Frontier Community Resources

06/05/2026

Big congratulations to the City of Cambridge!

Hooray! We received a grant to fund the Cambridge Midvale Goodrich Senior Center project for renovations!! This is so exciting for our community!!! The Senior Center is trying to raise their $5,000 match so be sure to support the Taco Feed this weekend during Hells Canyon Days and if you are able you can always stop in with a donation.
“This grant is a tremendous victory for our seniors and for our entire community. The Cambridge Midvale Goodrich Senior Center has been a lifeline for generations of residents, and these renovations will ensure it can serve many generations more. We are deeply grateful to the Idaho Department of Commerce for this investment in Cambridge and to Frontier Community Resources for their invaluable partnership in helping us secure it.”
— Mayor Mark Loveland, City of Cambridge
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05/28/2026

Frontier Community Resources is proud to congratulate the City of Burley on receiving a $650,000 Idaho Community Development Block Grant! We're honored to have supported the application that secured this investment. Funding will go toward replacing deteriorating sidewalks, installing ADA-compliant ramps, and expanding downtown parking, removing real barriers for residents and visitors alike.

Grant Funding to Revitalize Burley’s Downtown with Improved Sidewalks, ADA Access, and Expanded Parking TWIN FALLS, Idaho - Frontier Community Resources is proud to congratulate the City of Burley on being awarded an Idaho Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG) in the amount of $650,000 to fund...

05/27/2026

Last week, we were proud to have our President, Jeff McCurdy represent Frontier Community Resources at the 2026 Spring Summit Hill Visits hosted by NADCO: National Association of Development Companies in Washington, D.C.

These meetings on Capitol Hill provided an important opportunity to advocate for the program, support economic development initiatives, and highlight the meaningful impact community development companies have on small businesses and local communities across the country.

We appreciate the work NADCO continues to do in bringing industry leaders together to ensure our collective voice is heard by policymakers. Advocacy and collaboration remain essential to strengthening access to capital and creating opportunities for business growth.

Thank you to everyone who helped make these conversations productive and impactful. We’re honored to be part of an industry committed to supporting entrepreneurs and driving economic development nationwide.

05/19/2026

Big news for small businesses! The SBA Boise District Office just launched the Patriot Pitch Competition, and there's $1 MILLION on the line.

In celebration of 250 years of American free enterprise, the U.S. Small Business Administration has opened applications for a national pitch competition open to eligible small businesses that have utilized qualifying SBA capital products.

Here's what you need to know:

💰 $1 million cash prize pool (funded by Clover Network)
📋 4 judging criteria: American competitiveness, industry innovation, economic opportunity & job creation, and ex*****on readiness
🏛️ Finals: Live pitch event in Washington, D.C. | September 2026
🤝 Bonus: The finals also feature a supplier matchmaking expo, networking with investors & policymakers, and speakers from business and government

⏰ Application Deadline: June 10

This is a rare opportunity to gain national recognition, connect with industry leaders, and compete for life-changing funding.

Apply here → https://lnkd.in/gbS_-t-r

Know a small business owner who should apply? Tag them below. 👇

05/18/2026

What an incredible time in Pocatello last week! 🌾

The 2026 Idaho Rural Success Summit brought together rural community leaders, businesses, and stakeholders from across the state for a day and a half of learning, connecting, and celebrating what makes Idaho's rural communities so special.

From energizing presentations and panels to meaningful networking, the energy in the room was a reminder of just how much talent, resilience, and opportunity exists across rural Idaho.

Shoutout to the Idaho Department of Commerce, partners, and Idaho Community who showed up and made this year's summit a success.

05/12/2026

Happy National Small Business Week! Our team had the honor of celebrating our customer Gymreapers as the Idaho's State Exporter of the Year, recognized by the U.S. Small Business Administration.

Based in Nampa, GymReapers has grown from a scrappy e-commerce brand into a premium global training gear company trusted by athletes worldwide. That kind of growth doesn't happen without a strong ecosystem behind it.

A few numbers that put it in perspective:
- Idaho exported $4.3 billion in goods in 2024 (World's Top Exports / IBISWorld)
- 85% of Idaho's exporters are small businesses (SBA Office of Advocacy, 2025)
- Idaho exports support an estimated 16,000 jobs statewide (USTR)

Big thanks to the partners doing the work every day: SBA Boise District Office, Idaho Department of Commerce, Idaho Small Business Development Center, U.S. Commercial Service, Idaho District Export Council, and the lenders across the state making it happen.

Congratulations to the GymReapers team. You make Idaho proud. 💪

05/12/2026

May 2026 SBA 504 Rates are here! Fixed rates and long-lasting stability for your small business clients.

Here's this month's SBA 504 fixed-rate breakdown:

📌 Standard Fixed Rates:
• 25-Year: 5.95%
• 20-Year: 6.01%
• 10-Year: 5.87%

🏭 Manufacturing Fixed Rates:
• 25-Year: 5.71%
• 20-Year: 5.76%
• 10-Year: 5.58%

Looking for ways to expand your product offerings?
Let's talk about your next deal.
📞 208-732-5727 x 3006
🌐 www.FrontierCR.org

05/12/2026

Today, we wrapped up an impactful workshop in Hailey, Idaho! "Tools, Resources & Financing to Support Your Business" bringing together entrepreneurs and small business owners from across the Wood River Valley for an afternoon of practical insights, community connection, and real conversations about what it takes to grow a business, and secure funding in today's environment.

This event wouldn't have been possible without our outstanding partners:
✅ The Chamber Hailey & the Wood River Valley - Mike McKenna
✅ Sun Valley Economic Development - Mel Jackson
✅ Frontier Community Resources – Amy Brinkman
✅ ISBDC at CSI – Bryan Matsuoka
✅ U.S. Chamber of Commerce – Katelyn Harrison, IOM

A sincere thank you to Idaho First Bank for sponsoring today's lunch and demonstrating exactly the kind of community investment that makes events like this possible.

If you missed today's event, we are hosting a virtual Navigating Numbers Training on May 20th, learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gk2CqBbN

05/07/2026

We love our banking partners! 🏦❤️

A huge thank you to the team at D.L. Evans Bank in Twin Falls for attending our Lender Training: Business Programs & Resources to Support Your Small Business Clients.

Our Loan Program Director, Amy Brinkman, led an incredible session covering the SBA 504 Loan Program. We were joined by community resource partners, the Business Impact NW team, SBA Boise District Office, Idaho Small Business Development Center, USDA Farm Service Agency and the Idaho Manufacturing Alliance. To provide lenders the tools and knowledge to help their small business clients access the many resources available to them!

These expert-led trainings are one of our favorite ways to strengthen the relationships that make Idaho's small business ecosystem thrive. When lenders and resource partners work together, great things happen for our communities.

A big thank you to our partners at Idaho Manufacturing Alliance, Business Impact NW, SBA Boise District Office, USDA Farm Service Agency and Idaho Small Business Development Center for making this event possible.

Interested in bringing a training to your team? Reach out at [email protected] or visit www.FrontierCR.org. ☕ Networking, coffee & snacks always included!

05/06/2026

Big congratulations to the City of Cambridge!🎉

The City was just awarded a $245,000 Idaho Community Development Block Grant to renovate the Cambridge Midvale Goodrich Senior Center, a community institution serving rural seniors since 1969.

Frontier Community Resources Economic Development Team, Michele McFarlane, and Roxanne Stokesberry were honored to assist with the grant application. This is what community development looks like in action: connecting rural communities with the resources they need to thrive.

Well done, Cambridge. Your seniors deserve it. 💚

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Grant Funding to Transform the Cambridge Midvale Goodrich Senior Center TWIN FALLS, Idaho — Frontier Community Resources is thrilled to congratulate the City of Cambridge on being awarded an Idaho Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG) in the amount of $245,000 to fund long-overdue improvements...