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  • September 21, 2020 - Risch, Little Recognize Idaho Resilience during National Small Business Week

    WASHINGTON – During a year that’s been unlike any other, U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Idaho Governor Brad Little hailed the kick-off of National Small Business Week and the strength and tenacity of Idaho’s small business owners. This year’s National Small Business Week, which will be hosted online by the U.S. Small Business Administration, […]

  • September 18, 2020 - Idaho leads in economic rebound, Gov. Little highlights steps taken to strengthen economy

    Boise, Idaho – As Idaho surges ahead in national rankings for economic prosperity, Governor Brad Little highlighted today the ways Idaho is accelerating a strong economic rebound amid the global pandemic. “Idahoans have faced much hardship this year, but we have been working hard to ease the challenges and restore the prosperity Idaho had before […]

  • September 1, 2020 - Idaho to begin payments for Trump’s Lost Wages program this week

    Boise, Idaho – The State of Idaho will begin making payments this week for the Trump Administration’s new conservative plan to offer extended unemployment benefits in order to continue Idaho’s economic rebound. “Idaho is third among states for lowest unemployment rates, thanks to the investments and creativity of Idaho’s businesses in safely reopening,” Governor Little […]

  • August 17, 2020 - Idaho to continue economic rebound by participating in President Trump’s new lost wages program

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced today the State of Idaho will participate in the Trump Administration’s new conservative plan to offer extended unemployment benefits in order to continue our economic rebound. “Idaho still has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country, thanks to the investments and creativity of Idaho’s businesses in […]

  • July 31, 2020 - Idaho supports thousands of businesses and citizens during pandemic

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little reported today on the success of several programs that have supported Idaho businesses and citizens during the COVID-19 pandemic. Idaho Rebound Cash Grants for small businesses – More than $75 million was distributed to more than 8,700 Idaho small businesses in cash payments of up to $10,000. The Idaho […]

  • July 13, 2020 - 10,000 Return to Work bonuses sought during first day of opening

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little announced that more than 10,000 Idaho Return to Work bonuses were sought for employees by nearly 2,000 Idaho businesses today – the first day of the application window opening. “The incredibly strong response from employers in our Return to Work Bonuses indicates businesses absolutely need this incentive in order […]

  • July 13, 2020 - Gov. Little seeks applicants for Economic Advisory Council

    Boise, Idaho – Governor Brad Little and the Idaho Department of Commerce are seeking applicants for the Economic Advisory Council, the group that outlines goals and objectives that further economic development within the state. Vacancies are open for residents of Region 2 – Latah, Clearwater, Nez Perce, Lewis or Idaho counties – and residents of […]