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Tedder Industries: Proudly made in Post Falls
"Made locally in Post Falls, Idaho." It's a phrase Tedder Industries is proud to display with its products, which are made at 4411 W. Riverbend Ave. in a 75,000 square-foot space that once housed Post Falls Factory Outlet stores. Those products include a variety of gun holsters, gun belts and popular firearm-related brands. Tedder Industries is the home of Alien Gear Holsters, Rapid Force, Tactica Defense and Big Foot Gun Belts.
Random beach thoughts
I don’t know how people binge watch Netflix series, I have a hard enough time sitting still for even one episode of Ted Lasso. I am trying to write this article at City Beach on a wonderful warm afternoon, and there’s too much going on, or nothing going on, to string together enough thoughts to form a cohesive article. But some issues have penetrated my ADHD fog over the past few days, so here’s some observations on the current state of affairs.
Blue Compass RV points to what matters
The Founder, President and CEO of Blue Compass RV, Jon Ferrando, traveled across the country to launch the company’s new brand and unify the corporate culture in his vision for the future.
What’s holding your business back?
For many businesses it’s a challenging time. However, we are coaching businesses who are thriving in virtually every industry sector.
Small but mighty
This month, we are spotlighting small, local businesses. These ventures enrich our lives with their entrepreneurial offerings and character while contributing to the economic vitality of our North Idaho neighborhoods.
Sausage artisan and entrepreneur
Crown and Thistle owner opens Gentleman Sausages in downtown Cd'A
Otto von Bismarck was credited with saying, “There are two things you don't want to see being made - sausage and legislation.” Ben Drake chuckles as he refers to that not-so-famous quote. “I am completely the opposite,” he says. Which is what one might expect from the owner of Gentleman Sausages that recently opened on Fourth Street in downtown Coeur d’Alene.
Watching with expert eyes
A unique type of small business, a professional home watcher
In his time as a professional home watcher, Trevor Farmer has encountered all kinds of issues — collapsed ceilings, windows shattered by storms, water leaks.
Small businesses, big impact
The fabric of a small community is a tapestry of people and cultural identities that distinguish it from other locales. Small businesses are one of the main threads that hold it all together.
Chanel Tewalt: ‘Telling the story’ of Idaho’s agricultural producers
The feeling of powerlessness and passion to be a voice for the voiceless is what led Chanel Tewalt to become involved in government and agriculture over the last 15 years. In January, Tewalt was appointed by Gov. Brad Little as the director of the Idaho State Department of Agriculture.
Every coffee tells a story
New Bonners Ferry roaster focuses on origin of the bean
Lore Coffee Roasters formed with the purpose of bringing unique and specialty coffee to the Idaho Panhandle, telling the story of the unique flavors and aromas found in every coffee.
Surfacing issues
As the real estate universe settles into the new normal reality of higher interest rates and a softening economy, and some of the longer range societal changes brought about from the pandemic take hold - remote work, migration from cities to more open spaces - there are interesting issues arising out of all this turbulence.
Cd'A receives TDS Fiber-Fast Community Award
The City of Coeur d’Alene recently received TDS Telecommunications’ Fiber-Fast Community designation. The award marks the completion of TDS’ fiber internet network and recognizes residents’ and businesses’ access to the internet service it provides.
Free webinar June 28 for local business owners
Increase customer retention, increase your profits
You know the importance of customer retention. How much less it costs to retain a customer vs. initial customer acquisition. Surprisingly few businesses put their focus on cultivating their existing client base for future business, referrals or reviews.