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October 27th - 31st, 2008
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"Go Green" with the Chamber Newsletter
The monthly newsletter and inserts are now available in a PDF file.
To receive the monthly newsletter via email, please email Raechelle@cdachamber.com
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Post Your Job Openings at
www.CdaChamber.com
Chamber members are encouraged to post their employment opportunities on the Chamber website at no charge.
Email a job description and application instructions to Raechelle@cdachamber.com
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Monday
October 27th
- 10:00 a.m.
NITA
Chamber Coeur Room
Tuesday
October 28th
8:30 a.m.
DTA - Board of Directors
Chamber Coeur Room - 12:00 p.m.
CVB Board
Coeur d'Alene Resort - 5:00 p.m.
District 4 Legislative Candidate Reception
Chamber Building
Thursday
October 30th
- 11:00 a.m.
Public Policy
Chamber Coeur Room
Friday
October 31st
- 8:00 a.m.
Business Development
Chamber Coeur Room
- Happy Halloween
4:00 - 6:00 p.m.
Trick or Treat Downtown
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Alpine Motor Cars, LLC
88 W. Orchard Ave.
Hayden, ID 83835
(208) 762-7914
Inside View Health Screening
850 Ironwood Dr., Ste. 201
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
(208) 660-7328
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25+ Years
The Hitching Post Wedding Chapel
11 - 24 Years
Kootenai County Task Force on Human Relations
The McFarland Inn
6 - 10 Years
Coeur d'Alene Brewing Co.
Culligan Water Service
Day Spa 2000
1 - 5 Years All Phase Remodel, Inc.
Bakery by the Lake
Coeur d'Alene Public Library Foundation, Inc.
GoChi, The next generation of Himalayan Goji Juice
Lake City Community Church |
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Jonathan Coe
President and General Manager
415-0104
Dani Zibell-Wolfe
Vice President for Tourism
415-0114
Toni Sayler
Programs Manager
415-0112
Ginger Dalvini
Manager of Operations & Finances
415-0108
Brenda Young
Events Manager
415-0110
Marilee Wallace
Sales and Marketing Director
415-0111
Raechelle Clark
Communications Director
Arts and Culture Alliance Manager
415-0115
Julie Johnston
Tourism Marketing Coordinator
415-0105
Jenna Carey
Visitor Center Sales Director
415-0107
Judy Padilla
Visitor Center Manager
292-1633 Vanita Ruen
Visitor Center Assistant
292-1626
Diane Higdem
Huetter Visitor Information Assistant
769-1537
Terry Cooper
Downtown Association Manager
667-5986
Gay Glasson
Downtown Association
Events Coordinator
415-0116
Charlie Miller
Centennial Trail Manager
292-1634
Michelle Haustein, contracted
Ironman Volunteer Director
CDA Triathlon Volunteer Coordinator
415-0106
Mac Cavasar, contracted
CDA Triathlon Race Director
755-0833 | |
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Mark Fisher Takes Chairman Position for 2009
At the Annual Luncheon on Thursday, the Coeur d'Alene Chamber welcomed Mark Fisher as our new Chairman of the Board. The chamber would like to thank Barb Bradley of R.R. Bradley and Associates for her leadership as Chairman during 2008. Barb will remain on the Board of Directors as Past Chair. A special thank you to our outgoing members Tim Komberec, Carrie Oja and Troy Tymessen. We are excited to announce our incoming board members; Alison McArthur and Darin Hayes. Thank you to Scott Morris, CEO of Avista Corporation for being the keynote speaker at our Luncheon. Congratulations to Mark as we look forward to his leadership in 2009.
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Ed Abbott Volunteer of the Year
Anne Hagman
 Patricia Richardson, Volunteer of the Year for 2007 presents Anne Hagman with the 2008 Ed Abbott Award.
Citizen of the Year
Freeman Duncan
Jack Riggs, Citizen of the Year for 2007 presents Freeman Duncan with the 2008 Citizen of the Year Award.
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Vicki Miller of Spokane wins Mustang Raffle Car!
Congratulations to Vicki Miller for winning the Chamber's 2008 raffle car, a 1966 Mustang. Over 4,000 raffle tickets were sold and the lucky ticket was pulled during the Chamber's annual luncheon last Thursday. Thank you to everyone who supported our car raffle this year! Congratulations to Vicki!
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Chamber to Host Candidate Reception on Tuesday
The Chamber's Public Policy Committee will be hosting a Candidate Forum on October 28th for District 4 legislative candidates. The reception will be held at the Chamber Office and will begin at 5:00 p.m. The reception has been planned as an opportunity for Chamber members to meet the candidates in an informal, networking session and then to hear each candidate speak for about five minutes. This approach gives members a chance to ask candidates questions they may have in a one-on-one situation. For more information, contact Jonathan Coe at 415-0104.
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November Upbeat Breakfast - First Tuesday
Join us on Tuesday, November 4th for Upbeat Breakfast at 7:00 a.m. at The Coeur d'Alene Resort. Major John Chamness with the Ray and Joan Salvation Army Kroc Center will be our featured speaker along with Major Cindy Foley, Director of the San Diego Kroc Center . The breakfast is being sponsored by Numerica Credit Union. Tickets are $13 with a reservation and $19 at the door without a reservation. Please click here to make your reservation by October 31st. For more information, contact Toni at 415-0112.
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Coffee and Contacts in November
Coffee & Contacts speed networking is back! Join your fellow Chamber members on November 13th, 2008 at The Coeur d'Alene Resort for this event, specifically designed to maximize your number of contacts! Doors open at 7:00 a.m. and the program begins promptly at 7:30 a.m. Bring plenty of business cards and we ask that only 1 - 2 representatives from your company attend. The cost is only $7.00 for Chamber members. Please contact Marilee at 415-0111 for more information.
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2nd Friday Artwalk on November 14th
Join the Arts and Culture Alliance on Friday, November 14th from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for Artwalk in beautiful Downtown Coeur d'Alene. Stroll through galleries and participating venues and restaurants while enjoying a night out with family and friends. Be sure to stop by our featured gallery this month, Studio 107, located at 107 N. Fourth street. For more information, visit www.ArtsinCda.org or contact Raechelle at 415-0115.
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Business Opportunities, Seminars and Workshops
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Leadership Launch Pad
Identifying and Developing Branch Strength
Join us on Tuesday, November 18th from 9:00 - 11:30 a.m. at The Coeur d'Alene Resort for a workshop on building leaders within your organization. In this action-packed session, attendees will discover strategies, techniques and tools for developing leader talent in any organization. Drawing on the lessons learned from a variety of experts, as well as personal experience, Ev Hopkins, Director of Learning and Leader Development for STCU, will share how best practice organizations:
- Determine your organization's readiness
- Develop and implement an effective leader development strategy;
- Identify the highest potential leader candidates;
- Construct solid development plans; and
- Drive executive development through the most powerful methods.
Tickets are $30 for members. To register, click HERE or contact Toni at 415-0112.
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Leadership Cd'A Now Taking Applicati ons
Become a community leader! Leadership Coeur d'Alene is now accepting applications for the class of 2009. Let us show you how to become an effective community leader, build your leadership skills and apply them to our community. Join the hundreds of area citizens who have already completed Leadership Coeur d'Alene. This is the best way to learn about our community and the issues we face. See the insert in this newsletter for more information. To request an application, call Toni at 415-0112. Applications must be submitted to the Chamber by December 31st.
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Idaho SBDC Surveys Entrepreneurs
The Idaho Small Business Development Center is asking for your help to better understand the needs of small business owners in Idaho. We are asking you to fill-out an on-line survey that should take you less than 20 minutes to complete. Your response will be kept strictly confidential. This survey will help the Idaho SBDC tailor our coaching and training activities to meet your needs and the needs of other entrepreneurs
Please take a few minutes right now to complete questionnaire. All you have to do is click here to take the survey.
Thank you again for using the SBDC and for completing this survey. Your help in making our study a success is greatly appreciated. If you have any questions, please call (208) 426-3799 in Boise, 1-800-225-3815 from other parts of the state, or by e-mailing jhogge@boisestate.edu.
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies & Awards
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First Presbyterian Church
The Commodores and Membership Outreach Committee join First Presbyterian Church for a Ribbon Cutting as new chamber members! The church is located at 521 Lakeside Ave. in Coeur d'Alene.
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Impact Award
Sue Spinazza with the Business Development Committee awards the October Impact Award to Peter Grubb with ROW Adventures.
The Business Development Committee awards a quareterly Impact award to recognize member businesses that contribute to our community through economic impact and volunteer activities and whose primary customer is not in Kootenai County. To nominate a business for the Impact Award, Email or phone Toni Sayler at 415-0112. |
Service Excellence Award
Sue Spinazza presents the October Service Excellence Award to Lett's Car Wash.
Every month, the committee "secret shops" member businesses to see who provides excellent customer service. At the monthly Upbeat Breakfast, that business is presented the award, along with a Service Excellence plaque for them to display at their place of business. To nominate a business for this award, email or phone Toni at 415-0112.
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A+ Education Award
Pam Pratt with the Education Committee presents the October A+ Education Award to Rebecca Armstrong with Costco for their continued support of the local education system.
Several times each year, the Education Committee recognizes local businesses that contribute to education and youth development in our community. A+ Award recipients are recognized at the monthly Upbeat Breakfast, and receive an award certificate to display at their business. To nominate a business for this award, please contact Toni at 415-0112.
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Thank you to our valued members for making the Coeur d'Alene Chamber of Commerce the 2nd largest in the state of Idaho. | |
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Coeur d'Alene Chamber of Commerce | 105 N First Street, Ste 100 | Coeur d'Alene | ID | 83814
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