Tuesday, November 26
Charting a bright path into the future
While I've never been one for New Year's resolutions — I figure why wait for an arbitrary date on the calendar to start a good habit or break a bad one — I do admit to a fondness for history.
Farmers feel the strain of high production costs
Farmers in Kootenai County are feeling the strain of high production costs, despite agriculture’s continued dominance in Idaho’s economy, according to data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Idaho's economy stood tall in 2024
Economist likes what he saw this year, expects similar results in 2025
Wolkenhauer said some tend to focus on the downsides of growth, which includes traffic and building, but the upside of more people means increased spending, investing and hiring in the fields of construction, hospitality, recreation and health.
North Idaho tourism strong in 2024
A year that began with the release of the "Official Idaho Travel Guide" maintained a strong and vibrant tourism industry for the Gem State, where people have long loved visiting and more and more are settling in to call it home.
North Idaho College enrollment increased in 2024
After an extended period marked by political tension and uncertainty about the future, North Idaho College is getting back to basics.
2025 will be a new chapter for Kellogg
The future is looking bright for the city of Kellogg.
Metal America launches Post Falls facility
Shawn and Justin Sternberg, have launched their own metal coiling and forming facility and trim shop in Post Falls, Metal America.
Community is on a mission to help others
In a remarkable display of unity and compassion, businesses across the community joined forces this holiday season to make a meaningful impact in the lives of their friends and neighbors.
Kootenai County business roundup
U.S. Census Bureau numbers from earlier this year show that Idaho was the fourth-fastest growing state in 2023. With people flocking to the area, Kootenai County entrepreneurs are opening businesses or expanding to new locations to keep up with the growing demands for the expanding population size.
Hayden Chamber: Christkindlemarket returns Dec. 6
November! I can’t believe it is already here and almost gone but what an odd month it seems to be.
North Idaho Alliance Women of Impact: Serving on a nonprofit board makes a huge impact
Nonprofits provide a way for people to work together for the common good, transforming shared beliefs and hopes into action. They give shape to our boldest dreams, highest ideals and noblest causes. America’s 1.3 million charitable nonprofits feed, heal, shelter, educate, inspire, enlighten and nurture people of every age, gender, race and socioeconomic status, from coast to coast, border to border, and beyond. They foster civic engagement and leadership, drive economic growth and strengthen the fabric of our communities. (In Idaho alone, there are more than 9,000 registered nonprofits.)
Sandpoint Chamber: Are you growing or dying?
Entering into the final few weeks of the calendar year, it is a good time to reflect on how you are doing in your journey of personal and professional development. It is important to be a life-long learner. When you develop a feeling that you are an expert, it can cause you to stop the learning process. Or if you rely too heavily on your experience and base your decision making on a “been there, done that” attitude, you are missing out on new and innovative ideas.
'Have you been pwned?'
Data breaches and cybersecurity attacks are a daily occurrence. The threat landscape is very wide, deep, and growing. This is big business for all kinds of criminal groups, who have the resources to go up against the best cyber security protections. This is true for all business sectors and for all individuals. Real estate practitioners are especially targeted because property transactions involve significant amounts of money. There are many variations of hacking and scam attempts.
Business comings and goings
Southern Brazilian cuisine is featured in the new Boiada Brazilian Grill at 2380 N. Old Mill Loop in Riverstone opening Dec. 6.
Coeur d’Alene Tribe names Louie-McGee public relations manager
Coeur d’Alene Tribal member Kenny Louie-McGee has just been announced as the new public relations manager for the Coeur d’Alene Tribe. After an extensive search, Louie-McGee was selected to lead the Tribe's public communications, including media relations, social media strategy and website management.
Local home builder wins award
Honor Built Homes, LLC announced that they have been awarded “Best Custom Modular Home Builder 2024 — Idaho” from the BUILD Construction & Engineering Awards 2024. Each year, the research and judging team at BUILD take a deep dive into the construction and engineering sectors, providing a trusted guide to the trailblazing companies that are disrupting the industry and shaping this vital market today. The Construction and Engineering Awards 2024 were poised to be the most in-depth campaign yet, encompassing every stage of the construction process — from design, planning, to execution and maintenance — and covering key players across the entire global market.
Nelson joins Smith + Malek, PLLC
Smith + Malek, PLLC, is pleased to announce that Bob Nelson has joined the firm’s Coeur d'Alene and Spokane offices.