Business Spotlights

XL Hospice is a life-affirming philosophy of care and support system to help the dying and their loved ones find peace and maintain dignity in the final stages of life. The focus of hospice is on “palliative care,” not curing diseases. “Palliative care” is treatment that relieves discomfort and enhances quality of life. The staff…

Community Partnerships of Idaho (CPI) began in 1995 as a dream of a few friends who wanted to make a difference in the lives of children, teens and adults with disabilities. They were committed to “creating opportunities for people to learn and achieve their goals.” This vision for services and adhering to their company values…

Dr. Mark Howlett, the owner of Gem Veterinary Clinic, came to Emmett in 2006 to take over the successful practice owned by the retiring Dr. Gerald Wilkins. He thought Emmett was the perfect place for him to practice his progressive high quality veterinary medicine and has been here ever since. Dr. Howlett’s goal for Gem…

Richard Walth and Mary Overstreet are the owners of Main Street Beverage. Rick owned a 7-Eleven Franchise for 12 years in Boise and wanted the opportunity to own and run an independent store. Main Street Beverage was established in 1989 and purchased in 1997. It has been responsible for providing outstanding tobacco and beverage products…

Emmett Medical Center is a Family Medicine office. Often people don’t think of family practice physicians as specialists, but they specialize in Adult Medicine, Pediatrics, Obstetrics, Geriatrics, Women’s Health, and Immunizations for children and adults. Patients visit Emmett Medical Center for coughs and colds, vasectomies, pregnancies with deliveries and C-sections, casts and stiches, wart and…

Emmett United Methodist Church (Emmett UMC) is “owned” by those who seek to know God’s love in Christ more clearly. The Church offers a place of welcome and support for all. They host the food pantry and the community meal as well as several AA groups throughout the week. The Emmett UMC offers short term…

In 1925, John T. (Jack) Hanigan and his partner Al Pruden purchased the Chevrolet franchise in Payette Idaho for $2000 (which included one automobile plus parts and tools). During the first five years Al Pruden became too sick to be an effective partner and Jack Hanigan became the sole owner just as the Great Depression…

Bank of the Cascades is the principal subsidiary of Cascade Bancorp (NASDAQ: CACB). Headquartered in Bend, Oregon, they deliver personalized relationship banking, competitive financial products, and advanced technology for the convenience of their customers. Founded in 1977 with their first branch in Bend, OR, Bank of the Cascades today offers full-service community banking through a…

Clarity Credit Union is a member owned credit union that serves seven locations: Nampa, Middleton, Caldwell, Canyon County Courthouse, Meridian, Emmett and Horseshoe Bend. They are a full service, member owned, financial cooperative designed to help members help themselves financially. Clarity Credit Union offers full banking services. The bank began its credit union as “Idadiv…

“Making each person feel beautiful and fulfilled” is Michelle Hellinga’s mission in the Emmett Valley. Michelle is the owner of Totally Beach’n Spa. She has been in business for almost 5 years in the Valley and enjoys going to work every day. Totally Beach’n Spa is Gem County’s only full service spa. Michelle and the…