Video Tour: Investment Property at 1600 John Adams Parkway

Relay For Life Fundraiser Event

Got a dirty car? Come get it washed, enjoy a delicious sandwich from
Gandolfo's Deli, and help "Team Awesome" raise money for the American Cancer
Society on Saturday, June 27th from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at 900 Pancheri Drive
in Idaho Falls (near Wal-Mart).

Investment Property For Sale: Fully Leased Office Building at 9% Cap

To download the property flyer, please click here.

View this property on YouTube by clicking here.

Video Tour: 17th Street Retail Property

Join Brent Wilson on his first self-produced commercial real estate VIDEO tour with a Flip camcorder!

Property For Sale: Timberline Bar & Grill in Victor, ID

Retire to the Tetons! Well located, popular Bar & Grill for sale in the center of downtown Victor, ID, just 30 minutes from Jackson Hole, WY. Superbly located at the base of the Teton Range with views of the Big Hole Mountains to the west. Powder skiing within 30 minutes drive or try one of seven championship golf courses, the nearest just 3 minutes drive.

Property features 5,800 square foot stick framed building complete with bar, dining room, billiard room, events/function room, outside patio seating and kitchen. Dining room, kitchen and equipment renovated in 2000 ($240,000 invested). Balance sheet, P+L available.

Liquor license for sale by negotiation.

Price: $1,300,000 + liquor license. Adjacent undeveloped parcel of land 0.5 acres also available for $625,000.

For more information on this property, please contact NAI Commerce One / Jackson Hole brokers Meagan Hill or Steven Keim by email, or call them at (208) 525-8088.

Download the property flyer here.

June 30th Economic Web Conference by Dr. Peter Linneman

Click here to register for the June 30th, 2009 discussion on the economy by NAI Global chief economist Dr. Peter Linneman.

McNeil Retail Center Property Video

High definition version of this video coming soon!

Idaho Falls and Pocatello Ranked in the Top 5 of Outdoor Life's Top 200 Towns

Idaho towns were well represented in Outdoor Life's 2nd Annual Top 200 Towns for Sportsmen.

Lewiston was the top ranked town, followed by Idaho Falls at third and Pocatello at fifth for the most affordable, thriving, and "perfectly wild" towns in America. Outdoor Life considered factors such as cost of living, amenities, fishable and huntable species, trophy potential, and proximity to public access.

"According to Outdoor Life, "Idaho Falls straddles the Upper Snake River and is located in one of the most game-rich areas of the country....Legendary blue ribbon trout streams—including the Henry’s Fork, the South Fork of the Snake, the Beaverhead, the Madison, Silver Creek and the Big Hole—abound in the area, providing anglers with a different river to float or wade nearly every day of the week."

The magazine calls Pocatello, home to Idaho State University, "the rare college town with a true outdoors vibe." They say that "Pocatello’s location at the intersection of Interstates 15 and 86 gives residents easy access to the natural wonder of Yellowstone and Grand Teton national parks, and the big-city offerings of Salt Lake City and Boise."

Other Idaho towns to make the list include Hailey, Couer d'Alene, Payette, Orofino, and Rexburg. Check out the article here.

Podcast: McNeil Retail Center in Idaho Falls

Check out this podcast featuring an interview with Sam Cook of McNeil Development and Brent Butikofer of NAI Commerce One about the McNeil Retail Center off Sunnyside Road in Idaho Falls!

Click here to download the podcast in .mp3 format

(Check back--A YouTube video of this interview with property pictures and video is coming soon.)

Intermountain Bobcat's New Location in Idaho Falls

Scott Machinery, one of the leading construction equipment dealers in Utah, Idaho and Wyoming, announced May 12th the sale of assets related to its John Deere and Hitachi business to Honnen Equipment Company, effective May 1, 2009. With a new focus as the area’s exclusive Bobcat dealer, the company will continue to operate as Intermountain Bobcat.

The change reflects the industry trend of consolidation of dealerships nationwide. Brothers David and Jeff Scott decided to sell the assets of their John Deere business to Honnen Equipment of Colorado so that they could focus on their Bobcat business. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Intermountain Bobcat will retain its Utah locations in Salt Lake City (4100 S. 500 West), Orem (1167 Industrial Road), and Cedar City (642 N. 1070 West) and has opened a new location in Idaho Falls, Idaho (3788 N 500 E). Randy Waters and Steve Frei with NAI Commerce One helped facilitate the new Idaho Falls location at the former Bodily RV along Highway 20 across from Bish's RV.

“We’re excited to give our full attention to the Bobcat line,” says David, president and CEO, regarding the ongoing Intermountain Bobcat business. “With 40 years of industry experience in the Intermountain area, we’re well-positioned to become the compact equipment leader by providing excellent service, supporting industry-leading projects and continuing our tradition of total customer satisfaction.”

For over 40 years, Scott Machinery was the exclusive John Deere construction and forestry equipment dealer in Utah, Eastern Idaho, and Western Wyoming. Founded in 1968 by Brent Scott, the business started in an old converted service station in Salt Lake City and established a reputation for quality service and customer satisfaction. Through the years the company expanded its product lines to include Bobcat equipment in its Intermountain Bobcat business, and has opened new locations while maintaining its focus on reliable service and long-term relationships as a locally-owned and operated business. This tradition will continue in the company’s ongoing operation of Intermountain Bobcat.

The Modern Face of Sacajawea

Former NAI transaction manager Randy'L Teton is the only living person and the only Native American woman featured on U.S. currency, the Sacagawea golden dollar coin. Randy'L now has an official web site, http://www.faceofgold.com

Sacagawea is the Shoshone Indian guide who appeared on the scene of history in 1804 to assist Lewis and Clark on their momentous expedition west, however that was not her last appearance. In 2000 she was making history again, becoming immortalized on the Golden Dollar coin. Glenna Goodacre, the artist, used Shoshone college student, Randy'L He-dow Teton, as her model.

Randy’L grew up on the Ft. Hall Reservation in the Lincoln Creek District of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribe in Southeastern Idaho. She attended the Institute of American Indian Arts in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where she earned an Associate of fine arts degree in museum studies. She also studied at Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado, and The University of New Mexico in Albuquerque, where she graduated in the Spring of 2000 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in art history with a minor in Native American studies.

According to her web site, Randy’L has worked with Museum of Idaho’s exhibit and Lecture Series on “Discovering Idaho—through the Lewis & Clark Expedition,“ in which she visited local school districts as the voice of Sacagawea. She continues today in this role, as she is able to promote the higher education and betterment of all Native peoples’ well-being. She was also selected as Curator for the “Poha Ba, Land of Healing Waters” exhibition in Lava Hot Springs, Idaho, which recognized the Shoshone-Bannock Tribe’s culture and history.

While employed at NAI Commerce One, Ms. Teton played an integral role in company operations and we are proud of her achievements!

NAI Global Exec Receives SIOR Instructor of the Year Award

David Blanchard, NAI Global’s Executive Vice President, received the Instructor of the Year Award from SIOR, the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors. Blanchard provides leadership throughout the NAI organization while primarily interacting with and training more than 5,000 agents and principals.

The SIOR Instructor of the Year Award is given to one instructor annually, determined by evaluations completed by course participants during the calendar year. Blanchard completed his SIOR instructor training in 2007, and became a regular instructor in 2008. During the year he taught several seminars and courses on Advanced Sales Skills and Consolidating a Business Strategy, winning this prestigious award in his first year of instructing.

SIOR is a leading professional commercial and industrial real estate association comprised of knowledgeable, experienced and successful commercial real estate brokerage specialists. The award was presented to Mr. Blanchard by SIOR President, Craig S. Meyer during the SIOR Spring World Conference in San Diego, California.

Blanchard joined NAI Global in 1985 and has been instrumental in developing and integrating NAI’s U.S. member network. In addition, he played a founding role in the creation of NAI Global’s specialty council program, which facilitates sharing of knowledge and best practices among NAI members worldwide.

Source: NAI Global Network News, May 19th, 2009

Prime Retail For Lease Next to Wal-Mart Supercenter in Idaho Falls

Constructed in 2009, the Shops at Utah and Houston is a retail strip center at the entrance to a new Wal-Mart Supercenter in Idaho Falls, near I-15 and Highway 20 interchanges. Other tenants include Jimmy Johns and Great Clips. There are two suites available, 724 SF and 1326 SF.

Idaho Falls serves as a regional retail hub for a primary trade area population of approximately 198,000 residents. The city has become a shopping destination for a service area that encompasses 14 counties and serves over 350,000 people. Within the trade area there are four major universities and two major campuses, housing over 20,000 students who choose Idaho Falls as their primary shopping destination. The area enjoys one of the lowest unemployment rates in the nation and has experienced steady population growth in recent years.

To learn more about this listing, download the flyer or email Brent Wilson or Randy Waters.

May 2009 Eastern Idaho Apartment Association Meeting

Michael Pryor from Cooper Norman will present “Tax Strategies for Investments and Rentals” at the May meeting for the Eastern Idaho Apartment Association.  The meeting will be held on May 13^th at the James Madison Taylor building 1^st floor conference room, located at 1075 Utah Avenue in Idaho Falls.  Networking begins at 6 p.m. with the program at 7 p.m.  Sponsors include Progressive Property Management, Emery Federal, and NAI Commerce One’s Multi-Family Specialist Doug Powell.  Questions?  Contact dougpowell@nai-idaho.com.

Idaho Falls AREVA Project Named Top Corporate Facility Deal of 2008

The cover story for May's "Site Selection" magazine features the Idaho Falls AREVA project at the top of its list of North American corporate facility deals of 2008. (Yes, the list is alphabetical, but who cares!) Several groups were praised for their involvement in the deal, including Grow Idaho Falls, Inc., the Idaho Department of Commerce, the Idaho National Lab, the Eastern Idaho Economic Development Partnership, and the Regional Development Alliance.

According to the article, the "Top Deals are determined by level of capital investment, degree of high-value jobs, creativity in negotiations and incentives, regional economic impact, competition for the project and speed to market."

Way to go, IDAHO and AREVA!

Jackson Hole Community Provides $475k in Scholarships

NAI was honored to be part of the Jackson Hole High School Scholarship night on Thursday April 23rd, 2009. As reported in the Jackson Hole News & Guide, "Businesses, nonprofits step up in tough economic climate."

NAI was one of 6 new scholarship presenters including Windermere Real Estate. The winner of NAI Jackson Hole's inaugural scholarship is Luis Quiroz. Congratulations Luis!

Boom Town, U.S.A.-- Pinedale Wyoming -- ABC World News Report

Where is the best place for job-seekers in the U.S.A.?

According to ABC's World News, Pinedale, Wyoming has the lowest unemployment rate in the country. Charles Gibson reports: http://www.abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex?id=7465049

My sister Kirby lives in Pinedale and forwarded me the link to this story. She works at the Pinedale Aquatic Center, a $20 million public facility that is featured in the clip. My brother-in-law works for a gas company in Pinedale. They enjoy living in Wyoming, and my family loves visiting because the Aquatic Center is such a blast. Pinedale is about 75 miles southeast of Jackson Hole.

If you have questions about Pinedale commercial real estate, don't hesitate to give us a call at (307) 734-8700 or email our Wyoming brokers Steven Keim or Meagan Hill.

Interested in Pinedale, Wyoming jobs? Check out the job board at Pinedale Online.

INL Announces Plans for $48 Million Leed Certified Energy & Research Building in Idaho Falls

IDAHO FALLS – The Idaho National Laboratory has announced plans for a new flagship facility at its Idaho Falls campus. INL selected the Boyer Company of Salt Lake City to build a roughly 131,000-square-foot, $48-million building between the lab's two main Idaho Falls facilities. INL will occupy the building through a long-term lease agreement with the Boyer Company.

The new Research and Education Laboratory will act as the "front door" to neighboring campus facilities and become the interface between the public and the INL staff. It is conceived as a state-of-the-art laboratory that creates a collaborative environment between INL employees, partners and visitors. School field trips, conference attendees and visiting scientists will be able to use the space to collaborate on research and learn about INL and contemporary research activities.

The new facility will be Gold certified for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) by the U.S. Green Building Council. Green buildings — also called "sustainable buildings," "resource-efficient buildings" or "high-performance buildings" — minimize the impact on the environment by using less energy and water, reducing solid waste and pollutants, and limiting the depletion of natural resources.

Read the full press release from the INL by clicking here.

Portneuf Greenway Foundation to present at Pocatello Chamber Luncheon

Greater Pocatello Chamber of Commerce members will meet on Friday, May 1, 2009 for the monthly General Membership Meeting. Trade Tables open at 11:30 a.m. Lunch and the meeting begin at Noon at the Red Lion Hotel - Pocatello. R.S.V.P. to the Chamber office at 233-1525 or amiles@pocatelloidaho.com.

The program will feature the Portneuf Greenway Foundation. Since the inception of the Portneuf Greenway in 1992, the board has strived to complete a trail that will benefit the health and economic well being of the people living in Pocatello and Bannock County. Through additional funding we hope to connect the small pieces of trail into one continuous system from the Simplot Don Plant to the Portneuf Gap. This trail will be available to walkers, riders, and runners.

Many people wishing to change locations look at locations with outdoor recreational opportunities. We already have great mountain bike trails, skiing locations, fishing places and beautiful natural scenic areas. With the completion of the Portneuf Greenway, Pocatello will continue to attract the type of people who enjoy these amenities.

The luncheon is sponsored by Bangs Office Products.

Test Drive the Young Professionals Network on April 30th in Idaho Falls!

Are you a young professional over the age of 21? Join "Buddy" and the Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals Network on Thursday, April 30th at 5:30 p.m. at the all new Teton Toyota at Snake River Landing on Sunnyside Road. Come test drive this exclusive organization for young professionals and help to fast track your social networking and professional development. Refuel after hours with appetizers and drinks, courtesy of the all new Teton Toyota!