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IGEM Council Announces March 30 Meeting

IGEM Council Announces March 30 Meeting   MEDIA ALERT Contact: Megan HillIdaho Commerce208.334.2470 megan.hill@commerce.idaho.gov Idaho Department of Commerce Idaho Global Entrepreneurial Mission (IGEM) Council Announces March 30 Meeting BOISE, Idaho—Tuesday, March 22, 2016— The Idaho Global Entrepreneurial Mission (IGEM) Council is scheduled to meet on Wednesday, March 30, 2016 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. 

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Applications open: Rural ID ED Professional Program

NEWS RELEASE:  For Immediate Release Contact: Megan Hill Idaho Commerce 208.334.2470 megan.hill@commerce.idaho.gov Idaho Commerce Opens Applications for the Rural Idaho Economic Development Professional Program Boise, Idaho — The Idaho Department of Commerce is accepting applications for the Rural Idaho Economic Development Professionals Program for the state fiscal year beginning July 1, 2016.   Applications must be

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State Seeks Nominees for Recreation and Tourism Award

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 – February 23, 2016 – Nominations are open for outstanding lifetime achievement in the

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State Seeks Nominees for Recreation and Tourism Award

State Seeks Nominees for Recreation and Tourism Award   NEWS RELEASE: For Immediate Release Contact: Laurie McConnellIdaho Tourism208.287.0781laurie.mcconnell@tourism.idaho.gov State Seeks Nominees for Recreation and Tourism AwardLifetime Achievement Award winner will be selected by the Governor. BOISE, Idaho – February 23, 2016 – Nominations are open for outstanding lifetime achievement in the fields of Idaho recreation

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EAC Announces February 19 Special Meeting

EAC Announces February 19 Special Meeting NEWS RELEASE: For Immediate Release Contact: Megan Hill Idaho Commerce 208.334.2470 megan.hill@commerce.idaho.gov Idaho Economic Advisory Council Announces February 19 Special Meeting BOISE, Idaho—Wednesday, February 17, 2015— The Idaho Economic Advisory Council (EAC) will hold a special meeting to review a Tax Reimbursement Incentive application on Friday, February 19, 2015,

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Joint EAC and ITC Councils to Meet

Joint EAC and ITC Councils to Meet MEDIA ALERT Contact: Megan Hill Idaho Commerce 208.780.5152 megan.hill@commerce.idaho.gov State Economic Development and Tourism Advisory Councils to Meet Idaho Economic Advisory Council and Idaho Travel Council to discuss programs, initiatives, and grant proposals on January 26 & 27 BOISE, Idaho—Tuesday, January 20, 2016—Two statewide advisory councils will meet

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Governor Otter Appoints New ITC and EAC Members

Governor Otter Appoints New ITC and EAC Members NEWS RELEASE: For Immediate Release Contact: Megan Hill Idaho Commerce 208.334.2470 megan.hill@commerce.idaho.gov Governor Otter Appoints New Members to Idaho Travel Council and Economic Advisory Council Idaho Travel Council (ITC) Advises Idaho Commerce on tourism policy and grant awards and the Economic Advisory Council (EAC) advises the Governor

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Off-Grid Home Solar System in a Box

Off-Grid Home Solar System in a Box NEWS RELEASE:For Immediate Release Contact: Megan Hill Idaho Commerce 208.334.2470 megan.hill@commerce.idaho.gov Off-Grid Home Solar System in a BoxPocatello-based Inergy Solar launching a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo on Tuesday, November 17, at 9:00 a.m. PST to help fund the mass production of its innovative and portable home solar system

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Athlos Academies Has a Vision for the Future in Boise

Athlos Academies Has a Vision for the Future in Boise FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Camille Wells, Athlos Academies | (208) 908-5641 |cwells@athlosacademies.org Megan Ronk, Idaho Department of Commerce | (208) 334-2470 |megan.ronk@commerce.idaho.gov Nic Miller, City of Boise | (208) 994-1209 ||nmiller@cityofboise.org Athlos Academies Has a Vision for the Future in Boise Expecting 50 additional full-time

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FACT SHEET: Obama Administration Announces Actions to Ensure that Nuclear Energy Remains a Vibrant Component of the United States’ Clean Energy Strategy

THE WHITE HOUSE Office of the Press Secretary FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FACT SHEET: Obama Administration Announces Actions to Ensure that Nuclear Energy Remains a Vibrant Component of the United States’ Clean Energy Strategy As detailed in the Climate Action Plan, President Obama is committed to using every appropriate tool to combat climate change. Nuclear power,