Norm and Beth Hill, the Greg Anderson receive Hall of Fame honor at Business and Achievement Awards ceremony

  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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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