SAVE THE DATE:  2009 Conference set for June 14-16, 2009 at Coeur d'Alene Resort!

IACI's 34th Annual Conference was held June 22 through June 24, 2008 at the beautiful Tamarack Resort in central Idaho. The conference had a public policy focus and was attended by IACI members and over 40 legislators. Panel discussions were held on health care, transportation and taxes. Governor C.L. 'Butch' Otter and Lt. Governor Jim Risch were welcomed as keynote speakers. New directors were elected at the Annual Meeting as well. Click here for the full press release.

IACI was pleased to present the 2008 Environmental Excellence Award to Micron Technology. The purpose of the IACI Environmental Excellence Award program is to provide recognition to businesses who, through innovative environmental leadership and accomplishment, have achieved outstanding results in environmental protection and enhancement.

Micron is recognized for its remarkable innovation using cold river water from an existing aquifer recharge system to cool their deionized process water through a heat exchanger. Annually, the project provides energy savings of 6.6 million kilowatt hours, saves water consumption by 11.9 million gallons and CO2 greenhouse gas emissions by 1,664 tons. The Award was presented to Micron environmental engineers at the 2008 Annual Meeting on June 23, 2008 at Tamarack Resort. Click here for the full press release.

The 16th Annual Pat K. Harwood Distinguished Service Award was posthumously awarded to Charles G. 'Charlie' Clark at IACI's 34th Annual Conference on June 23, 2008.  IACI Chairman Jim Schmit presented the award to Charlie's widow, Kathy Clark.  Charlie Clark had an outstanding career in government and public affairs for Union Pacific Railroad and in shaping Idaho's business climate, and was chosen for the award for his leadership, service, courage, sense of humor, political wisdom and integrity. The Pat K. Harwood Award is IACI's highest service honor. Click here for the full press release.