Bailey promoted to Edward Jones senior branch office administrator

Julie Bailey has been promoted to senior branch office administrator at the downtown Coeur d'Alene branch office of financial-services firm Edward Jones. Bailey has been with Edward Jones the past five and a half years.

"Bailey has demonstrated an outstanding ability to juggle the many complex tasks and responsibilities associated with helping run this office. I'm very pleased that her exceptional ability and dedication to the firm have been recognized and rewarded," said Eric Soles, the local Edward Jones financial adviser.

A branch office administrator is responsible for the daily operation of an Edward Jones office. This includes providing top-notch client service, supporting marketing activities for the office and staying updated on technological advances.

To be named a senior branch office administrator, an individual must meet specific training requirements, demonstrate exceptional performance when completing office responsibilities, handle the complex tasks associated with running a high-volume office, and typically must have at least five years with the firm.

"I am so pleased to receive this promotion," Bailey said. "It's terrific to be rewarded for a job well done. Of course, it can be challenging at times, but it's always educational and I really enjoy my work."

Aldriches get Accredited Buyer's Representation designation

Shawn and Colleen Aldrich with Century 21 Beutler and Associates have been awarded the Accredited Buyer's Representation designation by the Real Estate Buyer's Agent Council of the National Association of Realtors.

Shawn and Colleen Aldrich join more than 30,000 real estate professionals in North America who have earned the ABR designation. All were required to successfully complete a comprehensive course in buyer representation and an elective course focusing on a buyer representation specialty, both in addition to submitting documentation verifying professional experience.

REBAC, founded in 1988, is the world's largest association of real estate professionals focusing specifically on representing the real estate buyer.

Full Circle Satellite expands availability of broadband service

Full Circle Satellite of Post Falls, an authorized DISH retailer, is expanding the availability of its broadband service with the launch of dishNET, a high-speed Internet service via satellite. The dishNET service offers customers the convenience of one bill, one installation, one customer service number and a $10 monthly discount when bundled with DISH's most popular TV programming packages.

Ideal for rural residents underserved, or unserved, by wireline broadband, dishNET offers 4G-level speeds that are about 50 percent faster than the typical residential broadband connections in American homes. The affordable, reliable high-speed Internet service starts at $39.99 per month and is available with next-day installation.

The dishNET satellite service offers rural residents download speeds up to 10 Mbps. These speeds are fast enough for typical Internet applications, including social media, telecommuting, music streaming, online video streaming and even Voice Over Internet Protocol services.

"Many unserved and underserved markets are years away from a telco or cable broadband build out, but dishNET is available today," said Jeremy, Owner at Full Circle Satellite. "These services will have powerful, positive impacts for kids, educators, businesses, farmers and families - no matter how far out of town they may choose to live."

Kootenai Electric Cooperative announces addition of Evander

Kootenai Electric Cooperative announced the addition of Phil Evander to the staff as an electrical engineer. Prior to this position, Evander spent four years in the United States Navy.

In his new position, Evander will help design electrical transmission and distribution systems. Evander graduated from Gonzaga University in May 2012 with a degree in electrical engineering. He has an Engineer-in-Training Certificate.

White joins Keller Williams Real Estate of Coeur d'Alene

Nancy White has joined Keller Williams Real Estate of Coeur d'Alene.

White, who has 10 years professional experience as a local residential real estate adviser, has consistently garnered high achievement awards throughout her career, beginning with Rookie of the Year in 2003. White is a Certified Residential Specialist, Graduate of the Real Estate Institute, and is a Short Sale and Foreclosure Resource.

White has been an avid community volunteer, having in the past served as a board member for Coeur d'Alene Public Library Foundation, EXCEL Foundation, Coeur d'Alene Association of Realtors, and MLS Board of Directors.

She can be reached at 818-1126

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