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October 13th - 17th, 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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Kimmel Athletic Supply Co.
405 W. Neider Ave., Ste. 4
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
(208) 277-1020
Blondies Deli & Espresso
1527 Northwest Blvd.
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
(208) 664-9808
Burt's Music & Sound
1123 Sherman Ave.
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814
(208) 664-4957
Advo-Tech Consulting, LLC
PO Box 3223
Coeur d'Alene, ID 83816
(208) 765-0334
The DeLucia Script
PO Box 3582
Hayden, ID 83835
(208) 964-6399
Keokee Publishing
405 Church Street
Sandpoint, ID 83864
(208) 263-3573
Run America Run
237 Rachael Place
Pleasanton, CA 94566
(408) 515-2860
Kootenai Co. Police & Fire Memorial
PO Box 1748
Hayden, ID 83835
(208) 762-8155
Pro Body Nutrition
Evelynn Johnson
(206) 501-7612
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Tuesday
October 14th
12:00 p.m.
CVB Quarterly Meeting
Best Western Cd'A Inn
Wednesday
October 15th
- 8:00 a.m.
DTA - Design
Chamber Merritt Room
- 4:00 p.m.
Membership Outreach
Chamber Coeur Room
Thursday
October 16th
- 7:30 a.m.
Finance/Exec. Committee
Chamber Merritt Room - 11:00 a.m.
Public Policy
Chamber Coeur Room
Friday
October 17th
- 7:30 a.m.
Business Development
Chamber Coeur Room
- 10:00 - 2:00 p.m.
Doing Business with Canada
Coeur d'Alene Resort
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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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Attracting Canadian Business
BUSINESS WITHOUT BORDERS
Join us for a workshop on insights into the Canadian market with a look at the economics, tourism impact and Canadian view. The workshop will be held on Friday, October 17th from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at The Coeur d'Alene Resort. Click here to register.
- What to do in today's economy to be successful in business.
- Today's marketplace is different than what the business environment was two years ago, there are ways to prosper and get ahead.
- Find out what those opportunities are and how best to capitalize on them.
Featured Speakers:
Keith Powell, Publisher of Koocanusa Publications
Randy Barcus, Chief Economist for Avista Corporation
Nancy DiGiammarco, Sales and Marketing Director for Silverwood Theme Park
Click here to register online or contact Toni at 415-0112 for more information.
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Get Your Tickets Today for the Chamber's Annual Membership Luncheon
Presenting Sponsor:
 Call Brenda Young to make your reservation(208) 415-0110 The Coeur d'Alene Chamber invites you to attend the Annual Membership Luncheon on Thursday, October 23rd at The Coeur d'Alene Resort. The event is from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. and is being sponsored by Washington Trust Bank. Our major sponsors include The Coeur d'Alene Casino, Time Warner Cable and Verizon. This luncheon is replacing the Annual Banquet that the Chamber has traditionally hosted. The program includes our featured speaker, Scott Morris, CEO of Avista Corporation. We will be welcoming the incoming Chairman of the Board, Mark Fisher, and give thanks to Barbara Bradley, our outgoing Chairman. Awards will be given to the Citizen and Volunteer of the Year. At the conclusion of the luncheon, the 1966 Mustang Raffle Car will be raffled off to one lucky winner! This is a popular membership event that you won't want to miss! Tickets for the luncheon are $30 per person and company tables can be reserved for $300 for a table of eight. For more information, contact Brenda at 415-0110. |
CHAMBER RAFFLE CAR
1966 MUSTANG
Click HERE to buy your raffle tickets online!
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Chamber Takes No Position on Increased Vehicle Registration Fees, Jail Levy
The Chamber's Public Policy Committee has recommended that the Chamber stay neutral on the Local Option Vehicle Registration Fee and the Jail Levy on the November 4th election ballot. In a recent survey of our members on the Vehicle Registration Fee increase, the 160 Chamber members who responded were split 50/50 on the issue. Therefore, the Public Policy Committee has voted to not take any position regarding this issue. In addition, the Public Policy committee has decided to not support the $145 million proposed jail levy in response to our struggling economy although they do recognize there is a need to expand the jail and comprehensively address the County's facilities needs. Click here to see results of the Vehicle Registration Fee Survey. If you have questions or are interested in being involved with the Chamber's Public Policy efforts, please contact Jonathan Coe at 415-0104
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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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Chamber to Host Candidate Receptions
The Chamber's Public Policy Committee will be hosting two Candidates' Forums in October. The first, on October 21st, will feature candidates for County Commissioner and the contested North Idaho College Trustee position. The second, on the 28th, will be for District 4 legislative candidates. Both will be held at the Chamber Office and will begin at 5:00 p.m. These receptions are 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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October Business After Hours
Join your Chamber members at Business After Hours on October 23rd at 315 Martinis & Tapas, located at 315 Wallace Ave. in Coeur d'Alene (Greenbriar). Don't miss this popular networking event - and bring your business cards! Business After Hours is from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. For more information, contact Toni at 415-0112.
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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. 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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Business Opportunities, Seminars and Workshops
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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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2008 Idaho Regional SBIR/STTR Conference
The Idaho Department of Commerce, Idaho TechConnect, and the Idaho National Laboratory are hosting the 2008 Idaho Regional SBIR/STTR Conference. The conference will dramatically improve your knowledge by:
1. Helping you determine if a federal grant is right for a company,
2. Learn what it takes for a company to be successful in the applying for federal grants,
3. Dramatically increase your knowledge about federal grants and grant writing, and
4. Increase your knowledge about the importance of a research team and commercialization plan.
You will learn about federal SBIR/STTR grants from Mark Henry, a nationally recognized SBIR trainer, meet federal agency representatives and learn what agencies look for in grant proposals, and meet people from Idaho companies that have won past SBIR/STTR awards. The early registration fee of $100 increases to $125 after October 20, 2008.
Companies will be able to meet one-on-one with program managers from four federal agencies that have SBIR/STTR programs. The DOD, DOE, and USDA have committed to attend. NIH has been invited and are anticipated to attend.
For more information or to register click here or contact Mark Strait at (202) 334-2650 ext. 2128 or mark.strait@innovation.idaho.gov
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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:
- Develop and implement an effective leader development strategy;
- Identify the highest potential leader candidates;
- Address the unique challenges of attracting and retaining Gen Y leader candidates
- Construct solid development plans; and
- Drive executive development through the most powerful methods.
To register, click here, or contact Toni at 415-0112.
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies & Awards
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Divers West
The Commodores and Membership Outreach Committee join Divers West for a Ribbon Cutting at their new building location at 1308 Best 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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