Boise-Metro Jobs (good, centers)

[boi2socal]

No, not Vancouver. Canada pretty much subsidizes films. Although Vancouver isn't even the Vancouver of a few years ago due to the exchange rate.

[Torrie]

They've all ready received a lot of applicants, but who knows, maybe you're the person they're looking for?


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[jwest09]

Originally Posted by Torrie

They've all ready received a lot of applicants, but who knows, maybe you're the person they're looking for?


Zamzows looking to hire more employees | KTVB.COM | Idaho Business | Boise, Idaho News, Weather, Sports & Traffic

Over 500 applicants for 35 positions. Not very good odds, for the unemployed.
I hope the stimulus money that Idaho recieives helps improve the employment situation in Boise.

[Syringaloid]

Originally Posted by jwest09

Over 500 applicants for 35 positions. Not very good odds, for the unemployed.
I hope the stimulus money that Idaho recieives helps improve the employment situation in Boise.

I hope so too. I bet the rest of the nation has the same hopes. Can you imagine living in other cities that have been hit much harder than Boise? Like Seattle, Portland, numerous cities in the Midwest and East.
It is a really tough time for the whole nation and hopefully we can all benefit.

[boi2socal]

Otter will probably use the money to widen rural freeways. lol

[Torrie]

Good news! I attended a meeting today with the Boise Valley Economic Partnership or BVEP. Currently they have 30 business in the pipeline that are considering locating their facilities in the Treasure Valley. Now, of course we're not going to land all of them, but we'll still get our fair share. Currently the names of the companies are being witheld, but I can give you the type of industry and how many jobs it will bring.

As I learn more I will post here.

PV Solar Panel 700
Insurance Processing 800
Financial Services Co. 1,500-2,000
Solar Modules Mfg. 950
Distribution Center 300-400
Call Center 250
Technology Company 200
Firearms Manufacturing 1,050
Data Center 100
Customer Service Center for Fortune 200 Info Service 250
Call Center 300
Book Printing 60
Mfg 1,200
Light Sport Aircraft Mfg 60-75
Distribution Company 100
Marketing Products Embroidery 50
Technology Company 100
Stretch Film Mfg 30
Medical Based R&D and Treatment 50
Mfg & Processing Wood Products 50
Call Center 300
Lighting Design & Assembly 10
Insurance Processing 250
Manufacturing 75-90
Solar Mfg 1,100
Call Center 100-125
Tile Mfg & Distribution 50
Mfg for aviation products (unknown)
High-end Call Center- Nurse/Health care 120

[boi2socal]

I really hope those work out. Boise needs a better mix of jobs and that is a really good mix there.

[Torrie]

I only had 20 to list, but was told there were 30. Out of the 20 I listed, 15 of them are ranked by BVEP to likely land in the Treasure Valley. We are on their short list of 3 or less and have excellent site options. So yes, this could really help our employment situation.

Oops wait a second, I do have more to list...I will edit my first post to add them.

[boisefan88]

Look at all those call centers.

In other news, didn't they cut the funding for BVEP?

[boi2socal]

Simplot family plans to transform Downtown eyesore into $100 million 'urban meeting place' | Eyepiece | Idaho Statesman

Since this is pretty much already funded I think it may actually happen. It is a large project, especially for Boise. 1000 plus jobs they say.