Press Releases

Canada-Based eCobalt Receives Corporate Investment and Community Impact (CiCi) Award for Idaho Projects

NEWS RELEASE:  For Immediate Release Contact: Megan Hill Idaho Commerce 208.334.2470 megan.hill@commerce.idaho.gov Canada-Based eCobalt Receives Corporate Investment and Community Impact (CiCi) Award for Idaho Projects BOISE, Idaho—Monday, May 21, 2018—Trade & Industry Development, a leading site selection publication, announced the winners of the 13th Annual Corporate Investment and Community Impact (CiCi) awards. eCobalt Solutions, a

Leadership in Nuclear Energy Commission 3.0 to Hold May Meeting

NEWS RELEASE:  For Immediate Release Contact: Megan Hill Idaho Commerce 208.334.2470 megan.hill@commerce.idaho.gov Leadership in Nuclear Energy Commission 3.0 to Hold May Meeting BOISE, Idaho—Friday, May 18, 2018— The Leadership in Nuclear Energy (LINE) Commission 3.0 is scheduled to meet on Thursday, May 24 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Arco Butte Business Incubation

Idaho Tourism Joins Five-State International Tourism Co-op

  CONTACT Kim Paulson, PR & Communications Manager Rocky Mountain International kpaulson@RMIMarketing.com 307-637-4977 x 205 Laurie McConnell, Sr. Tourism Communications Specialist Idaho Tourism Laurie.mcconnell@tourism.idaho.gov 208-287-0781 NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 9, 2018 IDAHO TOURISM JOINS MONTANA, NORTH DAKOTA, SOUTH DAKOTA, AND WYOMING IN REGIONAL INTERNATIONAL TOURISM CO-OP CHEYENNE, Wyoming (May 9, 2018) – The Idaho

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The Idaho Global Entrepreneurial Mission (IGEM) Council Announces May Meeting

MEDIA ALERT Contact: Megan Hill Idaho Commerce 208.334.2470 megan.hill@commerce.idaho.gov   The Idaho Global Entrepreneurial Mission (IGEM) Council Announces May Meeting   BOISE, Idaho—Friday, May 4, 2018— The Idaho Global Entrepreneurial Mission (IGEM) Council will meet on Friday, May 11, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Bishop Barnwell

Idaho Travel Council Announces May Meeting

MEDIA ALERT Contact:  Laurie McConnell Idaho Department of Commerce – Tourism Development 208.287.0781 laurie.mcconnell@tourism.idaho.gov  Idaho Travel Council Announces May Meeting BOISE, Idaho—Monday, April 23, 2018—The Idaho Travel Council (ITC) will meet at the Idaho Capitol Building in the Lincoln Auditorium (700 West Jefferson Street, Boise) on May 1 and 2, 2018 from 9:00 a.m. to

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Idaho Commerce Announces New Business Retention and Expansion Manager

NEWS RELEASE: For Immediate Release Contact: Megan Hill Idaho Commerce 208.334.2470 megan.hill@commerce.idaho.gov   Idaho Commerce Announces New Business Retention and Expansion Manager   BOISE, Idaho—Wednesday, April 25, 2018—Idaho Commerce Director Bobbi-Jo Meuleman has announced the hiring of Eric Forsch as Business Retention and Expansion Manager. Mr. Forsch will begin his new role at Idaho Commerce

Governor Otter Awards Community Development Block Grants

  NEWS RELEASE:  For Immediate Release Contact: Megan Hill Idaho Commerce 208.334.2470 megan.hill@commerce.idaho.gov Governor Otter Awards Community Development Block Grants Federally funded grants benefit economic development projects in Idaho cities and counties BOISE, Idaho— Thursday, April 19, 2018—Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter announced that 16 Idaho Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) awards will be distributed to

European Trade Show Yields Significant Results for Seven Idaho Outdoor Recreation Companies

  MEDIA ALERT Contact: Megan Hill Idaho Commerce 208.334.2470 megan.hill@commerce.idaho.gov   European Trade Show Yields Significant Results for Seven Idaho Outdoor Recreation Companies   BOISE, Idaho—Wednesday, April 18, 2018— Idaho Department of Commerce exhibited at the IWA Outdoor Classics in Nuremberg, Germany March 9-12 to assist seven Idaho-based outdoor recreation companies specializing in the production

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

MEDIA ALERT Contact: Megan Hill Idaho Commerce 208.334.2470 megan.hill@commerce.idaho.gov   Idaho Global Entrepreneurial Mission (IGEM) Investment Subcommittee Announces April Meeting   BOISE, Idaho—Monday, April 16, 2018—The Idaho Global Entrepreneurial Mission (IGEM) Investment Subcommittee will meet at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, April 23, 2018 in the Clearwater Conference Room at Idaho Commerce (700 W. State Street,

Idaho Commerce Announces New Economic Development Advisor

MEDIA ALERT Contact: Megan Hill Idaho Commerce 208.334.2470 megan.hill@commerce.idaho.gov   Idaho Commerce Announces New Economic Development Advisor   BOISE, Idaho—Friday, April 13, 2018— Idaho Commerce Director Bobbi-Jo Meuleman has announced the hiring of George Lynch as Senior Economic Development Advisor. Mr. Lynch will start his new role at Idaho Commerce on April 17. “As I