The Sleep Inn at Idaho Falls Exit 116 has been bought by Town Pump, a
company in Butte, Mont., that has been in business since 1953.
This is one of Town Pump's first ventures outside Montana, where it owns hotels, franchise restaurants and casinos.
The company was founded by Tom Kenneally Sr. According to the company's Web site, www.townpump.com,
Kenneally was known for handing customers his wristwatch to time his
oil change. If it took him more than three minutes, the oil change was
free.
In the '60s, the company brought self-service to
Montana, viewing it as an opportunity to sell more gas at a lower price
to make up for lower margins. It was a controversial decision, the
history on the Web site says: "Many were convinced that there would be
explosions due to untrained individuals handling this combustible
product."
Business diversification came in the '90s,
including truck stops, car washes, laundromats, motels, quick serves,
delis and gaming establishments.
The company started a
charitable foundation in 1999, with a goal of supporting or helping
education and 501(c)(3) charitable organizations. Some of the
organizations the foundation has assisted include the Boy Scouts and
Girl Scouts, CASA of Montana, Big Brothers Big Sisters, Montana Food
Banks, the American Red Cross, Montana Special Olympics and Newspapers
in Education programs.
Monday, October 14, 2013
Thursday, October 10, 2013
Artcore Visual Studio announces CEO appointment
Artcore Visual Studio, a full-service marketing and graphic design firm,, announced today the appointment of Michelle Ziel-Dingman as chief executive officer.
Currently the Executive Director of Eastern Idaho Technical College Foundation, Ziel-Dingman previously held marketing management positions with Snake River Landing and Grand Teton Mall (General Growth Properties).
She currently serves as the vice chair of programs and events on the executive eommittee of the Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce and vice president of the Idaho Falls Chamber Ambassadors. She founded the American Cancer Society Relay for Life event Dancing with the Idaho Falls Stars.
Other past service includes board appointments by the Art Museum of Eastern Idaho and EITC Foundation. Ziel-Dingman has received several accolades in her career, including the Idaho Aspen Award from the Small Business Development Center, the “Accomplished Under 40” award from the Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce and has been nominated twice for the Idaho Business Review’s ‘Women of the Year’ award.
Ziel-Dingman will be responsible for the organization’s management along with social media, corporate fund-raising and marketing strategy.
“I’m thrilled for the opportunity to partner with our clients to create a focused plan for their business or non-profit organization,” she said. “Nothing makes me happier than seeing a company harness the power of dynamic graphic design and photography within a purposeful marketing plan.”
Currently the Executive Director of Eastern Idaho Technical College Foundation, Ziel-Dingman previously held marketing management positions with Snake River Landing and Grand Teton Mall (General Growth Properties).
She currently serves as the vice chair of programs and events on the executive eommittee of the Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce and vice president of the Idaho Falls Chamber Ambassadors. She founded the American Cancer Society Relay for Life event Dancing with the Idaho Falls Stars.
Other past service includes board appointments by the Art Museum of Eastern Idaho and EITC Foundation. Ziel-Dingman has received several accolades in her career, including the Idaho Aspen Award from the Small Business Development Center, the “Accomplished Under 40” award from the Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce and has been nominated twice for the Idaho Business Review’s ‘Women of the Year’ award.
Ziel-Dingman will be responsible for the organization’s management along with social media, corporate fund-raising and marketing strategy.
“I’m thrilled for the opportunity to partner with our clients to create a focused plan for their business or non-profit organization,” she said. “Nothing makes me happier than seeing a company harness the power of dynamic graphic design and photography within a purposeful marketing plan.”
Tuesday, October 8, 2013
Cardon's files site plan for car wash at North Holmes and Yellowstone
The land at Yellowstone and Holmes that Matt Cardon is eyeing for a new car wash. |
After going before the city board of adjustments, Cardon received variances on July 25 that reduced the width of landscaping strips and setbacks on the Northgate and Holmes sides of the lot (which is also bordered by Poulson and Payne Streets).
Ordinarily, the city requires 20 feet of landscaping and 30-foot setbacks on all sides, but the size of the lot -- .82 acres -- and its uneven shape would have made development difficult if not impossible, said Assistant City Planner Brad Cramer.
Cardon filed a site development plan in late June for a 3,380-square-foot building. No zoning change is required (the lot is zone Highway/Commercial-1), so now that he has received the variance he can proceed with a formal site plan, building plans and a permit, Cramer said.
Finalists selected for Idaho Innovation Awards
Finalists have been selected in the eighth annual Idaho Innovation Awards and will be recognized at a special awards presentation during the Idaho Technology Council's fourth annual Hall of Fame Celebration Oct. 23 at the Boise Centre. Registration is available online at www.idahotechcouncil.org/.
As the state's only innovation awards program, the Idaho Innovation Awards recognizes innovative accomplishments in four categories. The categories and 2013 finalists are listed below (finalists are listed in alphabetical order):
Commercialized Innovation of the Year
• Automated Recall Process Management System by Recall InfoLink
• CradlePoint Enterprise Cloud Manager by CradlePoint
• KLIM Stealth Series by KLIM
Early-Stage Innovation of the Year
• ReadyLight Pistol Light by William Squires
• Switchable Polarity Solvents Forward Osmosis by Idaho National Laboratory
• Syphon Soundwrap by Syphon Sound
Innovative Company of the Year
• CradlePoint
• Kount
• MetaGeek, LLC
Innovator of the Year
• Nancy Caspersen, President and CEO, Quit and Live Global, Inc.
• David Cohen, CEO, FieldSync Mobile Solutions LLC
• Patrick Lawless, Executive Director, StartupBoise
The nominations were judged by a selection committee consisting of leaders from Idaho's business, technology and academic communities. Votes were tallied by accountants at Deloitte.
As for the ITC Hall of Fame Celebration, it recognizes innovative technology leaders who have made a significant contribution to Idaho's technology community. The 2013 inductees are prolific inventor Tim Barber and entrepreneur-philanthropist Greg Carr.
Before the Hall of Fame and Innovation Awards presentations, members of Idaho's business and technology communities will display their innovative products and technologies during an Innovation Showcase from 5:15 to 6:30 p.m. Click here to register to exhibit at the Innovation Showcase. The evening's schedule is as follows:
5:15 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. – Networking Reception and Innovation Showcase
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Dinner, Networking, Awards Presentation
Hall of Fame registration is available online. Individual seats are $85 for ITC and Kickstand members, and $125 for non-members. A table of ten is $750 for members and $900 for non-members. The Hall of Fame is sponsored by Hewlett-Packard, Micron and Zions Bank.
As the state's only innovation awards program, the Idaho Innovation Awards recognizes innovative accomplishments in four categories. The categories and 2013 finalists are listed below (finalists are listed in alphabetical order):
Commercialized Innovation of the Year
• Automated Recall Process Management System by Recall InfoLink
• CradlePoint Enterprise Cloud Manager by CradlePoint
• KLIM Stealth Series by KLIM
Early-Stage Innovation of the Year
• ReadyLight Pistol Light by William Squires
• Switchable Polarity Solvents Forward Osmosis by Idaho National Laboratory
• Syphon Soundwrap by Syphon Sound
Innovative Company of the Year
• CradlePoint
• Kount
• MetaGeek, LLC
Innovator of the Year
• Nancy Caspersen, President and CEO, Quit and Live Global, Inc.
• David Cohen, CEO, FieldSync Mobile Solutions LLC
• Patrick Lawless, Executive Director, StartupBoise
The nominations were judged by a selection committee consisting of leaders from Idaho's business, technology and academic communities. Votes were tallied by accountants at Deloitte.
As for the ITC Hall of Fame Celebration, it recognizes innovative technology leaders who have made a significant contribution to Idaho's technology community. The 2013 inductees are prolific inventor Tim Barber and entrepreneur-philanthropist Greg Carr.
Before the Hall of Fame and Innovation Awards presentations, members of Idaho's business and technology communities will display their innovative products and technologies during an Innovation Showcase from 5:15 to 6:30 p.m. Click here to register to exhibit at the Innovation Showcase. The evening's schedule is as follows:
5:15 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. – Networking Reception and Innovation Showcase
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Dinner, Networking, Awards Presentation
Hall of Fame registration is available online. Individual seats are $85 for ITC and Kickstand members, and $125 for non-members. A table of ten is $750 for members and $900 for non-members. The Hall of Fame is sponsored by Hewlett-Packard, Micron and Zions Bank.
Friday, October 4, 2013
Registration open for Kern Memorial 5k
The third annual Kern Memorial Twilight 5K will take place Oct. 11 at 6:30 p.m., beginning and ending on the Eastern Idaho Technical College campus, the college community of Michelle and Malinda Kern.
Participants are welcome to walk or run the 5K route. Registration is $35 and will be available at the event.
Michelle Kern was a 2011 graduate from EITC’s Business Technologies Marketing & Management Associate of Applied Science degree program and an officer in Collegiate DECA. Three days after graduating, Michelle, her sister Malinda (who was an enrolled EITC student), and Michelle’s two young sons, Jack and Gage were murdered in Michelle’s parents’ home. This tragedy was a great loss to family and friends, Eastern Idaho Technical College, and the entire Ammon/Idaho Falls community.
Proceeds from the Twilight 5K will be used to support the Kern Memorial Scholarship for an EITC student.
Food and craft booth space is available at this event.
For more information on the Twilight 5K, please contact Michelle Ziel-Dingman at 208-524-0464. Information about the EITC Foundation can be found at www.eitcfoundation.org.
Participants are welcome to walk or run the 5K route. Registration is $35 and will be available at the event.
Michelle Kern was a 2011 graduate from EITC’s Business Technologies Marketing & Management Associate of Applied Science degree program and an officer in Collegiate DECA. Three days after graduating, Michelle, her sister Malinda (who was an enrolled EITC student), and Michelle’s two young sons, Jack and Gage were murdered in Michelle’s parents’ home. This tragedy was a great loss to family and friends, Eastern Idaho Technical College, and the entire Ammon/Idaho Falls community.
Proceeds from the Twilight 5K will be used to support the Kern Memorial Scholarship for an EITC student.
Food and craft booth space is available at this event.
For more information on the Twilight 5K, please contact Michelle Ziel-Dingman at 208-524-0464. Information about the EITC Foundation can be found at www.eitcfoundation.org.
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