On The Move
The Agency announces launch of its first franchise office in Cd'A

Real estate brokerage The Agency announced the launch of its first franchise office in Coeur d'Alene.
Gesa Credit Union to open first Idaho branch in Post Falls
Gesa Credit Union on May 24 announced it will open in Post Falls its first full-service branch outside of Washington state.
Johnson named to Forbes list

Jason E. Johnson CRPC, a Private Wealth Advisor with Ameriprise Financial in Spokane who works in Coeur d’Alene, was named to the list of “Best-in-State Wealth Advisors” published by Forbes. The list recognizes financial advisers who have demonstrated high levels of ethical standards, professionalism, and success in the business.
Safe Passage appoints '08 Lake City grad as new executive director

Safe Passage has a new executive director.
Clugston receives Edward Jones award for exceptional achievement in building client relationships

Rod Clugston was one of only 581 Edward Jones financial advisers to receive the Doug Hill Award.
Baker receives Selwyn Blaylock Canadian Mining Excellence Award

Hecla Mining Company announced that President and CEO Phillips S. Baker Jr. received this year’s Selwyn Blaylock Canadian Mining Excellence Award. The award, given by the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum, recognizes an individual who has demonstrated distinguished service to Canada through exceptional achievement in mining, metallurgy or geology.
First Interstate launches Believe in Local campaign
Bank will award 40 nonprofits $25K each
ank’s longstanding commitment to the communities it serves. Forty nonprofit organizations across First Interstate’s 14-state footprint will each receive a $25,000 donation from First Interstate in support of their philanthropic work.
Northwest Specialty Hospital breaks ground on new surgery center

Northwest Specialty Hospital has broken ground on a new ambulatory surgery center at 1624 E. Mullan Ave., Post Falls.
Intermax announces new high-speed internet project to serve rural Spokane County
Intermax Networks, a regional leader in residential and commercial internet, phone and IT managed services, announced that it has expanded its high-speed internet service to South Spokane County. The new service provides reliable, fast internet access to residents, businesses and institutions in the area.
Braga named to the 2023 Forbes 'Best-in-State Wealth Advisors' list

Local Merrill Lynch Wealth Management Advisor, Troy Braga, was recently named to the 2023 Forbes “Best-in-State Wealth Advisors” list.
Kim joins eXp Realty

Josh Kim, a new Realtor in the Coeur d'Alene and Spokane area, has joined eXp Realty.
National Academies of Practice inducts NIC employee

The National Academies of Practice announced North Idaho College’s Marty Matney as a Distinguished Fellow in the Athletic Training Academy during an induction ceremony April 1 in Washington, D.C.
Hayden Lake Law, PLLC opens in Hayden

Hayden Lake Law, PLLC recently opened in Hayden. Nicholas Peterson is the managing partner.
Fuess joins Idaho’s Manufacturing Extension Center

TechHelp, Idaho’s Manufacturing Extension Partnership Center, was thrilled to add Luke Fuess as a client manager in March. Fuess will rely on his extensive manufacturing management and operations background to help Idaho manufacturers improve operations, quality and profitability. Fuess is based at the University of Idaho Coeur d’Alene. He will focus on North and North Central Idaho companies but is available for projects statewide. Fuess’s work experience covers aerospace, weapons manufacturing, renewable energy and other technical trades.