North-End Boise favorite endures
Read More »Dining Spotlight – Richard’s of Hyde Park (Homes & Lifestyle)
Homes & Lifestyle: Dining Spotlight — Cave into your cravings 
Nampa's Copper Canyon serves up a hearty menu in a refined setting
Read More »Online shopping vs. brick & mortar stores – what's your preference? 
My preference is to research as much as possible online, but purchase gifts locally in stores. I like the ability to compare prices online so I know the price range to look for, and I also like to read consumer reviews, ...
Read More »Designers, engineers honored for Idaho 'green' building work 
By Steve Martin IDAHO BUSINESS REVIEW Ten innovators and supporters of ‘green’ building design and construction in Idaho were honored last week during the second annual BetterBricks Awards ceremony in downtown Boise. The ceremony, hosted by the Integrated Design Lab ...
Read More »What charities/non-profits do you donate to? 
A thriving arts and cultural sector often distinguishes truly great communities. I strongly believe that this translates into a higher quality of life, and therefore benefits our local economy. There’s just no substitute for the kind of economic, educational and ...
Read More »Does Boise need a bigger convention center? 
There is absolutely a need for an additional larger convention facility in downtown Boise. There has been a need for several years now, even before the advent of the new BoDo project. Had it not been for a “campaign of ...
Read More »Is the Valley's growth being properly planned? 
Despite the many challenges rapid growth has created, I believe that it is being properly planned for the most part. I commend local officials for dealing with these challenges and meeting them head on. The one exception is public transportation ...
Read More »What are your thoughts regarding the privatization of Social Security? (An IBR Question) 
Something must be done to change the system. It most definitely will not survive in its current state. It is my opinion that privatization in some form will be our best option. President Bush, love him or hate him, has ...
Read More »Housing projects stimulate Boise market 
By Steve Martin Idaho Business Review Here’s a breakdown of some of the projects with residential components recently completed or planned in the near future in or near downtown Boise: • Hyde Park Place – 12th and Fort. Fully residential, ...
Read More »Residential dwellings on rise in downtown 
By Steve Martin IDAHO BUSINESS REVIEW That sound you hear if you stroll through downtown Boise isn’t just hammering on steel girders or the footsteps of busy workers and shoppers. It’s called momentum, and it won’t be easing up anytime ...
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