TEDxIdahoFalls seeking speakers for 2017 program

TEDxIdahoFalls has launched its search for presenters for the 2017 event, to be held in February 2017.

In the spirit of "ideas worth spreading," the global idea-exchange platform, TED, has created TEDx, a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. The local event is named TEDxIdahoFalls will feature TEDTalks video and live speakers to spark deep discussion.

The local event organizer, Brad Christensen, is leading the team curating speakers for the event. What they are really looking for are ideas, he said. “New ideas that originate in our community, but are widely relatable. Ideas or topics that may change perceptions, not something self-evident, are what make an exciting TED talk.”

All potential speakers are advised to visit www.TEDxIdahoFalls.com and fill out the request form. Requests must be received by Dec. 31, and the panel will be chosen by Jan. 15, 2017.

Information for those requesting to attend will be available in January.

For updates, information may be found at www.TEDxIdahoFalls.com, on FaceBook at facebook.com/TEDxIdahoFalls and on Twitter at twitter.com/TEDxIdahoFalls.

Here's a TEDxIdahoFalls presentation from earlier this year, “Body Language: The Key to Your Subconscious,” from Ann Washburn.

INL, REDI plan meeting to discuss lab's future, partnership opportunities

Idaho National Laboratory and REDI will be hosting an event in Idaho Falls Dec. 1 where the public is invited to learn more about Idaho National Laboratory’s future and how the lab can partner with businesses and community organizations.

INL leaders will be on hand to talk about INL’s people and their capabilities, how to access grants and research opportunities, STEM and university partnerships, as well as small business and tech-based economic development opportunities.

The time is from 2:30 to 5 p.m. at the INL Meeting Center, 775 University Boulevard.

Attendance will be limited so please register by Friday at partner.inl.gov
or email EmilyB@gallatinPA.com to secure a spot.

New Business: Caryn’s Kitchen

Caryn's Kitchen is open in the Idaho Innovation Center parking lot on North Yellowstone.

In the bizmojoidaho@gmail.com queue today ...

Writing to you as our new food truck is open and running:

Caryn's Kitchen is located at 2288 Yellowstone, Idaho Falls, in the Idaho Innovation Center parking lot.  Hours are 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday.

We serve breakfast and lunch.  Egg sandwiches, pancakes, biscuits & gravy, omelets and more. Lunch is hot and cold sandwiches, hot dogs, hamburgers and Italian specialties on certain days. Meatball heros, chicken Parmesan heros, lasagna and some surprises. There are also specialties from the East Coast.
Come try some of our meals.

We understand that everyone's time is precious so you can also call in an order @ 390-7368 and we will have it ready for you. Our menu is on Facebook at Caryn's Kitchen Food Truck.

If there are any questions, please feel free to contact us.  Also, stop by for some great food.

Thank you.

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New Business: Classy Beauty Salon

If you’ve got a new business, feel free to email BizMojoIdaho@gmail.com with a notice to help get the word out.

Pat Morf and Margi Vanover have bought A Touch of Class Beauty Salon and changed the name to Classy Beauty Salon. It is located at 590 2nd Street and the phone number is 208-529-3192.

Pat and Margi specialize in "traditional" hair styles, cuts and permanent waves. There is easy access for people using walkers or wheel chairs, and a quiet, pleasant atmosphere.

If you'd like to learn more, call or stop by Tuesday through Saturday. Hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday through Friday and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.

Wal-Mart fueling station, Culver's coming along

Culver's is to be built at 946 Pancheri Drive.

I had a request to find out what’s going on in the Wal-Mart parking lot on Utah Avenue. A review of building permits in the city of Idaho Falls eTRAKIT system (which I have to admit I’m still getting the hang of) show that this is a Wal-Mart fueling station.

The actual address is 510 S. Utah Avenue. The permit was applied for June 22, the site plan was approved Sept. 6 and the building permit was issued Oct. 24. The total share footage of the project is 966,659.

Also down that way, Culver’s is coming along. The address will be 946 Pancheri Drive. The restaurant is 4,457 square feet. The permit was applied for Aug. 22.

If you want to look at it, here’s a link: Culver's Permit.  Pretty neat, huh?

Rexburg chamber selects new secretary

Hyrum Erickson

Rexburg attorney Hyrum Erickson has been selected as secretary of the Rexburg Area Chamber of Commerce and will also serve on the chamber’s four-member executive board.

Erickson joined the Rexburg firm of Rigby, Andrus & Rigby in 2008, after clerking for a district court judge in Boise. He handles all types of civil litigation, including appeals to the Idaho Supreme Court, as well as estate planning and probate. Erickson graduated from J. Reuben Clark Law School at Brigham Young University.

Prior to law school, he worked as a legislative assistant to U.S. Sen. Larry Craig in Washington. D.C. After law school, he served as a law clerk to Idaho District Judge Cheri Copsey in Boise. He also has served as chairman of the Rexburg chamber’s board. He and his his wife, Kirsten, have five children and enjoy hiking and camping together.

Erickson succeeds longtime chamber board member and past secretary Daryl Olsen of Alliance Title & Escrow, who recently relocated to Idaho Falls and was unable to continue his commitment to the board.

INL researchers honored at Idaho Innovation Awards

Luis Diaz Aldana and Tedd Lister of Idaho National Laboratory

The Idaho Innovation Awards honored inventors Tedd Lister and Luis Diaz Aldana of Idaho National Laboratory recently at a reception in Boise. This was the third major award Lister and Diaz Aldana received this year for Electrochemical Recycling Electronic Constituents of Value (E-RECOV), a process that uses an electrochemical cell to efficiently reclaim valuable metals and rare-earth elements from discarded electronic equipment. The technique leads to more thorough recycling of materials while significantly minimizing chemical use and waste generation, and can be accomplished domestically and economically. 

The annual Idaho Innovation Awards recognize innovations, innovative professionals and companies throughout the state. Stoel Rives LLP, a full-service, U.S. business law firm, has organized and hosted the program since 2006.

The technology was developed with funding from DOE’s Critical Materials Institute. Other awards won by E-RECOV include Federal Laboratory Consortium Far West Regional and TechConnect National Innovation Award. This patent-pending technology is also the focus of a collaborative Small Business Voucher project with Ohio-based eMaterials Recovery, LLC. The E-RECOV process is currently available for licensing. Interested parties can contact Ryan Bills for further information. You can learn more about E-RECOV in this video from the Idaho Innovation Awards or in this INL fact sheet.