Movers and shakers

Murray group hires Campbell

The Murray Group recently hired Branden Campbell as its new voluntary benefits consultant. Campbell holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Multnomah University and most recently worked for one of the largest voluntary benefits carriers in the country. His role is to assist employers in expanding comprehensive benefit offerings to employees, while keeping costs affordable.

The Murray Group is one of the largest privately held employee benefits brokerage and consulting firms in Idaho, with offices in Coeur d’Alene and Boise, serving clients throughout the Northwest. For more information about The Murray Group, call 1-208-765-2620 or visit www.murraygr.com.

Up North Distillery wins multiple awards

Up North Distillery in Post Falls recently won a Gold Medal in the “Best of” category for its Honey Spirits at the 2018 American Distilling Institute Competition.

“This product is made solely from Idaho honey. We create a mead wine and then distill it, resulting in a naturally gluten-free spirit with an essence of honey,” said Up North’s announcement.

Entrants in the competition consisted of newly opened micro-distilleries to globally recognized spirit brands.

Up North Distillery won award medals for the following products: Honey Spirits- Gold Medal; 3 Year Apple Brandy- Silver Medal; Apple Brandy- Bronze Medal; Big Kid Cider- Bronze Medal; Barrel Reserve Honey Spirits- Bronze Medal.

Up North Distillery products are available on site at the distillery, 846 N. Boulder Court. Their products are also available in Idaho liquor stores.

Info: www.upnorthdistillery.com

Magnuson, McHugh joins CPAsNET

Magnuson, McHugh & Company, P.A. a public accounting firm in Coeur d’Alene, announced it has been selected to join CPAsNET, a prestigious network of exceptional accounting firms. Fewer than 30 firms in the nation have the opportunity to be invited to join this elite organization.

CPAsNET is a leading consortium of independent accounting firms that represent more than 100 partners, 300 professional associates and 500 employees. CPAsNET’s global reach represents more than 120 firms in 93 countries all over the world. Member firms have pooled their resources to provide their clients with the local, national and international prospective needed to prosper in challenging markets and times.

Magnuson, McHugh & Company, P.A. was selected based on a number of criteria, including the expertise and business acumen they provide to their clients in the Northern Idaho community. Through their membership in CPASNET, they are able to provide their clients with the multitude of resources available only from one of the Nation’s largest accounting and business consulting networks.

“Magnuson, McHugh & Company, P.A. is committed to offering innovative business solutions and accounting guidance at an exceptional value. Learning what other successful firms are doing will enhance our ability to succeed,” explains Michelle Haneline, Managing Partner at Magnuson, McHugh & Company, P.A., on why they chose to join CPAsNET. “We are looking forward to being a member.”

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