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Oh, what a marvelous spring we are having! This area has one of the most beautiful

spring seasons of anywhere I have ever lived. Each year, it seems to get more and more breathtakingly beautiful. Spring always brings me closer to God, and my spirit and appreciation for the beauty in life unfolds. With the holidays behind us, it’s now time to truly open our eyes and figure out how we can support local for the rest of the year.

There are so many ways to support local and a live a local lifestyle. I wanted to remind our readers of the many avenues they can take to support local. For example, using a locally owned lawn company is a great start. Check to see if your pest and bug control company is locally owned. Making sure to support local green houses, nurseries, and garden centers is a great way to support local as well. Buy outdoor furnishings and toys from a locally owned company, eat out at locally owned restaurants, especially restaurants that are striving to support our local food and drink producers. Stroll through the area farmers markets and purchase and eat locally grown spring goodness.

Buying local wine, spirits, and craft beer from stores in the Valley is a great way to support local, as well as looking for locally produced products on the store shelves and keeping an eye open for Idaho products. Frequenting locally owned retail stores and getting gifts and home items from them is a great way to surprise loved ones while helping out your community. Getting your health care needs, vitamins, supplements, and your pet’s products and pet food from locally owned businesses, buying jewelry from a locally owned jeweler . . . my list can go on and on and on.

As you read through this spring issue, please take the time to support the businesses within the pages, and as you drive down the street or search the web, be sure to make the local factor an important part of your buying power. It will help both you and your local businesses of the Treasure Valley stay happy this spring.

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SALON & DAY SPA microdermabrasion should also be considered to make your skin polished and glowing for your beautiful wedding day pictures! Even one treatment can help with acne, tone, tightening, diminishing scars or discoloration and it helps make-up application flawless for those inevitable close ups! Also, why not try the all Mineral Make-up from Jane Iredale that our make-up artists can apply for you.

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Inspire Salon and Day Spa is a locally owned and operated business conveniently located at the intersection of Eagle and Ustick road. Inspire is an upscale full-service Day Spa that is known for its array of customized personal services which prides itself on making each visit feel like a special occasion. This luxurious oasis is nestled in the Gateway Marketplace near the growing shopping complexes off Eagle road. It is a pampering sanctuary that specializes in creating an atmosphere of elegance, giving everyone who walks through their doors an experience as unique and special as they are.

Inspire was designed to make each client feel pampered with every detail chosen to give the highest quality spa experience. Whether you are celebrating an anniversary, birthday or an upcoming wedding let the wonderful team at Inspire help you create a day of rejuvenation and relaxation.

Your wedding is one of the biggest days of your life, and Inspire would love to take care of all your pre-wedding pampering and preparing needs.

They can help plan the services for you and your bridal party to look and feel your best on your special day. Let “Team Inspire” arrange a hair consultation for an Updo with one of the talented stylists, or a detoxifying body wrap that will pull out toxins and excess water weight making you look and feel slimmer. A facial and

Grooming the groom and getting him “photo-ready” is also a big part of their services. Haircut and style, gentlemen’s manicure, facial, and waxing are all highly recommended part of their fullservice menu. Cure his cold feet with a warm foot bath and Pedicure! Remember to schedule both you and your sweetheart for a delightful “Couples Massage.”

Your bridal party needs to be “Inspired” to look and feel their best as well! As the valley’s premier day spa, Inspire is large enough to accommodate your entire party and still maintain a sumptuous environment focused on making

everyone’s treatment individualized and extraordinary as they are.

The “relax room’ is the perfect cozy alcove, ideal for gathering in-between services where you can enjoy a beverage of your choosing and participate in quiet conversations.

Inspire is equipped to handle other gatherings as well such as Proms, Birthdays, Girls Day Out, and Anniversaries to name just a few.

Their manicure, pedicure room can welcome up to six guests at one time. The spa rooms can accommodate up to three facials or three massages simultaneously.

Included in their menu of services are: Customized Facials, Chemical Peels, Microdermabrasion, Threading, Waxing Brow Tinting, Massage, Hair Design, Hair Color, Sunless Airbrush Tanning, Manicures, Pedicures, Body Wraps and Make-Up application. In addition, Inspire has a nice array of high-quality retail products for you to select from.

Inspire Salon and Day Spa is the perfect venue to make those special occasions exceptional.

Inspire is one of the only places in the Treasure Valley where you can get a couples massage with an added VIP Upgrade! They have two double rooms

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and one is the ultimate in couple’s therapy. A quiet luxurious atmosphere where you slip into cozy robes, soak your feet in an aromatherapy foot bath and sip champagne, all before your 60-90 minute couples massage begins. This is a truly unique experience and the perfect place to recharge your batteries, as you let the world fade away and be treated like royalty.

Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 10 th and what better way to show your mother how special she is to you than a day of pampering. She has taken care of you.

Let Inspire take care of her. They will roll out the red carpet for Mother’s Day and spoil each Mom, ensuring their visit is like a mini vacation. She will come home feeling rejuvenized and loved.

You can choose a pampering package or a reloadable gift card.

Spring is the time when we realize it’s time to do some maintenance to get ready for summer. Waxing and pedicures are top of mind and what better way to get ready for swimsuits and sandals than to have a spa girls night out. Inspire’s comfy and chic pedicure space is large enough to accommodate a group of your friends. Select a beverage of your choice and sink into the pedicure couch as your overworked tootsies are pampered.

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Vocalist Schylar Davis is joined by Jamie Brown on lead guitar, Luke Bishop on bass, and Tony Songer on drums. As frontwoman, Schylar Davis lends thoughtful songwriting, soulful vocals, and rhythm guitar to The Vertigo. Inspired by Patty Griffin, Dave Matthews, and other brilliant songwriters, Schylar was eager to craft her own sound. Moving from Baltimore to Boise in 2013, singer/guitarist Schylar formed The Vertigo, which has morphed into its current lineup of musicians.

UK import Jamie Brown (vocals/lead, guitar/keys) started playing guitar when given an acoustic for Christmas at age 11. After buying his first electric, trading it, then trading again, he landed his beloved Les Paul. By 16, Jamie was into Hendrix, and then somewhat worryingly got into some really heavy stuff, fortunately that didn't last long! By 20, Jamie had played in a couple of bands before getting into a band that he played with on and off for ten years, playing some really cool places in London, the Dublin castle, Mean Fiddler, and some other of the Camden hot spots. He also toured Ireland! Jamie moved from London to Boise in January 2014, and within a couple of months, joined The Vertigo.

difficult to get ahead with music in the valley is a gross understatement. I'm constantly very frustrated that clubs and fans take our local acts for granted; Chris Holton it takes a lot of time and ri208.861.2847 diculous amounts of money to be able to play. As I get closer to these performers, I am more and more in love with THEIR love of music. Love of music is the sole reason for their persistence. My mission is to be their voice— the one person that realizes the value of these amazing performers. I use Holton Productions and The Urban Liaison Magazine to increase awareness for this quite literal epidemic surrounding us, by providing a unique form of promotion. When a venue requests an event from Holton Productions, the first words in my response is this: "Do you have a budget? We will need to pay the performers."

I am often unable to assist in these event requests due to the fact that the general public assumes they can offer "exposure" as payment. Sadly, many local bands will accept "nothing" just to share their heart and souls to a handful of people. Those of you reading this, PLEASE visit a concert starring local music.

Please buy their merchandise, buy them a drink or even drop them a tip. Only together will we be able to make a change in our music scene. The Treasure Valley loves music, but instead of buying an over-priced ticket from a national act that will take your money and run, PLEASE try to realize and appreciate the investment they make and the level of talent possessed by our neighbors

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Bassist Luke Bishop made his way to Boise from Western Michigan. His early musical influences include AC/DC, The Rolling Stones, and Bruce Springsteen. More recently, he’s revisited the sound of Motown and 70’s funk. Luke anchors The Vertigo’s rhythm section with a ‘keep it simple’ approach to maintaining the groove.

Tony Songer lays down a solid groove on the drums for The Vertigo. He started playing drums in mid-west clubs at the age of 13 with strong influences in 70’s and southern rock.

More recently, his interests morphed into playing a decade of jazz, big band, and blues.

Moving to Boise in 2008, Tony has played with several local blues, rock, and praise bands.

With sultry vocals, ripping leads, and a solid groove, The Vertigo is a great band to go listen to in the various Boise and surrounding area venues.

“Like” The Vertigo on Facebook or Reverbnation to hear clips, see videos, and to learn about upcoming shows in the area.

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The Best Trained Stylists Danae Valle is one of the most sought after colorist in the Northwest. Her passion for color has led to a life long love for education. She believes in “passing it on”. She has trained over 30 young stylists over the last 4 years in the art of color. She has taught 1000’s of woman at many seminars the importance of being beautiful on the inside as well as the outside. She was named 2009 Business Woman of the Year in Idaho and received the prestigious Governors Brightest Star Award by Governor. She owned Studio D Salon and it become one of the top 100 salons in the United States.

Victor Valle is passionate about the Hair industry. He has traveled all over the United States learning the craft of doing amazing hair. He specializes in custom man’s styles and cuts and is a highly sought after eyebrow artist. He studied in the world renown Redken 5th Ave Exchange and the prestigioius KRS Summitt Business School.

Britton Valle, inspired by his parents overwhelming passion and creative vision, expressed a desire that one day he would become a highly sought Stylist. Britton’s journey took him to the East Coast to work with Patrick McIvor, the artistic and Techniculture director of Goldwell/Kms California.

After honing the art of color and perfecting the craft of cutting it was time to move forward. Leaving everything behind he moved to Kauai with the vision of water and sand and the hope of working as a Hair Artist in the St. Regis Resort on the north shore of Kauai. The dream was realized and within a year Britton had formed a reputation with Celebrity Clientele. Britton works three months out of the year in Hawaii. He loves to pamper his clients and his level of service is incredible.

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LOCAL LIVING CULINARY NEIGHBORHOOD ADVENTURES! Eagle is a very family-focused community, nestled in a beautiful setting with foothills to the North, the Boise River spanning the full and Banbury Golf Course; both provide a great golf outing for all levels of experience. And let’s not forget the many wineries dotted around the area!

Running from April through October, the Eagle Saturday Market comes alive in downtown’s Heritage Park. This quaint and cozy market venue is full melodious sounds of local musicians, completing the festive atmosphere.

Scheduled each year in July is a 4-day event for the entire family. Eagle Fun Days includes a bike race, a wet and wild parade through downtown, a golf tournament, and live music. Drawing many a curious folk to the event is the “World’s Largest Rocky Mountain Oyster (bull testicles) Feed” put on by the Eagle Volunteer Fire Department as a fund raiser for the organization. Devouring one of these delicacies should be on everyone’s “Bucket List!” stores and dine at some of Treasure Valley’s best restaurants. “Enjoy Idaho’s Local Flavor!”

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Traditional Japanese Style Sushi is served “fresh and clean”, but the fusion style is more creative and modern using all kinds of One of the signature dishes that has emerged as a favorite is the Korean Beef Bulgogi. The sliced, marinated, tender rib-eye steak is the key ingredient in this oil-less stir fry served on a hot sizzling plate atop fresh cabbage with a side of Jasmine or brown rice. Kim Chi, carrots, Daikon pickles, Korean chili paste (sweet and spicy) completes the entree. Not sure how to eat it? No problem.

Your server is more than happy to give you the Bulgogi 101 course on eating Bulgogi Korean style.

But the full bar at Rice is also a destination spot. Bartender Major Ludwig has been named as the Best Bartender by the Boise Weekly for 2013 and 2014. And his signature Lemon Basil Martini has also won both years as the best martini. With Happy Hour running Monday through Saturday from 4-6, take advantage of a discounted drink and appetizer. And now that spring is in the air, there’s no better place to lunch prices certainly are!

Supporting Local Restaurants

Bodacious Pig www.bodaciouspig.com Located at the intersection of Old State Street and Eagle Road, Bodacious Pig Barbecue brings together the experience of husband and wife restaurateurs Joel and Tricia Anderson to create a traditional meets contemporary barbecue experience.

Even the décor and ambiance of the restaurant matches the theme from the whimsical pigs in pink frames to the chandeliers.

George, BP’s pit master, gets up early to smoke the fresh meats every day. Slow smoked barbecue done right takes several as a mother’s love”, is pork shoulder that has been smoked for fourteen hours, then hand pulled with the original BBQ sauce.

It is served with vinegar based pork au jus called molasses hogwash.

While George is busy smoking the meats in the morning, Tricia is busy preparing homemade salads, side dishes, and desserts. is evident and synonymous with the word “fresh”. And although everyday a new dessert is created, it is the daily Bread Pudding that has the attention of everyone. The recipe is made with croissants with crème anglaise and a white chocolate sauce.

The menu does not end there! Tricia rotates a special every night that is not BBQ! From steaks to seafood, the culinary talent exudes from the kitchen. One couple travels to Eagle every Saturday night for a Bodacious “date night” and they only order the specials!

If the place is packed, you can order on-line or walk up to the kitchen window for take-out. The orders through the window are 30% of the entire business. Pick up the “Pig up n’ Go” menu and keep it handy!

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Davinci ‘ s www.davincis2.com Davinci’s has become a landmark destination over the past eighteen years. First reason is the New York Style Bistro Italian atmosphere and menu that has remained consistent for the local neighbors to count on and enjoy. Second is the legendary location within the original Bank of Eagle where the arched window and door openings still exist. You can see the original brick walls of the bank in the bar along with a view of the safe that was installed on 9/3/1910, now serving as a beer and wine cooler. while Jay is seen as the “front of the house” guy. Jay greets the guests and oversees what the bartenders are creating. And a lively bar crowd gathering occurs every Friday and Saturday night, staying open until 2 AM. It’s hard to select what entrée is the single signature item. Tony and Jay agree that it’s down to three! The Meat Lasagna is made with a very traditional Bolognaise sauce, while the Chicken Parmesan and Spaghetti & Meatballs are served with a Tuscan tomato sauce created with only six simple ingredients. But in the end, the meatballs win. Customers exclaim when they return “Those are by far the best meatballs ever!” Then some guests began ordering just 1, 2, or 4 meatballs and no spaghetti! So now that is available on the menu as an appetizer. The meatballs are made fresh every other day with straight beef and fresh (secret)

Whether a local neighbor is visiting, family events, or new faces on a date night, Davinci’s serves up delicious food and “memorable visits abound!”

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SEE YOU NEXT TIME EXPLORING EAGLE!

Opening Soon!

When the Boise Co-op shared that it was looking to expand last summer, Nampa was very enthusiastic about the prospect of bringing local grocery to the downtown area. When the Boise Co-op decided to open their new location in Meridian, the hope didn’t fade for Canyon County. Instead, a new co-op was formed. Canyon County Co-op has already garnered over 400 members and is scheduled to open in the summer of 2015.

The new co-op will be located in the former Lloyd Lumber cabinet shop, across the street from Flying M Coffee Garage. In the 60’s, the building was occupied by Consumer’s Market, a specialty grocer. Since it was originally used as a grocery, the building is ideal for the Canyon County Co-op’s purposes. “It kind of seems like it was meant to be,” Levings said.

The project has been very well received by the community, and as part of the Downtown Association’s Economic Restructuring committee, Lisa Levings, along with a new board, has been specifically formed to create the co-op.

“It’s been a fun process since we’ve had so much support from the community,” Levings said. “That is what has kept us going.”

While no contracts have been signed with vendors so far, the Canyon County Co-op has been working with local organizations such as the U of I Food Science Program and the Nampa Farmer’s Market to build relationships with potential producers.

The Canyon County Co-op is a very exciting development for a variety of reasons, one being that it will allow locally grown/made foods to remain in the area. This is not only a healthier way of eating and living, it also provides a marketplace for local businesses and jobs within the community. “We’re trying to create opportunities with the community and keep resources in Canyon County,” Levings said.

stores in the area. There are currently no grocery stores within walking distance of downtown or anywhere north of the area. This creates a situation that is referred to as a “food desert” and is especially troubling if the residents of the desert are low-income or have limited transportation.

Although public support for the Canyon County Co-op has been remarkable, there are still miscellaneous areas where assistance is needed, and the slated summer opening is contingent on fundraising, grants, and memberships. Anyone interested in volunteering can do so by filling out a form on the co-op website. There is also a wish list with items and services that are needed.

“We are a group of people from the community organizing this for our community,” Levings said. “We’ve seen so much interest in this effort, and the people involved have put in a lot of time on top of their full time jobs. We’re very grateful.”

Those who have yet to purchase their memberships are still in luck. The Canyon County Co-op will be offering charter lifetime memberships until two weeks prior to opening; after the co-op opens, memberships will be purchased and renewed on a yearly basis.

Another reason that the Canyon County Co-op will be a welcome development in downtown Nampa is that it will remedy the lack of grocery WRITTEN BY

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The snow begins to melt. Color comes back to Earth. From ice crystal, water emerges. The elements change before our eyes.

An elemental shift takes place inside of us as well. With every season, no matter how subtle, the fundamental shifts are taking place. Spring is a time of cleansing for the Earth and of rebirth.

Every living thing on the planet goes through periods of cleansing and rebirth. We humans are no exception. Look at life as a metaphor, consider that the warmth of love can thaw a frozen heart and activate creative potential, which in turn activates more potential—a chain reaction takes place. Consider a constricted selfhood as a frozen crystal now defrosting into a passionate healing rebirth. Tiny green sprouts emerge from the Earth bringing forth crocus and hyacinth blossoms full of intoxicating aroma and glorious color; it’s as if the all of creation is shouting “yes” to renewal. A symphony of emergence is taking place, the birds sing, the trees begin to sparkle with fresh buds of growth, even the animals seem to frolic more.

Are you feeling it? Are you emerging from your winter? Frequently, people tell me that they feel that something is missing, that they are not feeling quite right inside. They feel that they are out on the fringes of emergence or caught in hibernation mode. They feel not sick but not well either. If I may over simplify here, what is fundamentally out of place is our sense of sacredness and where it actually resides. I am not talking about religion nor am I criticizing beliefs, but merely suggesting that there is a sense that society as a whole has lost touch. I believe a solution to poverty, illness, and discord with life lies within the ancient capacity for us as individuals to travel back to ancient sacred grounds—to reconnect with the sacredness of the Earth and the temple that we live in, our Body. To cleanse ourselves of that which is toxic, we must evoke the holiness of our bodies to emerge and take appropriate action. No matter your age or the state of your health right now everything is in your favor. The body wants to heal. Every single cell is waiting for your decision to say“YES!”

Here are a few steps to start right now, no matter what your problem is; given the right tools, the body will heal, drop weight, and the spirit will lighten.

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Cleanse your kitchen. Get rid of all artificial, processed, sugarladen, high fructose corn syrup-injected foods.

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All you really need is one good one. Start cooking and preparing food at home. It does not have to be complicated or take lots of time—it just needs to be healthy.

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Get to the local Farmer’s Market or a store with a natural organic health food section and get some fresh vegetables. If you do eat out, eat at places that support a healthy lifestyle. Just start simple. Your body will rejoice. You can tweak the diet later.

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This is sacred ground. When you acknowledge this, your whole life will change.

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I am always the one looking for a better deal; not pulling the trigger on something because the price may seem too high even if that is the market price for it.

I would usually tell you to take a better deal and save your money for something else.

However, with photography, you usually get what you pay for. While you are looking through the portfolios of different photographers, take a look at their prices and what is included within them. If they don’t have prices on their website, ask them for it. Photography is a marketplace where it is ok to haggle with the photographer to get a good deal. The wedding photography industry is a big market and photographers want to have every weekend booked through the summer season. They will usually work with you to make sure that you book with them because they know there is another photographer waiting around the corner to snap you up. Be aware of what you get for the price (i.e., wedding album, how many photographs do you get to choose, how many hours of their time do you get on the wedding day, etc.).

Be ready to spend at least $1800 for 8 hours of photography at some of the other professional photography business’s. If it is more than that, make sure they are worth it or you are getting more from it. If it is less than that, ask yourself why. Maybe they are just starting. Maybe they aren’t good. Chances are they might have some learning to do still. Feel free to be aggressive and ask your photographer everything you need to to feel comfortable.

This is a big chunk of change and you don’t want to be disappointed when your wedding is over. There are no do overs.

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STYLE

Do you like light, outdoorsy and “soft” photographs? Or do you prefer bold, colorful and fashion forward photographs?

Both are great and can capture your day splendidly, but is it something you are going to want to look at and be proud of 20 or 30 years down the road. The best thing to do is to look through A LOT of photographers portfolios. Make notes on what photographs you like and why. Note the difference in the style of the photographers. Do they have unique angles, do they have indoor photos as well as outdoor photos, is there anything you don’t like about their photographs that you want to be mindful of on your wedding day?

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PERSONALITY

This one might get confused with style at times. But, make no mistake, the personality of your photographer is incredibly important. Be mindful that you are allowing this photographer into your personal space (and into some incredibly personal moments) on the biggest day of your life. I would encourage everyone to sit down with their photographer for coffee and at the very least, a skype conversation. Ask them questions, get to know them. How long have they been a photographer? What’s their inspiration? What’s their story? This is an interview. You not only want someone who can complete the job well, you want someone who you are going to get along with and feel comfortable around. If they are not presenting themselves well (physically or in personality), despite a good portfolio, make sure their quality is worth the awkwardness, because your comfort is going to come through the lens of the camera and show up in your photographs. Try to book the same photographer for your engagement shoot as you are going to on your wedding day.

Use the engagement shoot as a precursor and a warm up for the big day.

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THE FINE PRINT

You think you know who you want as your photographer, you’re almost ready to sign on the dotted line and reserve your day with them.

You and your fiance get along with them just splendidly. Here are a few last reminders to take a look over before putting down your deposit:

What is their cancellation policy? Things happen. It is a fact of life. Maybe their car won’t start, maybe it’s a destination wedding and their flights get cancelled. Whatever it is, make sure that there is a back-up plan.

Will you be getting money back? Do they have a backup photographer who will take their place in case of emergency? Maybe they do make it and their camera breaks. Do they have a second camera to continue shooting?

These are questions to be mindful of. Like I said earlier, there are no do overs on your wedding day. Also, be mindful of payment dates.

Very few vendors that you will be working with on your wedding day require a full payment in one sitting. Because of this, be mindful of how your photographer (and all other vendors) break up their payments. Is it half now, half later? 10% now, 50% at six months out and the final payment on the wedding day? How do they break it up and is there a return policy involved? If you miss a payment date, they may take that as a cancellation and or charge you extra in interest for a missed payment.

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RELATIONSHIP

How to get your photographer to like you too. Hopefully your photographer will bend over backwards for you on your wedding day.

Any photographer worth their weight will understand that they wear many hats on the wedding day, from pseudo planner to boutonniere pinner to tracking down grandpa who wandered off because they know this is your special day and they have a reputation to be mindful of. However, you can do a few things to make sure your photographer has just as much an appreciation for you as you do them.

Feed them. Make sure you put extra numbers in your catering for your vendors. They are working 6-12 hours to make sure your day is amazing.

Stick to the schedule. You are only hurting yourself if your hair and makeup take an hour longer than planned and you are missing your bridal party shots. At the end of the day, if you run out of time for photos, there are no do overs. Talk with your photographer to set a timeline and stick to it.

Give your photographer guidance as to what kinds of shots you like.

Pinterest is an amazing resource, but do not expect them to get every shot on your “Wedding”Board. You hired them because you liked their style, let them be creative and you might be surprised.

Tip your photographer (and other vendors). It’s not a requirement, but budget for some tips for a few vendors who are spending a lot of their time with you. Yes, you are already paying them a lot, but this is a great gesture of your gratitude. $100 for 8 hours of work is pretty standard.

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& GARDEN “We want to bring back the spirit of Ezra and honor what he stood for,” says Chase’s daughter Megan Dulin. “He was well known for helping people grow their own orchards, and paying for local students to go to college at NNU.” Ezra Stephens was an outstanding figure in Treasure Valley History, and made quite an impact on Nampa. It is estimated that he helped to plant 375 acres of apple orchards in the Nampa area. An account of his life in the Idaho Free Press details his “Varied Career from Painting Churns, to Fighting Rebels;” as well as his fame as an agriculturist whose story reads similar to that of Johnny Appleseed. Stephens planted apple orchards and windbreaks along railroad tracks from Nebraska west to Idaho, where he settled.

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n the midst of Nampa’s steady outward growth, there is an acreage that has been family owned and operated for over a hundred years. In 1908, Stephens Orchard was planted, and though the landscape has changed from orchard to farmland to nursery, the legacy of its original owner survived thanks to the rekindling efforts of the Chase family.

When Earlynn Chase took over management of Stephen’s Nursery in November of 2014 she began working toward her vision of developing a friendly and community minded business. In essence, she wanted what her family’s original owner, Ezra Stephens, wanted.

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After his passing, the orchard closed. Ezra’s son in law, Carl Chase Sr. took over the land to grow his farm. Eventually his son, Carl Chase Jr. bought it and took over the family farm. Carl and his wife Joyce maintained a successful farming business until retiring. The land is still in the family, but the acreage on Middleton is going back to its roots. Now, under its new family management, the nursery will reclaim what Ezra Stephens stood for: Education, community and local sustainability.

Although it has a rich history, the future of the nursery is also very exciting. Earlynn and her daughter’s plans implement elements of the past while creating a framework for involving the community. “A lot of people have suggested a community garden so that may be in our future,” said Chase. “We have also set aside a few plots to grow watermelon and pumpkins for a pick-your-own area.”

One example of history meeting future can be found in bringing back Stephens Nursery’s traditional Easter Egg Hunt. Dulin’s grandmother, Joyce Chase, had held the event annually and it had a sizable attendance, so they are very pleased to announce that they will be hosting the Easter Egg Hunt once again. This year’s hunt will include multiple age groups, as well as a group for special needs and handicapped children.

Another renewal that many will be pleased to learn about is the return of JC’s Cottage. The shop will offer coffee, gifts, and Grandma Joyce’s famous fudge. The area surrounding the cottage will soon be renovated to include a grass area and a gazebo, which will be available for weddings and other special events. Several pieces of antique farm equipment used on the original homestead will be displayed in landscaping around the event area.

Local organic produce will also be available at the nursery beginning in the late spring or early summer. The grower, Ezra’s great-great granddaughter Michele Connelly, will be offering produce from heirloom seeds that include tomatoes, sweet peppers in all colors, cucumbers, egg-

plant, beans, and potatoes. Later in the season, there will also be winter squash and pumpkins. Depending on the weather and time of year, other offerings will include fresh herbs, flowers, lettuce, and a variety of other vegetables.

In honor of Ezra Stephens, the nursery has increased their fruit tree offerings, especially apple trees. Dulin’s husband, Britt is excited to bring these back. They are also offering a wide selection of organic seeds for gardening. Stephens Nursery has a variety of shade trees, shrubs, bushes, and sod. They are happy to work with both professional landscapers and direct consumers to assist in finding the right plants. The nursery is the ideal destination for those who are looking for established trees and landscaping.

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Also in accordance Dulin, Zachary Braun, Michele (Chase) with Stephens’ phiConnelly, Joyce Chase, Earlynn Chase, losophy, Ms. Chase, Megan & Britt Dulin the Dulin family, and Stephens Nursery are incredibly active in the community. They support local schools such as Nampa Christian and Columbia High School and are very active in the local 4-H club Purple Sage. They are also active within the Idaho Junior Paint Horse Club, offering their location as a meeting place for the group.

One group that holds special significance to the Dulin family, and has therefore been heavily supported by Stephens Nursery, is the Caldwell Wildcats Special Olympics Team. The family’s middle son, Hunter Dulin, has special needs and has thrived in the encouraging environment of the team, which has given him and other area residents with special needs the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of sports and activities.

Stephens Nursery looks forward to supporting the growth of other organizations that offer this underserved segment of the population.

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“We clean whatever you need!” says owner Renee’ Dickinson.

Customer satisfaction is their top priority. Scrub N’ Bubbles Cleaning, LLC is accredited by the Better Business Bureau, is a member of the Nampa Chamber of Commerce, and is registered by the state. They reflect top-notch professionalism and quality. They background check and drug test all of their crew members and have a full staff in every department of their business—they have 10-15 employees at all times, they have a bookkeeper, a full-time office staff, and a team that goes onsite to clients’ homes and workplaces to make sure that they know the clients’ priorities. To help make sure the job gets done to top-notch quality, they have a quality control team that does random checkups on the completed work.

If you want to know a little bit about the family behind the business, the Dickinson’s are Idaho natives living on a small local farm. They have three grown kids and three amazing grandchildren. Their business started out as just Renee’ cleaning homes on her own beginning in the summer of 2011, but business soon picked up and she needed to hire and train more hands to make sure that every client had someone to clean when they needed it. This shows Renee’’s deep commitment to the happiness of her customers; she wanted to make sure that everyone was happy, and from that, the business was born. She had no intention of starting it, but she got such a great response that the business was born in an unexpected, but wonderful way.

When the business was still yet to be an official service, Renee recruited her husband, who had just recently quit a longtime job and taken a large pay cut after having to work out of state for four years.

He was feeling discouraged. When all seemed lost, Renee’ assured her husband that they could get through it with the hard work they’d always done: “You’ll be the ‘scrub’ and I’ll be the ‘bubbles,’ she said to him, which is where they came up with the name to their now booming business. If that isn’t a touching story about the start of a beautiful business, I don’t know what is!

“WE CLEAN WHATEVER YOU NEED!” Renee’ said that her goal for this year is to take what they currently have in the business and refine it—they want to continue growing and making things better. Renee’ also mentioned that she would love to have a second location opened sometime within the next year or two—a Boise location, preferably, because that is where most of their business is. They are located in Nampa but have gone as far as Wilder, Mountain Home, and Horseshoe Bend. “We’ll go wherever we are needed.”

The business officially began on March 26, 2012, so the team at Scrub N’ Bubbles Cleaning is celebrating their “three years of business” mark and couldn’t be happier!

“Spring is definitely the busiest time of the year,” she assured us, so make sure that you book your appointment today because spring has sprung rather quickly this year. Whether it’s the popular deep cleaning of the entire home (followed by bi-weekly cleanings) or light cleanings for your business, Scrub N’ Bubbles can get it done. They have mostly done homes, but they have also cleaned commercial buildings and love it—they will get the job done wherever you may be. Their other specialty is working with some of the valley’s best custom homebuilders, putting that cherry on top of their gorgeous work right before the homeowner takes possession.

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here has been a tremendous wave in popularity of outdoor obstacle course races over the last several years, races like The Dirty Dash, The Tough Mudder, and of course, the Spartan Race in Idaho on June 13th of this year. These races bring much more challenge and variety than what you would find in traditional courses that involve only running. In addition to running, these races can include climbing over walls, crawling through tubes, trudging through mud, swinging over bodies of water with gymnastic rings . . . pretty much anything and everything is fair game. This of course adds to the allure of the event and is the primary reason you see more events develop with a steady increase in participation every year. But because of the variety, preparing for these events can be a challenge.

Participants will need to bring high levels of strength, power, and endurance to finish successfully, particularly when you consider the majority of us are not professional athletes. The good news is that you don’t have to be! With adequate training, preparation, and time, anyone can get a taste of the glory, including you!

However, the first obstacle to overcome is deciding to do it. Rather than waiting until you reach a certain level of fitness, make the commitment to go for it and let that be your motivation to get into shape. Whether the race is three months away or a year, just go for it! Having an event on the horizon will bring greater consistency and purpose with your training than waiting ever will. Also, recruit your friends while you’re at it. Many of these events will involve obstacles that require teamwork in order to accomplish them. Plus, having a few of your best partners in crime to train with will only add more enjoyment and consistency to your training.

So, now that you’re all in, here is a weekly outline of how to get ready for the big event. This program is designed with the assumption that you have already built a foundation of strength and cardiovascular endurance. If you are just beginning with a fitness program, you should follow a general strength and conditioning program for at least three to six months before progressing. Also, we all have individual differences and levels of fitness and the following training program may be modified in any way that better suits your needs.

Monday: Strength & Power Workout Jason’s Experience & Credentials:

We’ll begin our weekly workout here since this one will place the most demand and intensity on the muscles and should be done when we are fully recovered. Begin with a dynamic warm up 10-15 minutes in length. Then perform the following circuits for three sets each:

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Tuesday: Hill Run

Since a good chunk of these events still involve running, it only make sense to include a day strictly for running, but I have news for you: the course isn’t going to be flat! Pick a hilly trail run of your choice and go at a steady pace. Distance should be based on whatever course you’ll be participating on. For example, the Tough Mudder is 10-12 miles. So, begin your first week at about a five to six-mile run, then add one mile each week leading up to the event. You may start with shorter or longer distances depending on your current fitness level.

Wednesday: Hybrid Workout #1: Strength/Cardio Drills

A hybrid workout is simply one that incorporates all the elements of fitness into one circuit, specifically exercises that will challenge strength, endurance, power, and core. Due to the nature of an obstacle course race, this style of workout will most closely mimic the demands the body will need to be ready for and help condition you for anything that is brought your way. Perform each exercise for one minute with minimal rest in between. Recover one to two minutes after completing all eight exercises.

Complete three to five sets total, depending on your fitness level:

1. Renegade Rows 2. Quick Feet 3. Lunge with Overhead Press 4. Horizontal Jumps 5. Single Leg Squats (30 sec/leg) 6. Mountain Climbers 7. Rope Pulls 8. Ice-skaters

Thursday: Recovery/Flexibility

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This day should serve strictly for recovery. Any combination of restoration should be used. This may include foam rolling, massage, restorative yoga, flexibility, or hydrotherapy—basically any method that personally gives you the best recovery.

Friday: Hybrid Workout #2: Strength/Run This workout is similar to our first workout, except you will be combining a distance run with a strength circuit used intermittently throughout.

Begin by running at a steady pace, and then perform a strength circuit at the end of each mile. You can utilize body weight exercises or take a portable training tool like a resistance band or TRX Trainer with you as you go. Preferably, this should be done on a trail run, but this can also be used on a track as well. Below is a sample resistance band/body weight circuit. Perform 15-20 repetitions each. Repeat the sequence for three to five miles total:

1. Resistance Band Squat Rows 2. Pushups 3. Resistance Band Rotations 4. Alternating Lunges 5. Resistance Band Presses

Saturday: Low Impact Cardio

This will be the lightest workout of the week. Your goal is to train at a lower heart rate with minimal to no impact. Going for an easy bike ride, use the stair stepper or elliptical. Keep your heart rate around 5060% of your maximum. Workout time should be 60-90 minutes total.

Sunday: Recovery Day Here you have the option of simply taking the day off or using any of the active recovery methods mentioned on Thursday. The goal is to recharge and get ready to hit it again come Monday.

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The Best Defense!

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We are a potential tsunami threatening this country both from a financial perspective and an emotional one with the burden we will be on our family!

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Infinite Healing™: Empowering You to HEAL the Negative So the Positive Can Flow Naturally!

(Because ignoring it doesn’t mean it isn't there!)

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This book is dedicated to those who have tried so hard to be positive and still struggle; who have tried and not been able to let it go, get over it, forget about it, move on, come to terms with it, be the bigger person, forgive, or fake it ‘til you make it; who seem to be continuously trying to let the same things go, get over the same event, forgive the same people, or pretend you don’t feel “that” way; and finally, for those who are ready for a fresh perspective on HEALING. Maybe this is the answer you’ve been waiting for.

Infinite Healing™ includes six main tools: three to help you Truly HEAL the negative and three to help you attract what you want in your life, because if you don’t HEAL the negative, it can be a challenge attracting the positive. In fact, if you want something in your life, you must HEAL the reason you don’t already have it. For example, if you want to encounter honesty, you must HEAL the reason you are attracting dishonesty; if you want to experience respect, you must HEAL the reason you are being disrespected; and if you are not financially abundant, you must HEAL the reason you are financially deficient.

One of the amazing aspects of Infinite Healing™ is that it is personal to YOU. It is about what YOU think, not about what you’re “supposed” to or “not supposed” to think; it is about how YOU feel, not about how you “should” or “shouldn’t” feel, and it is about what YOU believe, not about what you are told to believe.

Know that you always have a right to think what you think and to feel what you feel. Denying or ignoring what you really think and what you really feel is not HONORING YOU! Besides, pretending the negative is not there doesn’t mean it isn’t. Negative thoughts and emotions reveal nothing more about you than showing that you have opportunities to HEAL. So why not HONOR and HEAL the negative instead of continuing to suppress it?

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did the holiday season leave you feeling

The holidays can make the year’s end a very rushed time, between Christmas decorating, kid’s performances, family reunions, church activities, Christmas parties, cookie making and gift wrapping, among other things, staying healthy and strong through this busy time can be challenging.

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tress is the #1 cause of illness; it lowers your immune system and weakens your whole body. Now, with a new year ahead, resolutions are being made and people are wanting to make positive changes in their lives but already may be feeling tired.

If this sounds a little or a lot like you right now, and you are feeling over-stressed or feeling overwhelmed, please spend a weekend unwinding yourself; drinking soothing teas; schedule a massage; and use therapeutic grade essential oils like LAVENDER (relaxation and stress reliever), BASIL (also a stress reliever), TANSY (for deeper sleep and relaxation), and Epsom salts in a warm bath can warm up your body and soul this winter. Increase your vitamin C and vitamin D intake. The herb Ashwagandha is also very good to help you manage stress. These simple tips can really help your immune system and adrenal glands (your stress handling glands) get back on the right track.

very positive experiences with the cleansing protocol that Dr. Nuzum recommends.

One must take time to detox, repair, and rebuild! As Dr. Nuzum would say: “no dirty cut can ever heal.” Every organ of the body needs to be functioning optimally and liver health is essential.

This amazing organ is the main filter in our body; it is responsible for hormone balance and processing all of our nutrition and mental health. This is a great time to cleanse and rejuvenate for a better 2015!

Practicing Natural Medicine in the Nampa area for over 7 years

In addition to the above recommendations, if you are feeling run down on a regular basis, we highly recommend that you take the time to unwind, rebuild, and replenish your health. One way to hit that reset button is by doing a detox. Yes, somehow it always comes back to talking about detoxing, but there is good reason for it.

Dr. Nuzum and Gina are not only firm in their belief of detoxification, but practice it themselves. Their patients have had

Dr. Nuzum has designed a two-week liver detox program that has been a

favorite to many of his patients.

Dr. Nuzum and his wife started their detox on January 12th, along with many of their friends and patients. They will do it again in the spring because not only is it important for them to stay healthy, but it is also important to encourage and show that living a healthy life is not that hard. It’s all about making those choices and taking steps into health. Follow their blog where they share about family life, natural health, and toxic-free living: www.nuzumfamilyhealth.com. You can also connect with Dr. Nuzum through Nuzum’s Naturals Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/ pages/Nuzums-Naturals/196385143784780 The program consists of two weeks of cleansing through nutrition and supplements. It is quite simple, and you will feel amazing once you are through! While you are cleaning your liver, why not cleanse your home of toxins too? Go to: www.takethetoxictest.com/healthyyou to learn more about the toxicity of your everyday household products.

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Harris Financial Advisors will help you plant your retirement garden

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pring is a fun time when we shed our winter clothes and start enjoying the emerging sunlight.

New life is born and flowers are planted all around the newly warm earth. Also, now that tax season is in full swing, it’s time to embrace the season of planting another brand new garden—a retirement garden to help you on your way to a comfortable future. If you want to get a head start on planting these savings, you can go to Harris Financial Advisors. The upbeat, friendly husband-and-wife team will help you through any questions or struggles you may have about your retirement plan.

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Harris Financial Advisors offers aid to your financial ailments, and right now, you can step into the office of one of their team members and receive great advice on how you can start planning your retirement.

To get you started, co-owner Dini Harris would like to offer the following tips on planting your retirement garden:

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Strike a balance - Start with moderate assumptions and give yourself realistic objectives to reach. “If I were to let myself dream,” Dini says,“I would plant a garden big enough to fill my own farmer’s co-op.

Realistically, I could never keep up with that dream; there simply isn’t enough time or resources to manage such a task.” We must keep things grounded to what is attainable. Keeping within the following guidelines will help keep balance in your financial planning, according to Ms. Harris: Assuming hypothetical factors like growing your financial assets at a 7% per year (recognizing that markets will fluctuate), assuming an inflation rate of 4% per year, and increasing value of real estate assets on paper at 2% per year.

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Get the right tools–Much like wearing the proper attire and using the proper tools whilst planting a garden is important (you wouldn’t wear a suit and tie or skirt and heels when gardening), there are tools best suited for the office as well. Dini Harris mentioned, “Having the proper types of accounts, maximizing tax deductions and opportunities for tax-deferred growth are vital to performance.”

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Look to the experts for advice –“I have sought advice from master gardeners to find what produce will grow best in our climate,” Dini explained,“After that, I only plant what we liked to eat.” Sometimes planning out your retirement can be a little overwhelming on your own, so sit down with a team member at Harris Financial Advisors and allow them to tailor a portfolio around companies and industries that fit your preferences and principles.

Plan for surprises –Just like a hurricane can destroy a garden in seconds, weathering storms in life can set back plans and cause kinks. According to Dini, “Weathermen and analysts have something in common. Neither really have dire consequences if they are wrong in their predictions.”Due to the unpredictability of financial “weather,” it is a good idea to look outside of your set plan to see if your assets need additional protection. “Check your goals often and keep us updated as your life changes,” Dini says,“We are here to guide you through good weather and bad.”

Harris Financial Advisors is a local, independent financial advisory firm, and a consultation with them—whether it takes half an hour or two hours—is always free. So, if you chat with them and decide that their services aren’t right for you, you don’t have to feel like you lost any money.

If you need help and would like the services of the team at Harris Financial Advisors, or are thinking of talking with them to go over any sort of financial planning, you can all them (208) 342-1670. You can also visit them on the web to find out more (at www.facebook.com/harrisfinancialadvisors/info or on their website at http://www.hfaboise.com/), or you can visit them at their location in Meridian at 2289 South Bonito Way, Meridian, Idaho 83642; they are open between 8 am and 5 pm, Mondays-Fridays.

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Women’s Business Center

Education & Encouragement for Female Entrepreneurs Starting to own your own business can be difficult. Deciding how to start or where to go for assistance can be just as hard. That is why the Women’s Business Center offers training and other educational tools to help female entrepreneurs plan, start, and grow a successful business.

The Women’s Business Center opened in late 2011 and has since assisted hundreds of professional women and business owners with in-depth, comprehensive training and individual counseling services.

“We’re here to let women know that they can grow their business and that it’s okay to be successful,” said Shari Herrera, the Director of the Women’s Business Center.

One of their primary goals is to serve women who are historically underrepresented, excluded, and economically disadvantaged. This does not mean that other aspiring entrepreneurs or current business professionals are not equally welcome. “This isn’t about the financial need or education but support,” said Herrera. “You’re not alone.”

When someone decides to become a part of the Women’s Business Center and signs up to be a member, they attend an event called Business Launch. They will also receive personalized business counseling for a year. Additional training and events are available to members as well.

Business Launch is where most people’s Women’s Business Center experiences begin. This is a two-hour basic overview of how to operate a business and all of the things you need to be aware when starting a business. Two of these classes are available each month. After attending Business Launch, the member will schedule one-on-one time

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with one of the counselors to fine-tune the details and understand the personal needs of the member. “The one-on-one counseling helps us see where they are at and create a plan to help them move forward,” said Herrera.

After attending Business Launch, there are a few different paths a Women’s Business Center member can take. One element that Herrera feels is a crucial product of coming to the center is the creation of a business plan. There are two different options to suit individual needs.

The first option is called a Guided Business Plan. This consists of two workshops and two one-on-one sessions to build the plan, with new sessions starting each month. It is fast paced and usually chosen by those who need to develop a plan quickly for financing purposes or because they already have an understanding of business operation fundamentals. The second option is called Dream Builder. This is a twelveweek in-depth program for women who need more guidance in their business plan creation.

Both the Spanish and English versions of the Dream Builders program have recently started at the Women’s Business Center.

Having this course available in Spanish is an exciting development, since no other business training is offered locally that is developed especially for the Hispanic market and presented in Spanish. The Idaho Hispanic Chamber and the Idaho Hispanic Cultural Center endorse the Dream Builders program at the Women’s Business Center. “It’s important to me to introduce a program I feel confident about,” said Herrara. “We are very excited to be offering Dream Builders here.”

“This isn’t

about the financial need or education but support,” said Herrera. “You’re

By joining the Women’s Business Center, individuals receive more support than just the services offered. There is also a vast network of past and current businesspeople that are excited to connect and synergize with other professionals. There are various opportunities to interact with other people who have benefitted from the Women’s Business Center.

A fun twist on learning something from an expert, Speed Mentoring has been a huge success for the Women’s Business Center.

The best way to describe this event is speed dating for businesses. Participants come in and choose to speak with an attorney, accountant, marketing professional, or banker, and spend twenty minutes asking questions. When the bell rings after 20 minutes, the participants get up and move to the next expert. These events are scheduled for the last Tuesday of every month and alternate between Boise and Meridian.

Another fun networking event is Tuesday Schmoozeday, a business mixer that is held in fun venues around Boise. Held the second Tuesday of each month, the evening holds two half hours of networking with a half hour business-related seminar in between. Think Boise First is a partner for what is billed as “Boise’s Weirdest Networking Event.”

not alone.”

Dream Builders was created by Thunderbird School of Global Management with support from Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold.

This cloud-based training program was originally designed specifically to support women entrepreneurs in Chile and Peru, two of the countries where FreeportMcMoRan operates mining facilities. Their unique approach, which used a telanovela storyline and popular actors, saw such great success that it was adapted for English.

Even after a member develops their business plan, there are continued benefits of being involved in the Women’s Business Center. Their Meet the Masters series gives members two and half hours with local experts in the fields of finance, law, and marketing. These quarterly workshops are held all over the Treasure Valley as part of the Women’s Business Center’s community outreach. Events are held in Emmett, Payette, Nampa, and Meridian. “We want to provide support to areas beyond just Boise,” said Herrera. “We want to help revitalize the Treasure Valley’s downtowns with smart small businesses.”

Women’s Business Center is located at 1607 West Jefferson Street in Boise.

To learn more about getting involved or becoming a member, visit their website at www.WBCIdaho.org or call their office at 208-366-6722.

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