Steve Lombard

1 week ago | idahobusinessreview.com | Marc Lutz |Steve Lombard

Key HighlightsSBA‘s Kelly Loeffler and Gov. Little celebrate Idaho entrepreneursVeteran-owned, woman-owned, and rural businesses recognizedOver $290M in SBA loans distributed in Idaho last fiscal yearSmall businesses praised for grit, innovation, and resilience Idaho’s stellar reputation as a national leader in small business development and success was more than enough incentive for Kelly Loeffler, federal administrator of the Small Business Association, to join Gov.

1 month ago | idahobusinessreview.com | Marc Lutz |Steve Lombard

Key HighlightsMore than 500 HR professionals attended HRATV‘s Boise conferenceKeynote speaker Kristen Ziman urged transformation and optimismBreakout sessions covered AI, Gen Z talent, HR systems, and civilityLegal expert Pam Howland warned of costly HR-related lawsuits Once considered part of a department of paper-pushing personnel, human resources staff were often looked upon as an afterthought or a “necessary evil” within the operational scope of many businesses.

1 month ago | idahobusinessreview.com | Marc Lutz |Steve Lombard

Key HighlightsIdaho housing prices now outpace wages by up to 11 times. LEAP Housing aims to build 1,000 affordable units by 2026. Boise’s Housing Week promotes collaboration for solutions. A “perfectly functioning housing market” is considered one in which people of all incomes can find housing. In years past, the Treasure Valley housing market may have been labeled as such. But these days, affordability remains a steadily growing problem locally, across Idaho and throughout the nation.

1 month ago | idahobusinessreview.com | Marc Lutz |Steve Lombard

Key HighlightsIdaho renters face rising fees: pet rent, deposits, application costsState law allows landlords to set fees without caps or regulation30% of Idahoans rent, many spending disproportionate income on housingLawmakers, nonprofits urge reform to ensure housing affordability The formula for securing a rental property used to be simple.

2 months ago | idahobusinessreview.com | Marc Lutz |Steve Lombard

Life insurance helps create a safeguard for a family’s future. Along with the constant and inevitable changes associated with life may also come a variety of reasons that could make carrying a policy unnecessary or no longer feasible. Terminal illness, the passing of a loved one who no longer requires coverage, or the need to create a financial boost can all be contributing factors.