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MEP Success Stories from Idaho

Idaho Transportation Department Paves The Innovation Fast Lane

Reported Year
2020
In February 2011, ITD Director Brian Ness wanted to create a results-focused work culture that would produce effective and accountable state government. He wanted ITD to operate in a more business-like manner and address budget limitations by empowering employees to find cost-effective solutions to everyday problems and eliminate organizational

Hot Chocolate Invention Explodes in Your Cup and on TikTok

Reported Year
2022
The viral success of Cocoa Bombs motivated Eric to find ways to manufacture his product to meet the demand, adhere to food safety requirements, address supply chain needs and develop marketing and distribution channels.

Leadership Training that Enhances & Retains the Workforce

Reported Year
2022
Western Trailers has experienced strong sales growth over the last few years and their biggest challenge has been hiring and retaining qualified production staff to meet production rates. Leadership development training was needed to focus on enhancing key employees' leadership skills. In recent years the Idaho Treasure Valley has seen significant

Potato Company Brings the Tasty with Food Safety

Reported Year
2021
To meet Sun-Glo’s food safety assessment goals, staff needed training in Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point (HACCP). HACCP is a risk assessment program that addresses food safety by analyzing and controlling biological, chemical, and physical hazards. Passing the food safety audit is critical to keeping their customer base, which directly

Innovation and Quality Help Intrinsic Organics Extract Success from Artichokes

Reported Year
2021
Intrinsic Organics needed an internal gap assessment of their food safety and quality systems. TechHelp, part of the MEP National Network™, worked with Intrinsic Organics to develop a new custom program. In addition, they needed assistance with their development and production leads to identify opportunities for improvement in efficiency, profit
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