tax Reimbursement Incentive applications. The meeting will be held in the J.R. Williams Building Clearwater

Idaho Aerospace Alliance to Sign Memorandum of Understanding with Taichung City Government, Taiwan

MEDIA ALERT Contact: Megan Hill Idaho Commerce 208.334.2470 megan.hill@commerce.idaho.gov Idaho Aerospace Alliance to Sign Memorandum of Understanding with Taichung City Government, Taiwan WHAT:  The Idaho Aerospace Alliance (IDA) is continuing its efforts for education, expansion, and recognition both nationally and internationally. On the tailcoat of signing a letter of intent with the HEGAN Basque aerospace