Idaho small business

Hoxsey put her design skills to use, helping to paint this mural with her battalion in Iraq. (PHOTO: KATY HOXSEY)
Nov 20, 2025

Veteran turned interior designer uses military background as model for success

Former Idaho National Guard veteran and interior designer Katy Hoxsey reflects on how her Iraq deployment shaped her values, career, resilience, and design success.

Nov 12, 2025

Can the Idaho congressional delegation do it again?

Idaho lawmakers back efforts to repeal the Corporate Transparency Act, protecting small business owners from burdensome BOI reporting

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.

An employee at Artisan Labs in Hansen works on a project for one of the company's clients. (PHOTO: ARTISAN LABS)
Oct 10, 2025

Inside the rise of Artisan Labs in Hansen

Hansen-based Artisan Labs expands with 30 employees, 100 brand partners, and national growth while redefining cosmetic manufacturing standards.

Sep 12, 2025

Experts share thoughts on impact of tariffs on business operations, economy

Tariffs drive record U.S. revenue, yet Idaho small businesses face supply chain strains, financing hurdles, and rising costs amid economic shifts.

Thomas Mercantile is seen before it was revamped and reopened in 2023. (PHOTO: THOMAS MERCANTILE)
Sep 2, 2025

A historic Idaho country store thrives in new era

Thomas Mercantile, a historic Idaho country store since 1910, blends nostalgia with modern charm, offering local goods, a café, events, and community connection.

Brother and sister Tyler and Katie Garrett, owners of Moscow & Pullman Building Supply in Moscow, employ about 120 people and are continuing to serve the community the business began helping in 1958. (PHOTO: MOSCOW & PULLMAN BUILDING SUPPLY)
Jun 9, 2025

Moscow and Pullman Building Supply builds on legacy of community commitment

Specializing in everything from lumber and hardware to tools, paint, plumbing, electrical and seasonal products, Moscow and Pullman Building Supply serves professional contractors, do-it-yourself homeowners and everyone in between.

Gretchen Kelley Bietz and Robin Kelley Rausch, Rural Owned Small Business of the Year recipients, center, accept the award from Kelly Loeffler, left, and Shannon Madsen. (PHOTO: STEVE LOMBARD, IBR)
May 27, 2025

SBA Awards honor local small business owners in annual event

“As Boise and Idaho knows, small businesses are the heartbeat of our community and the backbone of our country with 34 million across the nation,” Loeffler said.

CEO of Influence - Marie Widmyer - Marie’s Boutique and Marmalade
May 23, 2025

CEO of Influence – Marie Widmyer – Marie’s Boutique and Marmalade

Marie Widmyer built a retail business while raising a family and supporting her community through fashion shows, auctions, and nonprofit collaborations.

Recreational and educational toys, puzzles and other fun products can be found at ToyTown in the Magic Valley. (PHOTO: TOYTOWN)
May 9, 2025

Magic Valley toy store has been bringing families fun since 2011

Pilcher said that many of their customers won’t shop anywhere else because they know there is always something to find when they shop there.


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