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Keep the winter blues away
Local studios offer exercise for the body and mind
The colder months in North Idaho can seem to drag on, but having a healthy routine is one way to help combat the winter blues.
NIA Women of Impact: Ladies leading on boards in our words…

Having spent a large proportion of my career working in the nonprofit sector, I know how board of directors can affect organizations and how being a board member can improve leadership and personal skills, while also providing you with a tremendous sense of satisfaction as you are empowered to help other companies and people.
Second-century foresters
Fifth generation of Kroetch family prepares to take over 22,000 acres of timber

Kroetch Land & Timber Co. celebrates century of operations
COVID, schmovid: Local retailers revel in growth

Despite the Omicron variant causing uncertainty in the business world, the U.S. economy is expected to grow by 3.5% in the coming year. Locally, business owners say that business is booming and expect it to continue.
2021’s small biz FAQs

Annual U.S. Small Business Administration's FAQ about small businesses publication released
How to successfully increase small business prices

Increasing prices is one of those business decisions that most small business owners would rather not think about.
Sushi Sensei takes dining to another level

Sushi Sensei Issac Cunnington takes sushi dining to a whole new level.
Starting small, dreaming big
Coaches can help businesses — and communities — thrive
A team of eight is working to build the economy in Idaho, and more. Who are they? The business coaches at North Idaho Small Business Development Center.