Continuing Support for Ronald McDonald House

Architerra, and Zi Spa (both Lakeside companies) attended the SK Ball on September 9th. The SK Ball is an annual fundraiser by Ronald McDonald House of the Inland Northwest. Architerra was an event sponsor and Andi B. of Zi Spa won the coveted bull riding competition and belt buckle.

Sponsorship of the event by Architerra was a continuation of support for RMCH of the Inland Northwest. Last year, Architerra donated $50,000 to Ronald McDonald House to help support the capital campaign for Northern Idaho House – a new building that opened in March 2020. Prior to this expansion, an average of fourteen families a day were on our waiting list for somewhere to stay while their children received medical treatment.

Currently, RMHC can house 64 families a night in three houses; however ongoing support is still needed. Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Inland Northwest provides temporary lodging, social and emotional support, at no charge, for families of children accessing medical services. The Spokane area is a premier medical destination and families face difficult decisions as many are unable to pay for a hotel. Instead, they have to sleep in their cars, sleep in hospital waiting rooms, or leave their hospitalized infant or child to travel home. More than half face incredible financial hardships due to loss of income(s) and mounting medical bills.

Architerra, Zi Spa, and Lakeside will continue to support this important cause. To donate or get involved, visit their site:

Article: Coeur Terre Receives Unanimous Approval

On Tuesday, October 11, the City of Coeur d’Alene Planning Commission met for a public hearing with the Kootenai County Land Company and the public to discuss the annexation and zoning of the Coeur Terre Master Plan Development. The commission forwarded a unanimous recommendation of approval to City Council, stating that Coeur Terre is well planned and would ‘provide much-needed housing in an appropriate area targeted for growth.’  

The plan calls for a variety housing units, business space, shops, restaurants, 18 acres of public parks, 4 miles of trails, and land for two public schools.  Working with community organizations, getting public feedback, and partnering with the city to understand future needs for the Coeur d’Alene area has led to an annexation application the Kootenai County Land Company is proud to submit and eager to continue to bring to fruition.  

The Coeur d’Alene Press covered the hearing in an extensive story. Read the full article here.

Brad Marshall, Senior Project Manager for JUB Engineers, speaks on behalf of Coeur Terre to the Coeur d’Alene Planning Commission. Photo courtesy of the CDA Press.

Specialized Needs Recreation Center Annual Fundraiser

We are proud to be a silver sponsor for the “Under the Big Top” fundraiser for Specialized Needs Recreation. This event supports the important socialization and recreation activities provided by SNR year-round.

Specialized Needs Recreation is a local organization in Coeur d’Alene whose goal is to provide recreational opportunities to all people with disabilities regardless of their ability to pay. You can learn more about them in this video or on their site:

Lakeside Companies Turns 25

Lakeside Companies is celebrating 25 years in 2022. Learn more about Lakeside, the past 25 years, and what defines us today in this video which features John Hemmingson and partners sharing our vision and philosophy.

Partner David Leach Announced As 2022 SAMPE Fellow

David Leach has been announced this week as one of four people selected as a SAMPE Fellow in 2022. SAMPE is the leading professional society for high performance composites. He will be honored at a ceremony at CAMX in October

Jacob Bonwell Joins Lakeside

Jacob Bonwell has joined Lakeside Companies as a new Associate Partner and the Vice President of Operations. Like the other recently announced Associate Partners, he is a talented expert and highly valued member of the Lakeside team.

Children’s Village of Coeur d’Alene

Through Architerra, we recently sponsored a table for the annual benefit auction for the Children’s Village of Coeur d’Alene. Children’s Village is a trauma responsive safe haven, restoring trust and hope for children and families who experience abuse, neglect, or are in crisis.

The pandemic has added some extra challenges to their mission in the last few years with schools closed and in-person interactions limited. The stability provided to them by Children’s Village is crucial to their ability to adapt and overcome with a warm bed, three home-cooked meals each day and loving staff around at all times.

You can donate to them here:

Hoopfest 2022: King of the Losers!

Lakeside and Architerra participated in Hoopfest 2022 – the largest 3-0n-3 basketball tournament in the world! Our team this year won the losers bracket, and had a great time at the event.

For the last 31 years, the Spokane Hoopfest Association has launched several programs, donated $2.5m back to local charitable organizations, built over 30 community basketball courts in the Inland Northwest. 

Lakeside Companies Adds Associate Partners

Lakeside Companies has announced the addition of nine Associate Partners. This group of talented leaders support key aspects of Lakeside Companies and its operating entities, bringing a high level of expertise to their roles. Learn more about these new associate partners and why we’ve added them.