July - August 2013 Newsletter - Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce

July - August 2013 Newsletter
Grow Idaho Falls Inc. publishes this electronic newsletter to inform interested individuals
about economic development activities in the
Greater Idaho Falls, Ammon, Ucon, & Bonneville County areas.
Mark Your Calendars!
Thursday, July 18 Investor Breakfast
Featuring
Cindy Ozaki, Chairman
Idaho Falls Auditorium District
Meet us at the Hotel on the Falls
7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Please RSVP to admin@growidahofalls.org
We look forward to hearing about the Progress of the Auditorium District,
Current status, Important Benchmarks Accomplished, and NEW Things to Come!
Generously Sponsored by:

From the Office of Linda Martin:
Some of you may be aware that our FAA Contract Tower funding was imperiled earlier this year
due to sequestration cuts. However, many thanks to our fantastic legislative delegation and staff
members from Sen. Mike Crapo, Sen. Jim Risch, and Cong. Mike Simpson, as they leveraged
their efforts with other elected officials in other affected states (179 towers across multiple states)
to get the funding reinstated by clarifying the “Congressional intent” of directed funding for TSA
and FAA Contract Towers. As a result, that funding was extended to September 30, 2013.
Also, as of 6/27/13 The Senate DOT/FAA appropriations bill for FY ’14, was approved by the full
Senate Appropriations Committee, which includes $140.35 million in dedicated funding for the
Contract Tower Program, including $10.35 million for the cost-share program.
Locally, we have an opportunity to possibly expand air service from eastern Idaho to the
Nampa/Boise area. We are seeking your attendance, comments, suggestions, and input!
July 23, 5:30 pm – 7 pm
Aero Mark on 1940 International Way
“Executive Air Charter &/or Regular Service – Information Exchange”
Sponsored by:
AV Center
Grow Idaho Falls
Idaho Falls Regional Airport
(Light refreshments will be provided)
Please RSVP to: admin@growidahofalls.org
Idaho Falls' Events Center Plat Submitted
Tangible plans for the Idaho Falls events center are starting to take shape after a plat was submitted
to the city May 20.
It will be considered by members of the Idaho Falls Planning Commission on June 18. The
commission's recommendation then will be heard by the Idaho Falls City Council, possibly as early as
July. Final approval for the 22-acre site rests with the council.
LINE 2.0 Members Named
On June 6 th Governor Otter announced the makeup of the new Leadership in Nuclear Energy
Commission.
LINE 2.0 will be responsible for enacting six recommendations made by the original LINE Commission.
Members of the new panel, which will meet quarterly, include legislators, university representatives,
INL officials and business leaders. The biggest distinction is the original commission was given a very

specific charge to evaluate the INL and the dynamics (of the nuclear energy industry) nationally.
LINE 2.0 is charged with implementing those recommendations.
The commission will leverage the expertise and research of the Idaho National Laboratory on a
national stage, create new jobs and expand energy and technology sectors in the state, Otter said
in the news release.
The new commission also will feature ex-officio members:
Scott Bedke, Idaho Speaker of the House.
John Revier, Deputy Chief of Staff for U.S. Congressman Mike Simpson.
Tom Perry, Legal Counsel for the Office of the Governor.
Brian Whitlock, INL representative.
Energy Communities Alliance Meeting
About 40 community, national laboratory and private industry officials from around the country to
took part in June’s Energy Communities Alliance meeting. The alliance is an organization of local
governments that are adjacent to or affected by Department of Energy activities.
The topic of discussion was how to prepare for any decisions regarding long-term nuclear waste
storage solutions. It comes shortly after four U.S. senators requested public comment on draft nuclear
waste management legislation addressing the need for a long-term solution for nuclear waste
storage.
That legislation includes establishing a process -- including soliciting states and communities to
volunteer possible sites -- for developing an interim storage facility and a geological repository.
New Processing Plant in Shelley a Boon for Local Economy
With a unanimous vote of the Shelley City Council, the path was cleared for Golden Valley Natural to
open a state-of-the-art meat processing plant in the Bingham County community. The Idaho Fallsbased
company produces natural and organic smoked meat snacks, including beef, buffalo and
turkey jerky.
The company hopes to break ground on the more than 200,000-square-foot facility in August. If all
goes as planned, it will begin operations in August 2014, ultimately adding 200 to 400 jobs.
Once operational, the Shelley plant will provide a significant economic boost to Shelley and Bingham
County, as well as throughout eastern Idaho. According to the Shelley Pioneer, the Idaho
Department of Commerce estimated the new facility's annual economic impact would exceed
$620,000 annually.
Linx Now Offering Intercity Bus Connections Across Greater Yellowstone
For the third consecutive summer, the Linx Regional Transportation Cooperative is providing
affordable public transportation inside Yellowstone National Park and to and from its gateway
communities. The Linx Bus in Yellowstone pilot demonstration has been expanded beyond the Park’s
South Loop to include daily connections between West Yellowstone and Gardiner, Montana, and
Cody and Jackson, Wyoming.
The 2013 Linx Summer Service is slated to operate until September 30th. A Linx Bus in Yellowstone day
pass costs $25.00 for multiple boardings inside the national park. One-way tickets on Gateway

Connection lines -- from Lake Hotel to Cody or Jackson, for example -- cost an additional $25.00.
Tickets may be purchased online, or from ticket vendors both inside and outside Yellowstone.
The Teton Cancer Institute opened its doors in a newly renovated state-of-the-art facility at 1957
E. 17 th Street in Idaho Falls.
241K Challenge Gift for ARTitorium on Broadway.
This will be the first ever arts center designed especially for young people. Volunteers are
donating time to help them match the funds by Sept. 30th to get the challenge gift and, equally
important, finish the campaign and start construction on the building (the former Rio Movie
Theater.) Work on the facade will begin this summer with plans to get the interior going this fall.
INVESTOR CORNER by Tami Sherwood
Your investment at work – making a difference in our community! LINK
WELCOME OUR NEW INVESTORS:
Bank of Commerce
City of Ucon
Eagle Rock Specialties
Frazier Industrial
Freiberg Engineering
Omnia Strategies/Rebecca Casper
Rockwell Development
WATCO Eastern Idaho Railroad
Wells Fargo Bank
HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO RENEWING INVESTORS:
Bateman-Hall, Inc.
Cargill
Diversified Metal Products
DL Evans Bank
Rancho Coachella Properties
INVESTORS SHOWCASE/IN THE NEWS:
Apple Athletic Club outdoor pool is OPEN! Grab the kids and get your swim on. LINK
Each year, Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center’s parent company, HCA Healthcare, sponsors the
First Humanitarian Awards both at the local level and at the corporate level. Employees submit
nominations in the employee, volunteer, and physician category. The annual award recognizes
those who have demonstrated “remarkable concern for the welfare and happiness of patients, have
performed extraordinary acts of kindness, have been committed to community service and have a
positive effect on others.” It is considered the company’s highest honor. Congrats to Nate Esplin,
Reverend Dennis Alexander and Dr. Flint Packer. For full details: LINK
John Kotek, Partner, Gallatin Public Affairs and Idaho National Laboratory’s Amy Lientz,
Director of Communications and Governmental Affairs have been assigned to the Nuclear

Fuels Storage and Transportation Planning Project by the DOE’s Office of Nuclear Energy.
Congratulations John and Amy! LINK
Idaho National Laboratory’s preservationist, Julie Braun Williams received Preservation Idaho’s
“Distinguished Preservationist award at the 36 th Annual Orchids and Onions Awards. Braun is
the technical lead for the Idaho national Laboratory’s Cultural Resource Management Office.
Congratulations Julie! LINK
The Post Register has been honored as the “Best Small Newspaper in Alaska, Oregon,
Washington, Idaho and Montana.” Out of 1,900 entries from more than 260 new outlets and
journalists representing daily newspapers The Post Register was the only Idaho newspaper
honored for “General Excellence.” Reporter Alex Stuckey won 2nd place in the “Short
Feature Story” category for the article “There at the Beginning” about Idaho Falls resident
Warren Nyer’s pioneering work in the nuclear field. Additionally, Zach Kyle received 3rd place
for “Spot News Coverage” for his reporting on the Mustang Complex fire, and 2nd place in
“Business Reporting” for an article examining one woman’s struggle with a bank’s foreclosure
practices. For a complete list: LINK
Wada Farms Marketing Group LLC, has turned sweet potatoes into a sweet deal. Wada Farms
Marketing Group LLC (Idaho Falls, Idaho based company) just opened a new sales office in
Raleigh, N.C., to handle sweet potato volumes that have tripled in the past six years. Wada
Farms is the exclusive marketer of Dole fresh potatoes, onions and sweet potatoes. LINK
WestOne Logistics LLC and InterWest Moving & Storage is one of a few volunteer groups
certified under the Red Cross “Ready When the Time Comes” volunteer program. WestOne
Logistics LLC and InterWest moving & Storage can be deployed as a team or as individuals to
local, national and international relief efforts. LINK
Cheers to Idaho Business Review 2013 Accomplished Under Forty: Cooper Norman CPAs &
Business Advisors: Scott Plew: Idaho Power Company: Tim E. Tatum: First American Title
Insurance Company: Hilary Soltman
Community Events
Ongoing
GUITAR: The Instrument that Rocked the World
Jun. 14 – Nov. 30 at the Museum of Idaho
A Touring Exhibition that offers attendees an entertaining, engaging, and handson
experience with one of the most important cultural icons in history—the guitar.
The exhibition is comprised of three elements: the science of sound; the
evolution, engineering, and design of the guitar; and its cultural impact. This
exhibition engages visitors in an experience that is visual, tactile, and aural. It has
science, history, pop culture, music, videos, dozens of instruments, lots of
"touchables" and "playables" and just about everything else that makes the
guitar the most incredible musical instrument ever created.
Museum Hours: Mon & Tues: 9am-8pm
Wed-Sat: 9am-5pm
Closed Sundays
Alive After 5 - 5:00 – 7:30 p.m in Civitan Plaza at the corner of Park Avenue &

B Street EVERY Wednesday until September 11. Funds raised go to worthy
Community projects – Go for great food, music (new group every week),
And FUN!
Idaho Falls Farmers Market – Saturdays – 9:00 a.m. – 1 p.m. at Key Bank Plaza
501 West Broadway &Along Memorial Drive. A tradition in Idaho Falls, this
open-air market brings the best of Idaho’s bounty offering in- season produce,
greenery, crafts, and products throughout the spring, summer and fall thru
Oct 26 th ~ rain or shine.
June 29
Allan Butler Memorial Twilight Criterium cycling races – These cycling
races are held in memory of Allan Butler, an Idaho Falls native who rose
through the cycling ranks to become a national caliber rider and winner
of the 2005 Utah Cycling Association race series in the elite class. (Allan
was struck and killed by an automobile in the fall of 2005 while attending
a bicycling industry trade show in Las Vegas.) Covering about 0.7 miles in
length on the downtown streets, this fast-paced type of race is the most
spectator-friendly of all road racing events, as competitors race in a tight
pack, only inches from each other, at speeds of up to 35 miles per hour.
Criterium races, particularly twilight events like this one, are extremely
popular with both riders and spectators, so come early and get your spot
to watch from. Title Sponsor: Idaho Central Credit Union
Kids “rides” on the race course begin at 3:00pm and the adult races at
4:00pm. We will have live music from 5:00 to 8:00pm by “The Decades”
and a Civitan BBQ/beer garden in the Civitan Plaza. Bring a lawn chair
and cheer on the racers!! Make plans now to be downtown!!!
More info at: http://allanbutlercriterium.wordpress.com/
Art Museum of Eastern Idaho 300 N Capital - open Tuesday thru Saturday 11:00am to
5:00pm Cost: $4 Adults; $2 Youth ages 6-18 and college students with student ID;
Children 5 and under are Free; $10 Family
July 2nd, Tuesday 11 am – 5 pm FREE Senior Day for 65+
July 6th, Saturday, 11 am – 5 pm FREE Admission Day
July 4th, Gallery Walk Thursday, 5 - 8 pm ~ The first Gallery Walk of the 2013 season!
Explore art hot spots throughout Downtown Idaho Falls the first Thursday of each
month May - October. Admission at TAM is free during Gallery Walks.
Check out our website for art education classes for all ages and activities on our website
http://www.theartmuseum.org/Education.htm
EIRMC Snake River Concert Series ~ Every Tuesday this summer thru Aug 27 th at the
gazebo next to The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho (300 S Capital) on the Idaho
Falls Greenbelt. Concerts are held from 7 – 8 pm. For more information visit:
www.idahofallsarts.org

July 2 ~ Elvis has Left the Building ~ Country/Americana. Lyrically insightful vocal harmonies,
guitar, mandolin, and cello derived from a unique combination of original
acoustic Americana and power folk.
July 9 ~ The Wild Potatoes ~ A mostly traditionally Irish / Celtic band playing traditional
instruments. The six members play: whistle, flute, fiddle, guitar, accordion,
bodhrán (pronounced bow rawn) and spoons, though they may add new
instruments from time to time.
FOURTH OF JULY EVENTS in Idaho Falls:
July 4 Parade/Liberty Festival/Melaleuca Freedom Celebration
9 am – Noon: The parade will start at the Civic Auditorium, going west on 4 th
Street, then turning south on South Boulevard and finishing at Tautphaus Park.
Noon – 10 pm at the Falls of the Snake River on Memorial Drive. EAT the
food, see the vendors and arts/crafts to SEE and BUY their products or services.
GAMES & activities are available for the WHOLE FAMILY including: watermelon
and pie eating contests, 3-legged races with cash prizes, and live music and
entertainment from local bands.
10 pm begins the 21 st Annual MELALEUCA FREEDOM CELEBRATION – noted
as one of America’s Largest Independence Day Celebrations by:
http://finance.yahoo.com/news/21st-annual-melaleuca-freedom-celebration-
185300381.html
Firing 17,261 fireworks in 31 minutes, the Idaho show displays pure pyrotechnic
firepower in tribute to America’s soldiers and veterans
July 4-7
July 25
Idaho Falls Chukars Baseball - Next home game series against the Grand
Junction Rockies which starts July 4 th – July 7 th . Go to http://www.milb.com for
info on tickets, schedules, specials! See you at the Ball Game!
38 Special will perform LIVE on Thursday July 25 th at Melaleuca Field with
guests Kole Molton & the Lonely Road. Gates open at 6 pm and tickets may be
purchased online at www.iftickets.com . Tickets are $28 general admission or
$75 for VIP.
July 26 - 27 Iona Days Celebrating the 130th anniversary of the establishment of Iona
in 1883, so we are making Iona Days bigger this year. If anyone wants to be a
vendor, Call 521-6970 or the City at 523-5600. Thanks, Brad Andersen, Mayor!