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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.
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.
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.
'We are connectors'
Networking at the heart of the Coeur d'Alene chamber's success
Ali Shute, left, Callie Cabe, center, and Janie Roth with the Coeur d'Alene Arts and Culture Alliance enjoy the Coeur d'Alene Regional Chamber's Business and Job Fair on Wednesday at The Coeur d'Alene Resort.
Art Walk networking impacts Coeur d'Alene artists
On the second Friday of each month, artists and art lovers gather to experience art up close and personal during Art Walks in downtown Coeur d’Alene. Arts and Culture Alliance executive director Abby Light said the monthly looks behind the scenes of the art world and often into an artist’s process began in 2007 with then-owner of the Art Spirit Gallery, Steve Gibbs.
A little help from our friends
By leaning on our connections, our network of friends, co-workers and community members, there's no end to what we can accomplish: learn new skills, reach new customers, brainstorm new products and ways to do business. It's also a chance to talk to others in the same position, community and business leaders, volunteers and others about how they would handle similar situations.
Navigating the American Dream
North Idaho Small Business Development Center is here to help
It's one thing to know the ins and outs of a craft, trade, profession or industry. Much more is required when one steps into a leadership role and assumes ownership of a business or company. “Much of our work is with existing businesses, because that’s where the pain and opportunities are,” North Idaho Small Business Development Center Regional Director William Jhung said Oct. 11.
Dave Smith goes back to its roots
For a company nearing its 60th anniversary, the past decade has brought a lot of change for Dave Smith Motors.
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