Market Sectors
Construction
Stories that are related to the construction industry, whether it be the progress of a new building or development, or any topic related to how the troubled economy has wreaked havoc on the industry statewide. We are in constant contact with the Idaho Associated General Contractors, Associated Builders and Contractors, and all local contractors, builders, developers, etc.
Education
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Financial Services
Includes coverage of banking, angel investment, venture capital, startup financing, small business lending and entrepreneurship. Stories include breaking news, features and briefs about banking activities, quarterly and annual reports, regulatory oversight of the banking industry and small business financing. Key topics include the Boise Angel Alliance, Highway 12 Ventures, Idaho-headquartered banks and regional banks with a large presence in Idaho.
Health Care
The health care sector includes coverage of physicians, dentists, and mid-level providers such as nurse practitioners, physician assistants, and dental hygienists. Among other things, the Idaho Business Review is tracking changes in the practice of medicine, changes in the business of medicine, and the impact of health reform on the health insurance industry. Here you’ll find articles related to monitoring the state’s two largest health systems, St. Luke’s Health System and Saint Alphonsus Health System, and the network of public hospitals, private hospitals, community health centers, physician offices, and other providers and networks. Idaho Business Review also maintains contact with the Idaho Medical Association, the Idaho Hospital Association, and other interest groups as they respond to changes and work to influence state and national legislation.
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Real Estate
Report on all real estate developments: residential, commercial, office, land etc. Our reporters interview many area commercial real estate firms including Colliers International, Thornton Oliver Keller, plus multiple real estate agents (both commercial and residential), Title One, Intermountain Multiple Listing Service, etc. We also report on all new developments statewide by talking to area developers, city planners, urban renewal agencies, real estate experts, and more.
Resources
Specifically, the mining sector covers the activities of the companies that explore and mine for silver, gold, phosphate, cobalt, and other minerals in Idaho. It also covers the processing plants. Some of these mines – such as Lucky Friday, the most productive silver mine in the lower 48 belong to the Idaho Mining Association, and many others are independent companies. Many are based in Vancouver, B.C. Here you’ll find discussion of this industry includes some history and the economic benefits to the state of mining work, such as employment.
Technology
Includes coverage of technology startups, innovation, technology transfer, university research, social media, Idaho National Laboratory, energy development and a general look at how technology is reshaping the business landscape. Micron Technology Inc. and Hewlett-Packard’s Boise office are key topics. Stories include breaking news, features and briefs filed weekly.
