Business Spotlights

Dr. Clark R. Elkins has been practicing dentistry since 2005. After dental school, Dr. Elkins served in the Navy for 3 years as a dentist and was deployed multiple times during his time in the service on the U.S.S Ashland. After the Navy, Dr. Elkins relocated to Idaho to be close to his family. He…

Cheryl Harris has been working with people with disabilities for several decades and has always loved animals. For years, she was trying to think of a way to incorporate her passion for animals with her passion for helping those with special needs. She learned how animals can be used as rehabilitation not only for people…

Since 1893, there’s been a newspaper in Emmett to record the happenings of the local community. From births to deaths and events in between, the Emmett paper has taken note and written the community’s history. The Messenger Index celebrated that history in November with an open house marking the paper’s 120-year milestone. From its earliest…

Expect more. That’s the philosophy behind the recent redesign of Hen House Home & Gift. It’s also what’s driving owner Tamara Walker to expand her business offerings in downtown Emmett to include the recently opened sister store, The Barn Door, with plans for a third, more whimsical shop on Main Street to satisfy local demand…

Firefighter Bryan Fredrickson is in a unique position. As owner and operator of A Fireman’s Chimney Sweep, he fights fires before they start. His goal is to never have to respond to your home or business as a firefighter. “As a firefighter, my job is after the fact; the emergency has already happened. I wanted…

Family business is thriving in both local and national market With listings on 180 websites nationwide and a virtual tour for every home it has on contract, Evans Realty has embraced the technology of a global market. But what defines the company is its roots as a small-town real estate office that gives back to…

When plumber Dossie Goff decided to take on some side business while working for Valley Pump & Equipment back in the 1950s, a septic truck and his good name would lay the foundation for more than five decades of successful business in Emmett. Today, Goff’s Plumbing is going strong in its third generation as a…

Peterson Orthodontics is making a lot of folks smile in Emmett. “We love it here, love the community and are happy to serve Emmett,” said Kelsey Peterson, DMD, DHSc. “We look at the community as family instead of just business transactions. This is truly a small town practice where we know our patients and get…

If it can be printed, Copy Plus can do it. Copy Plus has been creating and printing for businesses and individuals since 2001. “We are a full service print shop,” said Jennifer Hynek, Manager. “We can print anything and print on anything. If it can be printed, we can do it.” Business printing includes business…

“You don’t have to go over the hill to get good quality service,” says Jake Sweeten, J.D., a partner within the Capitol Law Group. Sweeten took over the longtime practice built by Ron Bjorkman who retired earlier this month after working along side Bjorkman for two years. “I have learned more about practicing law in…