September 29th Edition...

Bank bailout to impact business, expansion financing
Deschutes Optical President and CEO John Granby said he hasn’t financed new equipment this year, and will hold off until the first part of 2009 given concerns about the U.S. economy. The company’s labs in Bend, Ore., and Boise use expensive equipment to custom-grind eyeglass lenses for optometrists and ophthalmologists.

High-tech exports hit 70 percent
If Egypt was the gift of the Nile, then Idaho is the gift of the semiconductor. At least that’s how it looks according to a report released Sept. 23 by technology trade association AeA.

Bid Briefs

Building Permits

Commercial brokers adopt ‘been here before’ outlook

Contracts Awarded

Corrections

Flexible office space nears completion in Meridian

Garden City free clinic a ‘Miracle on 35th Street’ — Focus

Healthy nonprofits benefit society — Focus

Idaho Hispanic Chamber marks its first anniversary with national award — Focus

Idaho Housing & Finance is healthy association

Kodiak plane applauded at aviation business lunch

Laboratory supplier accuses former manager of hacking e-mail

Officials: Idaho-chartered banks, CU’s remain safe

Roundup

Sedgwick Claims to leave Marsh-anchored space

Tough economic times reduce ITD funding request