Press Releases

The State of Idaho received a State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant of $329,000 to support the growth of Idaho small business exporters.

The U.S. Treasury has officially certified the full slate of Governor Brad Little’s Opportunity Zone 2.0 nominations, marking another milestone in Idaho’s long-term strategy to spur long-term investment, create jobs, and support community-driven economic growth in rural and urban areas across the state.

Idaho Travel Council Announces Annual Grant Awards Over $11.1 Million Awarded for Tourism Promotion BOISE, Idaho (July 31, 2026) — During its meeting held in Boise this week, the Idaho Travel Council (ITC) granted $11,155,592.04 in tourism marketing funding to non-profit organizations across the state through the Idaho Regional Travel…

Idaho Travel Council Announces July Meeting BOISE, Idaho (July 20, 2026)—The Idaho Travel Council (ITC) will meet at the AC Hotel Boise Downtown in the Bristol Mitchell Ballroom (1005 W Grove St, Boise, ID) on Wednesday, July 29, 9:00 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. (MT) and on Thursday July 30, 9:00…

State Seeks Nominees for Recreation and Tourism Award Lifetime Achievement Award winner will be selected by the Governor BOISE, Idaho (July 15, 2026) –Nominations are now open for an award recognizing outstanding lifetime achievement in the fields of Idaho recreation and tourism. Idaho Governor Brad Little will select and recognize…

The Idaho Economic Advisory Council (EAC) will meet on Thursday, July 23, 2026, from 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. MT. The Idaho Economic Advisory Council advises the Governor and Idaho Commerce on goals and objectives that further economic development within the state. The council makes recommendations on applications for the…

Idaho has earned a Silver Shovel award from Area Development, a leading trade publication on business expansion and site selection, marking the state’s third honor from the magazine in the past five years.

Visit Idaho’s The 3100™ Wins Emmy Award Docuseries highlighting Idaho’s whitewater rivers earns top honor from the Northwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences BOISE, Idaho (May 31, 2026) — Visit Idaho’s The 3100™ has officially earned an Emmy Award from the National Academy of Television Arts &…

More than 200 participants and nearly two dozen exhibitors attended the fifth annual Idaho Rural Success Summit, held May 12-13 on the Idaho State University campus in Pocatello. The event brought together community leaders, business owners, state agencies, and nonprofit partners from across Idaho to share success stories and explore…

The cities of Coeur d’Alene and Driggs have earned the highest level of national accreditation from Main Street America, a national movement that guides communities as they work to revitalize their downtowns. Idaho Commerce administers the statewide Main Street program, helping communities gather resources and track program successes.