Weiss joins Azure Salon as an advanced stylist

Candace Weiss has joined Azure Salon, 31 W. Honeysuckle, as an advanced stylist.

She has 20 years experience as a dual licensed cosmetologist in Washington and Idaho, four of those years as a cosmetology Instructor. She is color and cut certified and is color correction specialized. Weiss offers men, women and children's haircuts and perms.

Info: Candace, 691-0132 or Azure Salon, 772-7625

'Autumn Job Fair' Wednesday at Real Life Ministries

An "Autumn Job Fair" is scheduled 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesday at Real Life Ministries, 1866 N. Cecil Road in Post Falls.

There will be more than 40 employers who will be available for questions and interviews.

Anyone looking for a better career, re-entering the workforce or starting a career is encouraged to attend.

Businesses expected to be on hand include Dave Smith Motors, Ground Force Manufacturing, Humanix, Shopko, Target and Sunshine Minting.

Business development forum at Post Falls Oct. 19

Idaho National Laboratory, University of Idaho, Idaho TechConnect and Jobs Plus will present a business development forum from 4-7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, at the Jacklin Science and Technology Center, University of Idaho Research Park, 721 Lochsa St., Post Falls.

The event is open to entrepreneurs and innovators looking for fresh approaches to establishing or growing their enterprises. The forum will provide concise information that clarifies how Idaho businesses, startups and entrepreneurs can access available technologies and expertise.

The free forum will include a hosted reception and tours of the Jacklin Science and Technology Center.

Information: lasr@uidaho.edu or (208) 777-4700

Spink new director of Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center

Liisa Spink is the new director of The Jacklin Arts and Cultural Center in Post Falls.

Spink comes to The JACC from the Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-upon-Avon and London where she served as a project manager on large scale events, arts education projects and major collaborations.

"There is a tremendous energy from the community here, and I have been impressed by the dedication of The JACC volunteers, patrons and board," she said. "I am looking forward to getting to know the local area and programming events that serve and challenge the community."

As part of her work at the RSC she developed and produced the first new work on the $180 million newly redeveloped Royal Shakespeare Theatre and Swan Theatre. Her work varied from introducing Prince Charles at an education event, observing rehearsals with Patrick Stewart, to producing online content for the 2011 season of shows in Stratford-upon-Avon, London and New York.

Spink has a bachelor's degree in English literature from UCLA and her master's in Shakespeare studies from the Shakespeare Institute.

North Wind Construction to focus on mine reclamation

The North Wind Group, a small business based out of Idaho Falls, plans to open up its latest subsidiary, North Wind Construction, in Kellogg.

North Wind Construction will be instrumental in mine reclamation and cleanup projects in the Silver Valley, and recently won a contract with Coeur d'Alene Trust, which is responsible for performing investigations, designs and implementation of remedies for environmental impacts associated with former mine-related sites in the Coeur d'Alene River Basin.

North Wind Construction is going to be charged with scouring former mining areas that have been left behind for traces of any hazardous components. They will evaluate groundwater contamination to ensure that mines are safe.

Kevin Redmond, who has worked in the division for years prior to the CIRI purchase and re-alignment, has been named as the president of North Wind Construction.

In the short term, North Wind Construction plans on using the Kellogg office for their construction work throughout the Northwest and Alaska. However, in the long term, they are hopeful that it will eventually serve each of the 50 states.

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