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Tek-Hut, Inc. was founded in 2001 by Nate Bondelid and Dallas Gray with the goal of connecting people and delivering innovative technology. They specialize in comprehensive IT solutions while focusing on the needs of the education industry and local state agency technology needs. With 95% of their customers based in education, Tek-Hut saw the strides being made to infuse technology into schools and the need for smaller districts and communities to have the same services as their larger metro neighbors.
In 2014, Tek-Hut began to offer services to Idaho school districts by providing access to the internet and appropriate software technology. Tek-Hut partners with every district to enhance the student learning environment and quality of work experience for classroom teachers. That same year, Tek-Hut received an express small business loan with an SBA approved lender to assist with the expansion of an advanced fiber optic network in Burley, Idaho.
Situation
Raised on the Fort Hall Indian Reservation in Idaho and taught to respect the land, September Myres started Sundnce Consulting, Inc. in 2005 to provide solutions to environmental issues resulting from Department of Defense activities on tribal lands. She found initial success with consecutive Native American Lands Environmental Mitigation Program (NALEMP) contracts; and, Army Corps of Engineers contracts providing remediation, environmental consulting and records management services. Howevever, she felt there were stereotypes related to being a Native American woman. Some clientele did not believe she could do the work required in a timely and efficient manner.
Solution
In 2008, Sundance was certified into the SBA 8(a) Business Development Program, nine-year certification program that helps small, disadvantaged businesses compete in the federal marketplace. The program enabled Myres to strategically grow her company to become a... Read More
Enrique’s Mexican Restaurant in Kuna has captured the hearts and appetites of the Treasure Valley communities. Enrique Contreras and Ana Paz have owned their restaurant since 1999. Originally known as El Gallo Giro the couple renamed the restaurant Enrique’s in 2014. The restaurant’s success can be attributed to the strong community support offered by Contreras and Paz, not to mention the welcoming, family atmosphere that permeates from staff to customer. A true gem of Kuna, Enrique’s Mexican Restaurant was built with hard work and unrelenting ambition.
As a child, Contreras began to develop his business acumen at his parent’s restaurant in Mexico. He gained valuable experience that established the foundation for success in his own restaurant. “I have experience in all positions. I have been a busser, server, bartender, prep and line cook, kitchen manager, and ultimately general manager,” said... Read More
Dee Spainhower has passion! In a field that can make many people cringe, she has found joy and purpose. Precision Accounting & Tax Service, LLC is nestled in the heart of Caldwell, Idaho where it services a diverse population with more than just accounting. Precision Accounting covers the entire gamete of accounting but the main focus is educating customers.
At seventeen-years-old, Dee Spainhower took her first Consumer Economics class in high school; she immediately fell in love with accounting. “I knew this was what I wanted to do. I kept thinking I can do this from my house,” said Dee. What seemed like a childhood dream became a reality driven by a passion for accounting and the pleasure of helping others.
After completing college, Dee started her career while homeschooling her daughter. Dee was able to relate to her clients on a personal level and build trust—“We don’t just ask people drop off their information, we actually sit down with them to... Read More