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Jan 25, 2021How PPP forgiveness loans helped local businesses in 2020
In March 2020, Congress passed the CARES Act to provide $2.2 trillion in stimulus as the economy buckled under a global pandemic. The legislation included the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), which through the Small Business Administration provided more than $525 billion in potentially forgivable loans to struggling businesses. Navigating stay-at-home orders and having little clarity around safe[...]
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Dec 22, 2020‘Tis the Season to Give Back, And it’s Even More Important This Year
This year has proven to be difficult for nearly everyone, including nonprofits that have canceled their usual galas, fundraisers, runs and auctions that help to keep their organizations afloat.
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Nov 13, 2020Wealth Management Team Ready to Assist Members with Complex Financial Needs
How the PPP helped Treasure Valley businesses weather COVID-19 In March 2020, Congress passed the CARES Act to provide $2.2 trillion in stimulus as the economy buckled under a global ...
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Oct 30, 2020Idaho Central Credit Union Expands at Eagle View Landing
Idaho Central Credit Union has partnered with Ball Ventures Ahlquist (BVA) to build a 125,000-square-foot, five-story office building at the corner of Eagle and Overland Roads. The new state-of-the-art building will open in October and will house several departments including a call center, training areas, mortgage officers, commercial lending, wealth management and much more.
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Oct 11, 2020IDAHO FIRST BANK CELEBRATES 15 YEARS OF PUTTING PEOPLE FIRST
Idaho First Bank is proud to celebrate fifteen years of making a difference in Idaho during the month of October. Customers, staff, shareholders and board members were invited to celebrate during the week of October 5th–8th when goodies were provided daily at all locations. The team at Idaho First Bank wanted to share this major milestone with all customers as a way of saying “we couldn’t ha[...]
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Oct 9, 2020COVID-19 spurs increased demand for treasury services as awareness of value grows
For most consumers, managing cash online or via an app has become second nature. We check our balances, confirm deposits, and make and schedule payments from just about anywhere but the bank that holds our accounts. These digital capabilities have largely allowed consumers to handle their cash flow uninterrupted. The pandemic has changed consumer payment habits even further, with digital and conta[...]
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Sep 29, 2020Ramping up your commercial loan application preparations to meet today’s stringent requirements
The coronavirus pandemic has had far-reaching economic impacts. Although Idaho generally appears to be weathering the public health crisis better than many other states around the nation, numerous commercial and industrial businesses are experiencing increased pressures that are affecting the bottom line and, potentially, the ability to secure financing.
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Sep 18, 2020One bank’s lessons learned — so far — during COVID-19
With the COVID-19 pandemic now extending past the six-month mark, organizations in Idaho and beyond continue to navigate through an unprecedented crisis with no clear end in sight. Without the ability to take stock of a crisis from start to finish, they often must act quickly and adjust on the fly as conditions and data change.
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Aug 27, 2020Back to school at home: how Treasure Valley businesses are supporting working parents
As Boise Unified kicks off the school year with remote learning, area businesses are getting creative to support working parents as they balance the demands of work with increased pressures at home.
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Aug 10, 2020Treasure Valley real estate remains red hot, but COVID challenges loom large
Although the COVID-19 pandemic is creating fresh economic uncertainty nationally and globally, the residential and commercial real estate industries have remained strong across our region. Ranked the No. 1 hottest real estate market for 2020, by Realtor.com, Boise continues to see an influx of workers relocating from around the Pacific Northwest and California. The pandemic appears to have acceler[...]
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Aug 3, 2020Operational Soundness During Uncertain Times
How the PPP helped Treasure Valley businesses weather COVID-19 In March 2020, Congress passed the CARES Act to provide $2.2 trillion in stimulus as the economy buckled under a global ...
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Jul 30, 2020As office safety takes center stage, what role will commercial landlords play?
or the Idaho commercial real estate community, 2020 opened on a high note. Like the broader economy, the industry appeared on solid footing. The vacancy rates of commercial real estate clients were trending lower across multiple sectors, and demand remained robust as many communities were continuing to attract new residents and enterprises. The swift intrusion of COVID-19, however, has upended out[...]
