Mullen joining Kootenai Health, moving his practice

Kootenai Health announced that Patrick Mullen, M.D., will be joining Kootenai and moving his practice to 2121 Ironwood Center Drive near the hospital. Dr. Mullen will be taking over the practice of Peter Jones, M.D., who recently retired.

Kootenai Hand and Reconstructive Surgery specializes in surgical problems of the hand, and reconstructive plastic surgery.

New patients, including former patients of Dr. Jones, are welcome. For more information, or to make an appointment, call 664-9784.

Polin & Young Construction Inc. rated in top 100 metal builders

Polin & Young Construction Inc. was recognized as one of the top 100 Metal Builders by Metal Construction News for 2011, ranking No. 82 in tonnage and 92 in square footage among the nationwide participants.

Recent projects include Ground Force Manufacturing in Post Falls, U-Haul in Coeur d'Alene and LA Aluminum in Hayden.

Polin & Young Construction is a Coeur d'Alene based general contractor and construction manager that specializes in health care, manufacturing and commercial construction projects in our region.

Polin & Young was founded in 1987.

Information: John Young, president, 762-7000

Framework Meetings and Destinations receives honor

The creative and tourism-minded team at Framework Meetings and Destinations has been honored with the "Spirit of the Inland Northwest" Award by the travel and tourism industry in the Spokane and Coeur d'Alene region.

This award is awarded annually to recognize an outstanding tourism or hospitality-related business or organization that provides excellent service, exemplifies innovation and causes the region to shine.

"I am so proud that Framework Meetings and Destinations has been recognized by our peers as being a company that embodies the spirit of the region," said Scott Shellman, principal and co-owner.

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