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Friends, neighbors power North Idaho's economy, communities
Small businesses are the backbone of North Idaho. They are run by friends. They were launched by neighbors. They coach the youth soccer, lacrosse or T-ball team. They serve on the local city council. They are members of local civic groups and are the friendly face taking your order at a local festival or fundraiser.
Innovators finding creative 'sweet spot' in North Idaho
Coeur d’Alene is proving to be a “sweet spot” for innovation. The Innovation Collective, comprised of over 60 offices and 40,000 square feet between two “dens” on Lakeside Avenue, has become a community hub for startup founders and locally based companies that are scaling up on national levels.
Financial setup key to success for small businesses
There are as many approaches to business as there are entrepreneurs, but for any small business owner, it's critical to get one thing right.
The economic backbone of North Idaho — small businesses
North Idaho is unique in its offerings, providing a blend of nature and entrepreneurial opportunities to residents seeking ownership. Many individuals have taken hold of the advantages that the area has to offer, opening shop to cater to the ever-growing communities within Idaho’s five northern counties.
Where healing is the adventure
Hospice of North Idaho completes their 13th Camp Kaniksu Grief Camp
Hospice of North Idaho (HONI), annual Camp Kaniksu wrapped up another meaningful weekend at the end of June, providing comfort, connection, and healing for children navigating the loss of a loved one. This year, 31 campers ages 6 to 16 gathered for a weekend of shared experiences, fun activities, and heartfelt support all in the peaceful setting of HONI's campus and Camp Lutherhaven.
Building new business doesn't have to be a bother
After six years teaching business management and entrepreneurship at North Idaho College, assistant professor Dean Miles said he gets a lot of common questions. How do small businesses find money?
Top 10 reasons your website might be costing you money
Why every Northwest Montana business needs a strong online presence now
Whether you own a Whitefish retail shop, a Kalispell service business, or a restaurant in Libby or Bigfork, one fact remains true: your website is likely the most visited storefront you have. And if it’s not built to perform, you may be losing customers before you even know they’re looking.
Sheppard Fruit Wines offers bottles of Harrison-made goodness
A move with their two sons from Carson City, Nev. to Harrison in 1996 turned out to be a fruitful one. "During the harvest season, we discovered an abundance of fruit in the area that we could glean or grow ourselves," Sheppard Fruit Wines co-owner Jim Sheppard said in an email interview.
Bonners Ferry’s ‘Firehouse Vine and Hops’ salutes first responders
In June, a wine bar in downtown Bonners Ferry rebranded to shine a spotlight on the dutiful work of first responders — particularly, wildland firefighters.
From law enforcement to lawn enforcement
Former detective opens clean-up service
In a world built on convenience, one new Silver Valley business is aiming to take a little more off your plate. Keller’s Clean-Up Services, founded earlier this year by William Keller, was born from a desire to meet a growing need in the community, something Keller recognized after years of public service.
Tourism, education, and entrepreneurship drive regional growth
In North Idaho, entrepreneurial inspiration finds fertile ground in a region experiencing unprecedented economic transformation. From Coeur d'Alene and Sandpoint to Boundary County and the Silver Valley, the region's cities and small towns are becoming magnets for innovation and growth.
Kellogg State Farm changes hands
Jennifer Chandler has taken over the Kellogg State Farm office, offering both insurance and financial services to customers throughout Shoshone County. Chandler is replacing Anita Wardwell, who successfully ran the agency since the early 2000s.
Niche farming makes sure fruits of local agriculture grow on the vine
Whether you refer to it as small-scale farming or niche farming, Panhandle Farm Corridor coordinator Emily Black said that the farming model has been a way to branch into specific agricultural brackets for farmers without outstripping their means.
Population trends show continued growth in Idaho
It’s no secret that North Idaho has become a hot spot for tourists to lay down their roots and embrace the rural lifestyle that the Gem State has to offer. It’s apparent that the upper Idaho region has grown, with life-long residents often making the statement “it’s not what it used to be.”
In North Idaho, tourism and outdoor recreation go hand-in-hand
Tourism and outdoor recreation often go hand-in-hand in north Idaho, and both are proving to be economic forces across the five northern counties.
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