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Opinion | Our Senate Candidates Should Make Their Case for Libertarian Voters
I am writing to each of Mississippi’s U.S. Senate candidates—Republican U.S. Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, Democrat Scott Colom and independent Ty Pinkins—in my capacity as chairman of the Libertarian Party of Mississippi because there is no Libertarian candidate in this year’s U.S. Senate race. As a result, Libertarian voters will have to decide for themselves whether one of you has earned their support. I am not writing to endorse any of you or to tell Libertarian voters how they should vote.
New Hires & Promotions: June 20, 2024
The West Plains Chamber of Commerce has hired Jim Reincke as the community engagement director. Reincke will focus on fostering member relationships and building community engagement opportunities across the West Plains. Spokane Valley-based WHC Attorneys has hired Annika Bair as an associate attorney. Bair is a recent graduate of Gonzaga University School of Law.
Business Calendar: June 20-July 3
Realtor Party Amongst the Pines: Realty One Group Eclipse networking event will provide an opportunity to network with local Realtors at a newly refreshed Spokane wedding and event venue. Thursday, June 20, 4-7 p.m. 7302 N. Palmer Road, Spokane Free 2024 Safety Awards Dinner: Inland Northwest Associated General Contractors of America event will honor members with awards for outstanding safety practices in 2023. Thursday, June 20, 6-9 p.m. Beacon Hill, 4848 E.
Business Licenses: June 20
City of Spokane/ As of June 3 Lebret-White, 8621 N. Pamela, Spokane, 99208. KVG, 8604 N. Valerie, Spokane, 99208. 786 Transport Inc., 100 N. Howard, Spokane, 99201. Kelby Loves Hair, 1628 W. Francis, Spokane, 99205. Ellis Electric, 7904 N. Crestline, Spokane, 99217. Harmony Counseling & Coaching Services PLLC, 522 W. Riverside, Spokane, 99201. Covenant Homes & Resources, 2012 N. Ruby, Spokane, 99207. Allstate Cabling Solutions, 703 W. Elwood Drive, Spokane, 99218. Kneaded Remedy, 220 E.
Leading Contractors List
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New Hires & Promotions: June 6, 2024
Nicholas Albertini has joined Spokane-based financial planner 509 Wealth Management as a financial adviser. Albertini has 13 years of experience as a financial adviser. Spokane-based Providence Health Care has promoted Carmen Green to chief operations officer for the Providence Medical Group. She previously worked as clinical operations director for the Providence Medical Group's pediatrics divisions.
Business Licenses: June 6
City of Spokane/ As of May 20 Able Counseling Services, 100 N. Howard, Spokane, 99201. Casacano LLC, 2525 E. 29th, Suite 10B #242, Spokane, 99223. Icon Med Spa, 502 W. Second, Spokane, 99201. Kingrey Counseling Services, 201 W. North River Drive, Spokane, 99201. Spring Psychiatry, 522 W. Riverside, Spokane, 99201. Leticia Lenz, 1012 W. Woodway, Spokane, 99218. Aerial Eco, 5511 N. Whitehouse, Spokane, 99205. Hadlow Handmade, 1203 E. Everett, Spokane, 99207. Maverik Inc. #717, 3615 E. Francis, Spokane, 99217.
Business Calendar: June 6-June 20
Business Showcase: Greater Spokane Valley Chamber of Commerce event will feature exhibitors representing many business sectors, including marketing, financial services, business products and services, health care, employee benefits, higher education, and more. Networking opportunities will be available. Thursday, June 6, 5:30-8 p.m. Arbor Crest Wine Cellars, 4705 N.
Business Calendar: May 23-June 6
Celebration of Philanthropy - North Idaho: Idaho Community Foundation event will feature University of Idaho President C. Scott Green as the keynote speaker. Thursday, May 23, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Hagadone Event Center, 984-986 S. Floating Green Drive, Coeur d'Alene $60 National Association of Benefit and Insurance Professionals Spring Symposium and Social: National Association of Benefit and Insurance Professionals event will provide networking opportunities.
Leading Spokane-Area Manufacturers
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New Hires & Promotions: May 23, 2024
Spokane-based law firm Turner & Gagliardi PS has hired Whitney C. Hall as an associate attorney. Hall previously worked as a prosecutor for the Spokane County Prosecuting Attorney's Office. Seattle-based engineering company Parametrix has hired Brandon O'Bryan as a Coeur d'Alene-based senior surveyor. O'Bryan previously worked at Hayden-based Advanced Technology Surveying & Engineering as a project surveyor. He has over 15 years of experience managing survey projects across the Pacific Northwest.
Business Licenses: May 23
City of Spokane/ As of May 6 David Morse Eagle, 2217 E. Cataldo, Spokane, 99202. Sean F. Mee, PhD LLC, 1424 S. Bernard, Spokane, 99203. Michael P Walker, 5304 S. Martin, Spokane, 99223. Anderson Insurance Services, 11620 N. Galahad Drive, Spokane, 99218. Royalty Rides LLC, 411 W. Bellwood Drive, Spokane, 99218. Fairview Heights Mobile Home Park, 28 W. Indiana, Spokane, 99205. BCM Inc. dba Mortenson Corp., 100 N. Howard, Spokane, 99201. JR Parker Plumbing LLC, 15 W. 37th, Spokane, 99203.
Business Calendar: May 9-May 23
Meet Your Business Resources: Tips and Tools for Business Owners: Women's Business Center Inland Northwest event will provide attendees community resources available to support their small businesses. Thursday, May 9, 2-4 p.m. Spokane Valley Library, 22 North Herald Road, Spokane Valley Free State of the County: Post Falls Chamber of Commerce event will provide the opportunity to hear county-level updates. Friday, May 10, 7-8:30 a.m. Best Western Plus Coeur d'Alene Inn, 506 W.
New Hires & Promotions: May 9, 2024
Alliant Insurance Services' Spokane office has promoted Marcus Jackson to managing director and executive vice president for Alliant's Inland Northwest Employee Benefits Practice from executive vice president. Jackson has been with Alliant Insurance Services for 26 years. Tera Krueger also has been promoted at Alliant to vice president senior project manager for Alliant's Inland Northwest Employee Benefit Practice from account executive.
Colleges & Universities List
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Business Calendar: April 25-May 9
Practice Interviewing - Post Falls: Idaho Department of Labor workshop will provide an opportunity to participate in a mock interview and receive professional feedback. Thursday, April 25, 10-11 a.m. Idaho Department of Labor - Post Falls Office, 600 N.
New Hires & Promotions: April 25, 2024
The City of Liberty Lake has hired Mickael Stevens as a recreation coordinator. Stevens will oversee activities at city-owned sites, as well as manage reservations for city park facilities. Spokane-based Quantum Financial Planning has hired Nick Fuller as a financial planner. Fuller previously was a financial adviser at Jersey City, New Jersey-based national financial advisory firm Osaic Wealth Inc.
Business Licenses: April 11
City of Spokane/ As of March 25 Tam Services, 2518 E. Nicklaus, Spokane, 99223. Lit Biosciences LLC, 120 N. Pine, Spokane, 99202. Sunlit Market, 100 N. Howard, Spokane, 99201. Argo Analytics LLC, 522 W. Riverside, Spokane, 99201. The Freedom Forum Inc. dba Freedom Forum, 711 E. Eighth, Spokane, 99202. Toots Investments LLC, 10506 S. Kiesling Road, Spokane, 99223. McPherson Properties LLC, 10506 S. Kiesling Road, Spokane, 99223. Vietnamese American Friendship Association, 8424 N. Nevada, Spokane, 99208.
Golf Courses of the Inland Northwest List
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Business Calendar: April 11-April 25
SquareSpace 101: Washington Small Business Development Center will cover how to select the right template for businesses, how to build and edit pages, change navigation, and more through website-building and hosting company SquareSpace.
New Hires & Promotions: April 11, 2024
Williston Financial Group National Title of Eastern Washington has promoted Courtney Carlone, left, to assistant county manager from sales manager for Spokane and Okanogan counties. Carlone will continue to support operations in Spokane and Okanogan counties. WFG National Title of Eastern Washington also has promoted Katie McCaslin to escrow operations manager for Spokane and Okanogan counties from limited-practice officer and branch manager in the downtown Spokane operations.
Largest Law Firms List
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New Hires & Promotions: March 28
Spokane-based Prime Real Estate Group has welcomed Heather Matthias as a real estate agent. Matthias has been a Realtor since 2016 and has experience in finance and information technology at Wells Fargo & Co. Spokane-based Cancer Care Northwest has hired Dr. Michalina Kupsik as a breast surgical oncologist. Kupsik will be practicing at Cancer Care Northwest's South and North clinic locations.
Business Licenses: March 28
City of Spokane/ As of March 11 The Sparkle Store, 6424 N. Royal Crescent Lane, Spokane, 99205. Kristal Taylor, 827 W. First, Spokane, 99201. MJ Trucking, 6423 N. Altamont, Spokane, 99217. North Olympic Handyman, 522 W. Riverside, Spokane, 99201. Everchew, 100 N. Howard, Spokane, 99201. McGillivray Properties LLC, 4503 N. Howard, Spokane, 99205. Terry L Griffith & Associates, 7185 S. Parkridge Blvd., Spokane, 99224. Unity Drywall & Contracting Services LLC, 2928 W. Litchfield Place, Spokane, 99205.
Business Licenses: March 14
City of Spokane/ As of Feb. 26 Lundgren Construction, 302 W. Auburn Crest Court, Spokane, 99224. Accurate Accounting, 1020 N. Washington, Spokane, 99201. Paris the Prince, 100 N Howard, Spokane, 99201. Copewell Psychiatry & Wellness PLLC, 100 N. Howard, Spokane, 99201. Travelpal, 100 N. Howard, Spokane, 99201. Hedwig Realty LLC, 3313 S. Fancher Road, Spokane, 99223. Knudtsen Foothills LLC II dba Knudtsen Foothills Lincoln, 202 E. North Foothills Drive, Spokane, 99207. Dimensions of Healing PLLC, 100 N.
New Hires & Promotions: March 14, 2024
Spokane-based law firmLukins & Annis PS has hired Melissa Murdock as a litigation associate. Murdock previously worked as an associate attorney at Bristol George, formerly Macomber Law. Spokane-based nonprofit YMCA of the Inland Northwest has promoted Suzanne Heutmaker to multibranch executive for the Valley and North YMCAs. She previously worked as Valley YMCA branch executive. Patrick Bryant was promoted to multibranch executive of the South and Central YMCAs from interim executive.
Business Calendar: March 14-March 28
Occupational Safety and Health Inspections: Don't Be Caught Unprepared: Spokane Home Builders Association Spokane workshop will cover the Department of Labor & Industries' compliance inspections, what to be prepared for, and how to inform employees of what the inspections entail. Thursday, March 14, 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Spokane Home Builders Association, 5813 E.
Business Calendar: Feb.29-March 14
Simple Steps to Scale Your Service Business: From $100k to $1M: MyClients event will teach attendees visibility tactics that work for established service businesses, client attraction strategies for home improvement services, doubling revenue, and more. Thursday, Feb. 29, 3-4 p.m. Online $9.90 SpoPro at Brick West Brewing Co.: Spokane Professional Society will host a networking event that will provide opportunities to connect with local professionals. Thursday, Feb.
Tom Simpson: CEO, Ignite and President of the Spokane Angel Alliance and Managing Member Kick-Start Seed Fund
Education: Bachelor's degree in business (accounting), University of Washington; MBA, University of Pennsylvania. What drives/inspires you? Mentoring younger people and observing them achieve success in their careers and lives. What advice would you have for others looking to follow a career path similar to yours? Constantly place yourself in front of opportunities—ball machines pitching out baseballs—and when you do, work hard, keep swinging.
Business Calendar: Feb. 1-Feb. 15
Entrepreneurship Crash Course: Coachieve webinar will cover the essentials of a business plan, how to avoid common mistakes first-time entrepreneurs tend to make, where to get capital, and more. Saturday, Feb. 3, 8-9 a.m. Online Free Living Leadership Breakfast with Dean Jeff Borden: Gonzaga University event will feature Jeff Borden, dean of Gonzaga's School of Leadership Studies, discussing leadership innovation and how to innovate at scale. Tuesday, Feb.
New Hires & Promotions: Feb. 1, 2024
Spokane-based architectural firm Bernardo Wills has hired Emily Meythaler as its office manager. Meythaler is a recent Eastern Washington University graduate. Bernardo Wills also has promoted Beckie Selby to proposal coordinator and venue manager from office and venue manager. Selby will manage the Bissinger Room, an event space located at Bernardo Wills in downtown Spokane.
2024 People of Influence: Gonzaga University president Thayne M. McCulloh
Education: Bachelor's degree in psychology, Gonzaga University; doctorate in experimental sociology, Oxford University. Who has been a significant influence in your life and career? My wife, Julie, and many, many educators. What drives/inspires you? I'm inspired by the transformational impact education has on individuals lives, health, and well-being. I am amazed at what educated people can, and do, accomplish. What advice would you have for others looking to follow a career path similar to yours?
Business Calendar: Jan.18- Feb. 1
2024 Hottest Business Ideas, Trends & Markets: Score virtual event is designed to inform attendees of the latest business trends, startup ideas, and consumer behaviors. Thursday, Jan. 18, 10-11 a.m. Online Free Are You Ready to Start a Business?: Washington Small Business Development Center virtual event will cover financial basics for starting a business and the conditions of running a business, and will allow attendees to self-analyze their readiness to become business owners. Thursday, Jan.
Business Calendar: Dec. 21- Jan. 4
Networking, Business & Connections: Hayden Chamber of Commerce event will provide networking opportunities to business members. An opportunity to interact with local nonprofits also will be available. Thursday, Dec. 21, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Best Western Coeur d'Alene Inn, 506 W. Appleway, Coeur d'Alene $25 Your Business Journey: Funding Your Business: Women’s Business Center Inland Northwest workshop will cover business funding options, grants, loans, and what a lender uses to measure applications.
New Hires & Promotions: Dec. 21, 2023
Spokane-based Piskel Yahne Kovarik PLLC has hired Scott Morse and Bridgette Roll as associate attorneys. Morse practices in the areas of construction, real property, land disputes, commercial litigation, and business litigation. Roll's practice focuses on real estate and properly law, contract law, commercial litigation, and civil litigation. Both are graduates of the Gonzaga University School of Law.
GOF: An Income Investor’s Friend (NYSE:GOF)
Aug. 01, 2022 7:06 AM ETGuggenheim Strategic Opportunities Fund (GOF)QYLD, RA Summary GOF pays a steady, but not growing, monthly dividend that equates to a ~13% distribution. GOF price doesn't have a ton of upside, but that is by design. The passive income from distributions is why you buy it and those are rock-solid. There are risks, but I trust the management team to navigate those risks and keep paying the high distribution. It is an excellent source of income for any portfolio.
Did you know the gays play baseball?
To all my fellow homosexuals, have you ever struggled in trying to guess if your newest love interest is a catcher or pitcher? Trying to guess someone’s position in the game can be quite difficult. For those of us who are not a part of the homosexual agenda, let me give you a couple of vocab definitions to study.
Driving the distance for dating
Carson Allen Multimedia Designer For years, having a boyfriend was a goal of mine. Once I started dating, I was able to enjoy the stereotypical aspects: The going out to dinner, hanging out at the park, driving around and the other activities that teenagers do in their small Midwestern city. Now, before I go any further, I want to clarify three things: 1. I define a normal relationship, as one where their significant other lives in the same city as you. 2.
Sept. 20, 2019: Lincoln Calling Day Two
Is the phone ringing? Yes, and it's Lincoln Calling night two on the line. From local bands like FREAKABOUT and The Mezcal Brothers to The Josephines from Kentucky and NU BLVCK CITY from Kansas City, Kansas, bands from all over have received the call and answered with diverse sounds echoing throughout downtown Lincoln. FREAKABOUT Freakabout performs in the Bourbon for Lincoln Calling on Friday, Sept. 20, 2019, in Lincoln, Nebraska.
HARDESTY: 11 a.m. wakeup call forces Huskers to re-learn harsh lessons from last year
Usually, when coaches sing praises about a specific unit that struggled the year before, it should be taken with a grain of salt. But after an entire offseason of talk by Scott Frost and his staff about an improved defense being better than his offense, they turned out to be spot-on. It ended up being defense and special teams carrying, as Frost called it, “the most anemic offensive performance I’ve ever coached,” to a rather forgettable 35-21 victory over South Alabama to open the 2019 season.
GALLERY: Nebraska Football vs. South Alabama
In the first game of the season, the Nebraska Cornhuskers came away with a 35-21 victory over South Alabama. While the offense sputtered at times, a dominant performance on special teams and defense led the Huskers to a 1-0 start to the 2019 season. Nebraska vs. South Alabama Photo 1 University of Nebraska running back Dedrick Mills (26) runs through a hole in the defense during the Huskers match against the University of South Alabama on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019, in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Three Huskers who impressed, three which need to show more
Nebraska kicked off its 2019 football season with a tough, sloppy 35-21 win over the South Alabama Jaguars. The Huskers’ offense looked nothing like a Frost offense but the defense and special teams helped with three touchdowns. Here are three players who impressed: Cam Taylor, DB Sophomore DB Cam Taylor played his best game of his Husker career Saturday and it wasn’t in just one area. Taylor was all over the field with five tackles, two tackles for a loss, a strip sack and an interception.
Three takeaways from Nebraska’s 35-21 win over South Alabama
Week one of the college football season is typically the time for teams to get their first game experience and figure out what they need to improve on. For a Nebraska team that went 4-8 last year but came into the season ranked No. 24, a 35-21 win over South Alabama showed things that the Huskers do well and items to improve on.
With Neihardt’s future uncertain, Honors leaders show confidence in new home
Neihardt Hall will be empty during the 2019-20 school year, with uncertain plans for the building’s future. The home of the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Honors Program will move to Knoll Residential Center in August 2019. The Honors Program administration said they understand some students’ sadness about the program leaving Neihardt, and Assistant Director for the Honors Program Tamy Burnett said the change is bittersweet for her, too.
Huskers six-game win streak snapped in walk-off loss to Minnesota
Nebraska’s six-game win streak came to an end Friday afternoon as the Huskers lost 5-2 in a game that both started and ended with home runs. The Huskers’ loss moved the team’s record to 12-8 (3-1 Big Ten) this season. Both starting pitchers had good outings for their teams. Nebraska's senior starter Matt Waldron pitched eight innings, allowed two runs on eight hits and struck out seven batters. Gophers starting pitcher sophomore Max Meyer also allowed two runs over eight innings pitched.
Young Huskers impress in spring football practice
As Nebraska football heads into its third week of spring practice, the depth chart is beginning to take shape. With just under three weeks remaining until spring ball ends with the annual Red-White spring game, here are four players who have impressed thus far in spring practice: Cameron Jurgens, Center A 3-star recruit from Beatrice, Jurgens appeared in just one game as a tight end in 2018 before transitioning to center before the end of the season.
Focus, competition reign supreme among Nebraska defensive backs
It’s all business in the defensive backs room at Nebraska this year. There are no phones, no starters and no excuses for a unit which allowed 237.8 passing yards per game last year and ranked No. 78 in the country. Senior cornerback Lamar Jackson revealed a new policy change from defensive backs coach Travis Fisher, as Jackson said players aren’t allowed to use cell phones during meetings anymore. “There is no sneak texting; everyone is engaged and you know that,” he said.
Frost addresses Maurice Washington allegations, discusses gains in the weight room
Head coach Scott Frost met with the media for 30 minutes on Tuesday afternoon to discuss the upcoming season for Nebraska football. During the press conference, Frost announced sophomore running back Maurice Washington would be limited in participation during spring practices. “I’m troubled anytime anybody that’s involved in our team conducts themselves in a way that sheds a negative light on our team and our university,” Frost said.
Beach volleyball gives Nebraska volleyball players freedom to round out skills
The offseason does not last long for the Nebraska volleyball team as two months after a national championship run, Nebraska begins its beach volleyball season. Even with Nebraska volleyball’s success on the court, success in beach volleyball has been hard to come by. Although Nebraska volleyball players make up the beach volleyball team, the Huskers only have two winning seasons in the program’s seven-year history. Despite these struggles, the beach volleyball program continues to grow every year.
NU baseball to face off against Oregon State in four-game series
Nebraska baseball’s offense exploded like water out of a broken dam last weekend in its 3-1 series win over the University of California, Riverside last weekend. The Husker offense tallied 47 runs across four games, which included a 21-6 win on Friday, Feb. 15 The eighth-ranked Oregon State Beavers look to dam up the Husker offense, as they have in previous years, when the defending national champions take on Nebraska in a four-game series beginning Thursday, Feb. 21.
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