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'We are connectors'

Networking at the heart of the Coeur d'Alene chamber's success
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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.

  • By BILL BULEY/NIBJ Staff Writer
  • October 29, 2024

Art Walk networking impacts Coeur d'Alene artists

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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.

  • By CAROLYN BOSTICK/NIBJ Staff Writer
  • October 29, 2024

A little help from our friends

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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.

  • October 29, 2024

Navigating the American Dream

North Idaho Small Business Development Center is here to help
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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.

  • By DEVIN WEEKS/NIBJ Staff Writer
  • October 29, 2024

More than who you know

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Networking tips from an expert

  • By KAYE THORNBRUGH/NIBJ Staff Writer
  • October 29, 2024

Dave Smith goes back to its roots

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For a company nearing its 60th anniversary, the past decade has brought a lot of change for Dave Smith Motors.

  • By JOSH McDONALD/NIBJ Staff Writer
  • October 29, 2024

Nonprofits connect to benefit community

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It began small, a series of one-on-ones with the nonprofits in the region that the Innovia Foundation serves. It was through those meetings to build its relationships with those groups that Dig Chrismer realized something.

  • By CAROLINE LOBSINGER/NIBJ Staff Writer
  • October 29, 2024

Forage Folk opens online Oct. 1, pop-up shop to follow

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Forage Folk, a locally rooted brand offering handmade, small-batch goods from the forest, farm, and garden, launched its online store on October 1.

  • By EMILY BONSANT/NIBJ Staff Writer
  • October 29, 2024

Business comings and goings

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An interesting interior with a full-service bar and a full menu are offered at the new Treehouse restaurant with many amenities at 314 N. Fourth St.

  • By NILS ROSDAHL/NIBJ Contributer
  • October 29, 2024

From 'this old house' to 'this sold house'

When done well, property flips prove profitable for investors
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With enough funding, vision and elbow grease, investors can turn home restoration projects into profits. Flipping a house requires work, strategy and foresight. When all the right pieces come together, sellers come out on top and buyers/renters enjoy freshly refurbished homes that often combine original charm with modern amenities.

  • By DEVIN WEEKS/NIBJ Staff Writer
  • September 24, 2024

Business comings and goings

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Healthy fast food with protein bowls and salads is available in the new Konala cafe that opens this week in the former Carl's Jr. building at 106 E. Appleway.

  • By NILS ROSDAHL/Business Bits
  • September 24, 2024

Take me home

Homebuyer education programs can cut costs, relieve homebuying anxiety
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What are a homebuyer’s responsibilities? What should homebuyers look for in a home? How do home offers work? What types of loans are available? What is the closing process like? What should homebuyers expect for a home inspection? Those are just some of the main questions covered in homebuyer education classes.

  • By CAROLYN BOSTICK/NIBJ Staff Writer
  • September 24, 2024

Affordable housing project in the works

A goal to provide homes for working class
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Habitat for Humanity of North Idaho has 21 condo-style homes under construction on Coeur d’Alene’s north side available at below-market prices.

  • By BILL BULEY/NIBJ Staff Writer
  • September 24, 2024

When your home sweet home is a rental

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What if your home, sweet home is, well, a rental? One of the perks of homeownership means being able to paint the wall any color you want and make any number of design choices. But what if, like many in North Idaho, you are a renter?

  • By CAROLINE LOBSINGER/NIBJ Staff Writer
  • September 24, 2024

Staying on top of plumbing issues protects home's value

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When it comes to home improvement or preparing your house for sale, the last thing on your mind is probably the condition of the plumbing, until there is an immediate issue.

  • By EMILY BONSANT/NIBJ Staff Writer
  • September 24, 2024

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