Movers and Shakers March 23, 2011
Coeur appoints Harrison as vice president of
business development
Coeur d'Alene Mines Corp. on Tuesday announced the appointment of Michael J. Harrison as the company's vice president of business development.
Prior to joining Coeur, Harrison was director of investment banking for the Mining Group at Cormark Securities Inc. in Toronto, Canada.
In addition to seven years of investment banking experience, Harrison spent eight years in BHP Billiton's global exploration group after receiving his bachelor's degree in geophysics engineering from Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario.
Harrison also holds a master's degree in business administration with distinction from the Ivey School of Business at the University of Western Ontario.
"We are pleased to add Mike to our senior management team," said Dennis E. Wheeler, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Coeur.
"Mike's extensive knowledge of the silver and gold sectors, broad industry contacts and proven track record in executing transactions will play a key role as the company continues to expand and focus on further creating shareholder wealth."
Coeur d'Alene Mines Corporation is the largest U.S.-based primary silver producer and a growing gold producer.
Ivy Court staff receives Cornerstone Center
of the Year award
The staff at Ivy Court, an 82-bed long-term care center in Coeur d'Alene, was awarded the company's Cornerstone Center of the Year award for the Western Area, which includes 21 long-term care centers.
The award was given at the recent annual conference.
The award was given to the center by its parent company, Extendicare Health Services Inc., as part of its customer service program.
Ivy Court is one of five health centers in the company, which has 243 center, to receive the award for 2011.
Administrator Gary Liesner said, "We are thrilled to have received the Cornerstone Center of the Year award. All of our employees have fully embraced the six cornerstones of our customer service program and have made the program part of our building's culture. We are also fortunate to have so many wonderful residents and supportive family members; we couldn't have received this award without them."
Senators approve changes to Right to Farm Act
BOISE (AP) - A Senate committee has endorsed changes to state farming laws that would make it more difficult to file nuisance lawsuits against farmers seeking to expand their operations.
The Senate Agricultural Affairs Committee on Tuesday passed the bill 6-2, with Democrats voting against.
Approval comes amid concerns farmer growth would be unchecked, not only by local government officials seeking to enforce zoning laws but citizens and neighbors worried about farm and feedlot growth pushing to their property lines.
But farm industry lobbyist Roger Batt says the bill aims to protect one of Idaho's biggest economic engines and enable farmers big and small to operate without fear of reprisals from nuisance lawsuits.
The bill adds language to Idaho's Right to Farm Act. It was approved earlier this month by the House.
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