North Idaho

Airforce program nabs ATC, Continuous Composites

Composite manufacturers to participate in 10-week government accelerator

February 27, 2020

Two North Idaho composite manufacturers have been selected to participate in a government-led program geared toward preparing companies to compete in military and commercial markets.

StanCraft affiliate plans hangar at SIA

Land leased leaves space for future expansion

February 27, 2020

Natasha Nellis

Hayden-based StanCraft Jet Center is planning a $4.5 million hangar at the Spokane International Airport, according to a predevelopment application filed with the city of Spokane.

Inland Northwest Composite shows fourth quarter increase

Hecla Mining posts strongest Q4 gains

February 13, 2020

Natasha Nellis

The composite value of the region's seven publicly traded companies rose 7.7% to $12.5 billion in the fourth quarter of 2019, marking the fourth straight quarter in which the composite has risen, according to an analysis by Spokane-based financial

Having survived crypto winter, Krambu thrives

Idaho startup to expand with Newport data center

February 13, 2020

Virginia Thomas

A 3-year-old startup based in Dalton Gardens has been making waves in the supercomputing industry, growing so rapidly in its short existence that it has expanded with a new location in northeast Washington.

NY firm acquires majority stake in Fatbeam

$36 million transaction completed on Jan. 28

January 30, 2020

Kevin Blocker

SDC Capital Partners LLC, a New York-based private investment company, has bought a 51% interest in Fatbeam LLC for $36 million, says Greg Green, president of the Coeur d'Alene-based fiber optics company.

Finally Friday: Hecla to ramp up North Idaho mine

Labor dispute resolution comes at opportune time for metals company

January 30, 2020

Kevin Blocker

A new year finally has brought a new labor agreement between Coeur d'Alene-based Hecla Mining Co. and nearly 250 one-time striking workers at the Lucky Friday Mine, in North Idaho.

StretchLab to debut club in Coeur d'Alene

Restaurants & Retail

January 16, 2020

Kevin Blocker

Seeking to add to her suite of growing franchise fitness clubs, Jaimee Cox has targeted the end of February to open StretchLab, at 2007 Tea Olive Lane, directly north of Lake City High School in Coeur d'Alene.

Aspen Homes builds its first apartment complex

Four-building project in Cd'A expected to be completed this spring

January 16, 2020

Kevin Blocker

For the first time in its 20-plus years in business, Coeur d'Alene-based Aspen Homes & Development LLC soon will add custom-design apartment complex to its portfolio of work.

Q&A with new Coeur d'Alene Chamber CEO Derrell Hartwick

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January 16, 2020

Virginia Thomas

Derrell Hartwick became CEO of the Coeur d'Alene Chamber of Commerce on Dec. 1, following the retirement of previous chamber CEO Steve Wilson. Hartwick comes to North Idaho from Little Rock, Arkansas, where he was director of sales

25+5: Ignite Northwest releases inaugural list of emerging tech companies

Business accelerator hopes to draw attention to Spokane startups

January 16, 2020

Virginia Thomas

Spokane business accelerator Ignite Northwest has released its inaugural Ignite 25+5 list, which recognizes 30 young companies with an Inland Northwest presence.