Features
Auto industry steady in '23, looking up for '24
If Eve Knudtsen could use one word to sum up business at her dealership for the year 2023, that word would be "steady." "We stayed the course," the Knudtsen Chevrolet president said, seated in her office near sparkling Corvettes that gleamed on her showroom floor. "Steady" is not bad for a year when the auto industry endured a 45-day United Auto Workers strike just a couple years after a global pandemic.
North Idaho’s 40 Under 40 – 2024
Do you know a young professional who is making a difference in the workplace and shaping the future of our community? If so, nominate them now! Be part of the North Idaho Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 awards recognition program.
Housing forecast: Interest rates the key
Inventory expected to remain low, prices to hold steady
Chad Oakland, real estate agent and owner with Northwest Realty Group, said he believes sales in the local housing market will be down in 2024 because inventory will remain low.
Bunker Hill is back in 2024
2024 looks bright for Bunker Hill Mine, as the company turns another page from the historic mine’s tumultuous past and moves toward a promising future. With plans to be in production and employ 220 people by the end of the new year, it’s safe to say that Bunker Hill is back.
Health care industry expands to meet population needs
Stabilizing nursing force, expanding to meet population growth has been the 2023 health care trends
Business comings and goings
The Marcus Anderson building under construction at 8182 N. Wayne Drive in Hayden has commercial units to be occupied by Ascent Counseling and Marcus Anderson Family Foundation (now at 8382 N. Wayne Drive).
Cultivating connections
Some of us love networking, and we’re great at it. Others among us, not so much. No matter how you feel about it, it’s a necessity in today’s business landscape.
NIBCA cultivates community
Building industry group tackles issues affecting everyone in the region
The North Idaho Building and Contractors Association plays a pivotal role in enhancing the building industry in North Idaho. With a focus on responsible growth, NIBCA fosters a robust support network for local industry professionals, many of whom work and live local.
HTECH rising
Judd Jones leads Hagadone development team
Hagadone Technologies employs about 15 people that are among the brightest minds in the country, Jones said.
Chambers fuel business relationships
Networking, forming connections, fostering relationships and supporting local businesses is what chambers of commerce are all about.
Women-centered networking
Groups provide opportunities to share experiences, advice and resources
Women-centered networking groups provide an opportunity for women to share experiences, advice and resources related to challenges women face in the workplace.
Bringing small businesses together in rural Idaho
Networking is difficult in small rural counties, especially in Boundary County, with so many business professionals working remotely and small businesses being online rather than in a physical building.
Mental health matters: Fostering a supportive work environment
Nearly 40% of workers report that their work environment has had a negative impact on their mental health, according to the 2022 Work and Well-Being Survey conducted by the American Psychological Association.