Buzz About Boise: August 2021

Boise Recognized Among Top U.S. Cities for Tech Talent Growth
Source:  Idaho Press

As highlighted in this recent Idaho Press article, Boise was recently recognized as being among the top 20 up & coming cities for tech talent. You can check out the full report conducted by CBRE on their website here.

Tiny Homes? Home Sharing? Boise Tests New Affordable Housing Concepts
Source:  BoiseDev

With many across the valley scratching their heads over current real estate prices, the City of Boise has begun investigating three new programs to provide housing options for low-income Boiseans. Thinking outside of the box, they are currently considering several interesting programs - from tiny homes on wheels - to incentive programs for homeowners to build accessory dwelling units - to home-sharing platforms. Learn all the details in  this great article put together by the team at BoiseDev.

Why Idaho Employers are Having a Hard Time Finding Employees
Source:  KTVB

A topic that is being discussed across the valley in coffee shops, board rooms, gyms, etc. - here is KTVB's interesting summary of the employment issue that is undeniably plaguing our great state.

Which Local Radio Station Dominates the Boise Market
Source: KTVB

While some rarely listen to the local radio anymore (and instead prefer to rely on a host of other satellite providers or streaming services like Pandora, Spotify, etc.) there are those of us that still enjoy tuning into location stations. According to this recent Idaho Statesman article, The Bull 101.9 FM is currently the most popular station in our local area. Check out the full article to learn what other stations made the list here.  

Boise Housing Market Flourishes as People Leave Cities
Source:  NBC's  Today Show

There is no doubt that Boise is booming. If you missed it, the Today Show recently covered the growth we're seeing (and feeling)! “A lot of people looked at their lives and said ‘If I’m going to live someplace, why not live someplace I’ve always wanted to live, or go somewhere more affordable, or go somewhere with more recreational opportunities?’ Well the answer for many many people, is Idaho.” That is the intro to the piece - they go on to cover some of the growing pains locals are experiencing. Check it out!

Idaho's Rural-to-Urban Population Shift Continues Amid Growth
Source:  Idaho News Channel 6

This article examines Idaho's growth honing in on growth patterns, broken down by city size. "Idaho’s eight cities with populations of more than 50,000 grew 2.3% between 2019 and 2020, while Idaho’s 177 smallest cities (with populations below 10,000) grew slower at 1.7%. The 15 medium-sized cities grew fastest — 2.9%." Read the full article here.

Zoo Boise Says Female Baby Penguin is Healthy and Growing
Source:  IdahoNews Channel 2

Because sometimes we all just need some good news - hooray for the healthy development of Zoo Boise's baby Magellanic penguin! Follow Zoo Boise's Instagram to add a little calm (and probably a smile or two) to your daily scroll.

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