City of Rupert, Urban Renewal Agency & Frulact finalize and sign Development Agreement
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City of Rupert recognized with a Community Impact “CiCi Award” for work with Frulact Corporate Development Project
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City of Rupert Participates in "Let's Move!" Program to Fight Childhood Obesity
Link: KMVT News reports on Rupert's efforts and the YMCA .
Rupert Recognized with a “2014 CiCi Award” by National Economic Development Trade Publication
The City of Rupert has been recognized by “Trade & Industry Development” Magazine with a Corporate Investment & Community Impact Award (“CiCi” Award) forits recruiting efforts and partnership with the Frulact corporation. Featured in the publication’s March/April 2014 Edition, Rupert is recognized for working with the Southern Idaho Economic Development Organization (“SIEDO”) and the Portugal-based company to bring this new business to our community! Trade & Industry Development online CiCi Award publication KMVT News Coverage of Rupert’s Award .
Rupert, Idaho businesses form part of the United States’ No. 1 Food Manufacturing Region
The United States’ most concentrated cluster of food manufacturing firms and jobs is located in Southern Idaho! Research conducted by the Idaho Department of Labor, in conjunction with Region IV Development Association, Inc. , recently discovered that the South-Central Idaho area comprised of Cassia, Jerome, Minidoka, and Twin Falls Counties have a higher concentration of food manufacturing jobs and food processing firms than any other place in the United States. Based on 2012 information from the U.
Frulact selects Rupert for its First Fruit Processing facility in North America!
Rupert is pleased to welcome Frulact to Southern Idaho! The Frulact facility is historic. Not only does it mark the company’s entry into the U. S.
WillTran, Inc Moves its Business to Rupert!
WillTran, Inc. , a bulk liquids and ag commodities transportation company, will build a new headquarters and truck maintenance facility in Rupert. The new facility is twice as large as the company’s previous headquarters in Boise, Idaho.
The City of Rupert Congratulates McCain Foods and Neighbor, City of Burley, on Business Expansion!
McCain Foods USA has announced plans to expand its Mini-Cassia manufacturing plant with the addition of a third production line. McCain is investing more than $100 million to expand the capacity at the local plant. This is great news for our area! For more information and related news stories, please use the following links: PRESS RELEASE — August 7, 2013 — Announcment McCain’s Official Website .
Calva Products Opens New Facility in the City of Rupert
Calva Products, Incorporated has expanded its California-based operation to Rupert, Idaho! The company now manufactures infant animal milk replacement products partnering with another important Rupert Industry — Brewster Cheese. Idaho Business Review takes note of Calva’s move to Rupert Idaho’s Capital Press Highlights Joint efforts by Brewster Cheese, City of Rupert & Minidoka County Calva’s Official Website .