APRIL 21 (Moscow, Idaho; Pullman, Washington) — The nominations are in and the awardees are selected: Three more organizations will join the ranks of the Entrepreneurs of the Palouse, and with the award receive $1,000 each to continue serving the region.

“The high volume of applicants we received this year indicates that the spirit of entrepreneurship is alive and well on the Palouse, and that our communities value the contribution of our innovators and small businesses,” said Robin Ohlgren, Palouse Knowledge Corridor co-chair.

Pullman business College Cabs, started by WSU alums Zane Larsen and Rob Borden, won in the Rising Star category. College Cabs started in 2012, offering flat-rate cab services around the Palouse, as well as partnering with organizations and bars to ensure students get home safely. The company has recently expanded to include winery tours.

“Zane and Rob go to dramatic ends to help facilitate the Palouse’s largest tourism events and support all the local causes they can,” nominator Jon Carson wrote. “As young entrepreneurs, these gentlemen work hard in order to realize their dream.”

Sangria Grille, a Latin-inspired fusion restaurant that utilizes local ingredients, won in the Business category. George Skandalos and Carly Lilly co-own the restaurant, which has been in Moscow for more than 10 years. They also co-own Maialina in downtown Moscow and have recently had an expansion proposal accepted by the Moscow Urban Renewal Agency.  Sangria Grille sources much of their food locally and pairs with the WSU Organic Farm to offer a $1,000 Farm to Table Scholarship each semester to students who are organic agriculture majors and work on sourcing fruits and vegetables to local restaurants.

“They have made the Palouse a destination for good food,” writes Orin Ford, who nominated Sangria. “I have seen them mentor many young people. They support our community in a variety of ways.”

Palouse-based nonprofit organization Alternatives to Violence of the Palouse (ATVP) won in the Non-Profit category. The 35-year-old nonprofit is currently headed by executive director Christine Wall, who has been with ATVP for more than 20 years. ATVP provides 24-hour crisis intervention to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, a confidential shelter, and community education. Wall has secured more than $8.5 million in grants for the organization, and averages $25,000 per year in donations, writes nominator Emilie McLarnan.

“ATVP has been able to train hundreds of volunteers who have gained valuable skills they have been able to take with them as they go on to careers in the helping professions. Domestic violence has a tremendously detrimental economic impact on victims, costing them lost work time, medical bills, therapy costs and sometimes legal fees” McLarnan writes.

The Be the Entrepreneur Bootcamp aims to foster entrepreneurship and regional connections. The 2015 Bootcamp, which runs June 14-18 in Pullman and Moscow, will prepare individuals for business in three tracks: Health, Technology, and Agriculture. During the five-day, intensive training, entrepreneurs will connect with mentors, business leaders, and business advisers across the Palouse. From crafting a business plan to pitching to investors, the Bootcamp is about getting entrepreneurs off the ground.

The Palouse Knowledge Corridor is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to match innovation with opportunity, promote assets of the Palouse and foster collaborative efforts with universities, private sector, economic development agencies and government.

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Robin Fahle Ohlgren
NEW OFFICE: 126 S Grand, Pullman, WA  99163 | 208.301.1011

Whitman County Managing Director, SEWEDA | www.seweda.org
Co-chair, Palouse Knowledge Corridor | www.palouseknowledgecorridor.com

1667 Lorien Lane – Moscow, ID 83843

3 Bedrooms, 2.5 Bathrooms, 2469 +/- sq.ft.

$276,000

Immaculately maintained & nicely situated in quiet east side neighborhood culdesac. Main level features vaulted ceilings, formal and breakfast dining, breakfast bar, kitchen with pantry and slider to private back yard. Second level bedrooms including light and bright master suite with bathroom skylight. Two lower levels; one currently used as family room and second as spacious game/tv room. Ample storage, central air, sprinkler system and more. Private rear yard with fencing, patio and RV storage. – See more at: http://teamidahorealestate.idxbroker.com/idx/details/listing/a498/63543/1667-Lorien-Lane?widgetReferer=true#sthash.Jq7rPye4.dpuf

Meet the Artist
Chuck Spurgeon

Friday, June 13th 2014 • 5-7 pm
at
Team Idaho Real Estate Office
204 S. Main St., Moscow

Stop by and check out the custom hand crafted furniture and unique wood art by local builder and craftsman Chuck Spurgeon. We’ll have our chocolate fountain again this year, so come enjoy a delicious treat while you visit and view Chuck’s beautiful creations!

208.882.9500 • www.teamidahorealestate.com
www.spurgeonconstruction.com 

We wanted to share the progress of our new 1798 sq.ft. listing at 2621 Granville, near Moscow’s roundabout.  This home is being built by Spurgeon Construction and will feature vaulted ceilings and a great view of Moscow Mountain.  We are projected to finish near the 1^st of September.  This beautiful custom built house is priced at $239,900.  There is still time to personalize to your liking!

This builder/artist will also be our featured artist at the 10^th Annual Moscow Art Walk on June 13^th, 2014.

Palouse Habitat is in the home stretch with the Berrueta home build! We need all hands on deck this Saturday, May 17th to help clean and finish the last little details.  Shifts:  9:00-12:00 and 12:00-3:30  Bring a friend, bring your lunch and come dressed for deep cleaning!  

Email habitat@palousehabitat.org or call 208-883-8502 to let us know you can lend a hand!

With strict new standards, the landscape of lighting is rapidly changing. Here’s everything you’ll need to know to keep up.  When Congress passed the Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 (EISA), the incandescent bulb’s days officially became numbered. The law mandated strict new energy standards for lighting designed to kick-start a new era of greener, longer-lasting, more cost-efficient light bulbs — and this meant kicking outdated, inefficient bulbs to the curb. The rising standards have already rendered 100- and 75-watt incandescents obsolete, and on January 1, 2014, their 60- and 40-watt cousins will meet the same fate.

Read more here: http://www.cnet.com/news/light-bulb-buying-guide/

1077 Cornwall Rd, Moscow $261,000

Energy Efficient, 6+/- AC, 365 sq.ft. shop

Energy efficient home featuring straw bale construction, radiant floor heat with multiple zones, & an on demand hot water tank. Living room boasts an incredibly efficient Russian fireplace (per seller 2 cords wood heats home & shop all winter long.) Kitchen features butcher block countertops, main level master and laundry, plus office area which could be converted to a bathroom. Secluded location with pastoral views of the surround farm ground, just minutes to Moscow. Detached 365 sq. foot garage/shop. – See more at: http://teamidahorealestate.idxbroker.com/idx/details/listing/a498/63367/1077-Cornwall-Road#sthash.A1jf3Wnf.dpuf

Join us at the SEL Event Center in Pullman for the BEANS N’ JEANS live and silent auction!

Tomorrow, Saturday May 3^rd, 2014.  Tickets can be purchased online till midnight or at the door.  For more details please check out palousehabitat.org

This is a small sample of some of the Items available, don’t miss your chance at a great deal on fabulous vacations, Alaska Airlines tickets, electronics, spa packages, and much more!

Here are some of the donated items by Team Idaho Real Estate and Spurgeon Construction!