Press Releases

Wildwood Grilling Expands Operations in Bonner County

NEWS RELEASE:  For Immediate Release Wildwood Grilling Expands Operations in Bonner County Expansion is estimated to create 21 new jobs in rural area BOISE, Idaho—Friday, May 19, 2017—Specialty wood product manufacturer, Wildwood Grilling, has announced that they are expanding their facility in Bonner County, creating 21 new jobs with project wages totaling over $3 million

Idaho Economic Advisory Council Announces May 25 Meeting

MEDIA ALERT Contact: Megan Hill Idaho Commerce 208.334.2470 megan.hill@commerce.idaho.gov Idaho Economic Advisory Council Announces May 25 Meeting BOISE, Idaho—Thursday, May 18, 2017— The Idaho Economic Advisory Council (EAC) will meet on Thursday, May 25 at 2:00 p.m. to review one Tax Reimbursement Incentive (TRI) application. The meeting will be held in the J.R. Williams Building Clearwater

Two Idaho Companies Receive Corporate Investment and Community Impact (CiCi) Award

NEWS RELEASE:  For Immediate Release Contact: Megan Hill Idaho Commerce 208.334.2470 megan.hill@commerce.idaho.gov Two Idaho Companies Receive Corporate Investment and Community Impact (CiCi) Award BOISE, Idaho — May 17, 2017— Trade & Industry Development, a leading site selection publication, announced the winners of the 12th Annual Corporate Investment and Community Impact (CiCi) awards, including Midas Gold

Idaho Commerce Announces Idaho Global Entrepreneurial Mission (IGEM) Grant Recipient

NEWS RELEASE:  For Immediate Release Contact: Megan Hill Idaho Commerce 208.334.2470 megan.hill@commerce.idaho.gov Idaho Commerce Announces Idaho Global Entrepreneurial Mission (IGEM) Grant Recipient BOISE, Idaho—Wednesday, May 3, 2017 —Idaho Commerce is pleased to announce the latest recipient of the Idaho Global Entrepreneurial Mission (IGEM) grant. IGEM funds are awarded to Idaho research universities to partner with

McCain Foods Announces Expansion in Burley, Idaho

  NEWS RELEASE:  For Immediate Release     McCain Foods Announces Expansion in Burley, Idaho An estimated 180 new jobs will be created directly by McCain Foods   BURLEY, Idaho—Wednesday, May 3, 2017— Today, McCain Foods USA, a division of McCain Foods Limited, the world’s largest producer of frozen potato products, announced their plans to

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—Tuesday, May 2, 2017—The Idaho Travel Council (ITC) will meet at the Teton Springs Lodge (10 Warm Creek Lane, Victor) on May 9 and 10.   On Tuesday, the Council

John Kotek Recognized for Service to the Leadership in Nuclear Energy Commission 2.0

NEWS RELEASE:  For Immediate Release Contact: Bobbi-Jo Meuleman Idaho Commerce 208.334.2470 bobbi-jo.meuleman@commerce.idaho.gov John Kotek Recognized for Service to the Leadership in Nuclear Energy Commission 2.0 BOISE, Idaho—Monday, May 1, 2017— John Kotek, Vice President of Policy Development and Public Affairs for the Nuclear Energy Institute, was presented with an award on behalf of the Leadership

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, ID— Tuesday, April 25, 2017—Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter announced that 18 Idaho Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) awards will be distributed

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