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Serving southeast Idaho: Bannock, Bingham, Power and Caribou counties and the Fort Hall ReservationVol. 1, No. 4
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Risch Honors Idaho Veteran-Owned Small Businesses

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Press release from Sen. Jim Risch. This version is cut for length to the Blackfoot honoree; the full list of seven is in the original.

WASHINGTON – Ahead of Veterans Day, U.S. Senator Jim Risch, a senior member and former chairman of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, announced the recognition of seven veteran-owned small businesses from across the Gem State as Idaho Small Businesses of the Month for November 2026. Each business will be recognized for its contributions to Idaho in the Congressional Record of the U.S. Senate.

“Idaho’s veterans continue to serve our nation long after their time in the military. These men and women are mission-driven, highly skilled, and go on to establish businesses that support Idaho’s economy and communities,” said Risch. “I am proud to recognize their service and honor our dedicated veteran-owned small businesses this November. These businesses are outstanding examples of the impact veterans have on Idaho, and I look forward to their continued success.”

Blackhawk BBQ Pit — Blackfoot: Army Blackhawk Pilot Nic Transtrum bought a barbeque trailer in 2019 to introduce southern mobile barbeque culture to Eastern Idaho. Since then, Nic has grown Blackhawk BBQ Pit from a family venture into a thriving business, using it to support local veterans, first responders, and law enforcement.

Read the original release: Risch Honors Idaho Veteran-Owned Small Businesses.

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