http://commerce.dcclients.com/rss/news.xml View news articles from IDOC en-us Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Thu, 11 Apr 2013 14:07:27 GMT Drake Cooper CMS RSS Feed interactive@drakecooper.com interactive@drakecooper.com http://commerce.idaho.gov/news/2013/04/idaho-achieves-status-as-second-state-in-the-nation-to-adopt-privacy-provisions-for-unmanned-aircraft-systems.aspx Today, Idaho Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter signed Senate Bill 1134, which establishes privacy provisions for unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). Thu, 11 Apr 2013 14:07:00 GMT http://commerce.idaho.gov/news/2013/04/governor-otter-awards-community-development-block-grants.aspx Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter announced today that 12 Idaho Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) awards will be distributed to benefit economic development and help establish community centers in cities and counties throughout Idaho Wed, 10 Apr 2013 13:50:00 GMT http://commerce.idaho.gov/news/2013/04/cloud-services-clarification-act-decisively-approved-by-idaho-legislators.aspx House Bill 243, the Cloud Services Clarification Act, was decisively approved by Idaho legislators and was signed into law by Governor Otter today. A critical piece of legislation for Idaho’s technology community, the approval of House Bill 243 has far reaching implications for Idaho’s tech industry. Wed, 10 Apr 2013 08:51:00 GMT http://commerce.idaho.gov/news/2013/04/top-air-in-parma-expanding-operations-to-new-facility.aspx Top Air, a company that designs and manufactures high-quality garlic and onion harvesters, recently completed construction on its new state-of-the-art production facility in Parma. All Top Air equipment is manufactured in the United States and features a patented topping system (for removing the tops of onion and garlic during the harvesting process), making Top Air a leader in onion and garlic harvesting technology. Mon, 08 Apr 2013 09:09:00 GMT http://commerce.idaho.gov/news/2013/04/idaho-tourism-launches-marketing-campaign-where-visitors-are-the-stars.aspx The Idaho Department of Commerce Division of Tourism has launched its 2013 spring/summer marketing campaign, My ID, continuing the successful campaign launched last year. Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:06:00 GMT http://commerce.idaho.gov/news/2013/04/idaho-economic-advisory-council-to-meet-this-week.aspx This week, the Idaho Economic Advisory Council will meet to discuss economic development initiatives. Tue, 02 Apr 2013 08:14:00 GMT http://commerce.idaho.gov/news/2013/04/liquid-hardware-expanding-innovative-line-of-signature-water-bottles.aspx Liquid Hardware, located in Victor, Idaho, was started in 2011 with the idea that water bottles need to be functional in more ways than one. Grown from an epiphany into reality, Liquid Hardware continues to look for ways to improve its product offering with innovative solutions. Mon, 01 Apr 2013 09:23:00 GMT http://commerce.idaho.gov/news/2013/03/world-trade-day-offers-opportunities-for-business-expansion-export-assistance.aspx As Idaho companies expand into international markets, the knowledge of export documentation, supply chain strategies and global compliance best practices are instrumental to their international business success. In order to help companies in Idaho, the U.S. Commercial Service and the Idaho District Export Council are offering a day of seminars to educate Idaho companies engaging in business abroad. Fri, 29 Mar 2013 13:00:00 GMT http://commerce.idaho.gov/news/2013/03/rural-idaho-economic-development-professionals-program-accepting-proposals.aspx Idaho Commerce is now accepting proposals from counties and city-county partnerships for the Rural Idaho Economic Development Professionals Program (RIEDPP). Fri, 29 Mar 2013 08:11:00 GMT http://commerce.idaho.gov/news/2013/03/governor-otter-signs-legislation-establishing-the-idaho-opportunity-fund.aspx In a signing ceremony that included bill sponsors and supporters, Governor C.L. “Butch” Otter signed House Bill 100 today, establishing the Idaho Opportunity Fund. Thu, 28 Mar 2013 09:04:00 GMT