Features
Mountain Madness Soap Co. keeps it local
It all began as a way to DIY Christmas present, but Mountain Madness Soap Co. has burgeoned into a growing small business with 15 employees.
Food trucks serve up big business
The sun was high as customers congregated around the food trucks at Best Food Court, undeterred by the mid-July heat wave.
Book of Lists 2025: Last call
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Starlink revolutionizes land value in North Idaho
North Idaho is experiencing a significant shift in its real estate landscape, thanks to groundbreaking advancements in technology and changing living preferences. Here is a breakdown of what these changes mean for local landowners.
Idaho's economy: Little, Risch share their perspectives
The economy is always a hot topic, especially in a growing state. The North Idaho Business Journal contacted Sen. Jim Risch and Gov. Brad Little for their perspectives on how business is going in the Gem State.
North Idaho's industry leaders remain
Government provides most jobs with highest earnings
In construction, there were 8,622 jobs in 2023 paying on average $67,515. Construction jobs in the area totaled 6,332 in 2018.
Scholarships help drive economy, communities forward
What turns the economic gears of a small community? Many will answer “supporting small businesses” or “attending community events,” however investing in the next generation may be one of the most effective ways to keep money local
North Idaho experiencing building boom, seeking workers to keep up
Dan Olson of Daniel J. Olson Construction has found that many of the construction workforce he knew in the industry decades ago are retiring.
Business comings and goings
With several room categories on four floors, TownPlace Suites by Marriott Hotel will open Thursday, May 30, on Northwest Boulevard just south of Interstate 90.
Bonners Ferry historic downtown sees new booming businesses
Bonners Ferry’s historic downtown has seen revitalization in the past months as many vacant buildings have been filled with new retail and service-based businesses.
SBA is there for North Idaho businesses
The onset of COVID-19 and the need for many businesses to take out loans brought the Small Business Administration in contact with more entrepreneurs than had previously come their way.
The successes and challenges of North Idaho's booming economy
Drive down any road in North Idaho and it's easy to see the economy is booming. New homes are being built, businesses are undergoing renovation or being built. More people are discovering what a magical, special place North Idaho is.
Panhandle Timber Defense works to protect against wildfires
Kyle Wacholz, through his company Panhandle Timber Defense, is working to mitigate the economic risks posed by catastrophic wildfires in the Idaho Panhandle region.
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Did you know that the region's workforce was almost 125,000 in December 2022? Or that there are more than 265,000 residents living in North Idaho.