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David McGuinn, left, poses with Dan Balluff outside City Peanut Shop in downtown Boise. McGuinn recently purchased the longtime business from Balluff. (PHOTO: MARC LUTZ, IBR)
Nov 6, 2025

IT LASTED: Local nut shop endures test of time, gets new ownership

After 16 years of success in downtown Boise, City Peanut Shop founder Dan Balluff passes ownership to passionate new owner David McGuinn.

The BBBGWP honored businesses operating in Idaho with its annual Spark Awards and Torch Awards. (PHOTO: BBBGWP)
Oct 31, 2025

Four Idaho businesses honored with ethics and entrepreneurship awards

Four Idaho businesses were honored at the BBB Awards for their ethical leadership and entrepreneurial excellence across the state.

Aug 13, 2025

BSU incubator program expands to support Idaho entrepreneurs

The program will cover business model canvas development, customer discovery and product-market fit, pre-seed pitch preparation, funding options and other topics.

CEO of Influence - Ashley Crafton - Galena Innovations
May 23, 2025

CEO of Influence – Ashley Crafton – Galena Innovations

Ashley Crafton, CEO of Galena Innovations, pioneers women’s health with the Hannah Cervical Cup and a mission to uplift families and communities.

CEO of Influence - Isaac Belden - Veteran Entrepreneur Alliance
May 23, 2025

CEO of Influence – Isaac Belden – Veteran Entrepreneur Alliance

Isaac Belden, founder of Veteran Entrepreneur Alliance, shares his journey of service, leadership and supporting veteran-owned businesses.

Derik Ellis
May 6, 2025

A veteran and CEO was selected for this annual SBA honor

Ellis added that Vessel’s mission is driven by service in support of manufacturers in the U.S., helping those companies to “build resilience, achieve sustainable growth, and thrive in a competitive global economy.”

Idaho migration
Apr 2, 2025

These Idaho companies landed on Inc. Magazine’s Fastest Growing list

The companies on this year’s list were ranked based on their percentage revenue growth from 2021 to 2023.

Karen Applegren
Mar 14, 2025

Four lessons learned from women business owners

Many women business owners enter entrepreneurship with a continuous desire to learn and an openness to new ideas.

Chris Taylor, CEO of Fisher's Technology, speaks after being honored with the Link of Distinction award at Idaho Business Review's CEO of Influence awards dinner on May 9, 2025, at Boise Centre. (FILE PHOTO: Pro Event Photography)
Mar 7, 2025

CEO of Influence honorees named for 2025

The CEO of Influence program, in its 15th year, honors business and civic leaders in Idaho throughout various industries, government agencies and nonprofit organizations who are working for growth and prosperity.


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