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POCATELLO – Idaho’s economy is on the rise according Idaho State University economics Professor Scott Benson who has contributed to two reports documenting this trend, which project a 3.4 percent increase in personal income and a 4.5 percent rise in state general fund revenues in fiscal year 2013
“Personal income is growing, although that growth is modest in the short run and improves only slowly,” Benson said. “But there is an upward trend and the future looks brighter than it has the last couple of years.”
The Idaho fiscal year 2013 runs from July 1, 2012, through June 30, 2013. Benson makes the personal income prediction in the report “Forecast of Idaho Personal Income, Fiscal Year Basis,” which has the subhead “Been Down So Long It Looks Up to Me” prepared for the Idaho Economic Estimates Commission of the Idaho Tax Commission.
In the report he notes that jobs are once again being added to the Idaho economy, but employers are demonstrating caution in their hiring practices. And, he says, that it may be 2015 before Idaho sees employment levels achieved by the end of 2007 before the latest recession hit the U.S., and many jobs lost are being replaced by lower paying jobs....
POCATELLO – David Hachey, Pharm.D., and the Ryan White HIV Program at the Idaho State University Family Medicine Residency are a cornerstone for providing medical treatment to people with HIV infection in Southeast Idaho.
Over the last 13 years at ISU’s Department of Family Medicine, Hachey, a Clinical Professor in Family Medicine, has secured more than $1 million in funding – primarily from U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration –for the care of HIV patients in Southeast Idaho and western Wyoming. ISU Family Medicine is currently providing care and services for about 120 HIV patients.
“Our mission here at the Department of Family Medicine has always been to provide care to underserved populations,” said Rex Force, Pharm.D., director of the ISU Family Medicine Clinical Research Center. “HIV care is highly specialized and these patients need the right expertise and attention. The treatment provided by our team is a valuable service to the community and provides those patients with top-notch care.”
“Our HIV program has several levels of benefit. For our patients, the location provides local access to care preventing patients from needing to drive to Salt Lake City or Boise,” Hachey said. “But there...
POCATELLO – Idaho Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter touted the benefits of his proposed new $5 million IGEM, Idaho Global Entrepreneurial Mission, at the Idaho State University Research and Innovation in Science and Engineering (RISE) Complex on Wednesday.
Otter said IGEM's mission is to create new enterprises and high-paying, knowledge-based economy jobs by increasing strategic areas of research and development through targeted partnerships among industry, higher education and government that leverage new and existing resources.
He said he hopes that the IGEM program, using facilities such as the new ISU RISE Complex, can be as successful as the Center for Advanced Energy Studies at Idaho Falls, a research consortium of Idaho universities working with the Idaho National Laboratory that Otter said has attracted $45 million in investments.
“We’ll do our best to make IGEM a success at ISU,” said Otter, who credited ISU President Arthur C. Vailas for his leadership in helping to obtain and develop the RISE Complex and increase research activities at ISU.
The IGEM program provides an opportunity for ISU faculty to collaborate with staff at the Idaho National Laboratory and faculty at Boise State University and the University of Idaho in funded research directed toward commercialization of research results to support Idaho's economy. About 50 local officials, media representatives and business leaders...
Touts Collaboration between Government, Higher Ed, Private Business
Idaho Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter unveiled the proposed new $3 million IGEM, Idaho Global Entrepreneurial Mission, by videoconference Jan. 18.
Heavy snows in Boise prevented Otter from traveling to Idaho State University research facilities in the former Ballard Building on Alvin Ricken Drive, where reporters and guests gathered for the unveiling and tour.
Otter said IGEM's mission is to create new enterprises and high-paying, knowledge-based economy jobs by increasing strategic areas of research and development through targeted partnerships among industry, higher education and government that leverage new and existing resources.
The Governor's fiscal year 2013 budget includes:
- A recommendation of $1 million for the Department of Commerce for a fund to bridge the gap between the development of a technology at an Idaho university and its commercialization. The focus would be on technologies with viable commercial application and a private industry partner.
- A recommendation of $2 million for competitive state university research under the direction of the Idaho Higher Education Research Council (HERC).
Following Otter's teleconference, ISU administrators and researchers held a press tour at the ISU research facility, formerly the Ballard Building, that was attended by dozens of...
MERIDIAN, Idaho – Leaders of The CORE – a non-profit organization formed to promote a health and research industry cluster straddling I-84 in Meridian – today announced the launch of a new source of potential funding for business development and its CORE Capital program to contribute to economic development throughout Idaho. The fund will do business as the Treasure Valley Angel fund, LLC (the “fund”).
The Treasure Valley Angel fund (www.treasurevalleyangelfund.com) worked with the Idaho Department of Finance to ensure that capital raised for the fund complies with state law. The fund will be only the second active angel fund in Idaho, and will provide a new source of capital for Idaho entrepreneurs.
“The infusion of private angel investment is an invaluable resource for new Idaho businesses – especially those with evolving technologies and products,” said Jeffery Sayer, director of the Idaho Department of Commerce. “Earl and his team have done an excellent job creating a valuable resource for Idaho. We hope the Treasure Valley Angel fund paves the way for additional players to step forward and support growth in our economy.”
Investors interested in learning more about the Treasure Valley Angel fund are invited to a briefing at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 31 at Idaho State...
Idaho Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter unveiled the proposed new $3 million IGEM, Idaho Global Entrepreneurial Mission, by videoconference Jan. 18.
Heavy snows in Boise prevented Otter from traveling to Idaho State University research facilities in the former Ballard Building on Alvin Ricken Drive, where reporters and guests gathered for the unveiling and tour.
Otter said IGEM's mission is to create new enterprises and high-paying, knowledge-based economy jobs by increasing strategic areas of research and development through targeted partnerships among industry, higher education and government that leverage new and existing resources.
The Governor's fiscal year 2013 budget includes:
• A recommendation of $1 million for the Department of Commerce for a fund to bridge the gap between the development of a technology at an Idaho university and its commercialization. The focus would be on technologies with viable commercial application and a private industry partner.
• A recommendation of $2 million for competitive state university research under the direction of the Idaho Higher Education Research Council (HERC).
Following Otter's teleconference, ISU administrators and researchers held a press tour at the ISU research facility, formerly the Ballard Building, that was attended by dozens of local officials and business leaders. ISU and Idaho State Board officials...
MERIDIAN, Idaho – Leaders of The CORE – a non-profit organization formed to promote a health and research industry cluster straddling I-84 in Meridian – today announced the launch of a new source of potential funding for business development and its CORE Capital program to contribute to economic development throughout Idaho. The fund will do business as the Treasure Valley Angel fund, LLC (the “fund”).
The Treasure Valley Angel fund (www.treasurevalleyangelfund.com) worked with the Idaho Department of Finance to ensure that capital raised for the fund complies with state law. The fund will be only the second active angel fund in Idaho, and will provide a new source of capital for Idaho entrepreneurs.
“The infusion of private angel investment is an invaluable resource for new Idaho businesses – especially those with evolving technologies and products,” said Jeffery Sayer, director of the Idaho Department of Commerce. “Earl and his team have done an excellent job creating a valuable resource for Idaho. We hope the Treasure Valley Angel fund paves the way for additional players to step forward and support growth in our economy.”
Investors interested in learning more about the Treasure Valley Angel fund are invited to a briefing at 5:30 p.m. Jan. 31 at Idaho State University’s Meridian Health Science Center. (For more information as it...
POCATELLO – Idaho State University’s Institute of Rural Health has received a $22,500 grant from the National Institute of Mental Health to serve as the agency’s Outreach Partner for Idaho.
ISU-IRH has served as the NIMH Outreach Partner for Idaho for 15 years and was selected this month for another round of funding. ISU-IRH is one of the state partners as well as representatives from District of Columbia and Puerto Rico.
“As an Outreach Partner, ISU is responsible for disseminating the latest NIMH mental health research findings and talking to the public about mental disorders and discrimination associated with mental illness,” said Ann Kirkwood, ISU-IRH senior research associate at the Meridian Health Science Center and principle investigator for the project.
“We disseminate NIMH information through our partners across Idaho and provide materials to complement our children’s mental health trainings,” Kirkwood said.
ISU-IRH has offered the Better Todays/Better Tomorrows gatekeeper education program to 11,000 Idahoans since 2000. It provides information on the signs and symptoms of mental health problems in children and youth, suicide risk and protective factors, mental illness stigma and resiliency. The free course currently is offered through the Awareness to Action Youth Suicide Prevention Project funded by the Garrett Lee Smith Memorial Act and administered by the U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.
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POCATELLO – Kenneth Edmunds, vice president of the Idaho State Board of Education, will deliver the presentation “Role of State Board of Education in Idaho’s Economic Development” from noon to 1:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20, in Room B-3G of the ISU Oboler Library.
Edmunds’ talk will also be broadcast to Room 104 of the Center for Higher Education at University Place in Idaho Falls, Room 509 at the ISU-Meridian Health Science Center and to rooms to be announced at Boise State University and at the University of Idaho in Moscow.
This ISU faculty development seminar is sponsored by the ISU Office of Academic Affairs, College of Science and Engineering, and Department of Electrical Engineering.
Edmunds will discuss how higher education is essential for citizens of Idaho and its knowledge-based economy that will require more individuals with advanced degrees. The State’s major universities are key for contributing to Idaho’s continued economic growth, especially in attracting high-tech companies and talents to the State.
January 13, 2012 For Additional Information: Luke Cavener, Meridian Mayor's Office (208) 489-0535
MERIDIAN TOWN HALL MEETING SCHEDULED WITH SENATE LEADERSHIP
Public Encouraged to Present Recommendations for 2012 Legislative Session Meridian, ID - (January 25, 2012) - The City of Meridian will hold a legislative Town Hall meeting with members of the Senate Leadership on Wednesday, January 25th at 6:30 pm at Meridian City Hall. Assistant Majority Leader, Senator Chuck Winder who represents District 14 which includes north Meridian, has helped organize this event for the benefit of all Meridian citizens and businesses.
This Town Hall meeting will give the community an opportunity to offer ideas and opinions, gain insight, and ask questions about legislative issues relevant to our growing community. It will allow for the Senate Leadership to be educated on issues facing Meridian.
"As the third largest City, home to the largest school district, and one of the fastest growing economic corridors in Idaho, Meridian has many unique needs and perspectives," said Senator Chuck Winder. "This is a great opportunity for the Senate's leadership to learn about the issues impacting a growing urban community as we begin the 2012 legislative session."
In addition to hearing from the City, presentations will be made from the Meridian Chamber of Commerce, Joint School District #2, and Meridian's health-science and...
