Tuesday, May 30
Top-notch wine
Liberty Lake Wine Cellars' carmènére scores highest in North America, second worldwide
Wine Enthusiast’s 93-point score for Liberty Lake Wine Cellars 2020 Carmènére tops all North American scores for the varietal, ranks second worldwide and is top nine of nearly 1,400 Carmènére’s reviewed by the publication to date. The score will be published in the June/July 2023 print issue of Wine Enthusiast on May 30.
Connection: Economic development and real estate
BEDC helps companies find the right Boundary County location
Commercial real estate can be a tough game in Idaho’s most northern county, but that does not deter the Boundary Economic Development Council from assisting businesses in every aspect of development in rural Boundary County.
Protect your real estate investment
Like any investment, it's imperative to protect property you own.
Millworx on the rise
Old Idaho Veneer site being transformed, will have a Riverstone, Kendall Yards vibe
The redevelopment project on the old Idaho Veneer site in Post Falls — Millworx — just welcomed its first tenants. When the project is complete in five to seven years, it will boast courtyards, greenspaces, a 150-unit hotel, restaurants, bistros, walking paths, gym facilities, housing for hundreds of residents and an urban community filled with amenities.
Real estate industry boosts economy and more
Idaho’s real estate industry accounted for $20.7 billion or 18.9% of the gross state product in 2022, according to the National Association of Realtors. That percentage was likely higher in North Idaho, thanks to the region’s strong real estate market.
Picture-perfect first impressions
Professional photography a critical tool in real estate sales
Real estate photography has become a multi-billion-dollar industry in the U.S.
Baker receives Selwyn Blaylock Canadian Mining Excellence Award
Hecla Mining Company announced that President and CEO Phillips S. Baker Jr. received this year’s Selwyn Blaylock Canadian Mining Excellence Award. The award, given by the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum, recognizes an individual who has demonstrated distinguished service to Canada through exceptional achievement in mining, metallurgy or geology.
How leadership teams can build more equitable law firms
Smith + Malek attorneys was founded eight years ago as a force for justice in the world. We live that vision everyday, as demonstrated by the work we take on, the clients and employees we attract, and how we have intentionally designed an equitable workplace that recruits and retains brilliant minds.
Lack of affordable child care hurting young farm families
U.S. farm bill may finally offer some help
The United States has a child care crisis, yet the issue remains largely invisible in the farm sector. For too long, the nation has ignored the fact that farm parents are working parents who must juggle child care while working what can be one of the most dangerous and stressful jobs in America.
North Idaho real estate behind the headlines
It has not been a slow period recently for headline-grabbing news. The disastrous mass shootings in our country, the political farce of our governments, the war in Ukraine, and so on are unfortunately always with us, but this week I have been getting a lot of coverage from my curated news feeds about the housing market. This is likely because spring is the time where housing comes to the fore and gets real traction in the economy.
DEQ seeks applications for Clean Water Act grants
The Idaho Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking grant applications for the fiscal year 2024 federal nonpoint source management §319 funding cycle.
The power of the three-year business plan
While many businesses have a stated mission and vision, they often lack a clearly laid out plan. Others may have a plan, created upon startup, now gathering dust on a shelf.
Addressing mental health stigma in the workplace
If you’re an employer and think the stigma of mental illness isn’t affecting your company, you’re likely wrong, and the impact of your misperception could be costly.
First Interstate launches Believe in Local campaign
Bank will award 40 nonprofits $25K each
ank’s longstanding commitment to the communities it serves. Forty nonprofit organizations across First Interstate’s 14-state footprint will each receive a $25,000 donation from First Interstate in support of their philanthropic work.
Northwest Specialty Hospital breaks ground on new surgery center
Northwest Specialty Hospital has broken ground on a new ambulatory surgery center at 1624 E. Mullan Ave., Post Falls.
Online no-cost business classes for business owners
North Idaho College’s Small Business Development Center (NISBDC) offers the "Accelerate Your Business" series, a no-cost business management training for both new, and experienced business owners.
Growing our numbers
It is often said, "there is strength in numbers." This strength is of paramount importance to any association and the Hayden Chamber of Commerce is no different.
Celebrating springtime events
Summer is so close and I can’t wait. For now, let’s celebrate all of the wonderful things going on. In April, we welcomed the following new members: Lifestyle North Realty, Sowing Joy Farm, Bank of Idaho, ServiceMaster Cleaning and Restoration by Roome, Konala, Kodi Collective, the North Idaho Booster Club, McArthur Engineering, Northland Nursery and Selkirk Sports. We now have 472 business members that we have the privilege to work with, that is exciting.
North Idaho Alliance Women of Impact: It’s all about reputation — right?
The North Idaho Alliance is getting a bit of a reputation. A reputation can be a good thing. A reputation can be a bad thing. Reputations can make or break us. In the long run, our reputations are all we really have.
Intermax announces new high-speed internet project to serve rural Spokane County
Intermax Networks, a regional leader in residential and commercial internet, phone and IT managed services, announced that it has expanded its high-speed internet service to South Spokane County. The new service provides reliable, fast internet access to residents, businesses and institutions in the area.
Braga named to the 2023 Forbes 'Best-in-State Wealth Advisors' list
Local Merrill Lynch Wealth Management Advisor, Troy Braga, was recently named to the 2023 Forbes “Best-in-State Wealth Advisors” list.
Kim joins eXp Realty
Josh Kim, a new Realtor in the Coeur d'Alene and Spokane area, has joined eXp Realty.
National Academies of Practice inducts NIC employee
The National Academies of Practice announced North Idaho College’s Marty Matney as a Distinguished Fellow in the Athletic Training Academy during an induction ceremony April 1 in Washington, D.C.
Hayden Lake Law, PLLC opens in Hayden
Hayden Lake Law, PLLC recently opened in Hayden. Nicholas Peterson is the managing partner.
Fuess joins Idaho’s Manufacturing Extension Center
TechHelp, Idaho’s Manufacturing Extension Partnership Center, was thrilled to add Luke Fuess as a client manager in March. Fuess will rely on his extensive manufacturing management and operations background to help Idaho manufacturers improve operations, quality and profitability. Fuess is based at the University of Idaho Coeur d’Alene. He will focus on North and North Central Idaho companies but is available for projects statewide. Fuess’s work experience covers aerospace, weapons manufacturing, renewable energy and other technical trades.
Heritage Health’s Ruddell honored for serving the homeless
Kerri Ruddell, a nurse practitioner with Heritage Health, was named Clinician of the Year by the Association of Clinicians for the Underserved.
Evans Brothers Coffee wins Good Food Award for third time
Evans Brothers Coffee has been named a Good Food Awards winner for its Costa Rica Finca Calle Lajas Natural. This marks the third time Evans Brothers has won this award, more than any other roaster in the Inland Northwest.
Miller and Yuditsky named to Forbes Magazine’s list of Best-in-State Wealth Advisers
Morgan Stanley announced that Dale Miller, a private wealth adviser, and Bob Yuditsky, a financial adviser and branch manager in the firm’s Coeur d’Alene Wealth Management office, have been named to Forbes Magazine’s 2023 list of Best-in-State Wealth Advisers.
Orchard Ridge announces new board members
Orchard Ridge on May 4 elected three new members to its board of directors at its 102nd annual meeting: Marc Wallace, Ann Farrar and Luke Russell.
Natural Connections Academy launches new location, offers outdoor kindergarten
Natural Connections Academy is expanding its locations and offerings.
White of Edward Jones receives 20-year service award
Brenda White, the senior branch office administrator of the Coeur d'Alene Edward Jones office, recently received the firm's 20-year service award.