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Loan Peak Financial Launches to Serve New Construction Homebuyers Across the Inland Northwest
PRESS RELEASE – COEUR D’ALENE, IDAHO (7-15-26) Lakeside Companies and Benchmark Mortgage have launched a new mortgage lender that aims to elevate the homebuying experience for residential homes. Loan Peak Financial delivers a smooth, reliable path from contract to closing, combining local expertise with exceptional service to give each customer confidence at every step including…
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Lakeside Companies Acquires The Highlands Golf Course in Post Falls, Idaho
COEUR D’ALENE, IDAHO – June 29, 2026 – Lakeside Companies is pleased to announce the acquisition of The Highlands Golf Course in Post Falls, Idaho. The Highlands acquisition is the latest investment by Lakeside in the local community, and the transaction reflects Lakeside’s confidence in the future of The Highlands. “The Highlands is a course…
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ATC Manufacturing Expands Defense Capabilities with U.S. Air Force Contract
High-rate thermoplastic composites capability positions North Idaho for next-generation defense aircraft ATC Manufacturing (ATC) has been awarded a contract from the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) for a program titled “Thermoplastic Composites for Large High-Rate Aircraft Structures.” At the center of this capability expansion is the use of a new large-format hydraulic press engineered specifically for high-rate thermoplastic…
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Lakeside Companies Names David Weeks as CEO as Founder John J. Hemmingson Assumes the Role of Chairman
Lakeside Companies, a leader in real estate, agriculture, and community development has announced the appointment of David Weeks as Chief Executive Officer. David succeeds John Hemmingson, founder of Lakeside, as he transitions to the role of Chairman.
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John J. Hemmingson named 2025 Business Leader of the Year.
The Journal of Business has named John J. Hemmingson as its 2025 Business Leader of the Year. An entrepreneur, business executive, and philanthropist, Hemmingson is the co-founder and CEO of Lakeside Companies., which spans multiple business sectors, including education, aerospace, real estate, construction, agriculture, and more. The longtime Spokane businessman will be recognized with the…
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AAMMC Tech Hub Announces $50M+ in Funding
The American Aerospace Materials Manufacturing Center (AAMMC) announced today that the Testbed and Training Center will become a reality through the U.S. Department of Commerce Tech Hub award and industry commitments of over $50 million. This funding will establish a world-class, first-of-its kind testbed for advanced aerospace materials in the Inland Northwest. A partnership of industry and government engineers…