Last week, a Boise native wowed the judges at the Trailmix food product pitch competition by highlighting an unusual ingredient – crickets. The Trailmix judges looked for a startup with a compelling story and food products that were organic, healthy ...
Read More »A word with Kate Stoddard, Trailmix winner, founder of Orchestra Provisions
Idaho Business Out Loud interview: Peter Smith, co-founder of Smith + Malek
Peter Smith, co-founder of Idaho law firm Smith + Malek, is a data privacy expert who got interested in the field in 2013 as news was breaking about the federal government’s unprecedented domestic surveillance. Edward Snowden, a U.S. government contractor, ...
Read More »A word with Drew Hobby, Blue Cross of Idaho, senior vice president, healthcare economics
Long-time health care executive Drew Hobby has ambitious goals. He’s tasked with one of Blue Cross of Idaho’s top strategic priorities: make health care more affordable for clients and members. His efforts are showing results. In 2019, Blue Cross of ...
Read More »Idaho Business Out Loud interview: Maya Duratovic, Global Ties Idaho board member and Boise State University English department manager
Maya Duratovic is a true connector — not just of Idaho professionals but business leaders from across the world. As a board member with Global Ties Idaho and manager of the Boise State University English department, Duratovic has brought groups of international ...
Read More »Idaho Business Out Loud interview: Matt Gilkerson, Trailhead Boise, program manager
Four years ago, a unique coworking space opened at 8th Street and 500 South in downtown Boise. Today, Trailhead is a hub for startups, entrepreneurs, freelancers and remote employees looking for community, camaraderie and collaboration. Matt Gilkerson, Trailhead program manager, ...
Read More »A word with Boise mayoral challenger Lauren McLean
Boise City Council President Lauren McLean raised some eyebrows in May when she announced that she was challenging four-term Boise mayor Dave Bieter for the 2020 election. McLean was appointed by Bieter, with Council approval, in 2010. But McLean argues ...
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Read More »Idaho Business Out Loud interview: Tom Mortell, Hawley Troxell partner, health care law practice chair
Tom Mortell, head of Hawley Troxell’s health law group, has represented Idaho hospitals for over 20 years with a particular focus on rural areas. He calls rural hospitals “the backbones of their communities,” noting that they are often the town’s largest employer. ...
Read More »A word with Wayne Hammon, Idaho AGC CEO
Two decades ago, The Idaho Associated General Contractors offered a full range of apprenticeship opportunities – from heavy equipment operator to general laborer and several trades in between. But during the Great Recession, these efforts were mothballed. With the amazing growth ...
Read More »A word with Tara Malek, owner at Smith + Malek, PLLC
Historically, a strong family life has been a liability in the demanding legal field, where billable hours are often the mark of success. Not at Smith + Malek. The Idaho firm prioritizes work-life balance with measures like flexible schedules, a ...
Read More »A word with Paula Benson, Preservation Idaho board president
Editor’s note: This Q and A also appears in the next edition of Square Feet on education facilities, which publishes on April 12. Beyond their core educational mission, schools also serve as essential neighborhood hubs that reflect the needs of ...
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