Amazing Contests at "A Christmas Stroll"

There are two great ways to get involved with our upcoming Christmas event:



1) Christmas Treat Bake-Off to support the Military Affairs Committee – bring your best holiday treat to win prizes and bragging rights!



2) Unique Snowman Building contest – build a snowman out of recycled/household goods for a chance to win a stay at the Hilton Garden Inn!



For more information, please call 557-5300. You can also view full information on this local Idaho Falls blog site.


Click on these entry forms for more info!

KIDK Channel 3 Profiles Snake River Landing

Harvest Fest Entertainment Schedule

Please join us for Harvest Fest, this Saturday October 10 from 10am to 7 pm:

10am - 11am: Playmill Theater - Forever Plaid performance

11am - 12 pm: Dance ensemble

12pm - 12:30 pm: Ribbon Cutting for The Central Valley

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm: FiddleStew

1:30 pm - 3:00 pm: Wise Brothers

3:00 pm - 3:30 pm: Contest winners / giveaways

3:30 pm - 5:00 pm: T Minus 5

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm: David Osmond

Scarecrow Stroll at Harvest Fest - October 10, 2009

We have a FUN way to promote your business AND help out a local non-profit organization.

The Scarecrow Stroll at Harvest Fest

Businesses can craft a scarecrow and donate it for a Scarecrow Stroll at Harvest Fest.

All scarecrows will be placed in a silent auction with all proceeds donated to The Art Museum of Eastern Idaho!

Scarecrows must be dropped off at The Snake River Landing Discovery Center by October 7.

For more information, please email info@snakeriverlanding.com or call Michelle at 208-557-5300.

Harvest Fest & The Central Valley Grand Opening

Click here to view a full-size flyer for this extraordinary event!

Cool Autumn Nights at Hard Hat Steakhouse

Bella Vita Coffeehouse - NOW OPEN!

Bella Vita Coffeehouse is now open in 901 Pier View Drive! They serve hot and cold drinks, plus sandwiches, soups, desserts and more!

FOR A LIMITED TIME - HAPPY HOUR AT BELLA VITA! From 5-6 PM pick up a cup of homemade soup, a half sandwich and a hot drink for only $6!

For more information, please call 656-7070.

NEW Dates for Summer Movie Nights

Enjoy the beautiful scenery of Snake River Landing while watching some of the hottest film releases!

NEW DATES!

August 12 - Showing Kung Fu Panda
August 19 - Showing Paul Blart Mall Cop
August 26 - Showing Hannah Montana The Movie *Seating limited to the first 200 tickets*
September 5 - Showing Twilight

Where: Snake River Landing, just west of 901 Pier View Drive

What: Your families’ favorite movies on a 20′ screen, under the beautiful night sky

Cost: $3 per person, $5 per couple, $10 per family. You can purchase your tickets at the movie or in advance at the Snake River Landing Discovery Center, located at 901 Pier View Drive.

Time: Festivities start at 9 PM, movie starts at 9:30 PM. Concessions will be available.

****We encourage movie-goers to bring chairs, blankets and anything else to make the evening comfortable.****

If you have questions or need more information, please call 208-557-5300

Have you seen Megan The Intern?

Megan The Intern is a great source of new information on Snake River Landing! From events, to interviews with community business leaders, Megan The Intern is fun and informative!

Check her out here.

RFinity Opens in Snake River Landing

Snake River Landing is pleased to announce that RFinity has opened their office in 901 Pier View Drive, Suite 207 near the corporate headquarters of Ball Ventures. RFinity is a new technology company that is launching a product that combines near-field transactions with the flexibility of mobile phones, to offer an open encryption platform that is convenient and highly secure. This system can be used in the context of different industries, from paying your neighbors for items at a garage sale to purchasing event tickets or paying for hotel rooms and opening the door at the same time.

RFinity, who has an exclusive worldwide license to exploit the relevant patents filed in conjunction with the Idaho National Lab (INL), was recently selected as the recipient of the 2009 R&D 100 Award for its Mobile Open-Encryption Platform by an independent judging panel and editors of R&D Magazine. The R&D 100 Award recognizes the most technologically significant products introduced in the past year. Past technologies of this award include the laser printer and high-definition televisions.

Although a start-up, RFinity has big plans to grow and has chosen Snake River Landing as not only the place for their current space, but also future expansion. “We love Snake River Landing! One of the reasons why we decided to build here and build out our space with Ball Ventures is because Snake River Landing gives us the flexibility to grow,” said Aaron Turner Chief Executive Officer of RFinity. Discover more at www.rfinity.com.

Hard Hat Steakhouse Offers FREE Banquet Rooms

The River Festival

The River Festival was an amazing weekend! Thank you to all of the businesses and community organizations that came together to make the events happen. But most of all, thank you to all of the people who came out to celebrate our city's art, food and jazz music!
Here are a few highlights from the weekend:

The Taste of Idaho 2009

James Billman, Owner of Hard Hat Steakhouse, our newest restaurant in Snake River Landing

Kids art activities at The River Rocks

Jazz on the River

Bella Vita Coffeehouse Opening at Snake River Landing

Snake River Landing is pleased to announce that Bella Vita Coffeehouse is opening at 901 Pier View Drive at Snake River Landing. The coffeehouse will serve not only coffee, but will include a variety of hot and cold specialty drinks, breakfast and lunch options, desserts and other baked goods.

Bella Vita will be owned by Melanie Hines, who was previously the co-owner of The Villa Coffeehouse, in downtown Idaho Falls. Melanie is excited to open a coffeehouse with a warm, inviting atmosphere, free wireless Internet, live music and her homemade cheesecake. The coffeehouse plans to be open in August and will serve the community Monday thru Saturday, from 7 am to 6 pm, with extended hours for Snake River Landing events.

For more information, please contact 557-5300.

Megan The Intern

Check out her latest adventure: The Heist

www.megantheintern.blogspot.com

Have You Heard The News?

Check out Megan The Intern:

www.megantheintern.blogspot.com

VIP Cary Judd passes are here!

Hard Hat Steakhouse & Grill presents:

Cary Judd LIVE
Friday, May 29 @ 10:30 PM
Hard Hat Steakhouse & Grill in Snake River Landing
$3 cover charge
Must be 21+

www.caryjudd.com

Snake River Landing Team Series Part 7: Jason Blundell

I am Jason Blundell, the Sr. Project Accountant for Snake River Landing. I work with all the departments that interface with the Snake River Landing Development. My role includes working with Construction, Sales, Leasing and the Management Group to make sure the projects we undertake in this development create value for the people who chose to either "live, work, shop or play" here and to make sure we are profitable at the same time. I oversee all of the Accounting to make sure that all transactions are booked correctly and create monthly financial reports to review with the Ball Ventures Management Group. We have a very talented group of people working on this project and I find great satisfaction in working with and learning from my peers as we continue to move forward on this exciting development here in Idaho Falls.

Snake River Landing Team Series Part 6: Megan Walker

Hi, I'm Megan Walker. I'm the marketing intern here at Snake River Landing. I can't really tell you what my job duties are because they change daily. All I know is I'm having fun and learning tons!

I'm also a senior at Idaho State University and I will graduate with a B.A. in Mass Communication, emphasis in Advertising and Public Relations in December of 2009. I can't wait! The light at the end of tunnel is getting BRIGHTER!

When I'm not at SRL, I'm either working at Wal-Mart or assistant coaching the Highland Lassies Dance Team in Pocatello. My hobbies include dancing, traveling, and watching movies.

My internship will last through the summer and I'll come back in October to help with Harvest Fest and the grand opening of the Central Valley! I'm excited to be here at SRL and I can't wait to see what they have in store for me !

Snake River Landing Team Series: Part 5 - Christian Taylor

Hello,

I am Christian Taylor. I am the Real Estate Manager for Ball Ventures and Snake River Landing. I have a unique opportunity to be involved in many exciting and new projects in our community. Snake River Landing is one of these projects! I have worked on a few projects within the development but I’m very excited about Pier View Court.







Pier View Court consists of four, 5,600 square foot buildings located in the heart of Snake River Landing, across from Hard Hat Steakhouse & Grill. The buildings have a timeless, yet unique main-street appeal and surround a beautiful central courtyard. If you are looking for a place to put your business, this is the new hot spot for retail or office. Plus, there are many new attractions coming to Snake River Landing including The Central Valley, new businesses, residential and TONS of events, which your business can take advantage of.

Another aspect of my job is helping where I can with the leasing and sales of the property at SRL. Snake River Landing offers so much to individual businesses and people - it’s fun to be able to explore the tremendous opportunities we have with anyone who is looking for a place to live, work, shop and play. When you come down here to see all of the things that SRL has to offer, stop in and say hi to our team.

Garbett Homes Realtor Sneak Peek - Idaho Falls - May 20

Snake River Landing Team Series: Part 4 - Mattie Botero

Hi, I’m Mattie Botero, Snake River Landing’s Construction Administrator … Property Manager … and Tenant Coordinator.

First as Construction Administrator, I assist Tana Barney and Terry Bybee, SRL’s construction team, in overseeing all the on-site construction here at Snake River Landing. My responsibilities include preparing budgets for many of our new projects, drafting contracts for large construction as well as tenant build outs, and like Tana, assist the contractors in order to complete projects on time.

As Property Manager it is my responsibility to make sure Snake River Landing stays clean, looking good and all systems are properly maintained for the public’s enjoyment.

As Tenant Coordinator I assist Liza Leonard, SRL’s Leasing Representative, in the beginning stages of a tenant’s build out. Together, Liza and I help answer any questions the tenant and the contractor may have concerning the building or the tenant build out. After construction begins, it is my job to oversee construction and make sure everything runs smoothly.

Hard Hat Steakhouse & Grill Mother's Day Special!

Gold Wing Road Riders Motorcycle Show

SRL Team: Part 3 - Tana Barney

Hey, I’m Tana Barney, Senior Construction Manager at SRL. My responsibilities include working with land planners, engineers & architects to develop site and improvement plans for SRL. I work with governmental agencies to acquire the appropriate permits, work with the City of Idaho Falls to plat property and develop annexation agreements.

Then comes the fun part! Along with my trusty cohorts, Mattie Botero and Terry Bybee, I oversee all onsite construction and work with our contractors to complete projects on time.

Drive through the project and see how our latest project, The Central Valley, is coming along. It will be truly amazing when completed!

I'm always open to questions - just send me an email!


Here are some fun before and after photos of the development:

The Pier before and after....

Milligan Road before and after...

COMING SOON...THE CENTRAL VALLEY!

Taste of Idaho Adds River City Cook-Off

The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce is calling all BBQ and grilling connoisseurs to get their cook on at the First Annual River City Cook-Off. This will be a featured event at the Taste of Idaho, Thursday, June 18th, 2009, at Snake River Landing.

This event is a cook-off competition for all interested individuals, not restaurants. Given the exclusivity of the event, availability has been limited to ten teams. Teams will prepare their culinary fare on-site and judges rate their prepared dishes against each other. The categories for the event are the Meat category and the Sides category. The Meat category consists of three divisions; pulled pork, brisket, and ribs. The Sides category consists of four divisions; corn on the cob, potato salad, coleslaw, and beans. Registration fees are $25 for each Meat division and $15 for each Sides division. If a team is interested in entering all divisions in both categories a $15 discount will be given. Winners will receive cash prizes, trophies, and much more!

Teams are responsible for providing their own food and preparation materials for the event including any devices (i.e. grills, smokers, utensils, etc) used for cooking the food.

Advanced registration is required. Register today and don’t miss out! For registration and event information please contact Monica Bitrick at 208-535-0505 or by email at monicaaes@ida.net .

Hard Hat Ribbon Cutting

HUGE thank you to all that joined us for the Hard Hat Ribbon Cutting yesterday morning. It's one of the best I've seen yet!

Remember, Hard Hat Steakhouse, located at 1175 Pier View Drive is now OPEN!

SRL Team, Part 2: Liza Leonard

Hello, Liza Leonard here, on-site Sales and Leasing Representative for Snake River Landing.

I work with interested tenants and buyers through the process of bringing their business to Snake River Landing, from initial discussions through the delivery of a suite or building. Choosing the right location is one of the most important decisions you will make as a business owner. Here at Snake River Landing, we are able to provide our tenants with a convenient location easily accessible from major interchanges and downtown, while also offering a space that is unlike anything else in Idaho Falls – river views, nearly six miles of walking trails to be enjoyed on a lunch break or after work, attractive landscaping and green space, inventive architecture, and many hidden benefits such as a spring, summer and fall packed with community events, skilled advertising and marketing, the flexibility to respond to tenant and buyer needs not typically available from all property owners, and a vision of the future of Idaho Falls and our region.

There are many exciting developments at Snake River Landing this spring. Office space near the Pier is disappearing fast so give me a call today to find out what we can do for you. We have a variety of retail spaces available in premier locations on the river right off Pancheri Drive as well as up the street near the new Hard Hat Steakhouse & Grill. With the weather warming up and the first phase of residential about to kick off, now is the time to get your business in to what will soon become an Idaho Falls hot spot.

Come check out what Snake River Landing has to offer you by visiting the Discovery Center at 901 Pier View Drive, Suite 104, or by giving me a call at 557-5300. We can’t wait to see you here!

Watch KPVI-TV / NBC News Channel 6 TONIGHT at 6 PM

Andrew Del Greco from KPVI-TV / NBC News Channel 6 stopped by today to check out the progress of The Central Valley , Hard Hat Steakhouse and the rest of the development.

Check out Channel 6 tonight for more of the story...

Thanks Andrew!

Idaho Falls Earth Day Celebration

A wonderful annual event for the Idaho Falls community:

Idaho Falls Earth Day Celebration
Saturday, April 25, 2009
Tautphaus Park
10 AM - 4 PM

• Free raffles, kids activities and entertainment
• Crafts, bike rodeo, edible aquifer, seedlings, enviro-hunt and recyclable trash
• Sculpture contest, courtesy shuttles
• New Skateboard Park Grand Opening & Competition

Visit www.ifearthday.com for more information

Who is the Snake River Landing Team?

Hi!

I'm Michelle Ziel, Marketing Manager of Snake River Landing and I am the primary author of the SRL blog.

Over the next week or so, I want to introduce the people from Ball Ventures, LLC who work on the Snake River Landing development. They will be periodically joining me here on the blog and I want to make sure that they are all properly introduced, starting with me.

As the Marketing Manager, my responsibilities include designing all of the advertising creative (print ads, billboards, banner ads, etc), planning SRL-sponsored events (The River Rocks / Taste of Idaho, The Great Race for Education with EITC and many more), managing The Discovery Center - our sales and leasing office, and of course, handling all of our web offerings (Facebook, Twitter, Website).

To say the least, my career is exciting, varied, challenging and fun.

Our company also provides many opportunities for me to partner with many wonderful area non-profit organizations, such as Salvation Army, Good Samaritan Society, Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce, Museum of Idaho and many others.

If you have any questions concerning the marketing of Snake River Landing, please send me an email!

A few event highlights...


Trick or Treat Street 2008 The River Rocks 2008


Business After Hours 11/08

The Pier Grand Opening

Jeremy from Z103 Tells Us Why He Loves SRL

The end is hilarious - just watch:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tml8yxbqgM

Sneak Peek at Hard Hat Steakhouse

Watch this video for a tour of the restaurant!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aL2xmjqA8wo

Tell Us What YOU Want to see at Snake River Landing

Snake River Landing is hosting a survey about the shopping habits of the Idaho Falls community.

Let your opinions be heard by Snake River Landing management by participating in the survey - you may also have a chance to win a $100 gift certificate to Hard Hat Steakhouse!

Check it out:

http://www.zoomerang.com/Survey/?p=WEB228YEEKHVE2

Letter to Snake River Landing

This very nice letter was received by Snake River Landing yesterday...

"I just wanted to tell you how impressed I am with the Snake River Landing Development. I go to Snake River Landing several times a week, and every single time I go there, I say to myself how nice it is there! From the buildings to the sidewalks, lighting and landscaping, everything that has been done there is done right.

I have talked with several people that I have met while there at Snake River Landing, and they all have had positive things to say about your development. I'm looking forward to seeing the progress to be done during 2009. Keep up the good work. You are doing a fantastic job!"

All we can say to you is...THANK YOU! YOU MADE OUR DAY!

The HeART of Idaho Century Ride

The HeART of Idaho Century Ride is scheduled for Saturday, August 22, 2009, in Idaho Falls.

The ride will feature distances for the whole family, whether experienced or hardcore, and the day will include bike exhibitions, BMX demos, art activities, tours of the exhibit Cycles of Sam at the Art Museum, live music, prize drawings and a barbecue.


Choose your distance and ride at your own pace:


25 mile: Meant for first-time riders and families who will ride along the scenic Snake River south of Idaho Falls and travel through lush farmland.

50 mile: For those looking for more than a Sunday stroll. Scouts, this is the chance to qualify for the bike merit badge.62 mile: Not for amateurs.

100 mile: Experienced Riders Only. Riders will travel the “rollers” in Osgood



Kids’ Rides & Family Activities


Join us at Snake River Landing at 11 am when the 25-milers return. You’ll find bike activities and distances for kids, vendor booths, art activities and more.



Register for The HeART of Idaho Century Ride by visiting www.theartmuseum.org.

100 Mile Ride Entry $32
62 Mile Ride Entry $22
50 Mile Ride Entry $22
25 Mile Ride Entry $22

Prices include T-shirt, goodie bag, and ticket to post-ride barbecue at the Art Museum

Taste of Idaho and The River Rocks Coming June 2009

Snake River Landing is adding a new event to their 2009 plans.

Southeast Idaho's premier culinary sampling event, Taste of Idaho, will officially combine with the second annual art event The River Rocks, says Snake River Landing Marketing Manager Michelle Ziel.

"We are thrilled that the Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce has asked to bring Taste of Idaho to Snake River Landing. By partnering with our existing event, The River Rocks, the community will be able to experience first-class food, jazz and art amongst the beauty of the Snake River and our classic main-street architecture," says Ziel.

The event will kick-off with the Taste of Idaho being held Thursday, June 17 along Pier View Drive in the development and ending with an all-day festival on Saturday, June 20.

To participate in Taste of Idaho, please call Merrie Harris at 208-523-1010.

To register as an artist, vendor or musician at The River Rocks, please call Miyai at 208-524-7777.

For overall event information, please call Michelle at 208-557-5300.

Community Care Free Health Fair THIS SATURDAY

Community Care presents a FREE Health Fair this weekend at Snake River Landing!

Join us for food, fun and the latest health-related products and services offered in southeast Idaho.

Where: 901 Pier View Drive
When: Saturday, February 28, 2009
Time: 10 am - 5 pm

Sponsored by Riverbend Communications and Community Care

For more information, please call Sandie Fulks with KLCE 97 at 208-251-9797.

Snake River Landing Proudly Supports Museum of Idaho

Snake River Landing is proud to be an Associate Sponsor of the Museum of Idaho and is excited to announce the following exhibit:

Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition
March 5 - September 7

Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition takes a chronological journey through life on the Titanic, offering participants the unprecedented opportunity to experience the stories and science behind the Ship’s legacy. Upon entering the Exhibition, each visitor becomes a passenger and is immersed in the excitement of that memorable day in 1912 when the world’s finest and most luxurious ship set sail. From authentically re-created cabins to place settings and menus describing the meals served on board, participants are transported to the decks of the Titanic.

Complementing each experience are more than 100 authentic artifacts recovered from the Ship’s debris field, including the china used in Titanic’s restaurants and personal effects of the Ship’s passengers. Visitors will come face-to-face with a real iceberg; learn about the science behind the disaster and why Titanic’s story continues to resonate.

For more information, please visit http://www.museumofidaho.org/.

February Business After Hours

The Greater Idaho Falls Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours for the month will be held at First American Title Company in Snake River Landing!

When: Thursday, Feb. 19
Where: Large Conference Room in First American Title, located at 900 Pier View Drive
Time: 5-7 PM

Progressive drawing, delicious food and great networking!

Visit Ball Ventures at the ICSC Mountain States Idea Exchange

Visit Ball Ventures, NAI Commerce One and Coldwell Banker in the region's annual International Council of Shopping Center's (ICSC) event.

ICSC Mountain States
February 11-12, 2009
Salt Palace Convention Center
Salt Lake City, UT

For more information about this event, please check out
http://www.icsc.org/srch/mt/descs/2009MS/2009MS.pdf

Gallery 12 Coming to Snake River Landing

Snake River Landing and Gallery 12 are pleased to announce that a new Gallery 12 art exhibit will coming to the 901 Pier View building, beginning in early February 2009. The art will be on both the first and second floors of the building and open to the public at no cost.

Gallery 12 is a group of professional Eastern Idaho artists, many internationally recognized, who specialize in fine art in a wide variety of subject matter, media, sizes and styles.

The artists in Gallery 12 are:

Gloria Miller Allen
Richard Bird
Marjorie Clearwater
Marcia Cox
Beth Griebenow
Marilyn Hansen
Joe Keller
Gary Lords
Ruth Nordstrom
Roy Reynolds
Ila Thompson
Marla Ward
Marina Zavalova

Most of the pieces in the exhibit will be for sale to the public through the Snake River Landing Discovery Center, located in Suite 104 of the building.

A city-wide gallery walk will be held on April 9 and the public is invited to a special reception from 7-9 PM that evening in the building.

For more information, please call Michelle at 208-557-5300.