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Category: Accommodation & Food Services

  • September 8, 2025 - Dee Winegar at Owyhee Produce

    I had the opportunity to extern at Owyhee Produce this summer. As a business teacher, I talk a lot about competitive advantages, and I learned that one of Owyhee Produce competitive advantages is their adaptability in an ever-changing market. I believe another competitive advantage is the “family” atmosphere that they have created, making it an […]

  • September 5, 2025 - Jennifer Harris at Idaho Innovation Center

    My externship objectives were to help with the Yellowstone Food Truck Village, where I worked to strengthen community engagement, increase publicity, and promote unity among vendors in order to help the venue gain greater traction and visibility. During my externship, my goals were centered on strengthening both communication and community. I aimed to serve as […]

  • August 7, 2025 - Shannon Olsen at Idaho Innovation Center

    Externship Reflection: Idaho Innovation Center & Idaho Commercial Kitchen This summer, I had the opportunity to serve as an extern at the Idaho Innovation Center (IIC), with a focus on the Idaho Commercial Kitchen (ICK). The Idaho Innovation Center is a small business incubator whose mission is “to provide large business resources to small fledgling […]

  • August 4, 2025 - Darla Weathersby at Idaho Innovation Center/ Yellowstone Food Village

    This summer, I was tasked with increasing public engagement and foot traffic at the Yellowstone Food Village through event planning, marketing, and community outreach. The goals of the project were to create a stronger local presence, bring families and community members together, and support small food truck businesses by drawing more visitors to the site. […]

  • July 31, 2025 - Char Kalbfleisch at Boise State University

    I started my externship with little to no knowledge of iPads and Apple programs. I am now leaving this time with vast knowledge of each of the programs. I learned everything from how to log into the Apple Learning Community and the wealth of information there. There were lessons that would walk you through how […]

  • July 10, 2025 - Sarah Atwell at Idaho Innovation Center

    I spent the summer completing an externship at the Idaho Innovation Center in Idaho Falls, and I couldn’t have asked for a better introductory project. My task? To develop a full marketing campaign for the new certified commercial kitchen. Working alongside teammate Shannon Olsen of White Pine and guided by mentor Marshae Campbell, my mission […]