Hagadone Plans Mega Marine Center in Coeur d'Alene

The Hagadone Corp. is expanding its boat sales and service operation on Blackwell Island in Coeur d’Alene, according to an article in the Spokesman Review. Hagadone Marine Group will create a “mega marine center,” adding three new buildings with over 32,000 square feet of service center space by next spring. The center will have up to 20 service bays and 40 technicians, plus moorage and storage.

To learn more visit www.hagadonemarine.com or read the Spokesman Review article.

Comcast Customer Support Center in Liberty Lake

Comcast celebrated the grand opening of its new 80,000-square-foot National Center of Excellence customer support center. The Liberty Lake facility represents a total economic impact of more than $95 million and will provide jobs for more than 700 employees once the facility is fully built out.

Read the Greater Spokane Incorporated article to learn more.

North Idaho College Opens Career Technical Education Facility in Rathdrum

North Idaho College celebrated the grand opening of its Career Technical Education Facility in Rathdrum. The $20 million, 100,000-square-foot facility is home to professional-technical programs to meet student and industry demand for well-trained and qualified graduates in the Trades and Industry sector.

To learn more, visit www.nic.edu.

Pinecroft Business Park Expanding in Spokane Valley

The Pinecroft Business Park broke ground on a $5.25 million multiuse building in the office complex, according to an article in the Journal of Business. The catalyst for the project is PayTrace Inc., a Spokane Valley-based payment-processing company and a current tenant at Pinecroft. The company has committed to take about 10,000 square feet in the new building. The company plans to move there from a 3,000-square-foot space it currently occupies in the park.

Read to Journal of Business article to learn more.

Coeur d’Alene’s Sherman Avenue Among 2016 Great Places in America

Coeur d’Alene’s Sherman Avenue has been named a 2016 Great Place in America in the Great Streets category by the American Planning Association. The awards celebrate stories of exemplary planning that have resulted in stronger, healthier and more just communities. Sherman Avenue was recognized as the main vein of connectively through the Idaho resort town of Coeur d’Alene. The street is always bustling with commerce and festivities that reflect the unique local flair.

For more details on the awards, visit www.planning.org/greatplaces.