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Forum on the Future 2017 Report
Recruiting workers is still a struggle, and wages will rise accordingly For two-thirds of the last two years, Idaho was in the top five [states] and the Boise metro area was in the top six or seven [metropolitan areas for construction job growth] continually, every month, month after month. And it wasn’t just Boise; Lewiston and Pocatello and other areas [were too], and we were leading the nation in construction job growth – new people entering the construction field.
Carrie Witt joins Woodhouse Group
Carrie Witt joins Woodhouse Group By: IBR Staff December 12, 2017 0 Carrie Witt has joined Woodhouse Group as a realtor. Witt became a realtor in 2003, and has organized outreach and volunteer programs for realtors. She also runs the Facebook page Idaho Real Estate Agents Care. 5:01 am Tue, December 12, 2017 Idaho Business Review
Derek Dicker appointed VP and general manager of the storage business unit at Micron
Derek Dicker has been appointedvice president and general manager of the storage business unit at Micron. Dicker will be responsible for leading and expanding Micron’s solid-state storage business. This includes building storage solutions to address the growing opportunity in large market segments like cloud, enterprise and client computing. He will report to Sumit Sadana, Micron’s executive vice president and chief business officer.
Planning a company holiday party? Here’s how to keep it harassment-free
The shenanigans that occur at office holiday parties are often the subject of movie plots, memes and inside jokes among co-workers. In today’s culture, however, these shenanigans can serve as the basis for a claim of sexual harassment or other related misconduct. Worse yet, this year’s holiday party shenanigans could be tomorrow’s headlines. As a direct ... Complete access to news articles on idahobusinessreview.com is available to Idaho Business Review subscribers who are logged in.
Eight promoted at D.A. Davidson & Co.
Eight promoted at D.A. Davidson & Co. Three members of the D.A. Davidson & Co. wealth management group in Boise have been promoted. Jenny Peterson has been promoted to senior vice president, financial advisor. Creig Ohman has been promoted to vice president, financial advisor. And James Ripley has been promoted to associate vice president, financial advisor. In the Coeur d’Alene office’s wealth management group, Joel Bowlby has been promoted to vice president, financial advisor.
Joan Agee selected as president-elect for the Nurse Leaders of Idaho
Joan Agee has been selected as the president-elect for the Nurse Leaders of Idaho. Agee’s two-year term as president-elect of the statewide organization starts in January, followed by a two-year term as president. Agee is the chief nursing officer at St. Luke’s Nampa.
December 8, 2017 Digital Edition
December 8, 2017 Digital Edition By: Liz Patterson December 8, 2017 0 Complete access to news articles on idahobusinessreview.com is available to Idaho Business Review subscribers who are logged in. Subscribers may login at the login tab below. Others may join our audience with a subscription today. Enter your email address/USER ID and password in the fields above to gain access to the subscriber content on this site. Your subscription includes one set of login credentials for your exclusive use.
Portneuf Medical Center donates $2.5 million gift to ISU’s Family Medicine Residency program
Portneuf Medical Center donates $2.5 million gift to ISU’s Family Medicine Residency program By: IBR Staff December 8, 2017 0 Portneuf Medical Center CEO Dan Ordyna discusses the medical center’s $2.5 million gift to the Pocatello Family Medicine Residency. Seated: Dr. William Woodhouse, Family Practice Residency; ISU President Arthur Vailas; and ISU Vice President Kent Tingey. Photo courtesy of Idaho State University.
Demystifying the medical bill
You know how a medical visit these days tends to result in a welter of confusing bills and mysterious charges? Well, Kent Ivanoff used to get those bills, too. When the former Capital One executive moved back to his home state of Idaho from Virginia to raise his family in 2008, he decided that his next business would do something to make medical billing more predictable, effective, and user-friendly.
Suzy Hewlett retires from NMID after 26 years
Suzy Hewlett retires from NMID after 26 years By: IBR Staff December 8, 2017 0 Suzy Hewlett will retire on Dec. 15 from her position as assistant secretary treasurer for the Nampa and Meridian Irrigation District after 26 years of service. Hewlett started in the district’s collection department in 1991 and worked her way through the platting department, water record and IT departments, assuming the position of assistant secretary treasurer in June 2008.
John Meyers retires from HUD in Boise
John Meyers retires from HUD in Boise By: IBR Staff December 8, 2017 0 John Meyers will retire from his position as director of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Boise field office on Nov. 30 after 16 years of service. Deputy Regional Administrator Michael Look will serve as acting Boise field office director until a replacement is selected. 5:00 am Fri, December 8, 2017 Idaho Business Review
Roundup 12.8.17 - Idaho Business Review
Roundup 12.8.17 By: IBR Staff December 8, 2017 0 Extreme Pet Grooming extended its lease of 1,158 square feet at Elm's Park Shopping Center, 1533 S. Five Mile Road, in Boise. Mallisa Jackson and Lew Goldman of Colliers International facilitated the transaction. Inventure Engineering LLC renewed its lease of 2,992 square feet of industrial space at 16071-16099 N. Franklin Blvd., Suite 6, in Nampa. Mike ...
First Story awards Boise Regional Realtors Foundation with $3.5k grant
First Story awards Boise Regional Realtors Foundation with $3.5k grant By: IBR Staff December 8, 2017 0 (L-r) Andrea Anderson, BRR Foundation vice chair; Becky Enrico-Crum, BRR Foundation director; Jaclyn Roberts, Hayden Homes; Montse Burkhart, Realtor Outreach Committee chair; and Gary Salisbury, BRR Foundation director. Photo courtesy of Boise Regional Realtors. First Story, a nonprofit organization founded by Hayden Homes, has awarded a $3,500 grant to the Boise Regional Realtors Foundation.
Jeff Werner, Mathew Graham, Zane Cradic join T-O Engineers
Jeff Werner has joined T-O Engineers as transportation project manager. He previously served as project manager on Idaho Transportation Department and Ada County Highway District projects. Prior to that, Werner worked for HW Lochner and Washington Group International. In addition to Werner’s transportation project management duties, he will help spearhead T-O’s services using drones as a survey and video tool. Mathew Graham has joined T-O Engineers Municipal Group as a new project engineer.
My Place in Twin Falls holds grand opening
My Place in Twin Falls holds grand opening By: IBR Staff December 7, 2017 0 My Place EVP of Franchise Development Terry Kline and Twin Falls Mayor Shawn Barigar prepare the ribbon for owner Spencer Smith to cut at the grand opening. Photo courtesy of My Place Hotels. My Place hotel in held a grand opening for its Twin Falls location on Nov. 9. The proceeds from the event were donated to Valley House Homeless Shelter. 5:00 am Thu, December 7, 2017 Idaho Business Review
James Latta joins board of Treasure Valley Children’s Theater
James Latta has joined the board of the Treasure Valley Children’s Theater. Latta is the senior vice president for business development and a commercial relationship officer at Idaho First Bank. He has 35 years of banking experience, formerly as the president of Idaho Banking Company in Boise, before that president of First Bank of Idaho in Ketchum, and most recently as a commercial lender from Bank of the Cascades.
CEO Jean DeLuca retires from Delta Dental Idaho
Jean DeLuca, president and CEO of Delta Dental of Idaho, is retiring after serving for seven years. DeLuca led the development and implementation of the company’s individual and family plans and expanded the delivery of community outreach programs and services for children and adult populations statewide. She also has served on community and industry boards and committees. The Delta Dental of Idaho board of directors has named Greg Donaca interim CEO, effective immediately.
Rebecca Vincen-Brown appointed manager of Touchmark Health and Fitness Club
Rebecca Vincen-Brown has been appointed manager of the Touchmark Health & Fitness Club. Rebecca Vincen-Brown has been appointed manager of the Touchmark Health & Fitness Club. Vincen-Brown is a certified functional aging specialist and personal trainer. She is earning her master’s degree in athletic administration from Idaho State University, where she earned her undergraduate degree.
Costco Nampa fundraises for children’s services at St. Luke’s Nampa Hospital
Costco Nampa raised $86,891 at St. Luke’s Nampa Hospital as part of its Children’s Miracle Network campaign. The donation will go toward the newborn intensive care unit and children’s services at the Nampa hospital. Costco fundraised during its annual Miracle Balloon Campaign, where members were invited to make a donation at the time of checkout and encouraged to write their names on the balloons. The balloons were displayed throughout the warehouse.
Eric Winford is the new University of Idaho Rangeland Center associate director
Eric Winford is the new University of Idaho Rangeland Center associate director Eric Winford joins the University of Idaho Rangeland Center as associate director. With headquarters at the U of I Boise offices, Winford will lead the Rangeland Center’s efforts to provide science and solutions for rangelands. Winford previously worked with the Washington Department of Natural Resources and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife as project coordinator for the Teanaway Community Forest.
Dan Hammon promoted to senior VP regional credit officer at D. L. Evans Bank
Dan Hammon has been promoted to senior vice president and regional credit officer for eastern Idaho at D. L. Evans Bank. Hammon has 37 years of banking experience in eastern Idaho. He holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a major in finance from Idaho State University, an associate’s degree in business administration from Ricks College, and is also a graduate of Pacific Coast Banking School and Northwest Agricultural School. Hammon is located at the Rigby branch of D. L. Evans Bank.
Idaho Falls Community Family Clinic celebrates grand opening
Idaho Falls Community Family Clinic celebrates grand opening By: IBR Staff December 5, 2017 0 Front row (l-r): Chip Schwarze, CEO of the Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce; Arnold Cantu, Community Family Clinic administrator; Mike Richards, chamber ambassador; Enrique Rivera, Community Council of Idaho Board president; Clayne Bodily, chamber ambassador; Tom Hally, Idaho Falls City Council president; Ted Parkinson, chamber ambassador. Photo courtesy of Community Council of Idaho.
Idaho’s newcomers are reinforcing its political makeup, not changing it
Idaho’s new arrivals hail from many different corners of the country, but the highest numbers are coming from nearby Western states such as California and Washington. While there are many economic implications of this growth, there may also be political consequences. Most of the states that people are moving to Idaho from are noted for their primarily liberal political climate – a stark contrast to conservative Idaho.
Jeremy Woodson joins ACLU of Idaho as community engagement manager
Jeremy Woodson joins ACLU of Idaho as community engagement manager By: IBR Staff December 4, 2017 0 Jeremy Woodson joined ALCU of Idaho in October as community engagement manager. Woodson recently worked as a freelance writer and English language instructor in Spain. He holds a degree in professional journalism from the University of Minnesota. 5:00 am Mon, December 4, 2017 Idaho Business Review
Randall L. Schmitz joins Skaug Law
Randall L. Schmitz joins Skaug Law By: IBR Staff December 4, 2017 0 Randall L. Schmitz has joined Skaug Law in Nampa, concentrating his practice on personal injury, workers’ compensation and medical malpractice cases, including wrongful death claims. Prior to joining Skaug law, Schmitz practiced insurance defense, employment and labor law, and construction law in Idaho. 5:00 am Mon, December 4, 2017 Idaho Business Review
Melissa Nodzu joins Indian Creek Plaza as director of events
Melissa Nodzu joined Indian Creek Plaza in Caldwell on Nov. 13 as the director of events. At Indian Creek Plaza, Nodzu will oversee event and vendor operations, manage the ice rink/ribbon Skate Shop and facilitate volunteer enrichment. Nodzu was the previously the market director for the Capital City Public Market and has worked in conjunction with celebrations such as Taste & Craft, Boise Blizzard, Meridian Dairy Days, Onward Shay Marathon Expo, Eagle Saturday Market, and Art4Art Idaho.
December 1, 2017 Digital Edition
December 1, 2017 Digital Edition By: Liz Patterson December 1, 2017 0 Complete access to news articles on idahobusinessreview.com is available to Idaho Business Review subscribers who are logged in. Subscribers may login at the login tab below. Others may join our audience with a subscription today. Enter your email address/USER ID and password in the fields above to gain access to the subscriber content on this site. Your subscription includes one set of login credentials for your exclusive use.
John Hughes joins Hawley Troxell
Attorney John C. Hughes joined Hawley Troxell on Dec. 1 as a member of the firm’s Employment and Tax Practice Groups with focus on ERISA/employee benefits. Hughes is a former president and board member of the Boise Chapter of the Western Pension and Benefits Council. He is also a member of the Southern Idaho Compensation and Benefits Association, City Club of Boise, and the Human Resources Association of Treasure Valley. Hughes is a member of the Idaho State Bar and the California State Bar.
Tyson McGuffin earns $3,500 as part of first-ever Pickleball Player Incentive Pool program
Tyson McGuffin of Hayden captured his first-ever major pickleball championship Nov. 30, winning the Men’s Singles Open Division of 2017 USA Pickleball Association National Championships, at Palm Creek Golf & RV Resort in Casa Grande, Arizona. Tyson’s victory propelled him to the No. 1 men’s singles ranking in the world for Pickleball, a sport that has an estimated 2.5 million players.
Roundup 12.1.17 - Idaho Business Review
Roundup 12.1.17 By: IBR Staff December 1, 2017 0 Waleli Wellness Inc. leased 1,580 square feet at Fairview Lakes Office Complex, 1830 N. Lakes Place, in Meridian. Jane Evans with DK Commercial represented the landlord and Dave Christensen with KW Commercial represented the tenant. Clairvoyance Studios LLC leased 1,125 square feet at 116 S. 13th St. in Nampa. Chase Erkins and David Gronbeck of Lee ...
2017 year-end tax planning for individuals
Year-end 2017 is shaping up as an important deadline to have tax strategies in place to take advantage of certain opportunities before they sunset along with the close of the tax year on Dec. 31, 2017. A major challenge this year, of course, involves the uncertainty that will remain - likely into late November/early December ...
Einstein’s Oilery donates to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
Einstein’s Oilery donates to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital By: IBR Staff December 1, 2017 0 (l-r) Einstein’s Oilery customer service associate James Nicely, store manager Preston Finley, and lube technician Gerry Leon participated in the No-Shave November fundraiser for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Photo courtesy of Einstein’s Oilery. Einstein’s Oilery raised money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital during its No-Shave November campaign.
Sharon Crow named director of sales at Boise Centre
Sharon Crow named director of sales at Boise Centre By: IBR Staff December 1, 2017 0 Sharon Crow has been named director of sales at Boise Centre. Crow will lead a team of three marketing and sales managers in their efforts to attract and secure future conventions, trade shows and corporate meetings to Idaho’s premier center. Crow brings with her 20 years of sales and marketing experience in the hospitality industry.
Renee DeHaas promoted to director of patient safety at West Valley Medical Center
Renee DeHaas, RN, has been promoted to director of patient safety for West Valley Medical Center. DeHaas will oversee safety and risk management initiatives at the hospital and work closely with staff and leadership to promote an overall culture of safety. DeHaas has been a nurse for 10 years and most recently served as risk manager for West Valley. Prior to that, DeHaas was manager of the Idaho Surgery Center.
The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce holds Business of Distinction Awards Gala
The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce holds Business of Distinction Awards Gala By: IBR Staff December 1, 2017 0 Cindy Napier, Richard Napier and Davin Napier from Idaho Mountain Trading accept the Business of Distinction Award in the Retail Industry. Photo courtesy of Idaho Falls Magazine. The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce held the fourth annual Business of Distinction Awards Gala on Nov. 11 at the Colonial Theater and Willard Arts Center.
Jessica Flynn, Wendy Olson join WCA board of directors
Jessica Flynn and Wendy Olson have been elected to the Women’s and Children’s Alliance board of directors. Jessica Flynn has spent the past decade as the CEO of the Boise communication firm Red Sky. She holds a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism from the University of Texas at Austin and specializes in crisis communication, public relations, stakeholder engagement and storytelling. Wendy Olson is a law partner at Stoel Rives, LLP in Boise.
Brennan Cooke joins HC Company as an estimator
Brennan Cooke joins HC Company as an estimator By: IBR Staff November 30, 2017 0 Brennan Cooke has joined HC Company as an estimator and will work out of the Boise office. She has five years of construction industry experience in New England and southern California. Cooke has spent most of her career in pre-construction, working on healthcare, life sciences, commercial and education building projects.
Mitch Minnette to lead Nampa Chamber of Commerce
Mitch Minnette has been selected as the new president and CEO of the Nampa Chamber of Commerce, effective Jan. 8. Debbie Kling, the current president and CEO, has been elected mayor of Nampa and will take office Jan. 2. Kling’s last day in her position with the Nampa Chamber will be Dec. 22. Minnette was the executive director for the Boys and Girls Club of Nampa for 10 years, and most recently served as the executive director for the College of Western Idaho Foundation.
John Iasonides joins D. L. Evans Bank as vice president commercial loan officer
John Iasonides joins D. L. Evans Bank as vice president commercial loan officer By: IBR Staff November 30, 2017 0 John Iasonides has joined D. L. Evans Bank as vice president commercial loan officer at the North Pocatello branch. Iasonides has ten years of commercial and agricultural lending experience and holds a bachelor’s degree in business administration. He serves on the board of directors for the Pocatello Free Clinic and the Idaho State University Alumni Association.
Business Leads 11.17
Business Leads 11.17 By: Liz Patterson November 29, 2017 0 Business Leads New Business Listings State Tax Liens State Tax Releases Federal Tax Liens & Releases Bankruptcies Complete access to news articles on idahobusinessreview.com is available to Idaho Business Review subscribers who are logged in. Subscribers may login at the login tab below. Others may join our audience with a subscription today.
Leads for the week of 11.17
Leads for the week of 11.17 By: laura.butler@idahobusinessreview.com November 29, 2017 0 Business Leads (Includes new business listings, State tax liens / releases, Federal tax liens / releases) Construction Leads (Includes building permits from across the state) Ada & Canyon Court Records (Includes civil court filings, judgments, claims of lien, release of liens, marriages, divorces) Ada & Canyon County Bankruptcies Complete access to news articles on idahobusinessreview.com is available to...
Boise acquires 840 acres of open space next to Stack Rock Reserve
The Boise City Council on Nov. 28 agreed to purchase 840 acres of open space adjacent to the city's Stack Rock Reserve near the Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area for $420,000, according to a city news release. The city bought the land from AR Boise LLC at an agreed price of $500 per acres.
Limelight Ketchum Community Fund supports 9 community organizations
The Limelight Ketchum Community Fund has awarded almost $30,000 in grants to nine organizations operating in the Wood River Valley through a donor-advised fund of the Idaho Community Foundation. Established in 2016, the Fund is financed by contributions from the Limelight Hotel Ketchum’s operations, by employees through an optional paycheck deduction, and by guests through an optional $1-per-night donation.
Two members of IWUA honored at 86th Annual Convention of the National Water Resource Association
Two members of the Idaho Water Users Association were honored at the 86th Annual Convention of the National Water Resource Association Nov. 15-17 in Tucson. Norm Semanko of Boise was presented the John M. Sayre Leadership Award. Dale Swensen of Saint Anthony was presented the NWRA Lifetime Achievement Award. Semanko’s award is given annually by the NWRA board to an individual or entity who has exhibited service and leadership in promoting the goals and objectives of the association.
Stinker Stores holds “Stomp Out Hunger” campaign to support the Idaho Foodbank
Stinker Stores holds “Stomp Out Hunger” campaign to support the Idaho Foodbank By: IBR Staff November 29, 2017 0 Stinker Stores Owner Charley Jones presents check to Idaho Foodbank President and CEO Karen Vauk. Photo courtesy of the Idaho Foodbank. Stinker Stores held its second annual “Stomp Out Hunger” campaign from Nov. 3 to Nov. 13. Stinker Stores customers were encouraged to add donations to their final totals at the register to support the Idaho Foodbank.
The Idaho Food Bank Fund selects 34 organizations to receive grants
The Idaho Food Bank Fund has selected 34 Idaho organizations as grant recipients. The Idaho Food Bank Fund was established as a cooperative effort between the Idaho Foodbank, Community Action Partnership Association of Idaho, and Catholic Charities of Idaho. Taxpayers can donate to the fund on the Idaho State Income Tax Form 40. The Fund accepts grant applications from Idaho nonprofits that provide hunger relief and distributed $110,000 this year.
Andrea Thomas-Reynolds named president of education services for Athlos Academies
Andrea Thomas-Reynolds has been named president of education services for Athlos Academies. Thomas-Reynolds previously served as chief network growth officer at Athlos Academies. Prior to joining Athlos Academies, Dr. Thomas-Reynolds spent four years as general manager of the Gulf Coast region for Pearson North America. Before that, she served as CEO of the Algiers Charter Schools Association, a charter management organization in New Orleans.
Jim Puckett joins Group One Sotheby’s
Jim Puckett joins Group One Sotheby’s By: IBR Staff November 28, 2017 0 Jim Puckett has joined Group One Sotheby’s as a realtor. Puckett previously worked as a certified mechanic and motorcycle dealership owner. 5:00 am Tue, November 28, 2017 Idaho Business Review
Residence Inn holds grand opening in Boise
Residence Inn holds grand opening in Boise By: IBR Staff November 28, 2017 0 Residence Inn General Manager Aimee Tylor, with Mayor Bieter (left) and Bill Connors of the Boise Chamber of Commerce (right). Photo courtesy of the Residence Inn. The Residence Inn in downtown Boise held a grand opening celebration on Nov. 14. The 10-story, all-suite upscale hotel with an onsite bar is a new style of Residence Inn by Marriott.
Nick Fugal honored with Young Credit Union Leader of the Year award
Nick Fugal honored with Young Credit Union Leader of the Year award By: IBR Staff November 28, 2017 0 Association VP Denise Gable (left) and CEO Troy Stang (right) present the Young Credit Union Leader of the Year award to Nick Fugal (center). Photo courtesy of Clarity Credit Union. Nick Fugal, chief financial officer at Clarity Credit Union, has been selected as the Young Credit Union Leader of the Year for the Northwest region.
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