boise idaho: U.S. News picks Boise as 4th best place to live - 06/09/09 08:01 AM

Yes, it's happened again. For the past several years some national publication has picked Boise Idaho as one of the best places to live or a great place for business and industry.
In 2008 Forbes ranked Boise the 2nd best place in the nation for business climate and careers. Forbes cited the diverse business climate, strong econimic foundation, diverse culture and the wonderful atmosphere which offers the Boise River runing the middle of the city and impressive mountains in the backdrop.
And now U.S. News and world report has named Boise Idaho as the 4th best place in the nation … (9 comments)

boise idaho: Boise Idaho one of the best cities to Live, Work and Play - 07/26/08 03:26 AM

Early this year in 2008 Amy Bickers from the Kiplinger news Letter wrote about the best cities in 2008 in which Boise Idaho was name the 4th best city in the nation
In that article Bickers asked the question, "How do any folks get any work done around here?  The skiing, snowboarding, fishing, biking and kayaking in Boise are an almost irresistible temptation to desert your desk".
Now Kiplinger News has written about "The Best Cities to Work and Play" and again the writers have named Boise the 4th best city to work and play
The formula used to select the top … (23 comments)

boise idaho: Boise Idaho >> Ranked 4th best city in 2008 by Kiplinger - 05/30/08 02:38 AM
Boise Idaho recognized as 4th best in 2008

Something takes place every year like clockwork.  What I am referring to is Boise Idaho.  Yes, every year some national publication or organization writes something wonderful about the little city of Boise Idaho tucked away at the base of beautiful majestic mountains with the Boise River running through the heart of the city.
Amy Bicker from the Kiplinger news letter visited Idaho and came away amazed. Amy ranked Boise Idaho as the 4th best city in the Nation for 2008.  Amy wrote she doesn't understand how anyone gets any work done in Boise … (11 comments)

boise idaho: Boise Idaho ranked 2nd best by Forbes Magazine! - 03/20/08 07:35 AM
Stop all the presses!  There isn't supposed to be any strong economies out there according to all the negative press.  Foreclosures here, short sales there, jobless claims everywhere.  "The Sky is Falling"!   One cannot turn on the radio or T.V. or read anything published without being reminded about how bad things are. 
Forbes Magazine has just named Boise Idaho "The 2nd Best Place For Busines And Careers" in their rankings just realeased. Cities were ranked according to economic growth, cost of living, jobless claims, tax rates, etc.
Last September (2007) USA Today wrote a wonderful article titled "No End In Site For Idaho's Growth" … (16 comments)

boise idaho: Boise-Nampa Idaho named safe place to live by best places - 12/11/07 02:23 PM
 
According to fourth annual Farmers Insurance Group of companies the Treasure Valley area of S.W. Idaho has been named the second most secure place to live in the United States.
The report marks the third strait year the Boise City - Nampa area has been ranked among the top 20 areas in the country.  In 2006 the area topped the list.
The rankings were compiled by database experts from Best Places and take crime statistics, extreme weather, risk of natural disasters, environmental hazards, terrorist threats, air quality, life expectancy and job loss numbers in the 114 U.S. metropolitan areas with populations of 500,000 or more.
Nampa … (9 comments)