Networking: Building relationships is key to success
POSTED: Saturday, January 16, 2010 at 04:53 PM PTBY:
Tags: Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce, Boise Young Professionals
BY BEN QUINTANA BOISE YOUNG PROFESSIONAL How many people do you know, and more importantly, how many people know you? Try to understand the significance of the latter half of the question. Actively and effectively building business connections will have a positive impact on your career whether you’re a young or experienced professional. Your next [...]
St. Maries enters $122,000 settlement with EPA 
POSTED: Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 01:00 AM PTBY:
The City of St. Maries, Idaho, has agreed to pay a $9,220 penalty and spend an estimated $113,550 to settle a case for violations of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s policies on emergency prevention requirements. The settlement came after the EPA found that the city lacked an emergency prevention program to protect the public and the [...]
Office real estate deal pipeline looking better
POSTED: Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 01:00 AM PTBY:
Debbie Martin, president of the Idaho chapter of the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors, maintains a positive attitude about an office market that remains sluggish but offers some opportunities. She is “taking the market we have and dealing with it,” she said. Instead of waiting for conditions to improve, she’s staying proactive when it [...]
Senate health care bill singles out construction industry
POSTED: Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 01:00 AM PTBY:
Contractors are flabbergasted over a provision in the U.S. Senate’s version of the health care bill that singles out the construction industry for a special rule. The bill says any business with 50 or more employees must provide health insurance or be subject to a $750 fine per worker. Construction companies are the one exception [...]
Coeur d’Alene property owners to receive water right claims notices
POSTED: Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 01:00 AM PTBY:
Notices about water right claims in the Northern Idaho Adjudication soon will be sent to the mailboxes of many residents of Coeur d’Alene, the Idaho Department of Water resources said. Most property owners with water delivered by the city or a water district will not have to file any claim, the department said in a [...]
Building Permits
POSTED: Monday, January 11, 2010 at 01:00 AM PTBY:
BUILDING PERMITSCITY OF BOISEPERMIT/TYPE OWNER BUILDER LOCATION VALUE02252 Bayshores Development Co not listed 11425 W Executive Dr 2,00002284 Holiday Partners LLC not listed 13613 W McMillian Rd 3,10002165 Overland Venture Co LLC Chaney Stotts Const Inc 8162 W Overland Rd 70,00001796 Kathy Lee Woodland not listed 2900 W Main St 60,00002109 Centurion Place LLC not [...]
Roundup
POSTED: Monday, January 11, 2010 at 01:00 AM PTBY:
Maximized Performance Inc. leased 4,000 square feet of industrial space at 11400 W. Executive Drive, Boise. Rick Scruton of Colliers International represented the tenant. Chris Pearson and Gavin Phillips of Thornton Oliver Keller represented the property owner. Traditional ATA Martial Arts, a martial arts teaching facility, leased 3,181 square feet at 8505 Overland Road, Boise. [...]
People
POSTED: Monday, January 11, 2010 at 01:00 AM PTBY:
Promotions/AppointmentsGenesis appoints two volunteer directors Genesis World Mission announced the appointment of two volunteer directors to the Garden City Community Clinic in 2009. Daniel Reed was named as the clinic’s medical director, and Jack Klure was named as the dental director.Reed is a family physician who practices at Primary Health Medical Group in Eagle and [...]
Bids
POSTED: Monday, January 11, 2010 at 01:00 AM PTBY:
Southside Elementary School off-site utility work, Nampa. Bids 4 p.m. Jan. 14 to Nampa School District. Includes sewer work, traffic control. Frederick Street and Williams Street improvements, Post Falls. Bids 11 a.m. Pacific Jan. 20 to City of Post Falls. Includes road construction in existing right of way; curb, gutter and sidewalk construction; parking; pedestrian [...]
Contracts
POSTED: Monday, January 11, 2010 at 01:00 AM PTBY:
Boise-based CSHQA, a design collaboration of architects and engineers, has been awarded a contract to design a new addition to the Malmstrom Air Force Base Child Development Center located in Great Falls, Mont. CSHQA, in association with Fruitland-based Performance Systems Inc., a certified participant in the Small Business Administration’s 8(a) and HUBZone programs, will provide [...]
