Agricultural Finance Company Expands Into Idaho Falls,  Locating in Snake River Landing

IDAHO FALLS, ID – Rabo AgriFinance, a leading provider of financial services for agricultural producers and agribusinesses in the United States, has chosen Snake River Landing as its new home to serve the greater Idaho Falls area. The company is planning to open a new office at 960 Pier View Drive around the end of 2011. Their new space will occupy 2,600 square feet and offer ample parking and accessibility to the public. Rabo AgriFinance currently has an office to conduct business at 901 Pier View Drive, Suite 202B during the completion phase of the new office.

“We are excited to continue to offer and expand our innovative approach to financial and risk management to this region’s agricultural businesses,” says Nathan Thomsen, Senior Relationship Manager and team leader for this office. “With Rabo AgriFinance, local producers can find solutions to all their complex financial needs.” Until the office is open and fully staffed, producers can learn about how Rabo AgriFinance can address the lending and financial needs of their business by contacting Thomsen at 208-733-0044 or online at www.RaboAg.com

About Rabo AgriFinance

Rabo AgriFinance is a leading provider of financial services for agricultural producers and agribusinesses in the United States, adding value with industry expertise, client-focused solutions and long-term business relationships. Rabo AgriFinance has a nationwide network of relationship managers, crop insurance and risk management specialists and offers a comprehensive suite of services, including loans, crop insurance and sophisticated risk management products. Rabo AgriFinance is a division of Rabobank, the premier bank to the global agriculture industry and one of the world’s largest and safest banks.

About Snake River Landing

Snake River Landing is a beautifully master-planned waterfront community in the heart of Idaho Falls. With over 400 acres of majestic Snake River property, the project stretches from Pancheri Drive south to Sunnyside Road and includes retail, office, restaurant and residential space along with several parks, trails and water features. For more information, or to find your new office or retail space please visit www.SnakeRiverLanding.com.

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Stevens-Henager College Opening New Idaho Falls Branch Campus In Snake River Landing

IDAHO FALLS, ID – Stevens-HenagerCollege is pleased to announcetheir new campus will be located in Snake River Landing.  The new location will open in the spring, occupying roughly 10,000 square feet of classroom and study space at 901 Pier View Drive. Stevens-Henager College has been training graduates for careers for more than 119 years and has locations throughout the western United States.

When open, students can take advantage of the new convenient location within a positive learning atmosphere on the Snake River.  The new campus will offerAssociate’s, Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in the fields of Medical and Health Science, Business, Graphic Arts and Computer Science. The center will be available to students Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 

Stevens-Henager is eager to bring a new set of educational offerings to Idaho Falls and surrounding communities, made possible by their expansion into this new office space.

About Stevens-Henager College

For more than 119 years, Stevens-Henager College has worked to train generations of graduates for new careers. Their experienced, student-oriented staff is prepared to assist students throughout their education experience. Academic majors are designed specifically to help graduates meet the changing trends and requirements of the business, technology, graphic arts, and medical employment markets.

Stevens-Henager College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC) and offers degree programs in Medical Specialties, Healthcare Administration, Business Management and Accounting, Business Administration, Accounting, Computer Technology and Networking, Computer Programming, Computer Science, and Graphic Arts. For more information, please visit www.stevenshenager.edu.

About Snake River Landing

Snake River Landing is an exciting master-planned waterfront community in the heart of Idaho Falls.  Encompassing over 400 acres of majestic Snake River property, the project stretches fromPancheri Drive south to Sunnyside Road and will include retail, office, restaurant and residential space along with several parks, trails and water features. For more information, please visit www.SnakeRiverLanding.com.

Liza Leonard

Marketing Manager - Snake River Landing

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CAREY PERKINS LAW FIRM IS COMING TO SNAKE RIVER LANDING

IDAHO FALLS, ID – Carey Perkins Law Firm is excited to announce the opening of their new location in Snake River Landing. Their new office opens on July 8th and will be located on 980 Pier View Drive Suite B. Carey Perkins LLP is a defense law firm and has offices located in the Boise, Idaho area as well as Idaho Falls. Carey Perkins attorneys manage litigation in Idaho, Nevada, Oregon, Washington and Wyoming. They are dedicated to representing insurance carriers and their policy holders, governmental entities and self-insured businesses in all aspects of litigation as well as risk management. Their attorneys handle a wide range of cases and always strive for efficiency and cost effectiveness.

Carey Perkins Law Firm looks forward to continue providing the best services for their Idaho Falls clients in their new convenient location. Don Carey said, “Carey Perkins is pleased to be a part of the Snake River Landing community. Snake River Landing plays host to an ever increasing number of excellent family friendly activities. There is always something fun going on at SRL. It’s location on the green belt, the jewel of Idaho Falls, is an added plus. We look forward to a long association with Snake River Landing.” For more information regarding Carey Perkins Law Office visit their website at www.careyperkins.com.

One of the area’s most beloved locally-owned restaurants is relocating to Idaho Falls. Stockman’s Restaurant will occupy the restaurant location on the corner of Snake River Parkway and Pier View Drive in Snake River Landing in May 2011. Stockman’s Restaurant has been located in its present location in Rigby, Idaho for four years.

Stockman’s Restaurant, LLC is owned by Josh and Melissa Swain, who also serve as the head Chefs of the establishment. The restaurant strives to differentiate themselves by cutting all of their own meat, forming their hamburger patties by hand, flavoring their foods with a special blend of Cajun spices, and making their own sauces and dressings. Stockman’s Restaurant also has extensive lunch, dinner and banquet menus that are perfect for any occasion.

“Stockman’s Restaurant is excited to bring our unique menu, authentic cooking and inviting atmosphere to Idaho Falls. We believe that Snake River Landing will be a convenient location for our customers and we are looking forward to better serving large groups, banquets and companies with a larger restaurant space. We will always miss our Rigby restaurant and we hope that the Rigby community will make the short drive to enjoy our Idaho Falls location,” says Josh Swain, Owner of Stockman’s Restaurant.

Well-known for their great steaks (including All-You-Can-Eat) and prime rib, they also have extraordinary pasta dishes, gourmet burgers, country food and even a little Mexican fare such as delicious fajitas. Stockman’s Restaurant is also thrilled to showcase their Chef-prepared Pasta Bar, complete with a personal Sous-Chef catering to your personal pasta experience. “At Stockman’s Restaurant, we help you design your pasta dish exactly to your specifications to make it amazing,” says Josh. And don’t forget about the cheesecake at Stockman’s! They make all of their cheesecake in-house, including their specialty Huckleberry Cheesecake.

Stockman’s Restaurant’s new space is the former location of Hard Hat Steakhouse and Grill. You can learn more about Stockman’s Restaurant by visiting www.stockmansrestaurant.com or by calling Josh or Melissa at 208-552-6500.

                One of the fastest growing restaurant chains is coming to Idaho Falls. Snake River Landing is pleased to announce that Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar will be occupying the restaurant location on the south side of Pancheri Drive in the city’s largest master-planned community. This will be the fourth Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar in Idaho.

                Buffalo Wild Wings Grill & Bar is looking forward to opening in the early spring of 2011 and bringing its mouth watering wings to local residents.  Buffalo Wild Wings is the destination for wing fanatics and sports fans alike. Buffalo Wild Wings is known for its 14 signature sauces and boldly flavored menu that include boneless wings, specialty burgers and sandwiches, flatbreads, ribs, finger foods, salads and more.   Buffalo Wild Wings features big screens and wall-to-wall HD TVs for ultimate event and sports viewing.  Eric Isom, Chief Development Officer of Snake River Landing says “Buffalo Wild Wings will be a great addition to Snake River Landing, and will continue to establish Snake River Landing as a dining, entertainment and business destination. Buffalo Wild Wings will provide great food, exciting entertainment, and a vibrant atmosphere.”   

                Franchisee Screamin’ Hot Concepts couldn’t agree more. “We are very excited to be bringing the Buffalo Wild Wings experience to Idaho Falls and we look forward to becoming a part of this dynamic community.” Said Pat Katz, President of Sreamin’ Hot Concepts. 

                Buffalo Wild Wings establishes its restaurants as an inviting, neighborhood destination with more than 730 restaurants in 48 states.  Learn more about Buffalo Wild Wing’s menu, locations, entertainment and more at www.buffalowildwings.com.

               The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce will host an official ribbon cutting at the restaurant on April 30, 2011 at 5 p.m.

Snake River Landing is pleased to announce that Western Benefit Solutions (WBS) is opening a new office within the master-planned community.  The office will be located at 901 Pier View Drive in Suite 202-B.  WBS is Idaho’s largest employee benefit brokerage and consulting firm, based in Idaho Falls and Boise.  Greg and Diana Thomason will be the leadership team in the new office. The couple are longtime eastern Idaho residents and have been nationally recognized as top Aflac agents.

WBS specializes in mid-sized to large group employee benefit brokerage. For the last four years, WBS has been the only employee benefit brokerage firm headquartered in Idaho and the northwest to be ranked as one of the top 10 largest and most productive Employee Benefit Brokerage Firms in the United States by the prestigious trade publication Business Insurance.  Find WBS online at www.westben.com.