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NPR Idaho: Trade Mission To China Showcases Unexpected Idaho Businesses

The most recent trade mission to Chinaorganized by the state Department of Commerce and headlined by Gov. C.L. “Butch” Otter is underway this week.

Melaleuca Surpasses $1 Billion in Sales For Year

Since the company began they have generated close to $11 billion in total sales and Governor Otter says he hopes this will serve as a message to other companies about Idaho’s business climate.

Melaleuca dumps old vitamins for newer formula

Approximately 15 tons of vitamins poured and piled into twelve dump trucks, not because they’re defective, just ineffective.

More jobs could be coming to Eastern Idaho

There is some good news in today’s economy, more jobs could be coming to Eastern Idaho.

Melaleuca expands: New distribution center

Another new facility will be open within the next six months and that will supply even more jobs.

Melaleuca expands

“Our products are in great demand and we’re growing like crazy and we think we have a bright future and we’re grateful for that,” says Frank Vandersloot, CEO of Melaleuca.