Movers and Shakers August 8, 2013
Avista reports financial results
Avista Corp. on Wednesday reported a net income of $25.7 million, or 43 cents per diluted share, for the second quarter, compared to $18.2 million, or 31 cents per diluted share for the second quarter of 2012.
For the six months ended June 30, net income attributable to Avista Corp. shareholders was $68 million, or $1.13 per diluted share, compared to $56.6 million, or 96 cents per diluted share, for the six months ended June 30, 2012.
"We are pleased to report that Avista Corp. had another strong quarter with increased earnings ... ," said Avista Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Scott Morris. "Utility earnings were above our expectations for the second quarter and first half of 2013.
"This resulted from lower operating costs due to the timing of expenditures, the net benefit associated with the Bonneville Power Administration settlement, which benefits both customers and shareholders, and warmer weather during the second quarter.
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Architects West celebrating 40 years
Architects West is celebrating its 40th year in business. The firm was founded in 1973 and its landscape architectural division was added in 1983.
"We are pleased to have positively impacted the lives of people in the communities for whom we provide our services, and desire to continue to do so," states a press release. Architects West, an employee-owned firm, has a staff of 26 individuals.
Info: www.architectswest.com/news.html
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Hampe appointed VP, commercial loan officer
Jack W. Gustavel, chairman and chief executive officer of Idaho Independent Bank, announced the appointment of Mark Hampe as a vice president and commercial loan officer at IIB's Coeur d'Alene Branch.
Hampe has 11 years commercial lending experience. Prior to joining IIB he worked for another local lending institution. Hampe graduated with a bachelor of science degree in business administration and accounting from the University of Montana. He also passed the CPA examination in May 2000.
Hampe is a board member and president of the Radiant Lake Owners Association, board member and treasurer of North Idaho College Booster Club, and board member of Idaho Drug Free Youth.
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Coldwell Banker adds two agents
Coldwell Banker Scheidmiller Realty has added Lori Chissie and Georji Brown as agents.
Chissie spent the first 20 years of her career in the construction industry and Brown has more than seven years of experience in the industry.
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Ramsden honored as 'Super Lawyer'
Michael E. Ramsden of Ramsden and Lyons, LLP, has been recognized as a 2013 Mountain States Super Lawyer.
Super Lawyers recognizes attorneys who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.
The annual selections are made using a multi-phased process that includes a statewide survey of lawyers, an independent research evaluation and peer reviews by practice area.
Ramsden is a malpractice defense attorney in Idaho and Washington.
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New Ballet Coeur d'Alene director named
Brooke Nicholson has been named the new artistic director of Ballet Coeur d'Alene.
Nicholson formerly worked for San Francisco Ballet and Boston Ballet. She recently moved to Coeur d'Alene with her husband and opera singer Aaron Nicholson. He was recently appointed as artistic director of Opera Coeur d'Alene.
Ballet Coeur d'Alene has been in business for more than 25 years. Ceci Klein is the former director.
Ballet Coeur d'Alene has added new programs, including ones for boys, 3- to 6-year-olds and students interested in a ballet career.
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Dodson joins Windermere's Coeur d'Alene office
Windermere Coeur d'Alene Realty announced the addition of sales associate Scott Dodson to its Coeur d'Alene office. Dodson has been a long time North Idaho resident and business owner of various firms including StovesDirect.com, which he sold this spring. Dodson plans to bring his expertise in Internet marketing together with his love of the local real estate market to help people buy and sell homes here in Kootenai County.
Dodson is also known as the "Sand Castle Man," building sandcastle sculptures for national sponsors and annually in Coeur d'Alene at the "Art on the Green" festival each August. Dodson is ready to help you find the castle of your dreams, find him online at www.SandCastleman.com or reach him directly at 208-818-0874; [email protected]
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