By Shelbie Harris sharris@journalnet.com POCATELLO — Leaders in business and philanthropic pillars of the Pocatello community were honored Wednesday at the Stephens Performing Arts Center for the 18th annual Business and Achievement Awards ceremony. Hosted by Premier Technology Inc. and the Idaho State Business Journal, the event has changed significantly over the past 17
[continue reading…]
Category: Business news
National cyber security company Buchanan & Edwards plans to bring up to 80 high-paying jobs to Pocatello
By Bannock Development A national cyber security and big data management company is executing its maximum plans to locate in Pocatello. Buchanan & Edwards, a major national technology-based company, said it is hoping to fill 50 positions initially and eventually 80 jobs as the company gets established. Bannock Development said the company is expected to
[continue reading…]
Boston’s Pizza Restaurant & Sports Bar coming to Pocatello
POCATELLO — A restaurant and sports bar specializing in gourmet pizzas and pastas is expected to open in Pocatello by next spring. Boston’s Pizza Restaurant & Sports Bar will be located inside the Red Lion Hotel at 1555 Pocatello Creek Road, according to a news release. It will bring roughly 35 to 40 more jobs
[continue reading…]
Direct Communications purchases Pocatello-based Optix Media
Direct Communications press release POCATELLO — Local fiber optic network provider Direct Communications has purchased Pocatello-based Optix Media LLC. This deal will create the largest fiber optic network in Eastern Idaho, and link together thousands of business and residential customers stretching from Rexburg to Logan and Bear Lake to American Falls. Tim May, general manager of
[continue reading…]
Old Rigby bowling alley transformed into state-of-the-art gym
Natalia Hepworth EastIdahoNews.com RIGBY — Local fitness enthusiasts have put a dramatic spin on an old bowling alley in Rigby. “When we purchased the building, it was empty and it was freezing and it was pretty rundown,” co-owner Sarah VanSteenkiste says. After six months of renovation, the shell of a dilapidated bowling alley from 1959
[continue reading…]
Following hurricanes, Idaho builders hope for the best, prepare for the worst
By Holly Beech Meridian Press Local builders are keeping a close watch on material prices in the aftermath of Hurricanes Harvey, Irma and Maria. “We’re still somewhat waiting to see how much we should assume that there’s going to be some potential cost increases and potential supply issues from that region,” homebuilder Corey Barton, president
[continue reading…]
Franz Bakery constructs new outlet in front of 17,000 square-foot shipping expansion
By ERIN BAMER ebamer@idahopress.com NAMPA — The Nampa branch of Franz Bakery is adding 17,000 square feet for a new outlet and extra shipping and warehouse space. Franz Bakery is a family-owned company that was founded in 1994 in Portland, Oregon, and has since grown into a chain of nine bakeries across the Pacific Northwest.
[continue reading…]
New pizza restaurant coming to Pocatello
Boston’s Pizza Restaurant press release POCATELLO — Boston’s Pizza Restaurant & Sports Bar (Boston’s), the casual dining concept that combines a family-friendly restaurant and sports bar under one roof, announced today an agreement that will bring the brand’s first location to Idaho – specifically Pocatello or the ‘Gateway to the Northwest.’ The location will be
[continue reading…]
Reed’s Dairy opens Meridian ice cream shop
By Tony Harrison For the Journal MERIDIAN — Idaho’s best ice cream is now available in the Treasure Valley. Reed’s Dairy, a milk producer and dairy foods purveyor based in Idaho Falls, recently opened a retail store in Meridian. In August, MSN Lifestyle reported Reed’s Dairy offers the best ice cream in Idaho in a feature about the
[continue reading…]
Idaho State Journal to have new owner
By Journal Staff The parent company of the Idaho State Journal announced Thursday that it is selling all of its newspapers to the family-owned Adams Publishing Group Co. The sale will include the Journal and the Pioneer News Group Co.’s 21 other newspapers in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana and Utah along with a newspaper and
[continue reading…]