Arneson appointed COO, CSO of STRATA

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STRATA, a leading innovator in transportation, energy, mining, municipal, and commercial development sectors, is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Arneson, P.E., (Mike) as its new Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Chief Strategy Officer (CSO), effective Jan. 13.

  • January 28, 2025

Business comings and goings

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Offering medical, dental and behavioral health services to nearly 26,000 patients across North Idaho, Heritage Health is consolidating and expanding its operations into a large facility at 3700 W. Seltice Way in Coeur d'Alene.

  • By NILS ROSDAHL/NIBJ Contributing Writer
  • January 28, 2025

Extend and pretend

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With the elections now over, that element of uncertainty is resolved, but it remains to be seen how the policies of the incoming administration will affect the economy, and real estate in particular. This apprehension is why Treasury bond pricing is high at 5%, and why the term premium mortgage holders expect is still at a wide spread by historical standards.

  • By RAPHAEL BARTA/NIBJ Contributor
  • January 28, 2025

Adair joins Realm Partners Real Estate Office in Sandpoint

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Realm Partners, a premier real estate firm known for its personalized and professional service in North Idaho, proudly announces the addition of Lauren Adair to their dynamic team of real estate professionals.

  • January 28, 2025

North Idaho College programs to support aerospace industry

North Idaho College is preparing for a major role in the region’s next stage of aerospace innovation.

  • By KAYE THORNBRUGH/NIBJ Staff Writer
  • January 28, 2025

Petit graduates from Institute for Organization Management

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Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, is pleased to announce that Christina Petit of the Post Falls Chamber of Commerce, has graduated from the program and has received the recognition of IOM. Awarded to all graduates of the Institute program, the IOM Graduate Recognition signifies the individual’s completion of 96 credit hours of course instruction in nonprofit management. In addition, participants can earn credit hours toward the Certified Chamber Executive (CCE) or Certified Association Executive (CAE), certifications. Nearly 1,000 individuals attend Institute annually.

  • January 28, 2025

Workforce development feeds employment landscape

Darlene Carnopis, bureau chief of communications and research at Idaho Department of Labor noted workforce development has experienced fluctuations recently, but believes it to be largely stable compared to other states and job markets.

  • By CAROLYN BOSTICK/NIBJ Staff Writer
  • January 28, 2025

SANDPOINT CHAMBER: The GIFT of feedback: Getting some

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When we were in school, we were on the receiving end of tons of feedback. We were constantly being measured, tested, and observed. A lot has been written and researched about the benefits, and damages, of the methods that are used to teach, test, and measure students, but knowing how we are performing is a lot better than being left in the dark to make our own blind assumptions.

  • By MICKEY QUINN/NIBJ Contributor
  • January 28, 2025

Young nominee for Small Business of the Year

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Verdis President Sandy Young has been nominated for the Idaho Small Business Person of the Year award.

  • January 28, 2025

Barta appointed Federal Political Coordinator

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Idaho Realtors have appointed Raphael Barta as the Federal Political Coordinator for United States Senator Mike Crapo. Barta has served two terms as the Idaho State President for the Idaho Realtors. He has been honored twice as the Selkirk Association Realtor Of The Year.

  • January 28, 2025

Local website developers empowered by AI

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Artificial intelligence is becoming a game-changer in website development, and Victory Alliance Marketing founder Grant Richards is all for it.

  • By HAILEY HILL/NIBJ Staff Writer
  • January 28, 2025

Innovation, creators & the future

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"Imagination is the beginning of creation. You imagine what you desire, you will what you imagine and at last you create what you will." ~George Bernard Shaw

  • January 28, 2025

Retail chains come to Bonners Ferry

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The newly opened O’Reilly Auto Parts and Tractor Supply Co. bring product overlap with existing businesses, but owners agree that the corporate chains will enhance the local economy.

  • By NED NEWTON/NIBJ Staff Writer
  • January 28, 2025

Hayden-based snack company is on a roll

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Making protein-packed, low-carb, keto-friendly snacks that are free of gluten, low in sugar and cleverly disguised as candy bars isn't just brilliant — it's genius. Operating out of Hayden and Coeur d'Alene, Genius Gourmet can take all the credit for dreaming up product lines that look and taste as good as they make the consumer feel. “What’s really different about us is instead of telling someone to eat differently, we’re taking some of their favorite things and making them healthy for them,” Genius Gourmet Inc. Chief Operating Officer Tom Lunneborg said Jan. 8.

  • By DEVIN WEEKS/NIBJ Staff Writer
  • January 28, 2025

Creating conversations and keepsakes

Brim & Band bring customized flair to hats
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Kenzie Holland's creations start with a conversation. What is their favorite color? Do they have a particular style profile or favorite activity? What makes them happy and captures their personality? She then works with her clients to create one-of-a-kind, unique creations that are works of art as much as they are hats celebrating the Western lifestyle.

  • By CAROLINE LOBSINGER/NIBJ Staff Writer
  • January 28, 2025

Chamber eyes changes in 2025

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Those who join the 113-year-old chamber will have plenty of meetings, social functions and mixers to attend, as well as marketing opportunities and the opportunity to hear from an array of guest speakers

North Idaho Alliance: Women of Impact Roundtable Series explores local commerce drivers

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Let us examine the concept of "commerce." While it may initially seem unremarkable, consider the term "money." This is undoubtedly a more engaging topic. Money encompasses the ways we generate, spend, save, and invest, as well as how it circulates within our communities and on a global scale. It serves as the vital mechanism propelling our world forward.

  • By MARILEE WALLACE/NIBJ Contributor
  • January 28, 2025

POST FALLS CHAMBER: Working together as a chamber

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As we step into 2025, I am filled with pride and gratitude for the incredible work we have accomplished together as a chamber. The dedication and engagement drove meaningful change in our community, and I’m thrilled to share some highlights and upcoming initiatives that showcase the power of collective action.

  • By CHRISTINA PETIT/NIBJ Contributor
  • January 28, 2025

Expert guidance brings clarity to finances, insurance

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For many of us, when numbers come into play our brains shut down. It gets even worse when it comes to finances and insurance. You can almost see the eyes start glazing over as confusion and uncertainty get in the way of making a decision.

  • December 31, 2024

Financial questions asked and answered

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Lauren Burton is an Edward Jones financial advisor for Coeur D'Alene and answered some common questions that emerge about finances.

  • By CAROLYN BOSTICK/NIBJ Staff Writer
  • December 31, 2024

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