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Idaho Economic Advisory Council Announces October 27 Meeting

  MEDIA ALERT Contact: Megan Hill Idaho Commerce 208.334.2470 megan.hill@commerce.idaho.gov   Idaho Economic Advisory Council Announces October 27 Meeting BOISE, Idaho—Thursday, October 20, 2016— The Idaho Economic Advisory Council (EAC) will meet on Thursday, October 27 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. to discuss the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) budget and project status updates,

Idaho Travel Council Announces October Meeting

MEDIA ALERT Contact:  Laurie McConnell Idaho Department of Commerce – Tourism Development 208.287.0781 laurie.mcconnell@tourism.idaho.gov Idaho Travel Council Announces October Meeting BOISE, Idaho—October 11, 2016—The Idaho Travel Council (ITC) will meet at The Red Lion Hotel Boise Downtowner in Boise on Tuesday, October 18 and Wednesday, October 19. On Tuesday, the Council will hear updates from

Albertsons Companies Continues Expansion in Idaho

NEWS RELEASE: For Immediate Release Contact: Megan Hill Idaho Commerce 208.334.2470 megan.hill@commerce.idaho.gov Albertsons Companies Continues Expansion in Idaho The company is projected to bring 300 new jobs and $38 million in additional state revenue BOISE, Idaho—Friday, September 23, 2016— Albertsons Companies, LLC (Albertsons), following an extensive remodel of its corporate headquarters here, announced today that

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Idaho Tourism Receives Two National Awards at Annual ESTO Conference in Boca Raton

NEWS RELEASE:  For Immediate Release Contact: Laurie McConnell Idaho Tourism 208.287.0781 laurie.mcconnell@tourism.idaho.gov Idaho Tourism Receives Two National Awards at Annual ESTO Conference in Boca Raton BOISE, Idaho – September 6, 2016 – The Idaho Department of Commerce – Tourism Development received high accolades last week at the annual ESTO (Educational Seminar for Tourism Organizations) conference

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Idaho Travel Council Announces Annual Grant Awards

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 $4.5 Million Awarded for Tourism Promotion BOISE, Idaho—August 3, 2016—During its summer meeting held in Lava Hot Springs this week, the Idaho Travel Council (ITC) granted over $4.5

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Idaho Tourism Launches Virtual Reality Video Series

Idaho Tourism Launches Virtual Reality Video Series   NEWS RELEASE: For Immediate Release Contact: Laurie McConnell Idaho Tourism 208.287.0781 laurie.mcconnell@tourism.idaho.gov Contact: Jennifer Lastra 360 Immersive, LLC 208.395.0007 jennifer@360immersive.com Idaho Tourism Launches Virtual Reality Video Series Videos showcase popular summer activities to promote Idaho outdoor recreation. BOISE, Idaho – July 28, 2016 – Idaho Tourism has

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Idaho Travel Council Announces August 2-3 Meeting

MEDIA ALERT Contact: Laurie McConnell Idaho Department of Commerce – Tourism Development 208.287.0781 laurie.mcconnell@tourism.idaho.gov Idaho Travel Council Announces August 2-3 Meeting BOISE, Idaho—July 27, 2016—The Idaho Travel Council (ITC) will hold its annual summer meeting and grant awards at the Riverside Inn in Lava Hot Springs on Tuesday, August 2 and Wednesday, August 3. The

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Dow Announces Construction of New Facility in Burley

Dow Announces Agreement to Construct New STYROFOAM™ Brand Insulation Manufacturing Facility MIDLAND, Mich. – July 6, 2016 – The Dow Chemical Company (NYSE: DOW) announced today its plans to construct a new manufacturing facility to be located in Burley, Idaho. The new facility will be operated by Dow Building Solution (DBS), a business unit within

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Mountain Home Country Music Festival Returns July 29-31

Mountain Home Country Music Festival Returns     FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  Media Contact: Gloria Miller (208) 310-6740 gloriamiller@redskypr.com Mountain Home Country Music Festival Returns July 29-31 Second-year festival continues strong support of local organizations BOISE, IDAHO (June 22, 2016) — The Mountain Home Country Music Festival returns to Elmore County July 29-31 for three days

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Idaho Tourism 18 Summers Campaign Wins Prestigious Effie Award

Idaho Tourism Campaign Wins Prestigious Effie Award NEWS RELEASE:  For Immediate Release Contact: Laurie McConnell Idaho Tourism 208.287.0781 laurie.mcconnell@tourism.idaho.gov Idaho Tourism 18 Summers Campaign Wins Prestigious Effie Award BOISE, Idaho – June 13, 2016 – 18 Summers, Idaho Tourism’s successful summer travel campaign earned an Effie award in the Travel & Tourism category at the

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