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A Guide to Developing Food Coalitions and Food-Policy Councils in Idaho > HTML
Consumer interest in locally grown food has strengthened Idahoans’ desire to develop community-based coalitions. Although these burgeoning efforts are relatively new, by 2019 citizens had established . . . . . more details
Consumer interest in locally grown food has strengthened Idahoans’ desire to develop community-based coalitions. Although these burgeoning efforts are relatively new, by 2019 citizens had established . . . . . more details
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Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) in Idaho: Seasonal Eating Week by Week > PDF
How to find Idaho food producers who share their crops with subscribers via a program known as Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is focus of this publication. Some 60 food producers in Idaho offer . . . . . more details
How to find Idaho food producers who share their crops with subscribers via a program known as Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) is focus of this publication. Some 60 food producers in Idaho offer . . . . . more details
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Consejos para emprendedores: Qué hay que considerar al comenzar un negocio > PDF
Como parte de la serie Consejos para Emprendedores, este boletín informativo de dos páginas proporciona respuestas a algunas de las preguntas más frecuentes al considerar la estructura tributaria de u . . . . . más detalles
Como parte de la serie Consejos para Emprendedores, este boletín informativo de dos páginas proporciona respuestas a algunas de las preguntas más frecuentes al considerar la estructura tributaria de u . . . . . más detalles
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Consejos para emprendedores: Regulaciones para vender alimentos preparados > PDF
Como parte de la serie Consejos para Emprendedores, este boletín informativo de dos páginas proporciona información sobre cómo Idaho regula la industria de alimentos preparados. Se indican los tipos d . . . . . más detalles
Como parte de la serie Consejos para Emprendedores, este boletín informativo de dos páginas proporciona información sobre cómo Idaho regula la industria de alimentos preparados. Se indican los tipos d . . . . . más detalles
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Economic Development Challenges for Small Towns in Idaho's Butte, Custer, and Lemhi Counties > PDF
Small towns in Idaho's Butte, Custer, and Lemhi counties face particular challenges because of their rugged remoteness and also because of the area's biggest, most famous employer--the Idaho National . . . . . more details
Small towns in Idaho's Butte, Custer, and Lemhi counties face particular challenges because of their rugged remoteness and also because of the area's biggest, most famous employer--the Idaho National . . . . . more details
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Economic Impact of Snowmobiling in Valley County > PDF
Results of a survey document how much money snowmobiling brings into Valley County on both a good- snow and poor-snow year. It also examines impacts of three scenarios in this county, considered one . . . . . more details
Results of a survey document how much money snowmobiling brings into Valley County on both a good- snow and poor-snow year. It also examines impacts of three scenarios in this county, considered one . . . . . more details
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Economic Importance of Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation: An Analysis of Idaho Counties > PDF
In 2012, Idaho OHV enthusiasts took close to 1 million OHV trips in Idaho and spent $434 million on the activity in their own county or in destination counties. This publication gives the findings of . . . . . more details
In 2012, Idaho OHV enthusiasts took close to 1 million OHV trips in Idaho and spent $434 million on the activity in their own county or in destination counties. This publication gives the findings of . . . . . more details
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Gold Standard of Customer Relations > HTML
This curriculum for small-business managers and their employees brings a unique approach to customer service based on research into effective customer-business interactions. It frames customer service . . . . . more details
This curriculum for small-business managers and their employees brings a unique approach to customer service based on research into effective customer-business interactions. It frames customer service . . . . . more details
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Outdoor Recreation Demand and Expenditures: Lower Snake River Reservoirs > PDF
This publication outlines the results of two surveys conducted on recreationists at the Lower Snake River reservoirs for the purpose of measuring their willingness to pay for outdoor recreation trip . . . . . more details
This publication outlines the results of two surveys conducted on recreationists at the Lower Snake River reservoirs for the purpose of measuring their willingness to pay for outdoor recreation trip . . . . . more details
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Outdoor Recreation Use And Value: Snake River Basin of Central Idaho > PDF
This publication outlines the results of two surveys conducted on recreationists in the Snake River basin in central Idaho for the purpose of measuring their willingness to pay for outdoor recreatio . . . . . more details
This publication outlines the results of two surveys conducted on recreationists in the Snake River basin in central Idaho for the purpose of measuring their willingness to pay for outdoor recreatio . . . . . more details
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Property Rights: A Primer > PDF
Owning property is a fundamental right, yet many Americans do not understand the intricacies of those rights. Learn some of the basic issues from nine property rights experts from around the country i . . . . . more details
Owning property is a fundamental right, yet many Americans do not understand the intricacies of those rights. Learn some of the basic issues from nine property rights experts from around the country i . . . . . more details
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Sport-Fishing Use and Value: Lower Snake River Reservoirs > PDF
This 84-page manuscript outlines the results of two surveys conducted in 2000 on sport-fisher spending at the Lower Snake River reservoirs. Section 1 covers sport-fishing demand and section 2 sport-fi . . . . . more details
This 84-page manuscript outlines the results of two surveys conducted in 2000 on sport-fisher spending at the Lower Snake River reservoirs. Section 1 covers sport-fishing demand and section 2 sport-fi . . . . . more details
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Sport-Fishing Use and Value: Snake River Above Lewiston, Idaho > PDF
This 44-page manuscript outlines the results of two surveys conducted in 2000 on sport-fisher spending for trips on the Snake River above Lewiston, Idaho. A measure of their willingness to pay for the . . . . . more details
This 44-page manuscript outlines the results of two surveys conducted in 2000 on sport-fisher spending for trips on the Snake River above Lewiston, Idaho. A measure of their willingness to pay for the . . . . . more details
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Sport-Fishing Use And Value: Snake River Basin of Central Idaho > PDF
This 54-page manuscript outlines the results of two surveys conducted in 2000 on sport-fisher spending in the Snake River Basin of central Idaho. A measure of their willingness to pay for fishing trip . . . . . more details
This 54-page manuscript outlines the results of two surveys conducted in 2000 on sport-fisher spending in the Snake River Basin of central Idaho. A measure of their willingness to pay for fishing trip . . . . . more details
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The Dollar Game: Play scenarios to grow a local economy > PDF
Learn how a community builds wealth by playing the Dollar Game, a role-playing exercise for team or individual play. The six-round, nontraditional educational program, which can be incorporated into a . . . . . more details
Learn how a community builds wealth by playing the Dollar Game, a role-playing exercise for team or individual play. The six-round, nontraditional educational program, which can be incorporated into a . . . . . more details
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Tips for Entrepreneurs: Expanding a Business by Adding Paid Employees > PDF
Part of the Tips for Entrepreneurs series, this 3-page fact sheet provides information on what you need to do when adding paid employees to your business. Such an expansion requires applying for a f . . . . . more details
Part of the Tips for Entrepreneurs series, this 3-page fact sheet provides information on what you need to do when adding paid employees to your business. Such an expansion requires applying for a f . . . . . more details
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Tips for Entrepreneurs: Expanding a Business—The Physical Site > PDF
Part of the Tips for Entrepreneurs series, this 2-page fact sheet provides information on what you need to do when expanding your business’ building or facilities: acquiring proper zoning and building . . . . . more details
Part of the Tips for Entrepreneurs series, this 2-page fact sheet provides information on what you need to do when expanding your business’ building or facilities: acquiring proper zoning and building . . . . . more details
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Tips for Entrepreneurs: Idaho Regulations for Selling Cottage Foods > PDF
Part of the Tips for Entrepreneurs series, this 2-page fact sheet provides information about establishing a business in cottage foods (edible products made in a person’s home or other location that ar . . . . . more details
Part of the Tips for Entrepreneurs series, this 2-page fact sheet provides information about establishing a business in cottage foods (edible products made in a person’s home or other location that ar . . . . . more details
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Tips for Entrepreneurs: Limited Liability Company (LLC) > PDF
Part of the Tips for Entrepreneurs series, this 3-page fact sheet provides information on how to form a limited liability company (LLC) in Idaho. Learn about federal registration requirements, the con . . . . . more details
Part of the Tips for Entrepreneurs series, this 3-page fact sheet provides information on how to form a limited liability company (LLC) in Idaho. Learn about federal registration requirements, the con . . . . . more details
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Tips for Entrepreneurs: Money Management for Business Owners > PDF
Part of the Tips for Entrepreneurs series, this 2-page fact sheet tells you how to manage your business’ finances, including setting a budget, tracking income/expenses, generating financial statements . . . . . more details
Part of the Tips for Entrepreneurs series, this 2-page fact sheet tells you how to manage your business’ finances, including setting a budget, tracking income/expenses, generating financial statements . . . . . more details
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Tips for Entrepreneurs: Regulations for Selling Prepared Foods > PDF
Part of the Tips for Entrepreneurs series, this 2-page fact sheet provides information on how Idaho regulates the prepared food industry. Included are the types of food establishments that are subject . . . . . more details
Part of the Tips for Entrepreneurs series, this 2-page fact sheet provides information on how Idaho regulates the prepared food industry. Included are the types of food establishments that are subject . . . . . more details
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Tips for Entrepreneurs: What to Think About When Starting a Business > PDF
Part of the Tips for Entrepreneurs series, this 2-page fact sheet provides the answers to some of the commonly asked questions when considering starting a business. Included is an informational table . . . . . more details
Part of the Tips for Entrepreneurs series, this 2-page fact sheet provides the answers to some of the commonly asked questions when considering starting a business. Included is an informational table . . . . . more details
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Tools for Facilitating Change in Rural Communities > HTML
This publication focuses on the four phases of change developed by the Idaho Horizons program to reduce poverty in small, rural communities. Each phase requires the use of different community-building . . . . . more details
This publication focuses on the four phases of change developed by the Idaho Horizons program to reduce poverty in small, rural communities. Each phase requires the use of different community-building . . . . . more details
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Uncovering Hidden Linkages in Idaho's 2006 Teton Regional Economy > PDF
Idaho's Teton region (Fremont, Madison, and Teton Counties) is one of the crown jewels of the West—an outdoor recreation area that forms the gateway to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. Its . . . . . more details
Idaho's Teton region (Fremont, Madison, and Teton Counties) is one of the crown jewels of the West—an outdoor recreation area that forms the gateway to Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks. Its . . . . . more details
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Your Rights and Responsibilities: Notario Fraud > PDF
Part of the Your Rights and Responsibilities series, this 3-page fact sheet provides basic information about notario fraud, a common immigration scam. Along with a rundown about how it may affect an i . . . . . more details
Part of the Your Rights and Responsibilities series, this 3-page fact sheet provides basic information about notario fraud, a common immigration scam. Along with a rundown about how it may affect an i . . . . . more details
Resources
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