October 2024

IFG is proud to be a benefactor of the Idaho Humanities Council's inspiring lecture series featuring New York Times best-selling author and columnist, David Brooks. His thought-provoking perspectives on building deeper connections and fostering empathy and understanding underscores the timeless importance of building stronger, more compassionate communities. We’re grateful to all who attended and to the Idaho Humanities Council for their commitment to meaningful dialogue and positive change. Here’s to more conversations that bridge divides and bring us closer! Read this well-written overview in The Coeur d'Alene Press about the event! Click HERE. #CommunityMatters  #IdahoHumanitiesCouncil #DavidBrooks

October 20-26 is National Forest Products Week! Here are some interesting facts about the contributions the wood products, forestry, and logging industries make to our nation and our communities: 500,000 jobs across the U.S. $600 million in state & local taxes $31+ billion in payroll nationally Wood products are a sustainable, renewable building material that offer a carbon-sequestering alternative to other building materials. IFG supports healthy forests and sustainable wood products and celebrates our valuable partners in our industry. Learn more about the industry’s economic impact in your state by visiting the American Wood Council (AWC) website at: https://awc.org/issues/economic-impact-map-2/    

As an operation that relies on technology and robotics, IFG is a proud supporter of the University of Idaho's Center for Intelligent Industrial Robotics. Earlier this year, IFG helped support four new FANUC collaborative robots (aka, Cobots) in the U of I robotics labs in Moscow and Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. IFG knows that by supporting Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) education, we are better positioned to cultivate a skilled future workforce and drive efficiencies in manufacturing through innovation, advanced technologies, and problem-solving expertise. With $1.6 million in support so far, the Center has demonstrated growth and kicked-off research projects that give them a competitive edge for major grant and contract opportunities. Led by center director John Shovic, the U of I has more than $14 million in research proposals in process with the National Science Foundation, Department of Energy, Department of Defense, U.S. Department of Agriculture, and the Idaho Global Entrepreneurial Mission. #govandals  #STEM  #WorkforceDevelopment

 Idaho Forest Group’s operations rely on a complex system of online and digital platforms and we depend on our expert IT team to keep our organization protected from cybercriminals. October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and the theme ‘Secure Our World’ encourages all of us to take four easy steps each day to ensure online safety. Think before you click! Links in spam and phishing emails can allow scammers to access sensitive information, such as your location, device information, passwords, and credit card information. IFG is proud to support this critically important online safety awareness and education initiative. Visit this link to learn more: https://www.cisa.gov/cybersecurity-awareness-month #Cybersecurity #SecureOurWorld #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth