July 2019
Newsletter


Private Investors Growing Southern Idaho's Economy



Business Plus Third Quarter Meeting

The Business Plus Board of Directors invites our investors, potential investors,  and those interested in growing Southern Idaho's economy to attend our  Third Quarter Board Meeting and Community Lunch.


RUPERT
"A city is not gauged by its length and width,  but by the broadness 
of its vision and the height of its dreams."  - Herb Caen

Thursday, August 22nd
Wilson Theater
610 Fremont Ave, Rupert, Idaho

Tour (11:00-11:45)
Meet in front of the Wilson Theater for a Walking Tour

Lunch Meeting (12:00-1:30)

Rupert Update
Kelly Anthon, Rupert City Administrator and State Senator

University of Idaho CAFE Project
Brent Olmstead, Assistant Dean University of Idaho


Event generously sponsored by
  KeyBank, Minidoka Memorial Hospital,  PerforMix Nutritonals and WillTran, Inc.

RSVP by Monday, August 19th



Dear Prospective Investor,

Businesses want to grow, and they can in a community with a thriving economy. People need jobs, good paying jobs, so they can buy homes, raise families, and enjoy the opportunities the community offers. Southern Idaho has seen fabulous growth and our businesses are the beneficiary of that growth. More companies want to land here to be part of our success. It is easy to be part of this success - invest in Business Plus!

If you are not an investor yet, let's talk ... give me a call:   208-539-6470.

 
Rebecca Wildman, Executive Director
BUSINESS PLUS, INC.


A Word from Con Paulos, Business Plus President

"We need to increase the number of investors in Business Plus - doing so will increase the number of jobs for our kids and grandchildren. It will increase the number of employees we have to choose from to hire for our b usinesses. Investing and getting others to invest in Business Plus is good business for your company, community, family and friends and will ensure a bright future for our region here in Idaho."

- Con Paulos, Business Plus President



Listen to new  "Secret's Out Idaho"  Podcasts


Spotlight on Investor
HC Company, Inc. 

HC Company, Inc. is a general contracting and construction management firm with multiple projects in the Magic Valley. If you watched in awe the transformation of the historic Elks Lodge in downtown Twin Falls, or marveled at the surroundings while dining at Milner's Gate, you have experienced HC Company, Inc.'s work.

HC Company projects in the Magic Valley include:
  • Historic Elk's Building
  • Dutch Bros.
  • Raymond James
  • Colliers International
  • Planet Ftness Shell and Core
  • City of Twin Falls
  • NAPA Auto Parts - Jerome
  • NAPA Auto Parts - Buhl
  • NAPA Auto Parts - Burley
  • Filer School District Expansion
  • Murtaugh School District Sports Complex (currently awarded)
Watch this amazing transformation of the Elks Lodge over an 18-month period, created by Reeder Flying Service.

ZIONS Bank Features Twin Falls

ZION's Bank features Twin Falls in their July 2019 Community Magazine with this appropriately titled article  "Twin Falls; Where the People are Nice and the Fun Is Endless." 

Click for article


Thank You to New and Renewing Investors!
  • Chobani
  • McCain Foods
  • Mr. Gas
  • Northwest Bank 
  • Watkins Distributing
  • Zions Bank
  • Jeff Harris (Legacy Leader)

Check Presentation

HC Company, Inc.   

L-R:  Jeff Laird, Jay Sonnenberg, Jeremy Barber, Rebecca Wildman, and Connie Stopher

Become an Investor!  

Give me a call! 
208-539-6470

Rebecca Wildman
BUSINESS PLUS, INC.


Campaign Investors

PLATINUM ($10,000-$25,000)
First Federal*
D.L. Evans Bank
Idaho Central Credit Union
McCain Foods
Project Mutual Telephone (PMT)*

GOLD ($5,000-$9,999)
Clif Bar
Cooper Norman, CPAs
Dairy West
Idaho Dairymen's Association
Idaho National Lab (INL)*
Idaho Power*
St. Luke's Magic Valley*
Woodbury Corporation
   Magic Valley Mall, Target, Best Buy
   & Dick's Shopping Centers
Zions Bank

SILVER ($2,500-$4,999)
American Real Estate & Appraisal*
Dot Foods
EHM Engineers, Inc.
Elevation 486
Farmers Bank
Givens Pursley, LLP
Intermountain Gas Company*
Magic Valley Electric
Mountain West Realty
Mr. Gas*
NOVOLEX/Hilex Poly
Oasis Stop 'N Go & Travelers' Oasis*
PCA Packaging Corporation of America *
Starr Corporation*
Times-News
TitleOne*
United Electric Co-op, Inc.
Washington Federal
Watkins Distributing*
Wells Fargo Bank
WillTran, Inc.

BRONZE ($1,000-$2,499)
Alliance Title & Escrow*
Banner Bank
BBSI
Best Western Burley Inn
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices 
   Idaho Homes & Properties
Blue Lakes Inn / Snake River Pool 
   & Spa
Cassia Regional Hospital -  Intermountain 
   Healthcare*
Chobani
Collins Connection -  Kent & Cindy Collins
   Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices*
Con Paulos Chevrolet
Eastern Idaho Railroad (EIRR)*
Farm Bureau Insurance
First American Title Company
Goode Motor Auto Group
HC Company, Inc.
J-U-B Engineers
K&T Steel*
KMVT
Lytle Signs
Minidoka Memorial Hospital
Nelson & Co.
Nu-Vu Glass
BRONZE (Cont.)
St. Luke's Jerome*
Sterling Urgent Care
Titlefact, Inc.*
Thorton Oliver Keller
U.S. Bank
Ward Orthodontics
Westfall & Westfall CPAs / Impact
    Athletic Club*
Wills Toyota*

COMMUNITY ($250-$999) 
Boccard Life Sciences
Cable One
CTR-Cleanup & Total Restoration
Devil's Corral
Family Health Services
Gem State Welders Supply*
Moss Greenhouses
New Leaf Properties
North Canyon Medical Center
Oregon Trail RV Park
Stevens Pierce & Associates CPAs*
Stratus Communications, LLC
United Way of South Central Idaho

LEGACY LEADERS
New Level for Individual Investors
Doug Brown
Lance Clow
Jeff Harris
Alan Horner
Jan Rogers

IN-KIND SUPPORT
Past three years
BBSI
Best Western Burley Inn
Cable One
Con Paulos Chevrolet
Darigold
D.L. Evans Bank
Dot Foods
Elevation 486
Farm Bureau Insurance
First Federal
Idaho Central Credit Union
Intermountain Gas Company
KeyBank
KMVT
Minidoka Memorial Hospital
Mountain West Realty
Mr. Gas / Mr. Wash
Packaging Specialties of Idaho (PSI)
PCA Packaging Corporation of America
PerforMix
Project Mutual Telephone (PMT)
Sorans Restaurants, Inc.
Starr Corporation
Stone House & Co.
Stratus Communications, LLC
Times-News
U.S. Bank
Watkins Distributing
Willamette Dental Group


*indicates 10+ years of support since 2003

Private Investors Growing Southern Idaho's Economy

Rebecca Wildman, Executive Director
BUSINESS PLUS, INC.
208-539-6470