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Author: maricela Created: 2/12/2007 10:17 AM |
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Thursday, March 22, 2007
Do you want to know what is going on with current local department issues, programs, or projects without leaving your home? Every month Public Works will feature a "Video of the Month" covering these issues and you can view them at the convenience of your home.
City of Boise
| Posted by maricela at 9:40 AM |
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Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Washington Group International (WGI) along with Hewlett-Packard, Simplot, and Micron fall under the agribusiness and high-tech companies who all benefit from the international marketplace. WGI's exporting presence and benchmarking techniques are seen in the following countries: Middle East and Russia and their expertise in the power and oil/gas sectors; Canada and the United Kingdom with their environmental management and remediation skills and technologies; Canada, Germany, Mexico, Bolivia, and Jamaica with their mining expertise; Egypt, Brazil, Australia, Switzerland, Russia, and the United Kingdom with improving manufacturing and industrial plant efficiencies; and China with strengths in project management, safety, and training. In the international competition Thomas Friedman describes it, "flat," Treasure Valley companies will encounter more competition. The United States decline in math and science is at its opportune time to focus its en...
| Posted by maricela at 9:48 AM |
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Thursday, March 08, 2007
Idaho TechConnect was federally funded with $75,000 from the Idaho National Laboratory. TechConnect is Idaho's first and only public-private non-profit organization focused on technology. They began their business in 2002 and are focused on helping entrepreneurs convert ideas and research into products and businesses.
Idaho Business Review Article
| Posted by maricela at 10:23 AM |
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Wednesday, March 07, 2007
Boise's downtown is growing rapidly with residential developments. Currently there are eleven new developments in the proposal stage or being built within the downtown core. What does this mean for Boise's development? More construction development and business opportunities. But what about the residents who are trying to sleep, but are awaken by music or loud people walking the streets early in the morning? City ordinance is working on benchmarking other cities such as: San Francisco, New York, Salt Lake City, and Seattle and possibly integrating it into Boise's ordinance. This is an exciting time for Boise's current and future development, but at the same time presents challenges for current and future residents, businesses, and the city. As ordinances are being evaluated Boise will continue with current developments.
Boise Weekly Article
| Posted by maricela at 9:40 AM |
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Monday, March 05, 2007
The Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is the third largest employer in Idaho, generating $85 million annually into state's coffers and 2.52 percent of personal income, according to Boise State University research.
Other facts include:8,452 employees, annual budget of about $1.23 billion, and largest employer in eastern Idaho.
The research was conducted by Boise State faculty members Black, Don Holley, and John Church.
Boise State Article
| Posted by maricela at 10:47 AM |
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Friday, March 02, 2007
The first Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR) created by the City of Boise is now available online at the CityofBoise.org or you can request a hard copy at 208-384-3717. The (PAFR) is a summary of Boise's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and Quarterly Financial Reports. This is a great method of publicizing Boise's financial statements and encouraging citizens to become familiar with the financial state of Boise. Article: CityofBoise.org
| Posted by maricela at 10:27 AM |
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Tuesday, February 27, 2007
On March 1st the Meridian Water Department will begin its annual Water Flushing Program. It is expected to take four weeks. The Flush Program cleans natural sediments that are not a human health threat, but can clog water lines if not removed. There may be a temporary change in your tap water from clear to a red, brown, or black color. If this occurs simply run cold-water faucets in bathtubs at full stream for a few minutes until the water is clean.
Before you open any hot-water taps it is important to clear the cold-waterline. Also, check clothes washer and ice makers for sediments. If plugging occurs remove screens from faucets and rinse,. Temporary pressure may also occur.
For more information call the Meridian Water Department, 208-888-5242.
Source: City of Meridian - Water Department
| Posted by maricela at 2:20 PM |
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Meridian residents can drop off household hazardous waste free of charge on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month from 12:00 noon to 7:00 P.M. in the SSC parking lot, 2130 West Franklin Road. Source: Talking Trash , Issue #16 / Spring 2007
| Posted by maricela at 2:11 PM |
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Thursday, February 22, 2007
The Earth Day Network ranked 72 cities for environmental quality and Boise placed 6th. The 50 largest cities were ranked including the largest city of each state. The report included studies from environmental and health indicators such as: human and public health, toxins and waste, drinking and surface water, and also poverty and education.
Idaho Statesman Article
| Posted by maricela at 12:21 PM |
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Wednesday, February 21, 2007
The Boise City Council unanimously voted for two new branch libraries that will open by the end of 2007. The capitol costs that was approved was $2.5 million and $410,000 in initial operating funds. The branches will open in Hillcrest and Collister shopping centers. Also, the architectural and engineering for a west branch opening at Cole and Ustick will begin this year along with a fourth branch planned at Bown Crossing.
Idaho Statesman Article
| Posted by maricela at 11:27 AM |
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