Special Reports
Post Falls Chamber: Making an impact
We are nearly halfway through 2024 and life seems to be moving at the speed of light, making those sweet, slow and cherished moments all the more important. Mother’s Day just passed, and it was especially meaningful for me this year because I am now a grandmother. Emma Joyce Peckham is the light of my life and I cherish watching my daughter blossom into a wonderful mother. I hope you all found time for special moments with loved ones over the past few months and that you create many more throughout the rest of the year.
North Idaho Alliance Women of Impact: It’s all about communication — right?
The NIA is getting a bit of a reputation. A reputation can be a good thing. A reputation can be a bad thing. Reputations can make or break us. In the long run, our reputations are all we really have.
Greater Sandpoint Chamber: The value of networking
Networking is a vital activity that everyone in business needs to do. It doesn’t matter if you are a W-2 employee, an executive in a company, a small business owner or an entrepreneur. Everyone needs to network. It is often not what you know, but who you know that will help you in just about every situation. No one has achieved great things entirely on their own. The phrase “better together” is true.
'Small Is Beautiful'
In a world of ever-increasing consolidation and concentration into mega-companies, it is interesting that the business of real estate brokerages remains fiercely independent. There are 330 real estate brokerages in North Idaho, with about 3,200 agents working in those offices. This does not include administration personnel and support staff, which is another few hundred people. Some of these brokerages are affiliated with a national brand (like Century 21 or Sothebys) but they are not at all mere branch offices following a corporate line. Each office has its own style and business model and hiring practices, and each office reflects its specific local geography and community.
The financial influence of single-family home construction
The intricate dance between the cost of construction and the revenue it generates is a cornerstone of local development. A glaring example comes from an exploration of the financial contributions single-family housing construction brings to communities, particularly spotlighted in "The Local Impact of Home Building in Kootenai County, Idaho: Income, Jobs and Taxes Generated," as reported by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).
Farm Bureau Insurance Company of Idaho ranks No. 5 in Best Places to Work in Idaho
Farm Bureau Insurance Company of Idaho is ranked No. 5 in the list of the Best Places to Work in Idaho. This recognition comes from the Best Places to Work in Idaho community, a group dedicated to improving the quality of employment across the state. The ranking reflects Farm Bureau Insurance Company of Idaho's commitment to fostering an environment where employees thrive professionally and personally.
Hayden Chamber: Sewing business seeds for success
It always seems like April is that time of year that I start getting outside to see what winter left behind. I start plotting and planning my vegetable garden and make plans for getting the yard to look bright and cheery again.
North Idaho Alliance Women of Impact: Leadership Roundtable lands on 'D' for diversity
The Women of Impact Leadership Roundtable met for the final series of its nine-month program in April landing on the “D” in our I.M.P.A.C.T.E.D year.
Post Falls Chamber: Chambers play a vital role
I love the work we do. Chambers of Commerce are essential for businesses in several key ways. We foster networking and partnerships by creating opportunities for businesses to connect. We advocate for local businesses by speaking up on local, regional and national levels, ensuring their concerns are heard by policymakers and helping to shape favorable business conditions. We provide a hub of valuable resources, such as information, training and mentorship programs, to help businesses thrive and grow. We actively promote local businesses and the community, attracting customers, investors and tourists through our marketing efforts. We support initiatives that improve the area's quality of life and infrastructure, making it more attractive to residents and businesses alike. Our work plays a vital role in supporting the economic vitality of our community, and it is an honor to do this work.
The ripple effect: How residential developments can enrich communities
Communities often stand on the front lines of change when new residential developments are proposed. While these projects can stir a pot of mixed responses, the long-term social and economic benefits that a well-planned residential development brings to the surrounding community are significant and, at times, transformative.
Gov. Little signs Unemployment Insurance tax savings bill
The cost of doing business is going down in Idaho under a bill signed today by Governor Little. Relating to the taxes charged for Unemployment Insurance, HB 428 was adopted by a vote of 69-1 in the House and 35-0 in the Senate.
North Idaho Alliance Women of Impact: March is Women’s History Month
Every year, March is designated Women’s History Month by presidential proclamation. The month is set aside to honor women’s contributions in American history.
Urban development
Community development projects have the power to transform neighborhoods, promote economic growth and enhance the quality of life for residents.
Hayden Chamber: Springing into April
As we head into the month of April, the seasons start to change, daylight savings has sprung ahead, we see sunlight longer during the day, and we all start to come out of our bear dens!
Post Falls Chamber: Adventures and more
It has been a ton of fun this first quarter of 2024. Earlier this month, I explored Thailand with a group of 14 locals, indulging in delicious cuisine, immersing in culture and fostering fellowship. Interested in joining us? We're headed to Ireland this fall with a discounted registration deadline on March 31, and Costa Rica in February 2025, with an orientation on May 23. Let's travel together soon!