UGM upscale thrift store to open in Hayden

The Union Gospel Mission plans to open a new upscale thrift store at 7761 N. Government Way. Construction began on the 12,124-square-foot building in October, and it should open for business in early summer.

The purpose of the Thrift Store is two-fold, said UGM Executive Director Phil Altmeyer: to generate revenue to support the work of the UGM Center for Women and Children in Coeur d'Alene and to provide job training and employment.

"If you're going to end homelessness, you have to help people get back to work," Altmeyer said.

The store will employ women coming out of UGM's long-term recovery program and those with other previous barriers to employment. The community can donate quality used clothing and household goods.

Jaclyn Ferrell, who has managed UGM stores in Spokane, will manage the new store and begin hiring staff in the spring. Check www.uniongospelmission.org.

Five Pine Wealth Management

opens in Resort Plaza Shops

With fee-based financial advisors for area residents, Five Pine Wealth Management is now in Suite 204 of the CdA Resort Plaza Shops at 210 E. Sherman Ave.

The firm offers holistic financial planning and investment management by focusing on low-cost options with Ben Holzhauser, Jeremy Morris and Sherrie Petersen.

Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and Saturday by appointment. Phone 509-202-4247. Check www.fivepinewealth.com.

Budget Storage adds

multiple-size units

Offering units ranging from 5x10 feet to 14x47, Budget Storage is adding a large complex of structures off Government Way on Aqua Avenue.

The large units will open soon, and the small to medium sizes in December and January. Included are convenient access, security features, lighting, locks, boxes of moving supplies, a conference room and expert advisers.

Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. weekdays and 8:30 to 4 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Managers are Sandy Smith and Wendy Fuhs. Phone 208-762-7700. Check www.budgetstoragecda.com.

Starbucks opens

soon near Winco

The new Starbucks in the southeast corner of the Crossroads development and kitty corner from the Kroc Center will open soon.

According to information from Google about most numerous fast-food places in the world, Starbucks ranks third with 31,256 places. Starbucks started at Pike Place Market in Seattle in 1971.

Google says the most numerous fast-food eateries are Subway with 42,600 and McDonalds with 38,695.

And now the Tidbits

• Westside Pizza is coming where Grabba Green was in the stripmall northwest of Neider and Highway 95.
• Something new will be at 450 W. Prairie Ave.
• A new sign is "The Blue Shell" at 1903 E. Sherman.
• Riverside Coffee is new at 6711 E. Seltice Way.
• Raymond James is changing at 2100 Northwest Blvd.
• A Family Dollar store will be at 317 E. Seltice Way.
• A four-story apartment complex will be built at 1940 W. Riverstone Dr.
• Bossy B's Coffee will be at The Plaza on North Cecil in Post Falls.
• Emerge is opening at 119 N. Second St.
• Milk & Honey Coffee is "coming soon" to Mullan and Cecil in Post Falls.
• Schmidty's Burgers will be at 1524 E. Sherman.
• A 120-room boutique hotel will be where the Outback Steakhouse was off Northwest Boulevard and I-90.
• A new restaurant will happen above the river in Riverstone.
• A new Maverik gas and convenience store is under construction in the northwest corner of Highway 41 and Mullan Ave.
• A new UPS distribution center is under construction at 192 N. Beck Road in Post Falls.
• Metro Car Wash will be near Wendy's in Post Falls.
• Watch for Inland Northwest Veterinary & Oral Surgery at 655 Best Ave.
• The Hayden Dairy Queen will be at 513 W. Hayden Ave.
• 108 North is under construction connected to the Moose Lounge downtown.
• La Cabana Mexican Food on Seltice Way is adding a new place in Riverbend Commerce Park.
• A brewery will be next to Two Wheeler Dealer in the southwest corner of Highway 95 at Hayden Ave.
• Something new is going into 413 Sherman beside the Art Spirit Gallery.
• Northwest Group will be selling cars at 2995 E. Mullan.
• Trademark Mechanical is building a new place in Hayden.
• The new Hardwick Hardware is under construction at 3820 E. Mullan in Post Falls.
• A new motel is under construction on CdA Lake Drive between Mullan Ave. and Michael D's Eatery.
• A Chase Bank will open Dec. 11 at 143 W. Neider Ave. and replace the one in the Fred Meyer complex.
• See's Candies will be in Suite 1117 in Silver Lake Mall Nov. 12 to Dec. 28.
• Safe Splash is under construction on Kathleen Avenue.
• Newspaper: A reader says the letters stand for "north, east, west, south, past and present event reports."

*Contact Nils Rosdahl at nrosdahl@cdapress.com.