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Rising Star Derek Taylor: Scoping out an untapped sports niche

CEO achieves dream of entrepreneurship
September 8, 2022
Erica Bullock
Derek Taylor, CEO of Sport Scope Inc., is an example of a local, successful entrepreneur and deserves to be recognized as a Rising Star for his quiet and humble leadership style, says Tom Simpson, president and CEO of Ignite Northwest.
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Rising Star Amanda Landreth: 'Busiest year' reaps its own rewards

CU director aims to pave way for women leaders
September 8, 2022
Dylan Harris
Amanda Landreth, director of lending administration at STCU, says her drive to succeed has helped push her through the busiest year of her life. 'I just want to get the next step done so I can be proud of what I've done and show my kids that you
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Rising Star Tim Ledford: Powering up a thriving tech startup

Leader has momentum with well-grounded idea
September 8, 2022
Kevin Blocker
What began as a college project among three classmates at the University of Idaho in 2016 has turned into a company with annual revenue now in the millions. Tim Ledford, the 28-year-old CEO of Post Falls-based SafeGuard Equipment Inc.,
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Rising Star Justin Botejue: Pivot away from law proves to be healthy move

Liaison comes to Spokane for school, stays for career
September 8, 2022
Dylan Harris
Justin Botejue, the 27-year-old provider relations liaison for Shriners Children's Spokane, continues to defy the limitations of time. In addition to his full-time job at Shriners, Botejue is an STCU board member, an ordained elder at First
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Rising Star Jessica Atkinson: Prodigy learns recipe for success early on

Time in kitchen as teen benefits bakeshop CEO
September 8, 2022
Kevin Blocker
When her mother folded Jessica Winfrey Atkinson into the early mix of personnel at Sweet Frostings Blissful Bakeshop at age 14, the business prodigy turned out to be the leavening agent for a company on the rise.
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Rising Star Chad White: Foodie finds success by keeping plate full

Chef driven by passion for culinary creativity
September 8, 2022
Virginia Thomas
Chad White, former contestant on the 'Top Chef” TV show, says he initially hated working in the culinary world. Now, he can't slow down.
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Rising Star Cally King: Captaining customer engagement in Cd'A

Relationship building said to be key to advancement
September 8, 2022
Erica Bullock
Current and former colleagues alike say Cally King has expert-level marketing knowledge combined with a contagious enthusiasm in all she does. King, 28, is currently the director of marketing at Coeur d'Alene-based Hagadone Marine Group and Lake
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Rising Star Drew Henry: Industry disruption is his cup of tea

Goal of 'craft revolution' leads to quick growth
September 8, 2022
Karina Elias
Drew Henry and his wife, Cerina, founded Revival Tea Co. in 2018 with the intention of disrupting an industry that was ready for change. 'I realized, oh my goodness, tea is so boring and stagnant and has not gone through this craft revolution like
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Surge in ESG funds calls for closer scrutiny

'Greenwashing' prompts regulators to take further action against false claims
August 25, 2022
Krystal Daibes Higgins
The exploding popularity of environmental, social, and governance funds is prompting the federal Securities and Exchange Commission to take stricter measures on how investment managers brand their funds.
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—Erica Bullock

Heat pump demand expected to grow by next year

New building codes could affect lead times, costs
August 25, 2022
Erica Bullock
Recently proposed Washington state building codes for single-family new construction projects, in addition to climate concerns of consumers, are expected to raise demand for electric heat pump purchases and installations, heating and cooling industry
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