Join Kiln on February 16, 2023, from 5 – 7 p.m. MT to hear from 4 experts during this live panel as they discuss selling your company or growing via acquisition.
Learn more: eventbrite.com/e/live-panel-e
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Are you an Idaho business seeking to expand or strengthen relationships in Mexico?
Idaho Commerce is holding a Mining Industry Trade Mission to Mexico on May 15 -18.
Learn more and register here: commerce.idaho.gov/events/mexico-
Housing is a problem affecting nearly every city in the United States. St. Maries, located in Benewah County, with a population of a little more than 3,000 residents, is no different.
Learn how Rural ED Pro, Alex Barta is working to solve this issue: commerce.idaho.gov/blog/success-s
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#TipTuesday The Information Returns Intake System (IRIS) is available to businesses of any size to file Form 1099 series with the IRS.
Learn more: irs.gov/filing/e-file-
#ShowmetheMoney Idaho Commerce is accepting applications for the Idaho Gem Grant now. Eligible applicants are limited to city and county governments.
The application deadline is March 20.
commerce.idaho.gov/communities/co
The 29th Annual Buy Idaho Capitol Show takes place on Wednesday, March 1!
The show is an opportunity for local businesses to showcase their Idaho products and services.
Learn more: 6664144.hs-sites.com/2023-capitol-s
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In order to bridge the digital divide, the University of Idaho Extension Office is currently offering Digital Economy Programs.
These programs provide learning opportunities in computer literacy, remote work, e-commerce training and more.
Learn more: uidaho.edu/extension/digi
TOMORROW: Join our Mining Industry Roundtable!
The Idaho Department of Commerce and the Idaho-Mexico Trade Office invite you to participate in our virtual Mining in Mexico Roundtable on Friday, January 27 at 10:00 a.m. MT.
Register now: idahogov.webex.com/weblink/regist
Following a Gem Grant, the City of Heyburn was able to upgrade the sewer line at their industrial park, allowing the city to retain Worldwide Dehydrated Foods.
Read more: commerce.idaho.gov/blog/success-s
Find more success stories in our Annual Report: commerce.idaho.gov/content/upload
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#TipTuesday Have you checked out the University of Idaho’s Rural Business Center?
The center fosters new and creative opportunities for revitalizing rural communities and quality of life.
Learn more: idahobiz.org
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Take free 🆓 #smallbiz training courses through SBA's Learning Center platform: sba.gov/learning
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#ShowmetheMoney U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development is accepting grant applications for the Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) program to help communities access remote education and health care resources.
Learn more: rd.usda.gov/programs-servi
Learn how to Leverage LinkedIn in the Leveraging LinkedIn webinar!
The event is hosted by Idaho SBDC and features our very own business retention and expansion manager Karen Appelgren.
The event will take place on January 26.
Register here: business.idahosbdc.org/workshop.aspx?
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Join on January 25 at Boise State University to learn more about the “Future of Nuclear Energy.”
The event will focus on carbon-free nuclear power and discuss the projects INL is working on.
Learn more: commerce.idaho.gov/events/future-
Did you hear? Visit Idaho just released their 2023 Travel Guide!
Find the guide here: issuu.com/visitidaho/doc
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We’re hiring!
Idaho Commerce is now currently hiring for a Tourism Development Specialist.
Applications are due on Jan 25.
Learn more about the position and apply here: governmentjobs.com/careers/idaho/
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If you missed it, Idaho Commerce’s FY2022 Annual Report is out now!
The report is a look into all that has been accomplished by our department in the fiscal year.
Find it here: commerce.idaho.gov/content/upload
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#TipTuesday Whether you're looking to start a small business or expand your current one, SBA's digital learning platform has everything you need to educate yourself on entrepreneurial best practices and available financing options.
Learn more: sba.gov/sba-learning-p
#ShowmetheMoney Northwest Farm Credit Services is accepting applications for its Rural Placemaking Grant Program.
Learn more: northwestfcs.com/community/rura
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Boise Pitch Night takes place on January 31!
The event features a keynote speaker, three pitches from local startups and a networking happy hour!
Join here: eventbrite.com/e/boise-pitch-
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Learn how to Leverage LinkedIn in the Leveraging LinkedIn webinar!
The event is hosted by Idaho SBDC and features our very own business retention and expansion manager Karen Appelgren.
The event will take place on January 26.
Register here: business.idahosbdc.org/workshop.aspx?
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Join Idaho food and beverage producers and consumers on January 19 at the Field to Fork Festival.
This interactive trade fair will take place in Downtown Boise at JUMP and celebrates independent Idaho food and beverage businesses.
Learn more here:
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The Idaho Commerce FY2022 Annual Report is out now!
The annual report provides an overview of everything accomplished by the department over fiscal year 2022.
Read it here: commerce.idaho.gov/content/upload
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#TipTuesday The City of Boise has partnered with United Way of Treasure Valley (UWTV) to award grants in the amount of $4,000 to eligible small businesses located in Boise.
The deadline is January 31.
Learn more: cityofboise.org/arpa/small-bus
#ShowmetheMoney Idaho Commerce is accepting applications for the Idaho Wild Rivers Grant Program for the 2023 grant cycle.
Learn more: commerce.idaho.gov/press-releases
Vacation is more than just scenery; it’s about making lifelong memories. #visitidaho
Quench your thirst for adventure and start planning your unforgettable getaway with the help of the Official 2023 Idaho Travel Guide.
visitidaho.org/explore-idaho/
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#TipTuesday General Motors Dealer Community Charging Program is an initiative to install 40,000 EV charging stations in rural America.
Learn more: investor.gm.com/news-releases/
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#ShowmetheMoney U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development is accepting grant applications for the Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) program.
Applications are due January 30, 2023.
Learn more: rd.usda.gov/programs-servi
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Join Boise Pitch Night on January 31, 2023!
The event begins at 4:30 p.m. MT and will feature a keynote speaker, three pitches from startups and a networking happy hour.
Learn more:
Join our very own business retention and expansion manager Karen Appelgren, on January 26, 2023, for a webinar on how to leverage LinkedIn.
Learn more here: business.idahosbdc.org/workshop.aspx?
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The Wild Rivers Grant Program is open now!
The program provides grant funds to promote whitewater tourism, encourage the safe use of Idaho’s rivers, and more.
Applications close on January 27.
Learn more: commerce.idaho.gov/press-releases
#TipTuesday Interested in having an electric vehicle charging station at your business?
The Idaho SBDC Environmental Solutions can help!
Learn more here: idahosbdc.org/specialized-se
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#ShowmetheMoney General Motors Dealer Community Charging Program is an initiative to install 40,000 EV charging stations in rural America.
Read more: investor.gm.com/news-releases/
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Happy Holidays from all of us at Idaho Commerce.
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Join Boise Pitch Night on January 31, 2023!
The event begins at 4:30 p.m. MT and will feature a keynote speaker, three pitches from startups and a networking happy hour.
Learn more: eventbrite.com/e/boise-pitch-
Join the Idaho Women's Business Center, PTAC & SBA for a 3-hour hands-on live training to discover the steps you want to take to start contracting.
The event takes place on January 10 from 12:30 - 3:30 p.m. MT.
Learn more and register: idahoconnect.ecenterdirect.com/events/1020267
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Need last-minute gifts? As you wrap up your holiday shopping, remember to #SupportLocalGems by buying from one of Idaho’s locally-owned small businesses.
Learn more: risch.senate.gov/public/index.c
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Governor Brad Little recently returned from a trade mission to Taiwan and Singapore.
Read more here: gov.idaho.gov/pressrelease/g
#TipTuesday Did you know business owners in Boise are currently eligible for a small business grant?
The City of Boise is currently offering $4,000 for small businesses in Boise that were impacted by the pandemic.
Learn more: cityofboise.org/arpa/small-bus
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Don’t forget, Elevate Idaho is hosting another Lunch and Learn webinar on Wednesday, December 21.
The webinar focuses on the SBIR/STTR grant process.
Learn more: commerce.idaho.gov/events/elevate
