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This Deadline has been extended to September 3, 2024. Are any of our 4 Counties interested in hosting this?

This is a great opportunity for our rural areas!

USDA Forest Service announces $25M funding opportunity to reduce wildfire risk, support local businesses WASHINGTON, August 6, 2024 — Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Forest Service is announcing a funding opportunity through the hazardous fuels transportation assistance program to reduce wildfire risk, expand and create market opportunities, and support local jobs. This program is avail...

According to the U.S. Census of Agriculture’s 2022 data, released in February, Idaho has lost 2,119 farms, or 8.5% of its total farms, between 2017 and 2022.
Roeser states while Idaho is losing farm acres to development, it sustains a huge value-added industry in Idaho which comes with a deep supply chain.
Idaho Department of Labor economist Jan Roeser will provide an overview of the data presented in a free webinar Tuesday, June 11, from 11 a.m. to noon MDT. Join us by registering below.

https://idahoatwork.com/2024/06/06/u-s-census-of-agriculture-data-to-be-presented-at-webinar-june-11/

Join IEDA for this opportunity! Register now, space is limited. https://www.iedassociation.com/2024-fall-workshop.html

We are going to have a virtual option. If your interested message us with your email, and we will get that information to you!

🏡 Design for Life: A Community Conversation on Housing for All Ages 🏡

Join us for an engaging discussion about housing that meets the needs of individuals of all ages! Whether you're a young professional, a growing family, or an older adult, housing plays a vital role in our lives.

Let's explore innovative ideas and inclusive design concepts that ensure housing is accessible, adaptable, and supportive for everyone. From universal design principles to community-based solutions, your input is essential in shaping the future of housing in our area.

Don't miss this opportunity to contribute to the conversation and make a difference in our community! Spread the word and bring your ideas. Together, we can create homes that enhance quality of life for all ages. 🌟🏠💬

🏡 Design for Life: A Community Conversation on Housing for All Ages 🏡

Join us for an engaging discussion about housing that meets the needs of individuals of all ages! Whether you're a young professional, a growing family, or an older adult, housing plays a vital role in our lives.

Let's explore innovative ideas and inclusive design concepts that ensure housing is accessible, adaptable, and supportive for everyone. From universal design principles to community-based solutions, your input is essential in shaping the future of housing in our area.

Don't miss this opportunity to contribute to the conversation and make a difference in our community! Spread the word and bring your ideas. Together, we can create homes that enhance quality of life for all ages. 🌟🏠💬

As Small Business Week approaches, it's a perfect time to reflect on the vital role small businesses play in our communities and economies. Small businesses are the backbone of local economies—driving innovation, creating jobs and contributing to the unique character of neighborhoods. Lets Celebrate them by making a point to support our small businesses next week!

Sparklight is now accepting spring 2024 applications for the company's Charitable Giving Fund, which annually awards $250,000 in grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations.
Applications will be accepted through April 30, 2024.
Learn more:

Charitable Giving Fund | Sparklight Through our philanthropic initiatives and partnerships, Sparklight provides support for nonprofit organizations to build strong and vibrant communities, improve quality of life, and make a positive difference where we live and work

Interested in a trade mission? Please let us know we will assist you in connecting.

Mark your calendar for the next Governor's Trade Mission!

The next Governor's Trade Mission will take place in Taiwan and Japan from November 4 - 8, 2024.

The event will be led by Governor Brad Little and feature meetings with potential customers and strategic government officials.

Participating companies will receive a multitude of benefits such as access to prime international markets, high-level access to customers and government officials and the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the markets

More details will be provided soon.

Learn more: https://commerce.idaho.gov/events/governors-trade-mission-to-taiwan-and-japan/

Businesses, let us know if you would like to meet with Idaho Trade Office. We will be having them in the area this spring.

Are you looking to take your business to international markets?

Sign up now for our Spring 2024 trade office manager visits!

The state of Idaho operates highly skilled trade offices in Asia and Mexico, dedicated to helping your company succeed in key international markets.

Idaho's trade offices are here to guide you through all the steps of expanding into foreign markets.

Learn more:https://commerce.idaho.gov/blog/save-the-date-idaho-trade-office-visits/

Attention Businesses in the Soda Springs area! Join us as we gather our business community for 3 hours conversations around owning a small business. Huge shout out to Caribou Memorial-Hospital sponsoring this kick off event for the Chamber!

Attention Preston Business Owners and Farmers Market Businesses! We are excited to bring guest speakers into the community to talk with us about small businesses. Join us for the full three hours, or stop in for the topic that interests you. This is open to the public, and we hope to have a packed room!

Attention all business owners, or people that would like to consider opening a business. Come Join us on April 16th! We will have guest speakers joining us to talk about business planning, farmers market businesses and business in Malad!

The application for T-Mobile Hometown Grants is now open!

Through T-Mobile Hometown Grants, towns with a population of 50,000 or less can get up to $50,000 to bring your community project ideas to life. The program will help fund projects to build, rebuild, or refresh community spaces that help foster local connections in your town. For example, this might include the town square pavilion, a historic building, an outdoor park, a ball field, or a library– every town has places where friends and neighbors connect.

The current grant cycle is now open and will close on Sunday, June 30, 2024.

Learn more and apply here: https://t-mo.co/3nfAVSR

Main Street America thank you for supporting our small businesses!

The Backing Small Businesses grant program is now open!

In partnership with American Express, the Backing Small Businesses grant program supports economically vulnerable and under-resourced small businesses with community reach.

This year, eligible small business owners can apply for $10,000 grants for projects that grow or improve their businesses by building community, supporting their economic viability, or bolstering meaningful change.

Applications will be accepted from 9 a.m. CT on March 14, 2024, through April 7, 2024, at 11:59 pm CT. The application period will end once 5,000 applications have been submitted, even if that occurs before the deadline—so make sure to apply early!

Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3Z0mHqk

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Join us as we discuss the final steps to the Age-Friendly Action Plan #

Please come join us for our second planning meeting in Preston next Monday!

Mark your calendar

https://www.prestonidaho.net/news_detail_T8_R14.php

An amazing opportunity to have in our region. Please consider registering. The cost is only $75 for early bird registration! A great summit with lots of information shared for your communities.

Register now for the third-annual Idaho Rural Success Summit!

The summit will take place May 1 and 2, 2024 in Fort Hall, Idaho at the Shoshone-Bannock Hotel!

Register now: https://ruralsummit.idaho.gov/

FARE Idaho advocates for Idaho’s independent restaurants, family farms, retailers, food and beverage producers. If you would like to find out more, please sign up for newsletters! FARE Idaho

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The Idaho Department of Commerce is accepting applications for the Idaho Gem Grant program.
Eligible applicants are limited to city and county governments. The project must be in a city with a population of no more than 10,000 or an unincorporated community.
For this round placemaking projects are encouraged to apply.
The application deadline is March 18, 2024.
Learn more: https://commerce.idaho.gov/.../community.../idaho-gem-grant/

Shout out to Oneida County and the City of Malad! With the assistance of 4CASI, we connected these local businesses with grant assistance for job growth in our region. Burbidge Custom Timbers Ward's ACE & Country Store

Idaho Gem Grant Boosts Job Creation in Oneida County - Idaho Commerce Thanks to a Gem Grant of $22,000 and $50,000 awarded this fiscal year and last fiscal year respectively, Onedia County and the City of Malad were able to assist two businesses in making critical upgrades to power and water infrastructure. The BRE team assisted cities and counties in finding funding....

Did you know? AgWest Farm Credit is looking for creative and collaborative approaches to address challenges and provide opportunities to people who live in rural communities in Idaho.
This program provides grants to non-profit organizations for projects that improve rural communities.
Our 4 Counties are Rural! Does anyone have some ideas? Reach out to 4CASI and we will connect you to these resources.

Did you know that Idaho has a trade office? Idaho’s trade offices are here to guide you through all the steps of expanding into foreign markets. Services include, but are not limited to:
-Providing and analyzing market information and research Importing information
-Promoting Idaho products and services at trade shows and events
-Maintaining relationships with international government agencies
-Scheduling overseas appointments
-Conducting buyer pre-qualification and due diligence

TRADE OFFICE MANAGER VISIT SPRING 2024 DATES:
Idaho’s Asia Trade Office manager, Eddie Yen will be available April 22- 26, 2024.
Idaho’s Mexico Trade Office manager, Fabiola McClellan will be available May 6-10, 2024.

Let 4CASI know if we can assist you in connecting to this resource.

Is your community interested in starting a Farmers Market this year? 4CASI is conducting trainings on "How to Start a Farmers Market". Join the City of Preston, February 12th at 2pm for our first class!

The 2024 Idaho Travel Guide is out now! Click below to read all about it.

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Did you know that part of the Governor's trade mission is reinforce Idaho's trade partnership with Mexico? Idaho has seen a 60% increase in potato exports to Mexico in 2022 and 2023. For more information about this please reach out to 4CASI. [email protected]

A win for Idaho potatoes: Idaho officials talk recent trade mission to Mexico - Idaho Capital Sun Idaho officials in a recent trade mission to Mexico were eager to spotlight the state's cherished pride and joy: fresh potatoes.