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Boise State’s TechHelp seeks small state support for Studio Blue director, highlights workforce impact
Summary
TechHelp at Boise State told the Joint Finance‑Appropriations Committee it seeks modest state support to sustain its Studio Blue new‑product development program and its director position, arguing the program contributes measurable workforce and economic benefits to Idaho manufacturers.
TechHelp, the Boise State University program that provides engineering and product‑development assistance to Idaho manufacturers, told the Joint Finance‑Appropriations Committee on Wednesday it seeks modest state support to sustain its Studio Blue new‑product development program and its director position.
Why it matters: TechHelp provides applied design, prototyping and manufacturing assistance to small and medium manufacturers across Idaho. Committee members pressed the program on how success is measured and whether state support multiplies economic and workforce outcomes.
Kevin Campbell, a Legislative Services analyst presenting the budget, said TechHelp is…
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