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Extra Bold: Michael Boss, media manager for the Boise Co-op, brings organic foods and discusses the advantages of buying products from local organic farmers. Can you name the five most important organic products to have in your home? You’ll know after this interview. Market Spice: Jennifer Deroin of Intermountain Community Bank explains how to invest your money for retirement. You can begin at any age to save for your future, which is a good fact to know because Elaine isn’t getting any younger! The “Buzz” on Social Media: Rhea Allen, president of Peppershock Media, explains how Twitter works with business… Read more

Extra Bold: Meet Ellen Meyer, president of Great American Appetizers, a company headquartered in Nampa that markets in the US and Internationally. Her onion rings are a big hit in Asia and the deep fried pickles are in demand in the South. Who knew? Market Spice: Jennifer Deroin of Intermountain Community Bank explains how to get out of debt – and she does it without preaching or humiliating you to tears. If your idea of debt reduction is to throw away your bills, please heed Jennifer’s timely advice. It’s all about taking baby steps. The “Buzz” on Social Media: Rhea… Read more