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Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-05-14

Ben — Tue, 15 May 2012 00:30:00 +0000

New PR for half marathon today: 1:50:06. Also set a new distance record. 3 weeks until my 1st marathon! #
It was a tough one, but I got it done! I just finished a 18.0 mi run with a pace of 9'02"/mi with Nike+ GPS. #nikeplus #makeitcount #
My friend & fellow City Council Member @TJThomson just won People's Choice Award at Boise's MDA Dancing with the Stars! http://t.co/ibZzGpMO #
#FF @TheSharkDaymond for sharing his story & entrepreneurial wisdom with #Boise yesterday! Excellent keynote!! #
Pic (left to right) with @ChampNichols me @TheSharkDaymond & @DEdwardBush at the @IdaVation VIP reception on Wed http://t.co/vHcCUvnI #
Big thx to @DEdwardBush for suggesting and securing @TheSharkDaymond from @SharkTankABC as the keynote speaker @IdaVation 2012! #
Kudos to @ericshaver for a great job as @IdaVation #idavation chair for 2012! Job well done! #
RT @TheSharkDaymond: I'm the opening keynote speaker at IdaVation 2012 tomorrow morning in Boise, Idaho! http://t.co/l524dAX3 #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-05-07

Ben — Tue, 08 May 2012 00:30:00 +0000

Boise entrepreneurs, 1 week until @IdaVation – get your tix at http://t.co/nU8Fs203 @TheSharkDaymond is coming to Boise! #
So close! My goal for @race2robiecreek was under 2 hrs. My chip time was listed at 2:00:30.9. Out of 13.1 miles, I was 31 sec from target. #
Still up after a few emails, prep for tomorrow, additional reading & "business problems that keep you up at night." At least I'm having fun. #
@LanceElroy no. I'm running for 2 reasons only/goals: 1. Finish Robie Creek (done) & finish a marathon (June). After that I might retire in reply to LanceElroy #
First run since Robie Creek! I just finished a 10.0 mi run with a pace of 9'14"/mi with Nike+ GPS. #nikeplus #makeitcount #
J. Carkulis: the 2nd largest infrastructure investment in Idaho has been in Wind Energy. #BoiseChamber #
Now hearing from James Carkulis, Exergy Development Group – "Energy Innovation – Emerging Technology." #BoiseChamber #
Up now Seth Feuerborn, Greenspeed, BSU student – "Energy Innovation – Vegetable Oil-Powered Truck." #BoiseChamber #
Update from last year's conference @BoiseChamber is planning an intercity visit to @okcchamber around October 2012. Amazing what OKC did. #
@MayorBieter discussing $$$ options for community projects. 1. Bond 2. Override, serial levy 3. Permanent override (rare) 4. Local option #
Quick update from @hykloc & Judy Peavy-Derr (From GBAD board) re: new downtown convention & sites. #BoiseChamber #
@murphsturph top 3 sites identified w/example visual for 27th & Fairview location, high potential for soccer team add on, est. use/patronage in reply to murphsturph #
Re: last post on sports complex project in Boise, find out more here: http://t.co/Mi4l5uwQ #BoiseChamber #
Just heard an update from Marc Johnson re: multi-use sports complex in Boise. What do you think about this project? http://t.co/FPbxvzSy #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2012-04-30

Ben — Tue, 01 May 2012 00:30:00 +0000

S. Wright: 60% of power in Pacific NW comes from hydro. Rest of country only 10% from hydro. #BoiseChamber #
Stephen Wright from Bonneville Power Administration up next. "Energy in the Pacific Northwest and BPA's 75th Anniversary." #BoiseChamber #
@IdahoCommerce Idaho Annual Exports up to $5.9 billion in 2011 (up from $3.88 in 2009 & $5.1 in 2010). #BoiseChamber #
Richard Brown is discussing how technology helps map areas of geology: #BoiseChamber http://t.co/0GZs6vfL #
Richard Brown: "Natural gas has a bright future, despite current prices" #BoiseChamber #
Up next, Richard Brown, Snake River Oil & Gas to discuss Natural Gas in Idaho. #BoiseChamber #
Vern Porter, Idaho Power, speaking on Transmission & Electrical Demand. Idaho has lowest residential & small industrial power costs in US. #
I'm @BoiseChamber Regional Leadership Conference. Focus for 2012: "Energy to Power our Future Economy." #BoiseChamber #
@RachaelDaigle San Diego in reply to RachaelDaigle #
@RachaelDaigle same here. Almost. I'm running my first marathon in June, so I'm happy to have @race2robiecreek behind me. in reply to RachaelDaigle #
Agreed! RT @RachaelDaigle: Now THIS would have made for perfect @robiecreek weather. cc: @KevinRichert #
2nd & final tree (for our team) planted! @byp @gamedayboise @AKCoale #service #volunteer http://t.co/8x9MUE8B #
First tree installed! 1 of our @byp teams planting trees for ReLeaf Boise project: @gamedayboise @AKCoale http://t.co/igIL96Vk #
I'm volunteering w/ @byp tomorrow (Day of Service). I chose: ReLeaf Boise & clean up Old Penn. http://t.co/FBQFXsAH for more info & sign up. #
Congrats on @IBRevent Accomplished Under 40: @TrevorWalker72 @brandonjwright @dougpill @RachaelDaigle @brooksdame @AnnieBoise & others! #FF #
@D22fresh congrats!!! Boise, Idaho and Bronco Nation are proud of you! Tear it UP in the NFL! #
@SheaMcClellin congrats!! Boise, Idaho & Bronco Nation are proud of you! Tear it UP in the NFL! #
Two #BSUFootball players drafted in the first round?! What's up?!! #legit Congrats guys! Welcome to the #NFL #
@agboise thx buddy. Good to see you again! in reply to agboise #
Enjoyed speaking at @BSUSSPA & @BSUCareerCenter re: public sector careers (my nonprofit & elected official experience). Proud Bronco! #
Just bought my tix! Check out "IdaVation 2012 “Think Different, Act Now! Actionable Ideas for Growth”" http://t.co/krD08Mry via @eventbrite #
@arstrunk really well. Learning tons and making decisions to keep Boise moving forward to an even better future. Hope all is well with you! in reply to arstrunk #
@zeecatering thanks for attending! Check out and follow @BobBurg for more great insights on being a Go-Giver. in reply to zeecatering #
Up now at b|launched, my bro @davequintana from @BOBECApps presenting a live demo! Great job!! http://t.co/TIHNHus3 #
b|launched is a @byp startup competition/training program for young pros to learn how to create companies. All part of the @BoiseChamber #
I'm @byp for the b|launched public reveal. My wife @quintana_c with @followandfund owns the stage when she presents! http://t.co/21cPeAta #
Will be "giving" away my copy of The Go-Giver book by @BobBurg at my networking event this morning. Will add a note to say pass it on. #
Leading a panel discussion this morning on business networking @BoiseChamber #