Bay Shore Systems There are few images more iconic than the massive high-tension powerline grid towers that march across today’s landscape. If you’ve ever wondered what holds them steady in all weather, the answer can be found on a quiet industrial street in Rathdrum, Idaho—the home of Bay Shore Systems, Inc. The towers rest
From Food Truck in Idaho Falls to a Community Staple in Pocatello In 2017, Lupita Ayala started Taqueria Sol Azteca food truck in Idaho Falls. A family business, they worked seven days a week without taking a day off. Lupita also held a second job as a DJ at a local radio station before
From Passion to Purpose: Growing a Nationwide Movement In the spring of 2020, as food shortages and supply chain disruptions gripped the nation, Jason Spahr saw an opportunity to make a difference. Recognizing a growing public interest in self-reliant gardening, he launched Survival Garden Seeds (SGS) to provide high-quality heirloom and non-GMO garden seeds,
From Research Project to Global Leader in Avalanche Monitoring The Challenge Scott Havens founded Snowbound Solutions in 2014 during the final year of his PhD at Boise State University. His work focused on developing an advanced avalanche monitoring system for Highway 21 in Idaho, collaborating with avalanche forecasters for years. His innovative technology uses
From Solo Entrepreneur to Industry Leader Founded in 2017, Desert Creative Group (DCG) began as a one-person marketing and creative agency led by Janeale Dean. For the first two years, Janeale operated as a sole proprietor, offering services aligned with her expertise, including strategic marketing planning, graphic design, and website development. As demand grew, so
“Being here has really allowed me to be a part of, and help support, this great community that supports each other. Happy and honored to be a part of it, and have SBDC on my side.” When Wendy Smiley Johnson first came to the Moscow Alehouse in 2006 it was owned by the Coeur
