Marc Lutz

2 weeks ago | idahobusinessreview.com | Marc Lutz |Brooke Strickland

Key HighlightsFounded in 1958, now led by third-generation owners Tyler and Katie GarrettServes the Palouse region with tools, lumber, rentals, and moreEmphasizes personalized service over big-box competitionInvests in local schools, sports, and community initiatives Founded in 1958 by Cecil Lovell as Moscow Building Supply, the company has spent more than six decades growing its reputation for outstanding customer service, superior product selection, and giving back to the community.

3 weeks ago | idahobusinessreview.com | Marc Lutz

All manner businesses and industries are represented by this year’s honorees of Idaho Business Review‘s 2025 Women of the Year awards, from nonprofits and health care to technology and TV. Judges pored through 164 entries this year to score applicants on their professional accomplishments, leadership, community service and mentorship, narrowing the list down to the final 50.

3 weeks ago | idahobusinessreview.com | Marc Lutz

Key Highlights14 companies honored at the Top Companies in Treasure Valley eventB.A. Harris, HC Company, and Perkins Coie won top awards by sizeEmployee surveys played a key role in determining winnersPanelists emphasized leadership, culture, and employee feedback Getting to the top is not always easy. But a commitment to hard work and a sustained effort to develop dedicated employees can help a business reach the pinnacle of success.

3 weeks ago | idahobusinessreview.com | Marc Lutz |Paul Wiseman

Key HighlightsU.S. employers added 139,000 jobs in May, down from AprilHealth care led job gains, while manufacturing lost 8,000 jobsTrump’s tariffs and policy shifts cloud economic outlookUnemployment rate steady at 4.2%; Idaho’s data pending WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. employers slowed hiring last month, but still added a solid 139,000 jobs amid uncertainty over President Donald Trump’s trade wars. Hiring fell from a revised 147,000 in April, the Department of Labor said Friday.

3 weeks ago | idahobusinessreview.com | Marc Lutz |Stan Choe

Key HighlightsWall Street remains cautious as Friday’s jobs report nearsHiring slowdown and tariffs raise concerns for businessesStocks mixed as companies adjust forecasts amid uncertaintyFed rate cut expectations rise on soft labor and inflation data NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street remains listless on Thursday, as the countdown ticks toward Friday’s highly anticipated jobs report. The S&P 500 was edging up by 0.1% in early trading.