Utilities
Transition services:
General:
| Bogus Creek Outfitters Visit |
208-336-3130 |
| A real western adventure,
these outfitters feature horseback riding
and wagon rides with chuck wagon meals. |
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| Boise Greenbelt Visit |
208-384-4240 |
| On this unique trail system
connecting the city's network of parks,
you can jog, skate, cycle, or walk along
more than 25 miles of paved pathways
following the Boise River through the
heart of the city. |
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| Basque Museum and Cultural
Center |
208-343-2671 |
| Exhibits feature Basque
traditions, artifacts and culture. Next
door, an original Basque boarding house
brings to life the history of Basques
in Idaho |
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| Boise Depot |
208-384-4014 |
| This stately structure
was built by Union Pacific Railroad in
1925 during the glory years of rail transport.
Immersed in the beauty of the Platt Gardens,
the Depot offers a wonderful view of
Boise's downtown backed by scenic foothills. |
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| Boise River |
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| Cast a fly or lure in the
Boise River as it runs through the heart
of town. In the summer enjoy a cooling
float from Barber Park to Ann Morrison
Park. |
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| Boise River Tours |
208-333-0003 |
| Educational and recreational
river rafting. Tours are available June
through September. |
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| Discovery Center of
Idaho |
208-343-9895 |
| With over 150 hands-on
scientific exhibits to explore, experience,
and enjoy, this museum makes learning
fun for the whole family. Located in
Julia Davis Park. |
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| Downtown Boise |
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| Historic buildings in the
downtown area showcase Boise's pioneer
roots, such as Old Boise and 8th Street
Marketplace. The Grove, the city's public
plaza, is the site of many community
activities, including "Alive After Five," a
weekly program of music and entertainment
during the spring and summer months. |
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| Idaho Black History
Museum |
208-433-0017 |
| A showplace of historical
photos, crafts, and other artifacts,
reflecting Black culture in Idaho's diverse
heritage |
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| Idaho Botanical Garden |
208-343-8649 |
| Features an ever-changing
world of theme and display gardens. |
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| Idaho Historical Museum |
208-334-2120 |
| Step back 100 years and
visit an Old West saloon, Chinese medicine
shop and blacksmith's forge. Located
in Julia Davis Park. |
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| Idaho Ice World |
208-331-0044 |
| Public ice skating sessions
run daily for all levels of skaters.
Rental skates available. |
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| Idaho Museum of Military
History |
208-422-6128 |
| This museum features Idaho
naval history, the development of Gowen
Field and the General Patch collection |
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| Idaho Museum of Mining
and Geology |
208-368-9876 |
| Follow in the steps of
miners as they rushed to Idaho's hills
and fought each other in pursuit of gold
and silver. |
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| M-K Nature Center |
208-368-6060 |
| An indoor/outdoor facility,
the Center features the life of a mountain
stream, with underwater viewing, interpretive
signs and interactive exhibits. |
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| Old Idaho Penitentiary |
208-368-6080 |
| Take a fascinating peek
into the lives of Idaho's historic criminals.
A self-guided tour includes Death Row,
cell houses, and exhibits on early prisoners
and prison life. |
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| World Center for Birds
of Prey |
208-362-8687 |
| Located south of Boise,
this renowned facility gives visitors
insight into the actual working process
of saving endangered species of hawks,
falcons, eagles, and other birds of prey. |
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Boise Metro Economic
Develop. Council
"We provide critical information at key
points in the business expansion, location
and start-up processes"
The Boise Metro Economic Development Council (BMEDC) is the
separately funded economic development division of the Boise
Metro Chamber of Commerce. With the long-term mission of creating
jobs, encouraging investment in the community, and maintaining
a balanced quality of life, the BMEDC is actively involved
in the economic vitality of the Boise metropolitan area and
the Treasure Valley.
What do we do? The BMEDC provides critical information at key
points in the business expansion, location and start-up processes.
Regional Information: We represent
the ACE Communities - Ada, Canyon and Elmore counties
as a primary contact for economic development within
the region.
Site Location: We offer many services to businesses
considering location or expansion within the area including
arranging and hosting site visits; determining available labor
and rates; utility costs and addressing many other special
requirements business prospects may have.
Business Retention
and Expansion: We provide assistance to both
existing businesses and start-up businesses in the
Boise metropolitan area, providing data for business
plans and helping with special problems, and state
and local regulations.
International
Business: We co-host seminars and maintain
relationships with international service providers
and many consular offices in the western United States
in order to offer assistance to area businesses interested
in selling their goods and services in the global
marketplace.
Venture Capital: We
sponsor an Annual Venture Capital Investor's Forum
and bring together entrepreneurs, angel investors
and service providers throughout the year.
Area
Demographics: We gather statistical information
about the Boise metropolitan statistical area.
About Ada County
It was French Canadian fur trappers
that gave Boise its name in the very
early 1800's. Traveling through the
high desert terrain, they came upon
the valley, "Les Boise!" they exclaimed: "The
Trees!" Ada County was established
as part of the Idaho Territory in 1864
with Boise as its county seat.
In 1890, Idaho was admitted as the
43rd state, and the City of Boise was
chosen as its capital. Boise has aptly
become the premier city in the state
leading in population, manufacturing,
retailing and quality of life. Ada
County prospers through Boise's strengths,
as does the other cities in the metropolitan
statistical area: Eagle, Garden City,
Kuna, Meridian and the adjoining counties
of Canyon and Elmore.
Men with a vision made Ada County a corporate landmark. Men
like C.W. Moore whose general store has evolved into US Bancorp.
W.H. Morrison, and M.H. Knudsen, founders of the Morrison-Knudsen
Corporation, now the global engineering and construction company
Washington Group International; J.R. Simplot who started the
Simplot Corporation and made Idaho famous for its potatoes;
and Joe Albertson, who dream of food distributing netted one
of American's largest and fastest growing chains of supermarkets.
The list is long, Micron Technology, Inc. Hewlett-Packard,
Boise Cascade Corporation, T.J. International, PRECO, Inc.,
and SCP Global Technologies. The pioneering, entrepreneurial
spirit is nurtured here.
People are drawn to the Boise Valley from all over the world.
Many come having never heard of Boise before; but once here,
they often stay, or return with their families. The city and
the surrounding area are captivating with their natural beauty,
mild welcoming climate, and tradition of friendliness.
Restaurants & Night Life
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