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Best Bath Systems Relocates Manufacturing Facilities to Caldwell

Some corporate offices to move to Kuna as company initiates long-term growth plans

Caldwell, Idaho – Best Bath Systems, a leading innovator in safe and accessible shower and walk-in tub products, has purchased a 106,000 sq. ft. plant in Caldwell, ID to serve as their new manufacturing center. The facility began operations on June 28, 2010. The company has also relocated their sales and marketing departments to their Kuna offices.

Best Bath Systems has been manufacturing bathing products in the Treasure Valley since 1971. Privately held by Gary and Susan Multanen, the company employs 87 people. Current plans call for the staff to grow to over 100 employees by the end of 2011.

For ten years Multanen has been focused on a strategy to position Best Bath for the continued growth he is confident will take place. He said the Garber Street location is an ideal facility for 40-50 years into the future. The recent economic recession delayed Best Bath’s growth plans with sales dropping from $23 million in 2008 to $18 million in 2009.

There will be modest growth in 2010 and projections for 2011 show sales should top $20 million again.

Best Bath products are sold throughout the USA and Canada. More than 50% of their sales are east of the Mississippi River. “That is simply a matter of demographics,” commented Jeff Mooney, Vice President of Sales and Marketing. The company has two sales divisions, one focused on the commercial market and the other on residential renovation. There are 300 Best Bath Systems dealers nationwide who sell and install safe bathing products in residential homes for people who find they can no longer navigate the barriers of traditional bathtubs and showers.

The commercial sales team is made up of eight territory managers, each with multiple-state responsibility. They concentrate their efforts calling on architectural firms securing specifications for Best Bath products in senior housing facilities, assisted living facilities, university housing and hospitals. Recent housing authority renovation initiatives, especially on the east coast and in Texas, have contributed to their sales rebound.

Safe bathing products that receive the most attention in today’s marketplace are walk-in bathtubs. Best Bath was the first company in the USA to manufacture walk-in tubs on a commercial basis. They currently private label for two companies and manufacture their own brand sold through the dealer network.

Custom Home Solutions is the Best Bath Systems local authorized dealer showroom in the Treasure Valley. They are located at 480 E. Franklin Rd. in Meridian, Idaho and can be reached by phone at 208-888-7561.

About Best Bath Systems: Since 1971, Best Bath Systems has focused on providing safe bathing solutions for people of all abilities. Specializing in the design of durable and accessible bathing options for both home and commercial applications, Best Bath showers are backed by a 30 year warranty. Learn more at www.best-bath.com.

Tammy Harris
Best Bath Systems
tammyh@best-bath.com
208-955-7360

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The Vineyard Suites @ Indian Creek
A warm, welcoming 50-unit independent living apartment community specifically for seniors, ages 55+. We have just celebrated our 2nd anniversary of serving the Caldwell community and are a completely smoke free complex for everyone’s health and safety.

Amenities include free wireless Internet, library with available computers, books and videos to borrow, exercise room, large community room with full kitchen and big screen TV, hot tub on the patio, walking path along the creek, laundry rooms, covered parking, raised garden beds, and more.

Always lots to do with a calendar full of resident-driven events each month, great access to senior transportation, and a close-knit “community” feel, the Vineyard Suites are a quality, wise choice for low-income senior living. Rents are based on income.

Our beautiful 1 and 2 bedroom apartments have an “open” feel, and some of our 2 bedroom units have 2 bathrooms -- which lend themselves very well to a roommate or “companion” living situation. We do allow small pets and are grandchildren friendly.

Come on by – we’d love to give you a tour and let you see for yourself if this might be a good “fit” for you. Office hours are 8 am to 2 pm, Monday thru Friday. Please feel free to call us at 208-459-9250 if have any questions or would like to make an appointment.

Deb Garrett
Resident Manager
vineyardsuites@cableone.net
208-459-9250

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Connected Platforms Expands its presence
ABOUT CONNECTED PLATFORMS, INC. – Since 1992, Connected Platforms, Inc., headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, has been providing information technology services to a diverse client base. Connected Platforms, Inc. (connectedplatforms.com) is a trusted technology adviser and major provider of managed IT services for small and mid-sized businesses in Oregon, Washington, Montana and Idaho. They support and manage network servers, desktops, network devices and phone systems, as well as providing custom business and web application development. With offices in Portland/Vancouver, Missoula, Boise, the company has helped hundreds of organizations providing Information technology peace of mind by allowing them to focus on their business goals while entrusting their technology needs to Connected Platforms to insure affordable, safe and efficient technology services. Connected Platforms now serves over 800 companies in the Northwest.

For more information contact Steve/Leslie/Jack Eyton in Caldwell at (208) 454-0295

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PEPPERSHOCK MEDIA WINS TELLY AWARD
FOR IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION “I USE IT EVERYDAY” TELEVISION CAMPAIGN

Peppershock Media, a full-service advertising agency located in Nampa, Idaho has won a national-level Bronze Telly Award for excellence in television/cable advertising for its “Math Matters” television campaign. The Telly Awards was founded in 1978 to honor excellence in local, regional and cable TV commercials. Today, the Telly is one of the most sought-after awards by industry leaders, from large international firms to local production companies and ad agencies. The spots were created after the Idaho State Department of Education approached them about creating a communication piece to promote awareness about the Idaho Math Initiative and the importance of math in many common Idaho jobs. “Through these public service announcements, we were able to highlight the importance of mathematics education and the critical role the Idaho Math Initiative will play in better preparing Idaho students for the 21st century,” said Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Luna. The spots feature 10 real Idahoans at their jobs, and how they “use it [math] everyday” in each occupation. The spots were broadcast on television, the Internet and in movie theatres across the State. Peppershock also received a first place award in May 2009 from the Idaho Press Club for the campaign.

Contact:
Rhea Allen
Drew Allen
(208) 461-5070
rhea@peppershock.com
drew@peppershock.com

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FRAMES & SIGNS "R" US was started April 2006 by Mike and Shari McGuire in their home at 3403 Iowa Avenue, Caldwell, Idaho. They provide professional custom framing and matting of paintings, photos, prints, posters, puzzles and needlework. They use museum quality matting and glass, and can help you choose from hundreds of frame styles and mat colors and textures. See the double and triple mats with spacers used on Mike's photos for a three-dimensional effect.

Two years ago they added engraving of flat surfaces to their business. Being round and square dancers, they set up equipment to engrave name badges and dangles for dancers. Professional name badges for Realtors, or your company staff members, can be designed and engraved. Also, check out their creative, custom designed, theme based earrings, necklaces and dangles.

Their unique signage includes routed/carved cedar wood signs and lite metal and acrylic desk and wall signs and plaques.

Mike and Shari McGuire's services are available by appointment--Sunday thru Saturday Call today for your appointment (208) 455-9336.

FRAMES AND SIGNS "R" US
3405 Iowa Avenue
Caldwell, Idaho

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Jeri

Name – Jeri Rhodes

Title – Independent Health Insurance Broker
Company Location – 704 Blaine St. Ste#2 Caldwell, Idaho 83605

When did the comp start? – Over 30 years ago in the 80’s

What does the company do? – Our ultimate goal is to provide you and your employees with the highest level of personalized service backed by years of experience, integrity and knowledge.

Here is a brief list of the services that we provide:

Medical plans, Group and Individual, Provider analysis, Senior products (Medicare Advantage plans and Supplements),Prescription drug plans, Dental programs, Group vision plans, HSA’s , and much more.

Our company does not charge a fee for our services and the rates that we provide to you would be the same rates you would receive if you called each of the carriers directly.

The biggest benefit of having a broker is the free one on one service. We are here to be your advocate and assist you in all aspects of your health insurance plan.

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TVCC– new building looking good!!

Have you seen the new TVCC building? Click TVCC_2.pdf to see how the finished building will look.

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ATHENA'S GREEK GRILL

5205 East Cleveland Blvd.
Suite 100
(Across the street from Wall-Mart)

Athena’s Greek Grille is owned and operated by Muhammad and Sabiha and has been serving western part of the Treasure Valley for many years and in Caldwell since 2008. We serve authentic Greek food at affordable price. It is not a fast food restaurant but we take the challenge of serving your meal in 60 seconds after we take your order. All of our products come from Chicago, the Greek Food capital. We prepare our own TZ Sauce and Humus from all natural and fat-free ingredients. We bake or grill all of our food and nothing is fried. We do not serve pre-cooked, pre-sliced frozen Gyro strips. We freshly slice and grill from large Gyro Cones and use specialized equipments to steam extract excess fat to reduce calories. We specialize in Catering at your site or at our restaurant. We also can provide on-site lunch service at your site with employee numbers from 100 and up. We offer freshly baked cookies and authentic variety Baklava. Please come and check us out.We are proud to be the member of Caldwell Chamber of Commerce to serve the community.

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Pioneer Title Company

PIONEER TITLE COMPANY proudly celebrated our 60^th Anniversary in 2009.

In addition to the 7 offices located in Treasure Valley, we serve Kootenai, Boise, Gem, Bannock, Owyhee, and Power Counties, togetherwith Lincoln and Whitman Counties in Eastern Washington.

Originally incorporated in 1949, we offer a broad range of services that include not only title insurance and escrow closing services, but long term escrow collection services, cash for long term escrow receivables, lender trustee services (foreclosure) and tax-deferred exchanges as well. Our dedication to giving great service, along with our employee involvement in the local communities has helped us to keep a leading edge in our industry.

Cleanup and Total Restoration

Since 1995, Cleanup and Total Restoration has combined state-of-the-art technology with unparalleled customer service to deliver the highest quality, most professional and most efficient emergency restoration and reconstruction services in the region.

With offices in Boise/Garden City, McCall, Lewiston and Payette/Ontario, CTR provides a full range of cleanup and restoration services to communities throughout Southwestern Idaho, Northwestern Idaho, Southeastern Washington, Central and Eastern Oregon.

No matter what kind of disaster affects your property, the result is often messy and traumatic. At Cleanup and Total Restoration, we are committed to taking care of our customers' needs in a time of personal unrest. Our team of highly trained and certified specialists will guide you through the entire cleanup, restoration and rebuilding process, minimizing the disruption to your daily life and returning it to normal as quickly as possible.

Idaho Athletic Club

4623 Enterprise Way

Caldwell, ID 83605

IAC started in 1978 as Cheryl’s Body Shaping and has grown to 7 locations around the Treasure Valley to become a leader in fitness in this valley. As a locally owned and operated business, the IAC Team is a family that works hard to give back to our community and bring our members the best service through friendly fitness consultants, a trained and educated training staff, superior facilities and equipment, and the most popular classes. Our clubs also offer members strength conditioning, cardiovascular training, aquatics, basketball, racquetball, group exercises, yoga, cycling, steam/sauna, childcare, personal training, and nutritional programs. With memberships to fit most budgets and a staff committed to helping our members reach their goals, it is a better time than ever to join and get started on reaching your goals.

Helping Idaho Businesses Find Qualified Employees

The Idaho Department of Labor and its 25 local offices located throughout the state have the experts and resources available to match qualified people with employers who need workers.

Businesses can post job listing on-line to the department's Web site, tap agency personnel to help manage resumes and job applications, organize and promote recruiting events and coordinate interviews with potential candidates, all free of charge.

Each office also organizes and promotes local recruiting initiatives such as industry-specific job fairs and, in many cases, involves local schools and colleges, other state and local agencies and various private organizations, broadening employer reach to potential job candidates.

Work force consultants are also available to help displaced workers secure the training they need to find good jobs in other industries.

For more information on the wide array of services and programs available visit us on the web at labor.idaho.gov

All In One Dog and Car Wash
Caldwell, Idaho

All in one Dog and Car Wash opened in the summer of 2008, providing multiple amenities including; a self-serve dog wash, Uhaul trucks, boxes and moving supplies as well as a 3 bay car wash with a touch-less automatic.

Customers enjoy the freedom to wash, dry and brush their pet in a comfortable and friendly environment. We provide everything you need to wash your pet and carry a wide variety of shampoos to choose from.

Moving customers enjoy one stop shopping for moving supplies, rental trucks and appliance dollies. Our staff provides convenience and expert moving advise to help ease your moving experience.

"I love bringing my dog. I use to struggle giving her baths at home, bending over the tub and cleaning up the mess hurt my back.., At All In One Dog & Car Wash, I can leave the mess behing".
-Jamie Stenson, Caldwell, Id.

Located at: 402 N. Illinois Ave., Caldwell, Id 83605
Exit 28, located next to Maverick on Illinois Ave., just off 10th Ave.

Idaho Independent Bank

Idaho Independent Bank ("IIB") was founded in 1993 to fill a void in Idaho caused by the many bank mergers, consolidations, and centralizations taking place at the time. At IIB, we believe that customers come first and that they do not want to deal with big impersonal banks. Instead, they are looking for an Idaho bank with friendly people who are more apt to know you by name. A bank with local management that can approve loans without a lot of red tape and a full-service product line utilizing the latest technologies. Strong. Friendly. Local. Idaho Independent Bank. We are The Idaho Bank®.

Chris Batt,Caldwell Branch Manager
(208) 454-3731
620 South Kimball Ave.
Caldwell, Idaho 83605

Our business name is Boise Valley Monument Company. The owner/operator is Phil Fouts; the company was started in 1964 by Harley and Mary Fouts, Phil's parents.

We are located at 1115 N. Illinois, just below the hill to Canyon Hill Cemetery. Our phone number is 454-9532 and our fax is 454-9539.

Our primary business is lettering and installing cemetery headstones and markers. We have a large inventory of granite monuments and also market bronze markers and specialize in personalized designing. We also do cemetery lettering, cleaning and repairing of monuments and markers.

Some of our other projects are fundraiser memorial bricks, signs, plaques, counterrops and custom sandblasting.

Colliers International

Name: Jeff Needs

Title: Manager, Canyon County Branch

Location: Boise and Nampa Idaho

Time in Business: Our firm has been transacting real estate in the Treasure Valley since 1972, and have been doing business as Colliers from our Canyon County office since 2007.

Description: Colliers International is a full service commercial real estate brokerage and property management firm which provides team based real estate solutions.

David Fernandez

Director of Marketing

Office 208. 472.2868

Mobile 208. 571.5239

colliersboise.com

P.O. Box 7248, Boise, ID 83707

755 W. Front St., #300, Boise, ID 83707

Jenera Healy Photography

My name is Jenera Healy and I started doing photography almost three years ago after picking up an old camera at a pawn shop. Almost two years ago I started Jenera Healy Photography after doing family photos for awhile. I recently opened up my own studio in January located 107 S Kimball in Caldwell.

I am very family oriented and more often than not have my children with me in the office. I love photographing families in their natural elements and I am always up for the challenge of large families, small kids, or even pets!

I offer photography services for portraits, events, and parties at prices that fit every budget. Portraits start $25 and events at $50 an hour. Prints, memory books, and gifts are also available!

Jenera Healy Photography
107 S Kimball
Suite 250
Caldwell, Idaho 83605
208-965-0852
jhealyphotography@gmail.com
www.jenerasphotography.com

Proud to be part of Caldwell Home Federal Bank- A homegrown part of the community since 1920

Hometree LLC is one of our newest members offering green construction management and other opportunities.

Business Name: America's Tax Services

Name: Beau Ward

Title: Owner/Managing Member

Location: 2707 S.10th Ave. Ste. 102 Caldwell, Id.

83605

Start Date: Jan. 1st 2010

We do tax and financial consulting, focus on individual tax, corporate tax, partnership tax, tax planning, estate planning and gifting. Use a preparation and review structure to keep billing rates down and still get CPA services.

Bayberries Floral and Gift

Donna McKinney, owner and floral designer at Bayberries, located at 902 Dearborn St. Caldwell ID, 83605, Phone # 208-455-4220

We have just celebrated our second anniversary!!! Bayberries Floral and Gift opened it’s doors in January of 2008, providing the City of Caldwell and the surrounding area with a friendly and professional full service floral shop.

We offer a complete range of fresh flower styles from Victorian to contemporary, something for each and every celebration and event in your day to day life. With 17 years experience in floral design we have the knowledge and skills to take care of your all floral needs.

Bayberries offers daily delivery service to the Treasure Valley, with free delivery to our local Funeral Chapels, Dakan & Flahiff.

Please feel free to come in and browse our store for your gift selections and custom silk flower pieces. If you haven’t time to stop by, our full service web site is available 24/7 for your convenience, at www.flowerscaldwellid.com

Your Turn!

The Caldwell Chamber of Commerce is offering at no cost to all “chamber” members the opportunity to introduce your business to other chamber businesses in our weekly email and here on our website. We feature two Chamber businesses who tell us the stories about their companies. We can accommodate two businesses per week, each week. If you are interested in participating, please contact Theresa Hardin at the chamber, 459-7493.

This is on a first-come, first-served basis, and we plan to continue this opportunity for as long as possible. We will need the following information:

                 * Your name and title,
                 * The company location,
                 * When the company started,
                 * A brief description about what your company does,
                 * and anything else you’d like to share with our readers.

Please keep the total number of words close to 150. If you have any photos (no more than two please) of your company or staff you would like to share, please email them as an attachment along with your responses.

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