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Hot Off the Press - Boise Weekly Article Celebrates the Boise Tech Scene

Posted Wed, 09/02/2009 - 9:26am by Krissa

Kudos to the Boise Weekly and their article on Tiny Tech - Boise's New Tech Frontier Comes in Small Packages.

TechBoise was pleased to work with Amy Atkins to tell the story of the local tech scene. If we missed something, left anything out or you see a follow up piece, please let TechBoise know.

In the meantime, keep up the good work!

Governor's Business Summit - Monday, August 31st

Posted Sun, 08/30/2009 - 12:07pm by Krissa

TechBoise cordially invites everyone to join us at the Governor's Business Summit on Monday, August 31st, from 8:00 am to 5:30 pm at the Boise Centre. The second summit, focused on innovation, will take place September 24th at the Stueckle Sky Box on BSU Campus (details forthcoming).

Basics of Federal Grant Workshop

Posted Mon, 08/24/2009 - 8:18am by Krissa

If you are interested in learning more about the federal grant process, specifically the SBIR/STTR programs, the Idaho Department of Commerce will be holding a workshop September 9th.

The workshop will cover the basics of federal grants, including what they are, who they are for and if they are right for your business. You'll also learn how to search for topics to help your business grow and succeed.

Details:
Wednesday, September 9, 2009, 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Idaho Department of Commerce

Lt. Governor Visits WaterCooler

Posted Wed, 06/03/2009 - 10:19pm by Krissa

Lt. Governor Brad Little toured the WaterCooler on June 2, visiting with a number of the resident businesses and their principals, including Clay Young of Inovus Solar, Tony DuPont of IO Dupont, and Paul Kreiner of BookLamp.

A Bi-Partisan Kick-in-the-Pants for Renewables

Posted Fri, 03/13/2009 - 4:50pm by Holli High

Last week something fun happened at the Idaho Legislature that I believe most folks missed. Republican legislators jumped on as co-sponsors of Democrat bills. Yep, that's right. Our legislature, long known for it's disregard of the minority party, is considering bi-partisan bills. Not only that, but these are bills introduced by Democrats and later co-sponsored by Republicans. I am not kidding.

My take on ESTech and i3

Posted Wed, 03/11/2009 - 8:42am by Tac

So I haven't said much (anything) about ESTech and i3 (aka iCubed) yet and a lot of you have wondered why. Honestly I wanted to really digest all of this before sticking my foot in my mouth.

My first take: At least they're doing something. It's easy for us to sit on the sidelines and complain about what isn't getting done and when someone steps up and does something we complain that it isn't what we would have done. Well then shut up and go do something.

Do I have my concerns? Yes.

ESTech

Legislature Considers Using Stimulus to Lower Tax Rate

Posted Tue, 03/10/2009 - 11:21am by Chris

Word has it that the Idaho legislature will consider using stimulus funds to lower corporate tax rates. Will "improving the business climate" by cutting corporate tax rates work to lure new companies to Idaho?

No.

Taxes, simply put, are a moral issue. Should we tax less? Maybe, but only because letting people keep more of their money is a good principle. Is it sensible to use one-time monies to permanently reduce tax rates? Again, no, that is the very essence of ill-advised public policy.

Is Qwest Stifling Competition in the Telephone Market?

Posted Mon, 02/09/2009 - 5:33pm by Chris

A recent report to New Mexico's Public Regulation Commission charges that the competition for local phone service in New Mexico is sparse. Qwest dominates the other "CLEC" or competitive local exchange carriers to be sure. But does it really matter?

Obama's Justice Department Picks Show Decidedly Unprogressive Agenda

Posted Thu, 02/05/2009 - 2:36pm by Chris

Today, President Obama appointed attorney Donald B. Verrilli Associate Deputy Attorney General in the U.S. Department of Justice, a move which does not bode well for some content creators.

Obama's Stimulus Package Could Help Close State Budget Gap

Posted Mon, 01/26/2009 - 5:50pm by Chris

It takes awhile to get through a 258 page stimulus bill, but it is well worth the effort for the policy analyst, or the concerned tax payer who wonders just what Congress and the President plan to do with our money. If education is your issue, this bill is good news.

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