Treasure Valley

COLUMBIA BANK AWARDS $100,000 IN GRANTS TO FOUR AFFORDABLE HOUSING ADVOCATES

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022

TACOMA, Wash., May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Columbia Bank, the wholly owned subsidiary of Columbia Banking System, Inc. (NASDAQ: COLB) ("Columbia"), today announced it is providing $100,000 in one-time grants through its Warm Homes campaign to four organizations that champion affordable housing options for residents across the Pacific Northwest and Northern California.

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  • TACOMA, Wash., May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Columbia Bank, the wholly owned subsidiary of Columbia Banking System, Inc. (NASDAQ: COLB) ("Columbia"), today announced it is providing $100,000 in one-time grants through its Warm Homes campaign to four organizations that champion affordable housing options for residents across the Pacific Northwest and Northern California.
  • Over the course of its four-year history, Warm Homes has provided $425,000 in one-time grants.
  • The recipients this year are Jesse Tree inBoise, Idaho; Pathways to Housing in Redding, Calif.; Interfaith Family Shelter in Everette, Wash.; and Homes for Good Housing Agency in Eugene, Ore. All help people and families struggling with homelessness in addition to advocating for affordable housing solutions.
  • About Columbia Headquartered inTacoma, Washington, Columbia Banking System, Inc. (NASDAQ: COLB ) is the holding company of Columbia Bank, aWashington state-chartered full-service commercial bank with locations throughoutWashington,Oregon, CaliforniaandIdaho.

WestVet Urgent Care Opens in Meridian, ID, Providing Additional Care Options to Pet Owners in the Treasure Valley and Surrounding Area

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Monday, March 28, 2022

WORTHINGTON, Ohio, March 28, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MedVet is opening WestVet Urgent Care in Meridian, ID, on March 28, 2022. The facility will be open from 10:00 am to 8:00 pm, 365 days a year, including holidays.

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  • MedVet opens WestVet Urgent Care in Meridian, ID, to better serve the needs of pet owners during times when care is needed most.
  • WORTHINGTON, Ohio, March 28, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MedVet is opening WestVet Urgent Care in Meridian, ID, on March 28, 2022.
  • By adding urgent care services during peak times, we are hoping to better meet the needs of more pet owners."
  • WestVet Urgent Care in Meridian, ID, is the third Urgent Care facility for MedVet.

SCHEELS Expanding to Idaho, Announcing New Store in Meridian-Boise

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Monday, November 1, 2021

"We could not be more excited to announce SCHEELS is coming to Idaho," said SCHEELS CEO Steve M. Scheel.

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  • "We could not be more excited to announce SCHEELS is coming to Idaho," said SCHEELS CEO Steve M. Scheel.
  • Idaho SCHEELS will be home to entertainment attractions, specialty shops and boutiques showcasing premium products and top brands.
  • Like other SCHEELS locations, the store will be a destination for fun with plenty of family-friendly attractions for all ages.
  • "We could not be more excited to announce SCHEELS is coming to Idaho," said SCHEELS CEO Steve M. Scheel.

New City Go Wallet, Umo Mobility App and Smartcard Make Treasure Valley Transit Easier

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Monday, November 1, 2021

Cubic Corporation today announced City Go and Umo Mobility have partnered to bring you the City Go Wallet.

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  • Cubic Corporation today announced City Go and Umo Mobility have partnered to bring you the City Go Wallet.
  • Paying for transportation around Boise and the Treasure Valley is easier than ever before thanks to the City Go Wallet which launched today from Valley Regional Transit (VRT) and Cubic Transportation Systems (CTS).
  • Cubics proprietary cloud-based technology powers the City Go Wallet, which centralizes and streamlines transit passes and services payments through the Umo Mobility app and the City Go Smartcard.
  • Community members, commuters, and visitors who prefer to use their phones for transit can download the Umo Mobility app in the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store .

Caring Transitions of Treasure Valley Owners Jill and Albert Dickson Earn Caring Transitions' Franchise Owners of the Year Award

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Monday, March 9, 2020

BOISE, Idaho, March 9, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Caring Transitions is pleased to announce that Jill and Albert, the local owners of Caring Transitions of Treasure Valley, have earned the company's Franchise Owners of the Year Award.

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  • BOISE, Idaho, March 9, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Caring Transitions is pleased to announce that Jill and Albert, the local owners of Caring Transitions of Treasure Valley, have earned the company's Franchise Owners of the Year Award.
  • "Jill and Albert Dickson embody what it means to be Franchise Owners of the year.
  • The Dicksons opened Caring Transitions of Treasure Valley in 2016 and, in addition to earning the Franchise Owners of the Year Award, the Dicksons made their way to the company's Million Dollar Club.
  • Caring Transitions of Treasure Valley is bonded and insured and all employees are CRT trained and background checked.

SBA Increases Opportunities for Idaho Women Entrepreneurs with New Women's Business Center Locations

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Friday, July 12, 2019

WASHINGTON, July 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today the ribbon cutting for the new Idaho Women's Business Center (WBC).

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  • WASHINGTON, July 12, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced today the ribbon cutting for the new Idaho Women's Business Center (WBC).
  • The new center, hosted by the Idaho Hispanic Foundation, will carry out the mission of helping women entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses.
  • Operating under the Idaho Hispanic Foundation, the center will open two new locations in Treasure Valley and Magic Valley, with plans to secure an additional location in Idaho Falls.
  • "The new WBC locations will encourage more women to seek the services offered by the SBA and join the ever-growing community of women entrepreneurs as they start their small businesses."