Tuesday, June 27
Small but mighty
This month, we are spotlighting small, local businesses. These ventures enrich our lives with their entrepreneurial offerings and character while contributing to the economic vitality of our North Idaho neighborhoods.
Sausage artisan and entrepreneur
Crown and Thistle owner opens Gentleman Sausages in downtown Cd'A
Otto von Bismarck was credited with saying, “There are two things you don't want to see being made - sausage and legislation.” Ben Drake chuckles as he refers to that not-so-famous quote. “I am completely the opposite,” he says. Which is what one might expect from the owner of Gentleman Sausages that recently opened on Fourth Street in downtown Coeur d’Alene.
North Idaho Business Journal Fastest 20 Growing Companies — 2023
Deadline for nominations extended to July 10
The North Idaho Business Journal is looking to recognize and honor our region’s fastest-growing local companies. We have extended the deadline for nominations for North Idaho firms to be considered. Nominations are now being accepted until July 10.
Watching with expert eyes
A unique type of small business, a professional home watcher
In his time as a professional home watcher, Trevor Farmer has encountered all kinds of issues — collapsed ceilings, windows shattered by storms, water leaks.
Child care woes challenge Idaho's economy
Idaho ranks 13th in overall child well-being, according to the 2023 Kids Count Data Book, a 50-state report of recent household data developed by the Annie E. Casey Foundation analyzing how children and families are faring. This year’s report, released Wednesday, focuses on how expensive, hard-to-find child care pushes parents to a breaking point and outlines solutions policymakers can enact to address the crisis.
KORE Power receives $850 million loan commitment to build Arizona facility
Funding to support domestic manufacture of lithium-ion batteries
KORE Power, Inc., headquartered in Coeur d'Alene, has received a conditional commitment from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office for a loan in the principal amount of $850 million under the Advanced Technology Vehicles Manufacturing Loan Program.
Small businesses, big impact
The fabric of a small community is a tapestry of people and cultural identities that distinguish it from other locales. Small businesses are one of the main threads that hold it all together.
Chanel Tewalt: ‘Telling the story’ of Idaho’s agricultural producers
The feeling of powerlessness and passion to be a voice for the voiceless is what led Chanel Tewalt to become involved in government and agriculture over the last 15 years. In January, Tewalt was appointed by Gov. Brad Little as the director of the Idaho State Department of Agriculture.
Every coffee tells a story
New Bonners Ferry roaster focuses on origin of the bean
Lore Coffee Roasters formed with the purpose of bringing unique and specialty coffee to the Idaho Panhandle, telling the story of the unique flavors and aromas found in every coffee.
Idaho’s 2022 average hourly wage increases to $24.69
Idaho’s average wage for all occupations increased by $1.64 to $24.69 per hour for 2022, according to recently released data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Occupational Employment and Wages Statistics survey.
Surfacing issues
As the real estate universe settles into the new normal reality of higher interest rates and a softening economy, and some of the longer range societal changes brought about from the pandemic take hold - remote work, migration from cities to more open spaces - there are interesting issues arising out of all this turbulence.
Cd'A receives TDS Fiber-Fast Community Award
The City of Coeur d’Alene recently received TDS Telecommunications’ Fiber-Fast Community designation. The award marks the completion of TDS’ fiber internet network and recognizes residents’ and businesses’ access to the internet service it provides.
Idaho’s May unemployment rate remains at 2.6%
Idaho’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate was 2.6% in May, remaining unchanged for the fourth consecutive month.
University of Idaho, BSU receive IGEM grants
Idaho Commerce announced the latest recipients of Idaho Global Entrepreneurial Mission grants. IGEM funds are awarded to Idaho public research universities to partner with industry leaders on research projects geared toward commercialization.
Free webinar June 28 for local business owners
Increase customer retention, increase your profits
You know the importance of customer retention. How much less it costs to retain a customer vs. initial customer acquisition. Surprisingly few businesses put their focus on cultivating their existing client base for future business, referrals or reviews.
Your mission: Get found on the web
Whether you’re a surgeon, an auto mechanic or a food truck operator, people are looking for your business on the internet. While word of mouth is a great source of new business, it’s not enough in an increasingly competitive North Idaho market. Simply put, if your business is not optimized for local online search, you are missing out on a significant number of potential customers.
North Idaho Alliance Women of Impact: In their words
What does a healthy community mean to you? This was a question asked at the Onward & Upward Women’s conference.
Post Falls Chamber: Spring and summer celebrations
June is a month of so many celebrations: graduations, weddings, Father’s Day and so much more… the Post Falls Chamber had lots to celebrate too!
Hayden Chamber: Technology and health care
Technology is part of our daily lives. We use a smart device several times a day — if not several times an hour. Smartwatches, fitness trackers and smart speakers, such as an Amazon Echo, along with our smartphones, rely on artificial intelligence (AI) to process large amounts of data and make recommendations based on the results.
Intermax announces new internet expansion in and around St. Maries
Intermax Networks has announced a major expansion to its network serving the St. Maries community.
The Agency announces launch of its first franchise office in Cd'A
Real estate brokerage The Agency announced the launch of its first franchise office in Coeur d'Alene.
Gesa Credit Union to open first Idaho branch in Post Falls
Gesa Credit Union on May 24 announced it will open in Post Falls its first full-service branch outside of Washington state.
Johnson named to Forbes list
Jason E. Johnson CRPC, a Private Wealth Advisor with Ameriprise Financial in Spokane who works in Coeur d’Alene, was named to the list of “Best-in-State Wealth Advisors” published by Forbes. The list recognizes financial advisers who have demonstrated high levels of ethical standards, professionalism, and success in the business.
Safe Passage appoints '08 Lake City grad as new executive director
Safe Passage has a new executive director.
Clugston receives Edward Jones award for exceptional achievement in building client relationships
Rod Clugston was one of only 581 Edward Jones financial advisers to receive the Doug Hill Award.