Idaho Business Review IBR

Introduction: Forum on the Future 2017 With the recession in the rearview mirror, Idaho’s economy is going strong. Unemployment is low (2.9 percent in Idaho, compared to 4.1 percent nationally, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics), which is good ...

Cybersecurity Data breaches are on the rise, with 780 reported in 2015 and 1,093 in 2016, according to Identity Theft Resource Center and CyberScout. Globally, the attacks are costing us hundreds of billions of dollars every year, with experts estimating ...

Introduction The role of the human resources professional is critical. With staffing now the No. 1 concern for many business owners and managers, HR professionals play a key role in identifying candidates, selecting the best employees, helping businesses stay in ...

Introduction The restaurant and brewery industry in Idaho has been flourishing lately, with far more openings than closings. But it’s far from an easy business: Owners and managers have to constantly adjust their practices to stay on top of ever-changing ...

Introduction: Forum on the Future Idaho has seen tremendous growth and change over the last few years, and 2016 was no different. New construction has changed the appearance of Boise’s downtown, and that change will continue into 2017. In the coming ...

Norm Semanko’s passion for the law began at a junior high softball game more than three decades ago. A kid slid into home base, and the call was up in the air. Semanko knew the rules of the game and ...

Curiosity is an essential characteristic for Krista McIntyre. It’s an important part not only of who she is but of what makes her successful as a lawyer and a leader. McIntyre is a partner at Stoel Rives LLP, heading up ...

  There’s no hesitation for Andrea Rosholt. If she were independently wealthy, would she still be doing what she’s doing? Yes. “It’s what I think about,” she says. “I really like the law. I like helping shape it. I like ...

Introduction: Low key & high tech More and more tech startups are making an appearance in the Boise area and throughout Idaho. That’s a good thing — the jobs pay well and attract highly educated and skilled professionals. But starting a ...

Introduction: Urban renewal as a tool for economic development Local economic development officials have long relied on urban renewal to encourage development and improve underused urban areas. In Boise, urban renewal has helped promote major construction projects, including Eighth and ...