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PRESS RELEASE: City of Pocatello Joins 7th Annual Support Local Gems Initiative: Invites Idahoans to support small businesses on Friday, June 12, 2026
Today, the City of Pocatello joined U.S. Senator Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and the Idaho Department of Commerce to launch the seventh annual Support Local Gems initiative—an all-day event dedicated to supporting Idaho small businesses.
On Friday, June 12, 2026, Idahoans are invited to Support Local Gems by giving their business to their favorite local shops and restaurants. Idahoans can get involved by shopping at a small business, dining at an independent restaurant, purchasing a gift card for a loved one, writing a review online, or simply saying “thank you” to an Idaho small business they love.
“Small businesses are the heart of Pocatello. They create jobs, support local families, and help make our community a vibrant place to live, work, and enjoy life. I encourage everyone to take part in Support Local Gems by shopping local, dining local, and showing appreciation for the businesses that invest in our community every day,” said Mayor Mark Dahlquist.
“The Gem State is powered by our small businesses. The entrepreneurial spirit of small business owners and employees is vital to our state’s economy, workforce, and way of life,” said Risch. “Friday, June 12 is a special day to show our appreciation and support for these pillars of our communities. I invite all Idahoans to join me and Support Local Gems.”
Background: In 2020, Idaho’s small businesses faced unprecedented hardships as they worked to remain viable through the pandemic. To support these businesses, Senator Jim Risch and the Idaho Department of Commerce launched the Support Local Gems initiative in 2020 to encourage Idahoans to shop and dine locally. As challenges like inflation and supply chain disruptions continue, support for Idaho’s small businesses through Support Local Gems remains essential.
As we celebrate the seventh annual Support Local Gems initiative, Idahoans are encouraged to once again give their full support to the small businesses – our local gems – that make Idaho a special place to live and thrive.
If your organization or small business would like to get involved in the Support Local Gems initiative, visit risch.senate.gov.
