• Dave Dossman joins Keller Williams Realty Cd'A

Dave Dossman recently joined the team of sales professionals at Keller Williams Realty Coeur d'Alene. Before moving into real estate, Dossman was employed as a computer programmer and field service technician. Dossman holds a bachelor's of science degree in electrical engineering. In his spare time, he volunteers at Kootenai Health as an escort for patients.

• Craig Wilcox named Wells Fargo Advisors Associate VP

Wells Fargo Advisors in Portland, Ore., announced that Craig Wilcox, a Coeur d'Alene native, has been named Associate Vice President - Investments. Wilcox has been with Wells Fargo Advisors for two years and has five years of experience in the financial services industry.

He holds a bachelor's degree in business marketing and advertising management from Portland State University. He is a member of the Portland Art Museum Young Patrons Board, Idaho and Oregon Masonic Lodges and various land use commissions. Wilcox began his career in 2008 with D.A. Davidson & Co. and moved to Wells Fargo Advisors in 2012. He serves clients in nine states including Idaho, Washington and Oregon.

• Independent Wealth Connections promotes Nicole Thomas

Nicole Thomas has been promoted to Service Manager at Independent Wealth Connections. Thomas has more than 10 years of experience in sales and service occupations ranging from retail and entertainment to customer service and advertising.

"Service should be Nicole's middle name, she truly cares and demonstrates that on a daily basis," said Donald Morgan, branch manager of Independent Wealth Connections.

Independent Wealth Connections and NFP Securities are not tax or legal advisors. Trust services offered through affiliates.

• Avista board announces dividend

Avista Corp.'s board of directors has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.3175 per share on the company's common stock. The common stock dividend is payable June 13 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 22.

• Monthly hiring event is Wednesday in Post Falls

Fourteen employers are participating in this Wednesday's monthly hiring event at the Idaho Department of Labor's Kootenai County office.

The event runs from 10 a.m. to noon at the Labor office, 600 N. Thornton St. in Post Falls.

Participating in the event are: Express Employment Professionals, ResCare HomeCare, Ambitions of Idaho, Labor Ready, SL Start/ Imagine Behavioral Services, the Kalispel Tribal Economic Authority, Silverwood Theme Park, Blue Dog RV, Aerotek, Energy Recruiting Services LLC, Professional Transportation Driver Training and Solutions LLC, Guardian Angel Homes and Kootenai County.

Job seekers are encouraged to bring their resumes and be prepared for interviews.

Customers with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation to participate can contact Kevin Gerlitz at 457-8789 ext. 3987. To access the Idaho Relay Service for the deaf and hard of hearing, dial 711.

Interviewing tips from the Department of Labor are online at http://labor.idaho.gov/dnn/idl/JobSeekers/JobSearch.aspx.

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