Tuesday, April 29
40 Under 40: Christine Smith
Christine Smith is a project manager for HMH Engineering with a background in civil engineering.
40 Under 40: Matthew Enns
Matthew Enns is the founder of Enns Wealth Management - Northwestern Mutual, where he works in wealth management and financial planning.
40 Under 40: Mallory McLeod
Mallory McLeod is the executive director of Surgical Services at Northwest Specialty Hospital.
40 Under 40: John Brandenburg
John Brandenburg is a real estate agent at Coldwell Banker Schneidmiller Realty.
40 Under 40: Hayden Thomas Anderl
Hayden Thomas Anderl is the principal at Anderl Real Estate and Development
40 Under 40: Melissa Monaghan Hook
Melissa Monaghan Hook a school counselor at Canfield Middle School.
40 Under 40: John Stephen Nichols
John Stephen Nichols is the chief operating officer and owner of Cornerstone Commercial Investments.
40 Under 40: Shannon Fabre-Cox
Shannon Fabre-Cox is the owner/operator of Mud + Stone Massage and Skin
40 Under 40: Holly Kingery
Holly Kingery is a juvenile detention supervisor with the Bonner County Justice Service.
40 Under 40: Chris Gregg
Chris Gregg is the Executive Director of Human Resources at Northwest Specialty Hospital.
40 Under 40: JJ Turbin
JJ Turbin is the executive director of finance at Northwest Specialty Hospital.
40 Under 40: Kara Schwartz
Kara Schwartz is the owner and senior stylist at Bubbles & Bows Pet Spa in Rathdrum.
40 Under 40: Randi Potthoff
Randi Potthoff is a veterinary technician at Better Together Animal Alliance.
40 Under 40: Jason 'Jay' Ray Mikluscak Jr.
Jason "Jay" Ray Mikluscak Jr. is a mobile mechanic at Jay's Mobile Auto Repair LLC.
40 Under 40: Scott Harries
Scott Harries is the director of operations and information technology coordinator for Hagadone Technologies at the Hagadone Corporation.
40 Under 40: Andrea Kalas-Nagel
Andrea Kalas-Nagel is the director of storytelling and partnerships at Better Together Animal Alliance.
40 Under 40: Dalton Cone
Dalton Cone is the owner of the North Spork, a food truck at the Post Falls Pavilion.
40 Under 40: Tess Howell
Tess Howell is the director of finance and development for the Festival at Sandpoint.
40 Under 40: Bailey Palmer
Bailey Palmer is the owner and head trainer at Northwest Canine Coaching, LLC.
40 Under 40: Ryan Gorman
Dr. Ryan Gorman is a nurse practitioner and owner of Cornerstone Urgent Care and Family Medicine.
Prepare to be inspired
In this month’s issue of the North Idaho Business Journal, we are celebrating roughly 40 of the most impressive younger members of the region’s business community, from Bonners Ferry to Coeur d’Alene, from Sandpoint to Kellogg, these individuals are talented and creative — forging their own paths.
Advice from 40 Under 40 honorees
As the North Idaho Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 celebrates the latest group of the most impressive younger members of region’s business community, three past honorees share lessons and advice from their own career journeys.
Go for the great
Brandon Toews took a big risk to “go for the great,” a few years ago when he founded Delvepro, a Silver Valley-based construction company that specializes in excavation construction.
E-commerce adds options for North Idaho businesses
Mountain Madness Soap Company receives online orders from customers in every single state in the United States. Owner Jennifer Morsell said online sales have been a gamechanger for the business. “It’s evolved so much, from being just an add-on to our business to becoming a major part of how we connect with customers, tell our brand story, and grow beyond our local reach,” Morsell said.
NIC Workforce initiatives include new logging apprenticeship program, expansion to northern counties
As the Idaho Department of Education emphasizes career and technical education across the state, institutions like North Idaho College Workforce Training Center are introducing new programs and expanding existing offerings to meet needs in local industries.
North Idaho Alliance Women of Impact: 'E' is for education
Women have persevered to shape society in so many ways, using the most powerful tool available to them — education. In the 1800s, women’s positions and opportunities in education began to increase. The 19th century saw a shift in perspective on women. It opened educational opportunities for females in various education levels, which paved the way for more women to pursue various degrees of education, first as learners and then as educators. Women have surpassed men in the number of bachelor’s degrees and master’s degrees conferred annually in the United States.
SANDPOINT CHAMBER: What is within our control
There are a lot of things we all would like to have more control over: the weather, our elected officials, customer preferences, and whatever else you have on your wish list. As individuals, there are only three things over which we have complete control: our thoughts, our feelings, and our actions. In business, especially as a business owner, you have a great deal of influence. You get to decide what products and services you will offer, how you will price, and deliver them. You have influence over who you hire, and who you will retain, on your team, but you don’t have complete control of any of these things. There are always external, mitigating factors that will impact your decisions on the products and services you sell. New tariffs, government regulations, and availability can impact your decisions. You want the best skilled and the brightest employees, but attracting and retaining qualified staff is challenging.
Housing affordability and tariffs in real estate
North Idaho and the Spokane area are generally insulated from national disaster trends: floods, earthquakes, tornados, persistent wildfire outbreaks, etc. The region has continued to be a place people want to move to: population growth has been strong over the past decade, and still it remains a really nice place to live.