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Boise’s Exergy Development Group LLC, which recently suspended some wind-farm projects, faces a new challenge: a lawsuit over missing payments for wind turbines Exergy agreed to buy less than four months ago.

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Tapping a new market: Boise County couple to export bottled water to China

Scott and Angie West have spent the past four years building their bottled spring water business in Boise County. It isn’t yet profitable, but it may be soon — thanks to a deal with an importer in Shanghai, China.
NEW CONSTRUCTION

Now you can get Treasure Valley crafted beer in a can

A look at one local brewery’s introduction of canning for craft beer.
SMALL BUSINESSES

Terry Blom: Preparing for the cost of a higher education is a must

August signifies the return of school for children and young adults across the country. What should be a time of excitement for parents and returning students may actually be a stressful time for those with modest incomes adjusting to the increasing cost of quality education.
SMALL BUSINESSES

C. Norman Beckert: Frustrated dealing with ‘difficult’ customers? What to do

Empirical evidence indicates that many businesses spend an inordinate amount of time, effort and often extra expense dealing with and attempting to appease “difficult” customers. Recognize that a customer is someone who repetitively buys from the business, and in today’s economy...
BUSINESS COLUMNISTS

Kevin Learned: Treasure Valley Angel Fund now taking applications

You may have seen the announcement that the valley’s second angel fund, the Treasure Valley Angel Fund, is now open for business. Full disclosure: I am an investor in the fund and my firm, Loon Creek Capital, helped guide the fund through the organizational effort.
SMALL BUSINESSES

Meridian man opens a moving-company franchise

A Meridian man has opened a moving company franchise.
SMALL BUSINESSES

ROBB HICKEN: Do your research before advertising in a niche publication

Dan Clark of All-Pro Pool and Spa Service in Boise received an email announcing he was upgraded to a better ad in a specialty golf directory for the Treasure Valley.
SMALL BUSINESSES

Boise chiropractor hopes to change health insurance

A Boise chiropractor’s business model moves away from traditional health insurance.
SMALL BUSINESSES

C. NORMAN BECKERT: Customer service: Turn it into one of your top advantages

A question we often hear from our retail clients is: How can I compete with the big-box stores in the area?