North Idaho

Investment in Idaho startups increases

Panhandle sees strong private placement activity
Natasha Nellis
A new Idaho Technology Council report found capital activity in Idaho exceeded $5.2 billion in 2020. North Idaho alone had 10 mergers and acquisitions, 26 private-placement deals, and one public offering last year for a total volume of $164.3 million.
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Continuous Composites Inc.

Continuous Composites commercializes its 3D technology

Manufacturer inks joint development agreement with French conglomerate
Natasha Nellis
A Coeur d'Alene-based 3D manufacturing company is preparing to commercialize its technology with a new international partnership. The company, Continuous Composites Inc., is 'laser focused” on the commercialization of its technology
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Hecla Mining reaps benefits of surging silver market

In big boom, company fights for regulatory nod on two Montana properties
Kevin Blocker
Hecla Mining Co., the largest silver producer in the U.S., finds itself in a strong position and an ironic one at the same time. On one hand, the 130-year-old Coeur d'Alene-based company is benefitting from a strong precious-metals market that some
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Kenworth breaks ground on new Post Falls facility

Company plans to open dealership site next year
Natasha Nellis
Salt Lake City-based Kenworth Sales Co. has broken ground on a 41,500-square-foot facility in Post Falls. The new commercial truck sales and service location will be located at 4373 W. Expo Parkway, north of the Tedder Business Center and the Red Lion
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Midwest private-equity firm acquires Cascadia Custom Molding

Thermoplastic molder anticipates job growth following transaction, retirement by operators
Virginia Thomas
Coeur d'Alene-based thermoplastic injection molder Cascadia Custom Molding has been acquired by a Cleveland, Ohio-based private equity firm and one of its portfolio companies. Charles O'Bosky, president of Cascadia Custom Molding, says the previous
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KEVIN BLOCKER

Growth management broached in Kootenai County

Number of dwelling units developed in Post Falls has surged in recent years
Kevin Blocker
In response to a surge in development and population, the subject of growth management is being broached in Kootenai County. The county's Community Development office has produced a 22-page report exploring possible growth management strategies that
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Mike McLean

Construction to start at Atlas mill site

Phase one work to begin with 204 residential units
Mike McLean
This year and 2022 are expected to be busy construction years in the Atlas District urban renewal area in west Coeur d'Alene. Residential and commercial redevelopment at the 68-acre tract that encompasses the industrial area formerly known as the
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