Employers, job seekers sought for free veteran event

POST FALLS - Employers and job seekers are being sought for the free Hiring Our Heroes job fair and small business workshop on May 22 at the Idaho National Guard Armory, 5453 E. Seltice Way.

The event is open to veterans, active military, Guard and Reserve members and their families.

The job fair is 2-6 p.m. and a small business workshop from noon to 4 p.m.

Ted Schinzel from the Small Business Administration will speak on financing opportunities for business during the workshop. Bill Jhung of the Idaho Small Business Development Center will speak on planning for business success.

Employers and job seekers can register at labor.idaho.gov/idahoevents/default.aspx.

For more information, contact Eric Swanbeck at 704-0548 or eric@stvincentdepaulcda.org or Robert Shoeman at 457-8789, ext. 3993, or robert.shoeman@labor.idaho.gov.

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AmericanWest Bank hires Beck as vice president

The AmericanWest Bank leadership team announced that Bob Beck has joined the bank as vice president and business development officer specializing in small business lending.

Beck has more than 36 years of lending and small business experience. Most recently, he led a small business lending effort at another local bank.

AmericanWest Bank is a business-focused community bank with 49 branches in North Idaho and Washington. For more information about the company, please visit its website at www.awbank.net.

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Behary named manager of Center Target Sports

Ed and Peggy Santos announced the promotion of Debbie Behary to manager of Center Target Sports in Post Falls. Deb has been a staff member for almost two years. According to a press release, "Deb brings to the position a passion for customer service and an unmatched attention to detail. Her organizational and team building skills are already making dramatic improvements to our business and staff."

For more information about Center Target Sports, visit www.centertargetsports.com

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