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Welcome to the home portal of Idaho Department of Commerce's rural and community development programs. Our goal is to help Idaho residents build prosperous and livable communities. Here you will find information about Idaho Department of Commerce rural and community grant programs and training and technical assistance opportunities.

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To strengthen communities through training, technical and financial assistance designed to enhance local community and economic development programs and practices.

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09.2.08 Idaho Economic Advisory Council To Hold Emergency Meeting

The Idaho Economic Advisory Council will hold an emergency teleconference meeting at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 4 to review the Imminent Threat Application the Idaho Department of Commerce has received from Valley County.
08.25.08 Inc. Ranks Coeur d'Alene, Boise High for Business

Two Idaho cities ranked high on Inc. Magazine’s annual Best Cities for Doing Business. Coeur d’Alene ranked third among small cities and third overall, while the Capitol city of Boise ranked 12th among midsize cities.
08.5.08 Idaho Travel Council Grants Annual Awards

The Idaho Travel Council granted more than $3.3 million dollars in tourism marketing money through the Idaho Regional Travel and Convention Grant Program at their annual July meeting held in Coeur d’Alene last week.

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