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Power System Manufacturer Moves Into Incubator Space In Pocatello

RELEASED BY: John Regetz, President & CEO of Bannock Development Corporation

Inergy Solar is moving into a building dedicated to growing production of it’s next generation of battery-powered electrical supply systems. The incubation building is located at 850 5th St., Pocatello and will house assembly and design functions for the growing company.

Inergy Solar designs and manufactures battery powered electrical supply and backup systems for mobile, recreational and home applications. Solar panel powered generators are integrated in the systems design and can supply electricity, or standard electrical or auto outlets can be used. Inergy’s power systems are typically less than half the weight of competitors giving it a substantial market advantage.

Inergy was founded in 2012 and has been and entrepreneurial force ever since. The company won 1st Place at Google’s Startup Grind Pitch Event and Consumer Product & Early-Stage Innovation of the Year at the Idaho Innovation Awards.

“Our innovations are revolutionizing the industry and will provide access to electric power in locations where it has never been,” said Inergy President Brad Barrott.

Inergy is also the recipient of an Idaho GEM grant to conduct research & development with the University of Idaho. They have also conducted research and development with the Idaho National Laboratory.

The Pocatello Development Authority assisted the expansion by providing $25,000 of building improvements to help Inergy grow its new product line. Scott Smith Quote

The project will create at least 10 new positions in addition to the 18 employees Inergy already has in Chubbuck.

“I am glad that we can help a technology company develop its market for innovative new products. This is the kind of growth we are looking for, “said Mayor Brian Blad.

Inergy already manufactures power systems overseas that outperform the competition and their new designs should launch the company into industry sales leadership. “Our integration of computer technology and the best components available will create even higher performing power systems at less than half the weight,” said Sean Luangrath, Inergy CEO. With investors and community support the entrepreneurs plan to become a billion dollar industry.

Small Business Person of the Year- Sundance President/CEO September Myers

Article Courtesy of Sustenance Consulting, Inc.

September Myers named 2018 SBA Idaho Small Person of the Year!

September Myres, President and CEO of Sundance Consulting, Inc., (Sundance) has been selected as the 2018 Small Business Administration (SBA) Idaho Small Business Person of the Year. According to the SBA, this award “recognizes small business owners who demonstrate staying power and substantiated history as an established business with at least three years of business operation. Winners must also show growth in net worth and business expansion, increase in jobs and sales, innovativeness of products or services, response to adversity, and contributes to community-oriented projects.”

Sundance recently graduated from the SBA’s nine-year 8(a) Development Program, designed to help small, disadvantaged businesses compete in the federal marketplace. SBA Boise District Director Gary Eisenbraun noted “what a tremendous honor to have the privilege to select September Myres as the Idaho Small Business Person of the Year. She is a great role model for other entrepreneurs to follow. Her hard work and dedication, coupled with passion for what she does, the perseverance knowing that it’s not always easy, and a strong commitment to stay-the-course, underscore what it takes to succeed. It truly is a pleasure to know that the SBA played a part in her success.”

Ms. Myres will be presented with her award in Washington, D.C. from April 29-30, 2018 as the SBA celebrates National Small Business Week. Winners from across the U.S. and its territories will be present, and one district-winner will be selected at the National Small Business Person of the Year. For more information about the event, visit www.sba.gov/nsbw. Additionally, Ms. Myres will be recognized by the SBA at the Sundance corporate office (305 N. 3rd Avenue, Suite B, Pocatello) on Wednesday, May 2, 2018, 2:00 – 4:00 P.M. The community is invited to attend and celebrate this remarkable achievement!