DEADLINE EXTENDED: Nominations are now open for an award recognizing outstanding lifetime achievement in the fields of Idaho recreation and tourism. Nominations are due September 2. Learn more: commerce.idaho.gov/press-releases…

Don’t forget to celebrate and support your local Farmers Markets this month! Help us as we celebrate Idaho Farmers Market Month with our partners at Idaho Preferred® and Idaho State Dept. of Agriculture by using the Farmers Market Finder. More: idahopreferred.com/products/farme…

#ShowmetheMoney The USDA Water & Waste Disposal program provides funding for clean and reliable drinking water systems, sewage disposal, solid waste disposal and storm water drainage to households and businesses in eligible rural areas. Learn more: rd.usda.gov/programs-servi…

#TipTuesday On July 4, 2026, the United States will turn 250 years old. To celebrate, the state created the Idaho Celebration Fund. Through the fund, cities and counties can apply for up to $2,500 to go toward their planned birthday festivities. america250.idaho.gov/celebration-fu…

There’s still time to nominate someone for the Lifetime Achievement Award in Travel and Tourism! Nominations are now due September 2. Learn more: commerce.idaho.gov/press-releases…

Registrations for 2025 Boise Entrepreneur Week are now open. Boise Entrepreneur Week will take place September 29 - October 3, 2025 and is Idaho's largest entrepreneurial event. Learn more: boiseentrepreneurweek.org/?__hstc=236728…

Even though the month is almost over, there’s still time to celebrate your local farmers market! Join us as we celebrate with our partners Idaho Preferred® and Idaho State Dept. of Agriculture and use their Farmers Market Finder. Learn more: idahopreferred.com/products/farme…

#ShowmetheMoney Main Street America has partnered with T Mobile to help build stronger, more prosperous small towns and rural communities with T Mobile’s Hometown Grant program. Learn more: mainstreet.org/the-latest/eve…

#TipTuesday The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs, America’s Seed Fund, awards funding to develop your technology and chart a path toward commercialization. Learn how to apply for funding: sbir.gov

Don’t forget! Registration is open now for the Annual Idaho Conference on Recreation and Tourism (ICORT)! Learn more: icort.org

LEAP Housing is offering a new training opportunity. Workforce Housing 101 is a free statewide training initiative designed to help Idaho communities understand and take action on workforce housing challenges. Learn more: leaphousing.org/housing-101

Registration is officially open for Idaho Office of Emergency Management ’s Annual Preparedness and Cybersecurity Conference (APCC) happening October 28 – 30, 2025, at the Best Western University Inn in Moscow, Idaho. Learn more: whova.com/portal/registr…

#ShowmetheMoney Last week, the SBA announced it was launching its first-ever loan program dedicated to supporting America’s small manufacturers. Learn more: sba.gov/article/2025/0…

#TipTuesday Join the Idaho Commission for Libraries for Libraries Digital Navigator Trainings! Digital Navigators are dedicated guides who connect individuals and communities to essential digital resources. Learn more and how to enroll: keeplearning.uidaho.edu/search/publicC…

TOMORROW: America250 in Idaho is holding its kickoff celebration! The event will take place at 11 am on the steps of the Idaho State Capitol and will kick off festivities and begin the countdown to the America 250 anniversary. Learn more: america250.idaho.gov/events-calenda…

If you missed it, recently Visit Idaho alongside ITD and Idaho State Historical Society, announced a new project to update Idaho’s Historic Highway Markers. Learn more about this exciting new project here: commerce.idaho.gov/press-releases…

The SBA is currently accepting nominations for 2026 National Small Business Week Awards. Nominate an Idaho business and learn more here: sba.gov/national-small…

#ShowmetheMoney SBA has low interest federal disaster loans available to small businesses and private nonprofit organizations in Idaho who sustained economic losses in identified disaster declaration areas. More: lending.sba.gov/search-disaste…

#TipTuesday SBA launched its first-ever loan program dedicated to supporting America’s small manufacturers. Learn more: sba.gov/article/2025/0…

The Idaho Conference on Recreation and Tourism (ICORT) is your premier chance to learn, share, and connect with recreation and tourism professionals from across the state Learn more and register now: icort.org