Tuesday, November 29
Hawley Troxell, Witherspoon Kelley join forces
Hawley Troxell, Idaho’s largest full-service business law firm, and Witherspoon Kelley, with offices in Coeur d’Alene, Spokane and Yakima, will soon be one firm.
Idaho’s October unemployment rate up slightly to 2.9%
October’s labor force saw gains in both employed and unemployed workers. The number of Idahoans employed or looking for work grew by 1,714 people (0.2%) to 961,441. Total employment increased by only 455 to 933,268. The total number of unemployed increased by 1,259 (4.7%) to 28,173.
Important work
Here in North Idaho, it’s long been a challenge for many people to access treatment for alcoholism or drug addiction, so it’s reason to cheer when businesses offering services to help those with substance use disorders achieve sobriety move into the area or expand their services.
Apprenticeship collaboration connects Idaho health clinics with talent
Idaho’s labor market has been tight since the pandemic, particularly for specialized industries like health care.
OPINION: Registered apprenticeships benefit Idaho's people, economy
Nov. 14-20 was National Apprenticeship Week and marked the celebration of a proven and time-honored career pathway.
Giving thanks to our Chamber members
“November is the month to remind us to be thankful for the many positive things happening in our life!”
NIA’s Women of Impact: Broads on Boards — In their words…
November is officially Idaho’s nonprofit awareness month.
Idaho ranks No. 1 in five ag commodities
Idaho ranked No. 1 in the nation in five different ag commodity categories last year: potatoes, barley, alfalfa hay, peppermint oil and food trout.
Quiet Firing: The anti-management
The last issue of the Business Journal of North Idaho explored “quiet quitting” — when an employee essentially does the minimum, but nothing more, unwilling to give a job their all.
Collaboration for greater good
Brick House Recovery, Ideal Option provide complementary services under one roof
Ideal Option and Brick House Recovery have come together under one roof to provide complementary services for clients seeking personalized medication treatment and faith-based recovery support.