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Author: maricela Created: 2/12/2007 10:17 AM |
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Tuesday, October 30, 2007
The City of Boise's Neighborhood Reinvestment Program is designed to provide the means for neighborhood associations and the City to join in partnership with each other to make physical improvements that will enrich the lives of our citizens, enhance the identity and quality of life in our neighborhoods and encourage a strong sense of community.
FY 2008 Neighborhood Reinvestment Grants Program
Neighborhood associations that are registered with the City of Boise are eligible to apply for reinvestment grants for projects that are within the city limits. The application deadline is December 28, 2007.
Source: CityofBoise.org
| Posted by maricela at 12:24 PM |
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Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Customer growth for the third quarter of the year for Idaho Power is off last year's pace, but corporate officials say it remains within the growth projections of the company's 20-year Energy Plan for the Future. That plan, also known as the 2006 Integrated Resource Plan, calls for growth of approximately 9,500 customers per year over the next two decades.
At the end of September the company had gained 7,054 customers of all types in its southern Idaho and eastern Oregon service area - down from 10,983 added at the end of the second quarter last year.
Overall the Boise-based utility had a total of 479,353 accounts of all types, including residential, commercial and irrigation, on its books at the end of September.
Source: Idaho Business Review
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Tuesday, October 23, 2007
The nine-story patient care tower - Saint Alphonsus' Center for Advanced Healing - represents a wonder of modern health care architecture, but it is much more than that. This new center, which opened Monday, combines the most sophisticated medical technologies with evidence-based architectural design principles proven to aid recovery and healing. The 400,000-square-foot Central Tower houses 160 private patient rooms, a 16-suite state-of-the-art surgical operating theater, a 32-bed intensive care unit, and patient and family support enhancements all focused on improving health outcomes, privacy, comfort and safety. A time capsule event will take place today at Oct. 23, 2 p.m. and a dedication ceremony will take place on Saturday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and dedication tours Sunday, noon to 4 p.m.
Source: Idaho Business Review
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Wednesday, September 19, 2007
School is back in session and officers want to remind the motoring public that taking extra precautions in school zones can save lives!
Boise August 17th 2007, Boise Police Officers would like to remind motorists that with the increase in pedestrian traffic around schools extra precautions should be taken. "We put a lot of effort into keeping our school zones safe for our young people. It is the responsibility of every motorist in our community to watch out for kids in school zones!" said Officer Kyle Wills of the Boise Police Motors Unit.
In Boise, the speed limit in school zones is 20 miles per hour while the yellow lights are flashing. The fine for speeding in a school zone in Boise is $141.50.Officers want to remind citizens if they have specific traffic concerns, they can send them directly to the Boise Police Patrol office at www.boisepolice.org, click the Online Reporting link on the right side of the page.
Release Prepared By:
Charles McClure
Boise Pol...
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Monday, September 10, 2007
D.L. Evans Bank on Sept. 4 opened a full-service branch office on the Nampa-Caldwell Boulevard east of the Karcher Road Interchange ramp, Nampa.
The bank acquired the property from the Zamzows chain of lawn, garden and pet supply stores. Zamzows built a replacement store on part of the larger parcel and sold excess property to D.L. Evans Bank.
The new branch is the Burley-based bank's 20th overall and second in Nampa.
"Nampa is a large and fast-growing market for us," said Executive Vice President J.V. Evans, who is based in Boise. "The first branch has been very successful in the two years it has been open" on 12th Avenue Road, "and the second office is necessary to provide the financial services that the community needs."
Six employees including Assistant Vice President and Branch Manager Stephenie Hyer will staff the new branch, he said. D.L. Evans Bank plans a grand opening there early next month.
Source: Idaho Business Review
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Thursday, August 30, 2007
The expansion of Boise's geothermal heating system to Boise State University gets a boost. A $250,000 senate appropriations bill designated by a committee vote for use on the project will equip seven large buildings to use the technology. The change from traditional heating is expected to save the university as much as $400,000 a year.
Acer's pending acquisition of Gateway name brand and education business may increase its channel presence. However, John Spooner, a senior analyst at the Computer Business Quarterly division of Technology Business Research, a Hampton, N.H.-based consulting firm, said the professional business could be expected to go to smaller direct vendors such as MPC Computers, Nampa, Idaho, which might be looking to expand its channel.
Source: Idaho Business Review
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Thursday, August 16, 2007
The city of Boise plans to mark the beginning of remodeling construction for a neighborhood library in the Collister Shopping Center at Collister and State Street at 11 a.m. Thursday with a wallbreaking ceremony.
The Collister library and another neighborhood library at Hillcrest Shopping Center are slated to open in late November or early December, according to a press release.
Collister and Hillcrest are two shopping centers that Boise Mayor David Bieter had identified as in need of urban renewal.
Source: Idaho Business Review
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Wednesday, August 15, 2007
Statewide Job Fair
Date: 8/15/2007Time: 08:00 AMLocation: Change in location to University of Phoenix, 2950 E. Magic View Dr., Ste. 188, MeridianSeats go on Sale:Last Seat Sold:
August 14 & 15
Change in location to University of Phoenix, 2950 E. Magic View Dr., Ste. 188, Meridian.
Dozens of companies across Idaho offering high-skilled, well-paying jobs will be on hand to meet you.
Job Fair ScheduleTuesday, August 14Noon to 7 p.m.
Wednesday, August 158 a.m. to 6 p.m.
For more information, go tolabor.idaho.gov on the Web or call 332-3570 x3303
Source: Idaho Business Review
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Monday, August 06, 2007
Ribbon Cutting/Grand Opening - Twiggs Home Decor
Date: 8/6/2007Time: 10:30 AMLocation: 361 Caldwell Blvd., NampaSeats go on Sale:Last Seat Sold:
Source: Idaho Business Review
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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...
| Posted by maricela at 10:57 AM |
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