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Tuesday, July 31, 2007
Programs Promoting Safety & Partnerships Downtown are Working!
Boise, July 25, 2007 - Boise Police Chief Michael Masterson was joined by Boise Mayor David Bieter and the Executive Director of the Downtown Boise Association Karen Sander, in announcing a continued decline in downtown crime, a promising trend that shows safety means success.
"These statistics mean fewer people are falling victim to crime," said Chief Masterson. "They also show when we work together with the common goal of safeguarding the heart of our community, it works, and all of us, business owners, residents, customers and visitors all benefit."
At a time when more people than ever are coming to Downtown Boise for entertainment (according to CCDC parking figures), crime is decreasing.
Notably, an examination by Boise Police of the possible displacement impact of crime to adjoining...
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Thursday, July 26, 2007
Concern Over Softening Housing Market Helped Bring Rate Drop
McLean, VA Freddie Mac (NYSE:FRE) today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) in which the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.69 percent with an average 0.4 point for the week ending July 26, 2007, down from last week when it averaged 6.73. Last year at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.72 percent.
The 15-year FRM this week averaged 6.37 percent with an average 0.4 point, down slightly from last week when it averaged 6.38 percent. A year ago, the 15-year FRM averaged 6.34 percent.
Five-year Treasury-indexed hybrid adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) averaged 6.30 percent this week, with an average 0.4 point, down from last week when it averaged 6.35 percent. A year ago, the 5-year ARM averaged 6.35 percent.
One-year Treasury-indexed ARMs averaged 5.69 percent this week with an average 0.5 point, down from last week when it averaged 5.72 percent. At this t...
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The Boise Firefighter's Burn Out Fund will be the featured non-profit organization at Music on the Lake. Fire Captain, Dennis Cleary will play with The McCleary Band on Friday, July 27th.
The Boise Blues Society will host the event at The Waterfront at Lake Harbor, 3050 N. Lake Harbor Lane from 6:00pm to 10:00pm. Half of the proceeds will be donated to the Boise Burn Out Fund to assist families who are victim of fire catastrophes. To learn more about the Boise Burn Out Fund, click here.
The cost of admission is $3.00 per person or $5.00 per family. There will be food vendors and a full bar available. This event is family-friendly, where you can bring a blanket or lawn chair and hear great music while you watch the sunset over Silver Lake at the lake side amphitheater.
Directions: Lake Harbor Lane is located off West State Street between Collister and Bloom Street.
Source : City of Boise
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Wednesday, July 25, 2007
21st Annual Alive After Five Summer Concert Series
Boise's favorite Summer Concert Series runs June through September every Wednesday and is held in the Grove Plaza downtown Boise. Listen to live music and enjoy cool beverages, vendor booths and delicious food each week. Cool off in the fountain...dance 'til you drop...or just sit back and watch! Either way, it's a great event for the whole family to enjoy...and it's FREE to attend! The event starts at 5pm and lasts until 8pm.
Artist: Anne McCue
Food:
Yerby's Gator Grill
Sweets:
Starbucks
Source: Downtown Boise Association
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Tuesday, July 24, 2007
View Economic Trends Report
Source: City of Boise
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Monday, July 23, 2007
Boise is one of just 11 communities in the United States to earn the prestigious honor this year
The West Boise Wastewater Treatment Plant has earned a Platinum Peak Performance Award, one of the highest honors in the wastewater field.
Platinum Awards are given annually by the National Association of Clean Water Agencies (NACWA). The award is the wastewater equivalent of winning an Emmy.
Boise is one of just 11 communities within the United States to receive the Platinum award this year. Communities earn a gold award if they go a full year with no violations of the Clean Water Act. A platinum award is given when a wastewater facility is awarded five straight gold awards.
Violations may include high levels of solid matter or bacteria when the cleaned/treated water is released into the Boise River.
Our lab does more than 8,000 mandatory tests of the wastewater each year. For the West Boise Treatment Plant to go five straight years without a violation is phenomenal, ...
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Friday, July 20, 2007
Mortgage Rates Show Mixed Results This Week
McLean, VA Freddie Mac (NYSE:FRE) today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) in which the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.73 percent with an average 0.4 point for the week ending July 19, 2007, unchanged from last week. Last year at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.80 percent.
The 15-year FRM this week averaged 6.38 percent with an average 0.4 point, down from last week when it averaged 6.39 percent. A year ago, the 15-year FRM averaged 6.41 percent.
Five-year Treasury-indexed hybrid adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) averaged 6.35 percent this week, with an average 0.5 point, unchanged from last week. A year ago, the 5-year ARM averaged 6.36 percent.
One-year Treasury-indexed ARMs averaged 5.72 percent this week with an average 0.5 point, up from last week when it averaged 5.71 percent. At this time last year, the 1-year ARM averaged 5.80 percent.
(Average commi...
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Monday, July 16, 2007
Date: 7/16/2007Time: 04:00 PMLocation: Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce offices at 250 S. 5th St., BoiseSeats go on Sale:Last Seat Sold:The Small Business Success Center, a division of the Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce, will be hosting a total of 15 area resource providers to create a Small Business Resource Orientation designed for potential start-up companies and next level businesses. The Small Business Resource Orientation series will be held monthly at no cost to the general public. The event is the result of the collaborative efforts between the Small Business Success Center (SBSC), Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce, Boise Valley Economic Partnership (BVEP), Boise Public Library, U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), SCORE Counselors to Americas Small Business, IDAHO Commerce & Labor, Idaho Small Business Development Center (SBDC), National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), Kickstand, TechHelp, Idaho TechConnect, MicroEnterprise Training & Assistance (M...
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Utility Billing offers residents a convenient way to pay the utility bill automatically.
Did you know that Boise City residents can pay their utility bill without writing a check? Utility Billing offers the free service, EasyPay, as an option for residents who don't want to worry about paying their bill on time. EasyPay saves time and is convenient and secure. Your trash and sewer bill can be paid directly from your bank account. No more writing checks or wondering when the bill is due. It's all done automatically.To apply for the service, fill out the application, attach a voided check, and mail it with the bill. It takes about 30 days to process the application. Once enrolled, EasyPay customers will receive quarterly invoices showing an amount due, payment due dates, and amount due paid through EasyPay. The automatic payment will be drawn from your account on the due date.If you would like more information on EasyPay, contact Utility Billing at 384-3735.
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Friday, July 13, 2007
Mortgage Rates Reverse Downward Trend This Week
Short - Term Rates Remain Mixed
McLean, VA Freddie Mac (NYSE:FRE) today released the results of its Primary Mortgage Market Survey (PMMS) in which the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage (FRM) averaged 6.73 percent with an average 0.4 point for the week ending July 12, 2007, up from last week when it averaged 6.63 percent. Last year at this time, the 30-year FRM averaged 6.74 percent.
The 15-year FRM this week averaged 6.39 percent with an average 0.4 point, up from last week when it averaged 6.30 percent. A year ago, the 15-year FRM averaged 6.37 percent.
Five-year Treasury-indexed hybrid adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs) averaged 6.35 percent this week, with an average 0.5 point, up from last week when it averaged 6.29 percent. A year ago, the 5-year ARM averaged 6.33 percent.
One-year Treasury-indexed ARMs averaged 5.71 percent this week with an average 0.5 point, unchanged from last week. At this time last...
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