Dave Doeringsfeld has what he calls “the best public sector job in the state of Idaho.” For the past 26 years, he has served as general manager of the Port of Lewiston, a unique position in the landlocked Gem State. Over ...
Read More »A word with Chris Roth, St. Luke’s CEO, on the impacts of COVID-19 
After working his way up from his original job as a pharmacy technician, Chris Roth became the new CEO for St. Luke’s Health System in Idaho at the beginning of February, taking over from long-time leader Dr. David Pate. He ...
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Read More »A word with Janessa White, co-founder of Simply Eloped
Started in 2016 in Idaho by a young couple seeing a shift towards elopements instead of traditional weddings, Simply Eloped got ahead of the curve and offered a unique service: planning small weddings and destination weddings for couples seeking something ...
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Read More »A Word with Peter J. Smith IV of Smith + Malek on the CARES Act
COVID-19 has presented unprecedented challenges to many small business owners, but fortunately, the recently passed CARES Act is offering a lifeline. Still, the federal stimulus bill and the legal implications of the outbreak can be complicated to navigate. Idaho law firm ...
Read More »Idaho Business Out Loud interview: Moya Shatz Dolsby, Executive Director of the Idaho Wine Commission
Spreading the message “Drink local” is one of Moya Shatz Dolsby’s missions. As the executive director of the Idaho Wine Commission, she works to provide support and education to local wine growers, secure funding and market Idaho wines. Idaho’s wine ...
Read More »A word with Alan Reed of Reed’s Dairy 
Milk consumption has dropped throughout the country and many family dairy farms have gone out of business. Yet Reed’s Dairy is expanding. Reed’s Dairy is a family-owned business located on U.S. Highway 20 next to the Idaho Falls airport. The company ...
Read More »Idaho Business Out Loud interview: Shawn Barigar, president and CEO of Twin Falls Area Chamber of Commerce
Shawn Barigar has seen a lot of changes over the years in his beloved Magic Valley. The Buhl native can remember when agriculture was the primary industry in the area, long before Chobani and Clif Bar brought new opportunities ranging ...
Read More »A word with LeAnn Hume, senior director and retail/investment specialist at Cushman Wakefield 
Inventory, inventory, inventory — specifically the lack thereof — was a major theme of the 2020 Building Owners & Managers Association of Idaho symposium last month. LeAnn Hume, a senior director and retail/investment specialist at the Boise office of Cushman & Wakefield ...
Read More »A word with Matthew Mazzotta, Westside Urban Park artist 
Matthew Mazzotta has built a national reputation with quirky urban art pieces. Now he’s been selected to create a piece for the new Westside Urban Park in downtown Boise, which will begin construction this summer. Often described as a social practice ...
Read More »A word with Nick van Santen, Associate Director, Experiential Learning at Boise State University Career Services
In many industries, an internship is a critical means to get a foot in the door and launch a successful career, but those coveted spots can be hard to secure. Fortunately, Boise State University is connecting more and more students ...
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