Boise Ranks 8th as Best Places to Live 2006
Money Magazine

2nd Best City in America to Do Business
Inc., May 2005 - Says Inc. magazine

Boise Best Place for Business & Careers!  Forbes, May 2005 -"In a year of rising prices, ten metro areas stand out when it comes to keeping costs down and attracting smart people" - and Boise tops the list. 

The People Speak June 2005 - Poll shows a strong majority of Boise Residents think their city is on the right track.

# 1 Mountain Biking Town ~ Mountain Bike Magazine. June 2001

# 5 city its size in the nation for favorable cost-of-doing-business. ~ KPMG LLP. 2004

# 7 Metro Area in the Nation to do Business. ~ Forbes magazine. 2004

May 2004 Idaho IceWorld one of the Coolest Rinks in America.~ American Hockey magazine.

2004 "Jewel of the West" ~ Travel Tips Magazine

2004 "Oasis for Retirees" ~ Wall Street Journal.

2004 # 1 Mountain Biking Town~ Bike Magazine.

# 13 Best Overall City ~ Ntl Policy Research Council's Gold Guide.

June 2003 Boise River named one of West's top 12 rivers ~ Sunset Magazine. June 2003