Buzz About Boise: August 2022

Best of Boise 2022
Source: Boise Weekly
The variety of local arts, entertainment, events, restaurants, etc we have right at our fingertips sure keeps on growing (right in step with the city of Boise itself). Boise Weekly's annual 'Best of Boise' highlights and celebrates many of the best that our community has to offer. Congrats to all the recognized award winners - we love seeing so many "older", well-established local business (as well as new) on this list! Read all the details (and perhaps make a list of some "new to you" jaunts to try out!  

Annnd Boise does it again! Best Places to Live in the U.S. (2022-2023)
Source: U.S. News
Boise (yet again) made U.S. News' 'Best Places to Live in the U.S.' report! Coming in at #15, Boise is toted as being a "recreationalist's paradise" (which we certainly recognize and appreciate about our booming city). Read all the details (and see what other cities made the list) here.  

Boise Quality of Life & Outdoor Recreation
Source: Boise Valley Economic Partnership
The team at Boise Valley Economic Partnership worked with Case Conti Visuals to put together this great (quick) glimpse of living in Boise. Check it out above or click here.


Gas prices continue to fall in Idaho (and nationally) but will it continue?
Source: KTVB
The average price of gas in Boise has fallen 15.8 cents in the last week (so, at $4.94 per gallon it's currently under $5... but still much higher than one year ago). Whether this downward trend will continue is unclear. According to AAA, "crude oil still above $90 per barrel, a sudden increase in fuel demand or a disruption in the supply chain could quickly reverse the trend." To check out gas prices in your area (and identify the cheapest), check out KTVB's interactive 'Gas Prices in Idaho Map' here.


Emerging Industrial Markets: Boise
Source: CBRE
Due largely to Boise's strong population growth and heightened occupier demand/relocation rates, Boise is now recognized as having significant industrial development potential. "With an influx of manufacturing and distribution operations to the area, the need for industrial real estate has never been greater. We expect that the Boise industrial market, which has been largely underserved until now, will grow significantly in the next several years." Read the full article here.


Fast-growing Ten Mile area in Meridian set for another large apartment project
Source: BoiseDev
Over the past several years, Meridian's Ten Mile area has seen a tremendous amount of development. Now another new project is projected to bring hundreds of multi-family living spaces just north of the Ten Mile Crossing development along I-84. Read all the details here.


Supersized First Thursday: TONIGHT (5-9 pm)
Source: Downtown Boise
Treat yourself to a fun night out! Head downtown tonight between 5-9pm to enjoy this month's First Thursday. For tonight's full lineup, click here.  


Rock Paper Scissors Tournament of Champions in the Treasure Valley.
Source: First Federal Bank
Another fun event happening TONIGHT - it's the First Federal Bank's second annual Rock Paper Scissors Tournament of Champions! And yes, it's literally an event where grown adults compete in rock paper scissors battles (all for a good cause). The gist of it: players from local businesses play on behalf of their chosen charity. The charities of the top 4 players then receive prizes ranging from $10k to $1k. How fun! Check out all of the details on First Federal Bank's Facebook Event here.


Curious to Know "What's Being Built Over There"... Here's a Great Project Tracker
Source: BoiseDev
The team at BoiseDev partners with Tok to generate this interesting project tracker which tracks projects across the Treasure Valley. It’s a great visual representation of the various projects that are actively occurring across our booming valley. Check it out here.


Events & Activities Across the Valley
Source: Downtown Boise
Looking to add a few more activities to your summer calendar? Check out this calendar for a great list of upcoming events!

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