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Nominations Now Open!

  And we’re off! Nominations for Idaho’s Best are now open! Here are a few important things to remember for this year’s contest: Anyone with a valid Idaho address can nominate an eligible organization/place for any Idaho’s Best™ category. For our 2020 contest, the nomination period is from September 3-13. Nominations are subject to approval …

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Goodbye Best of Treasure Valley… Kinda

*Some details discussed in this article have changed. You can find updated details for the Idaho’s Best Awards here.  The title may come as a surprise, especially if you didn’t read my article about the Idaho Statesman from a couple of weeks ago. We are currently in the process of retiring the name “Best of …

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How the Idaho Statesman Screws Local Small Businesses

We know. We’re one of them! It all started back in the Summer of 2018… As a local marketing and publishing company (Inbound Systems), we took a look at the Treasure Valley’s “best of” contests and thought something was lacking. Each one was basically a popularity contest and not necessarily indicative of who local residents …

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Rocket Express Car Wash is Green and Clean

What’s the secret to a great car wash? My very first job was in a detail shop, so I thought I understood. After working with Rocket Express Car Wash owners Joe and Janet Russell, I’ve learned that the secret sauce isn’t magic soap or a spotless rinse — it’s people. Don’t get me wrong; Rocket …

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Heritage Reflections: This is REAL Furniture

If you appreciate quality craftsmanship and interior design, then a visit to Heritage Reflections will be an experience you’ll never forget. It is completely different than most furniture stores. Heritage customers are getting American-made, quality hardwood furniture, made to order. The showroom is so beautiful that people treat it like a Parade-of-Homes showcase, with hordes …

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Modern Dental – Not Your Old School Drill and Fill

Many things seem better when you take time to do it the old fashioned way. But when it comes to dentistry, I very much prefer the latest and greatest that technology has to offer. The closer it is to Star-Trek, the better! I’ve worked with Modern Dental (in east Boise) for years, so I can …

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The Golden Rule

Treasure Valley Exteriors 2019 BoTV Winner – Best Home Remodeler, Best Contractor When you need help with a home project, you don’t always know where to go. It needs to be done well and you want to get a fair price on it, too. This can be especially tricky with work you might not be …

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Whatever it Takes – A Real Life Comeback Story

Like millions of Americans, Bret Adams suffered due to significant back pain. And just like many of them, he had been down the medical rabbit hole, going through many doctors and physical therapists with no success. Their collective prognosis? “We’re sorry. You’re broken and there’s nothing we can do.” Not satisfied with that response, the …

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A Reason to Swipe Right

You know… the dating app where if you like what you see, you swipe right? I’ve long compared real estate to online dating. Are those pictures real and recent? Does the description on the profile reflect reality? Am I about to meet a crazy person? Will I have regrets tomorrow? The real estate market often …

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