Pinkerton Retirement Specialists receives honor from Barron's

For the second year in a row, Barron's has named Dan Pinkerton, owner and founder of the local Pinkerton Retirement Specialists, the No. 1 top financial adviser in Idaho.

"Here are America's best financial advisors," wrote Barron's, introducing its 2011 top rankings in the Feb. 21, 2011 issue. The magazine goes on to describe Pinkerton's "momentum-oriented investment strategy he calls 'advance and protect.'"

Barron's also notes that Pinkerton built his firm of 22 people by "espousing a slate of 49 good character traits such as diligence and initiative ... Weekly, a few staffers share life or work experiences tied to the theme."

"To be chosen by Barron's once again is a tremendous honor," Pinkerton said. "It's a credit to our hardworking team, and certainly to our incredible clients."

Pinkerton Retirement Specialists is a Registered Investment Advisor with headquarters in Coeur d'Alene.

Idaho Independent Bank officer announces financial results

Jack W. Gustavel, chairman and chief executive officer of Idaho Independent Bank, announced IIB's consolidated unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended Dec. 31.

Gustavel reported that IIB's net income before tax for the quarter was $107,000, compared to a net loss before tax of $2.5 million for the same period a year ago and a net loss before tax of $2.4 million for the third quarter of 2010.

After posting a $3.1 million non-cash income tax adjustment to IIB's deferred tax assets, IIB's net loss after tax for the quarter was $2.9 million, or 46 cents per diluted share, compared to a net loss after tax of $1.3 million, or 20 cents per diluted share, for the same period a year ago.

"We made solid progress in addressing non-performing assets, reducing concentrations in land and land development loans, and improving profitability. While we are pleased with the progress, there is still work to be done. Improved asset quality, reduced costs, and managed growth will be priorities in 2011," Gustavel said.

'Building the Region from the Inside out' event is Monday

The Hayden Chamber of Commerce invites the public to "Building the Region from the Inside Out" on Monday from 6-8 p.m. at the Kroc Center. It is free.

There will be analysis and advice on local job creation, small business growth, and regional economic partnerships, with economist Michael Shuman, research director for the Business Alliance for Local Living Economies.

For more information or to RSVP, contact Michael King at mking@dadco.com or (208) 667-1212.

IHOP offers free pancakes to help Children's Miracle Network

In celebration of National Pancake Day, IHOP restaurants nationwide will offer each guest a free short stack of buttermilk pancakes in an effort to raise awareness and funds for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals on Tuesday.

This year, IHOP is hoping to stack up more donations than ever before, with a goal to raise $2.3 million, for a total of more than $7.65 million six years with its National Pancake Day fundraising effort.

Donations made at IHOPs in the North Idaho area will benefit the Children's Miracle Network Hospitals' programs at Providence Holy Family Hospital; Providence Mt. Carmel Hospital; Providence Sacred Heart Children's Hospital; Providence St. Joseph's Hospital; St. Luke's Rehabilitation Institute; Kootenai Medical Center and Inland Northwest Health Services.

The pancake promotion will be 7-10 a.m.

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