industry: Coeur d'Alene Idaho Metro area is growing - fast fast fast! - 03/29/08 07:30 PM
I just wrote a few articles on my North Idaho Real Estate Blog about the Coeur d'Alene Idaho Metropolitan area - specifically that we are still growing.
So here’s the deal - the Coeur d’Alene Idaho metropolitan area was the 29th fastest growing metropolitan area in the nation. Coeur d’Alene competed against … (0 comments)
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industry: Who's following whom? Cabela's . . . Walmart . . . Next? - 09/27/07 10:38 AM
I've posted before about our new Cabela's (which is scheduled to open October 19th by the way). I've also mentioned 'unconfirmed' stores that will be popping up around Cabela's. Well, here's another one . . . how about another Super Walmart. We have one just 4 miles due east of … (1 comments)
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industry: A Police Academy - in Kootenai County? It's a possibility. - 09/21/07 08:40 AM
Apparently North Idaho College has been in "talks" with the state police academy in the Boise area about offering classes now and eventually a full police academy here in Coeur d'Alene.
This is yet another positive 'growth' benefit for the Kootenai County area. As I hear more, I'll keep you up to … (0 comments)
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industry: Even more business coming to Post Falls Idaho - 09/18/07 09:02 AM
"Montana Stone Gallery, which bills itself as the region's largest importer of granite and marble slabs, is coming to North Idaho."
"The company is a wholesaler, but the stocking yard will be open to the public to make their selection, then referred to contractors for finishing and installation. "
The expectations are that … (0 comments)
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industry: Post Falls Cancer Center - Going to be Bigger than Planned - 08/09/07 09:36 PM
KMC - Kootenai Medical Center had plans to build an 8.000 square foot Post Falls cancer center at the health park on Mullan to 'ease demand at KMC's Coeur d'Alene Campus".
Well, those plans have been put on hold, but not for a bad reason, rather, it's because they now need to … (3 comments)
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industry: Cabela's hiring is on a roll... - 08/01/07 07:29 PM
"Outdoor retail giant Cabela's is on target to interview hundreds of applicants next week for about 250 associate positions for its store expected to open in November near the state line.Ron Brekhus, recently named general manager of the store, said that as of Friday about 400 people had qualified for and … (0 comments)
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industry: Growth in Post Falls - Stimulated by Cabela's - 08/01/07 11:11 AM
"In fact, home-improvement retailer Lowe's is said to be interested in locating close to the new Cabela's store. Several restaurant and hotel chains are also interested in becoming part of The Pointe at Post Falls."
There are stores that have already committed but have not announced. For the record, there were 77 … (4 comments)
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industry: World Gym Expanding . . . . - 07/31/07 01:29 PM
With 1,750 members signed up at the Post Falls World Gym, they're feeling the squeeze. Ground was broken Monday on an 11,200-square-foot addition to the facility which will include a basketball court, a new ladies locker room and lounge, tanning rooms and a 3,000-square-foot cardio deck.
All of these little things are … (4 comments)
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industry: Cabela's is Hiring! 250 Positions Now Available . . . - 07/31/07 01:26 PM
Here's your chance! Cabela's will begin hiring for 250 positions starting next week. To get a jump start on the process, start on their website here.
Cabela's is scheduled to open at the beginning of October. There are a lot of people very excited about this!
More posts about Cabela's
Just in case there … (0 comments)
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industry: Kodiak Airplanes Built in North Idaho by Quest Aircraft - 07/19/07 06:39 PM
In my own going goal to provide you with industry, development and employer updates in North Idaho, I ran across this bit of information today.
Quest Aircraft Co. has received approval to begin delivering its Kodiak airplanes.The certification from the Federal Aviation Administration is bound to have a significant economic impact on … (0 comments)
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industry: More expansion in North Idaho ... and yet again, in recreation. - 07/18/07 08:48 AM
Silver Mountain water park is on it's way to bringing you hours upon hours of refreshing fun!
Among the water park's many bells and whistles will be three slides, a lazy river, an elevated tree house kid's play structure, FlowRider surf wave, pools and many hot tubs all under one roof."Gold Rush" … (2 comments)
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industry: Volkswagon, again - 07/18/07 08:43 AM
I let y'all know about this a couple days ago, but here is the local news article for you to review as well. … (0 comments)
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industry: Idaho wants Hollywood, does Hollywood want Idaho? Apparently they do. - 07/15/07 09:55 AM
Over the years we've had numerous movies filmed in the area from well known to, well not so known. The most well known one I can remember is Dante's Peak. Another one that filmed some scenes in the area was Vision Quest. I know there were many others, if you know … (3 comments)
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industry: Volkswagon Uses North Idaho for Road Testing New Vehicle - 07/15/07 09:51 AM
No, they aren't road testing this new vehicle in Germany, they are road testing it right here, in North Idaho.
Volkswagen is testing the new Touareg 2 this week in and around the Silver Valley. It is also using North Idaho College's Automotive Technology shop to work on the SUVs.Fleet manager Sean … (0 comments)
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industry: World's largest online shared Rolodex in the works! - 07/12/07 04:43 PM
Jigsaw Data Corp (headquarters located in San Mateo, CA) wants to create the world's largest electronic business-card directory. Jigsaw is expanding its work force at it's satellite office here in Post Falls, Idaho. Jigsaw opened the Post Falls office 2 years ago and has since double its employee force to 40 … (2 comments)
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industry: "Lake Coeur d'Alene will be the next Lake Tahoe" - 07/12/07 04:03 PM
I have been saying this for a few years now. Anyone that knows Lake Tahoe or Bend knows that Coeur d'Alene supercedes those areas in beauty and recreation opportunities.
It looks like others are finally saying the same thing.
"A folksy resort that once catered to steamship travelers has been sold to Bellevue, … (1 comments)
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industry: Another Tech Manufacturer Relocating to North Idaho! - 07/10/07 08:22 PM
Titan Spring Co. is relocating its manufacturing facility from Southern California to Hayden, Idaho.
"Since 1957 Titan has manufactured custom Springs, Stampings, Wire Forms, and Value Added Assemblies for the Aerospace, Medical, Telecommunications and Electronics Industries among others in it's Los Angeles County location. Managed by the third generation of … (0 comments)
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industry: Idaho's Unemployment Rate - 69 straight months below the national average! - 07/10/07 08:00 PM
Idaho's June unemployment rate increased from may to 2.5%. May was at 2.3%. Kootenai County inparticular increased from 2.6% to 2.8%.
I distinctly remember this time last year when I thought the unemployment rate was low sitting at 3.8%. We had 50 applications for one job opening! This year, the demographic … (0 comments)
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industry: Luxury development keeps cranking along in North Idaho . . . - 07/10/07 07:45 PM
Heartland LLC is asking to annex 2,000 acers on Powderhorn Peninsula to the city of Harrison. The proposal is to building 1,400 homes (home values anticpated to be well over $1 million) and three 18-hole golf courses.
Of course this is just in the proposal stages to the city. If the city … (0 comments)
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industry: Did you know we have NightHawk? - 07/09/07 11:52 AM
In my desire to share the various industries and companies located in the North Idaho area, I found out that NightHawk Radiology is headquartered here in Coeur d'Alene.
"NightHawk Radiology... is the nation's leading provider of professional radiology solutions. NightHawk is leading the transformation of the professional practice of radiology by providing … (0 comments)
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industry: Idaho's Largest Retailer? Coldwater Creek of course! - 07/04/07 09:39 AM
Coldwater Creek, headquarters located in Sandpoint Idaho and main call center located in Coeur d'Alene Idaho is Idaho's #1 retailer. With revenues over $1 billion, it's not your average North Idaho business.
This article gives a more indepth look at the business. I do have to say that we used to own … (2 comments)
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industry: Post Falls Idaho: Growth and Industry - on the radar again!!! - 04/23/07 02:16 PM
More updates on what's going on in Post Falls Idaho:
Netflix is opening a distribution center in the Riverbend Commerce ParkNoodle Express is opening at Mullan & 41 by October (new building being purchased)120-unit rental housing complex at Seltice and McGuire, 50% of which are slated for senior housing On a side … (0 comments)
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industry: Just in case there was any doubt about Cabela's... - 03/08/07 01:30 PM
Our local newspaper, the Coeur d'Alene Press reported on it recently. This is an awesome opportunity and the growth in the area is a big "wow".
2 big box stores and one smaller chain retailer have all negotiated final contracts and will be announcing their intentions within the next 30 days or … (1 comments)
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industry: Another potential $78 million in growth - 03/07/07 10:20 PM
The Idaho National Laboratory expects to spend about $260 million in 2007, with nearly two-thirds of that going to vendors in the state.On Thursday, North Idaho business operators got some inside information on how to increase their slice of the pie, which last year was only 4 percent of the $360 … (0 comments)
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industry: Development is on a roll here in Coeur d'Alene - 03/06/07 08:27 AM
Originally posted November 6th on our old blog:
It's almost as if the flood gates have been opened. Historically, industrial development follows upswings in residential development by about 12-18 months. In 2005, the North Idaho area experienced 7-12% appreciation in quarters 2 and 3 and we have continued to appreciate at a … (0 comments)
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industry: Employer Spotlight: Aerostar Aircraft - 03/05/07 09:02 PM
I originally posted this on November 26th on the old blog - here it is in all it's glory on this blog.
The Coeur d'Alene Press ran an article today talking about another unique business we have in the North Idaho area. Aerostar Aircraft, which was bought out by Piper in 1977, … (0 comments)
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industry: Call Centers Employ 2600 - 03/05/07 08:00 PM
I originally posted this on November 26th, 2006 on another blog. I've deleted it from the other blog and merged it into this blog for your convenience.
Kootenai County houses 7 large call centers including: 3 Verizon, Bank of America, Coldwater Creek and Center Partners as well as multiple smaller call centers. … (0 comments)
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industry: North Idaho: Development/Industry Hot News - 11/18/06 12:17 PM
Cabela's has started construction on their 125,000 sf destination store in Post Falls. Along with Cabela's, site grading has begun on The Pointe at Post Falls, an 800,000 sf, 235-acre complex of big-chain stores, restaurants, retail outlets and more. There are also 2 hotel sites and and additional adjacent 70 acres … (5 comments)
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