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Idaho public schools are the backbone of our local communities. But for many districts, facilities are crumbling due to age and a lack of resources needed to make repairs. This issue is further compounded by Idaho’s extreme population growth in ...

For nearly all Idaho small business owners, business ownership is a labor of love. Yet running a business with your loved one can bring on additional challenges that may take out all the romance this Valentine’s Day. The challenges that ...

In the Spring of 2020, the coronavirus upended normal life. First reported in Wuhan, China in December 2019, the virus spread rapidly across Asia and to the rest of the world, killing over 870,000 people in the United States and ...

Keeping your online business in order while maintaining a pleasant customer experience can be difficult, especially when variables outside of your control are affecting the operation of your establishment. In 2021, many businesses struggled with supply chain and hiring issues, ...

Two recent studies should put to rest the debate about how important education is to Idaho’s citizens, economy and quality of life.   The first is a landmark study on the economic impact of higher education on our state. The second ...

Rather than mitigate Idaho’s growing housing crisis, state lawmakers are pushing through legislation that seeks to compound it further and strip away local control. If passed, House Bill 442 would prevent cities from regulating fees or deposits for residential rental ...

Idaho has been discovered. As the fastest-growing state in the nation, one of the most important things we need to make sure we have here in Idaho is a strong, affordable housing market.   We are blessed here in Idaho with a strong, ...

As we kick off 2022, it’s a great time to evaluate the business environment and plan ahead for success. Some of the most pressing challenges for many businesses are rising inflation and climbing interest rates, which represent a major reversal of recent trends.    The following four strategies can help position your business to withstand these challenges.   Strategy #1: Audit the spending habits of your ...

Over the past two — difficult — years, nonprofits have been working overtime to help put dinner on the table, ensure children have winter coats and help families pay rent. Organizations around the state still have waiting lists to serve people with these ...

The secret is out and ready to be shouted from the rooftops. Idaho is a great state to live in! In fact, many cities in Idaho are making the lists of the top places to live in the United States, ...