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Over the last several years, the Idaho Transportation Department has been on a trajectory of behaving more like a business and less like a government bureaucracy. Part of its business strategy is the Innovation ITD initiative, which started in 2014. ...

The CARES Act’s Paycheck Protection Program has been a critical lifeline for many businesses, saving numerous jobs — but how many, exactly? That’s the question Washington Trust Bank is asking after flagging a concern with the Small Business Administration’s ETRAN system, which collects information ...

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COVID-19 has created unprecedented challenges for companies of every size, but small businesses are often more vulnerable to economic upheavals. Lacking the resources to weather the storm, many are battling to continue operations. To help these businesses survive, reopen and reestablish themselves, Stoel ...

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No other country, aside from the United States itself, is as important to Idaho business as Canada. Our nearest foreign neighbor is not only the largest source of Idaho exports but also participates in many important partnerships ranging from agriculture ...

Private investment in companies is a critical driver of entrepreneurship and economic growth. Fortunately, Idaho continues to see expansion in the volume of investment, according to the latest Deal Flow Report, released June 11 at the Idaho Technology Council’s Capital ...

Each year, Preservation Idaho recognizes the value of historic preservation at its Orchids & Onions Awards event. The show will go on for 2020, albeit with safety precautions to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. The 43rd Annual Orchids & Onions ...

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March, the Idaho Nonprofit Center was hard at work on a major event, Idaho Gives, a fundraising push that helps support valuable organizations across the state. Idaho Nonprofit Center President and CEO Amy Little ...

Death is a challenging topic for anyone to consider, but a thoughtful review of end-of-life care options can save time and heartache down the road. An advance directive document outlines ahead of time what end-of-life care you’d like and specifies ...

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A rural Idaho health system and one of the most venerable technology companies in the world have teamed up to improve medical care. Desert Sage and IBM Simpler Consulting, an arm of the highly-respected Watson Health division of IBM, have ...

When the Boise Farmers Market found out it was not going to be able to hold an open market, it immediately started brainstorming how to carry on its mission of providing farmers with a way to sell local food to ...