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This Week in Chamber
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Thank you to our This Week Sponsor:
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- Upbeat Breakfast
- Osprey Cruise
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Tuesday
July 8th
- 7:00 a.m.
Upbeat Breakfast
Coeur d'Alene Resort
Wednesday
July 9th
8:00 a.m.
Commodores
Iron Horse
- 8:00 a.m.
DTA - Econ. Development
Chamber Merritt Room
9:00 a.m.
Workforce Development
Dept. of Labor
- 4:00 p.m.
Downtown Farmer's Market
4th and Sherman Ave.
Thursday
July 10th
- 8:30 a.m.
DTA - Membership
Chamber Merritt Room
- 11:00 a.m.
Public Policy
Chamber Coeur Room
12:30 p.m.
Leadership Committee
Chamber Coeur Room 6:15 p.m.
DTA - Events
Chamber Coeur Room
6:00 - 7:30 p.m.
First American Title Concert
Riverstone Park
Friday
July 11th
- 7:15 a.m.
Arts Alliance Board
Chamber Coeur Room - 8:30 a.m.
DTA - Clean & Safe
Chamber Merritt Room - 9:00 a.m.
Arts Buzz
Chamber Coeur Room
- 5:00 p.m.
Artwalk
Downtown CDA
Saturday
July 12th
- 9:00 a.m.
Osprey Cruise
Boardwalk Marina Docks
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Thank you to ALL of our Fourth of July Fireworks Donors!
ACI Northwest, Inc.
Richard and Susan Andrews
Architects West, Inc.
Atchley Financial Group
Bambino's
Baskin Robbins
Michael Bernardo
Betty Bray-Signs
Myrth Blanchard
Charlie and Ellen Burnham
Capone's
Century 21 Beutler & Associates
Marjorie Chadderdon
Coeur d'Alene North Homeowners Association
Coeur d'Alene Press
Contractor's Northwest
Cooperative Supply
Coronado Classics
Jim and Peggy Countryman
Graham and Betsy Crutchfield
Ellenbecker Eye Clinic
Emerson Valuation
Empire Airlines
Everson's Jewelry
Richard and Carol Fairhurst
Figpickles Toy Emporium
Food Services of America
Fred's Plumbing
Get and Go
Global Credit Union
Harris Dean Insurance
John Hartnett
Heart of the City Church
Hecla Mining Company
Barbara Hudson
Idaho Lights
Interstate Concrete
Knife River
Knudtsen Chevrolet
Koerner Furniture
Kootenai Electric Cooperative
Kootenai Title
Lake Tower Apartments
Mr. Edward A. Leach
Marshall Mend Realty
Meckel Engineering & Surveying
Modern Glass
Monty and Donna Montgomery
Northland Nursery
Dave and Sue Nussear
Odenthal Lake Lot
Peggy Odenthal
Michael and Jan O'Halloran
Panhandle Insurance
Panhandle State Bank
Petersons Foods
Pioneer Title
Pita Pit
Cleo and Shirley Pulis
R.R. Bradley & Associates, P.A.
Republican Party Central Committee of Kootenai Co.
Runge Furniture
Col. & Mrs. Barry P. Rust
Herb and Cynthia Samms
Sandra Kay's
Schedler Mack
Schini Family Dentistry
W.A. & Mary Schmidt
Tracy Serrano
Sonja's Cleaner by Nature
Bud and Judy Stanley
STCU
Sterling Savings Bank
SYSCO
Tapley Cabinet Works Inc.
Taylor Engineering, Inc.
Transtector
Len Wallace
Dick and Shirley Wandrocke
Washington Trust Bank
Doug Weir
Wild West Log Furniture
Jack and Helen Yuditsky
For information on the Fireworks fund, contact Raechelle at 415-0115.
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The
following members renewed their membership with the Chamber this past
week. Thank you for your continuing support. Remember to patronize your
fellow Chamber members.
16 - 25 Years
Sandra Kay's, Inc.
6 - 15 Years
Advanced Benefits Management
Greenbriar Inn/Catering/Event Facility
Java On Sherman
North Idaho Blueprint
The Roosevelt A Bed and Breakfast Inn |
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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 Coordinator
415-0115
Julie Johnston
Tourism Marketing Assistant
415-0105
Jenna Carey
Visitor Center Sales Director
415-0107
Judy Padilla
Visitor Center Manager
292-1633
Stephanie Rydzon
Tourism Administrative Assistant
292-1644
Diane Higdem
Huetter Visitor Information Assistant
769-1537
Terry Cooper
Downtown Association Manager
667-5986
Gay Glasson
Administrative Assistant Tourism
Downtown Assistant
415-0116
Tami Wahl
Coeur d'Alene Arts &
Culture Alliance Manager
292-1629
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
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 Tuesday's Upbeat Breakfast
Join
us on Tuesday, July 8th for Upbeat Breakfast! The breakfast will feature speaker Dr. C. Robert Bennett, speaking on "Human Rights, A Noble Pursuit". Thank you
to American Family Insurance for sponsoring this breakfast. The cost is $10
per person, trade tables will be open at 7:00 a.m. and the program will
begin at 7:20 a.m. For more information, contact Toni at 415-0112.
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9th Annual Osprey Cruise on Saturday
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
The Natural Resources Committee of the Coeur d'Alene Chamber of Commerce invites the community to participate in this annual cruise on Lake Coeur d'Alene to view the Osprey and their nests as representatives from the Raptor Chapter, Idaho Fish & Game, and The Nature Conservancy provide commentary. Trained biologists will also once again attempt to band a nestling viewable either from the top deck or at the lower level via TV monitor. Join us July 12th from 9:00-11:00am for this great family event! Boarding begins at 8:30 at the Boardwalk Marina Dock on the east side of the Coeur d'Alene Resort. The cost is $15 Per Person and children 13 and under are free, with an accompanied adult. To purchase your tickets, click HERE. Online registration will close Friday, July 11th. Guests may also pay at the door without reservations as long as space is available. For more information contact Raechelle at (208) 415-0115.
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Advertising Opportunities Take part in one of Coeur d'Alene's largest summer events! The Coeur d'Alene Triathlon draws over 1200 athletes and thousands of spectators to Downtown Coeur d'Alene. We are looking for vendors to participate in the Triathlon Expo in the city park on Friday evening, August 8th and Saturday, August 9th. This opportunity is exclusive to Chamber Members, but be sure to sign up soon as spaces will sell out quickly. Sponsorships for Chamber members are also available for our local triathlon. Beginning at $500, this sponsorship is unique and will reach thousands of athletes and spectators. Your company logo will be placed on our huge inflatable start/finish race arch, on our Tri website and on all triathlon promotional materials. Please contact Jenna for more information at 415-0107.
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Thank You to our Fireworks Golfers!
The Chamber thanks all those who participated in the Start Spangled Blast Golf Tournament on July 2nd, with proceeds going to the Coeur d'Alene Community Fireworks fund. Congratulations to our prize winners:
Longest Drive, Hole 9: David Bardin Longest Drive, Hole 15: Dave Wilder Closest to Pin, Hole 3: Steve Wood Closest to Pin, Hole 5: Richard Brooke Closest to Pin, Hole 6: Jim Glenn Closest to Pin, Hole 12: Scott Southworth Closest to Pin, Hole 14: Dan Mechelini Longest Putt, Hole 18: Jeremy Hornig
Thank you to the Coeur d'Alene Resort Golf Course and the
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Firms Present Reports on Education Corridor
Moore, Iacofano, Goltsman (MIG) of Portland, Ore., and
Economic Modeling Specialists, Inc. of Moscow, Idaho will present the details of their reports on the education corridor from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, July 10 in the Community Room of the Coeur d'Alene Public Library. Panelists from education corridor partners will accept questions submitted by audience members. The presentation will also be televised live on the City of Coeur d'Alene Public Access Channel 19. For more information, contact (208) 769-3316.
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Spokane Indians Chamber Networking Night
Presented by Toshiba Business Solutions & Catalyst magazine
Join your fellow Chamber members on Thursday, July 24th for the annual Networking Night at the ballpark. Network with area Chamber members before the game and meet up with family and friends after to enjoy a great evening of baseball! Each Chamber member will receive: - Networking opportunities with other local businesses
- A ticket to the game
- Complimentary food and drink
- A chance to win office and Indians prizes
Chamber networking begins at 5:00 p.m.
Game time at 6:30 p.m.
To order tickets, call the Group Sales Department at the Indians office at (509) 535-2922 or order online HERE. Click "join your group" and select "Chamber Networking Night."
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Stay Informed on Highway 95 Study
In order to improve the flow of traffic on US95 and address growing safety concerns at unsignalized intersections, the Idaho Transportation Department is considering closing all unsignalized median crossings on US95 between I90 and Wyoming. The Kootenai Metropolitan Planning Organization (KMPO) is concerned about the potential impact of this action on the surrounding local street system and has requested time to study the issue. ITD agreed, and in July 2007, adopted a resolution to coordinate with KMPO and local units of government on a plan to improve mobility in the US95 corridor, including median closures. KMPO is sponsoring this study to deliver recommendations on how to better manage the flow of traffic on US95, while still providing essential community access to the highway. The primary goal of the study is to evaluate low-cost strategies to manage and balance access to US 95 from adjacent streets. The intent is to identify measures which can be implemented within the next 5 years. Click HERE for more information and check the website for news and ways for you to participate in the study.
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Sherman Alive! Begins July 17th
The Coeur d'Alene Downtown Association is bringing a new event to Coeur d'Alene this summer. Come watch as Downtown Coeur d'Alene turns into a pedestrian plaza filled with dining, shopping, movies, music and much more. Sherman Alive! will begin Thursday, July 17 from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. and continue every Thursday through August. The first Sherman Alive! theme will be Thursday Evening New Car Extravaganza! Local car dealerships will line Sherman Avenue with their newest
vehicles from their lots. If you see something you like, the dealer and
staff are right there to talk and answer any questions you may have. Sherman Avenue will be closed from 2nd to 6th street. Each Sherman Alive! will have a new theme ranging from new cars to a community picnic. Stores and galleries will join in the fun on the street by offering their wares until late and sidewalk seating will be offered with no traffic disruptions. Family movies and music will be featured in Sherman Park and live performances on the street. Food vendors and information booths will also be scattered up and down Sherman Avenue to make the festivities complete. Sherman Alive! is an event that will bring the community together every Thursday this summer for a fun, family-friendly night. For more information, call 208-415-0116 or email info@cdadowntown.com.
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Coffee and Contacts Joins with Spokane
On July 17th, 2008, The Coeur d'Alene Chamber of Commerce
and Greater Spokane, Incorporated will host the largest networking event of the year! At this Speed Networking event, you will have the opportunity to meet and network with business professionals from across the region from both small and large corporations. Both Coeur d'Alene and Spokane will be marketing this to their Membership and Local Media. Don't miss this unique opportunity to network with business professionals from the Northwest! The event is from 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. at the Coeur d'Alene Resort and the cost is $10 per person. Reservations are required! Click HERE to download an event flyer. For more information, contact Marilee at 415-0111.
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The Coeur d'Alene Arts and Culture Alliance is pleased to announce Buckets, Blues and Brews for the Arts in Coeur d'Alene. On July 18th on the Chamber patio, enjoy a live blues band, food from Daanen's Deli, a variety of brews (no host) and artistic "Art Buckets" for a silent auction. The event is from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. and all proceeds will benefit participating art organizations. This is sure to be a fun Friday event, but only 400 tickets are available! Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door, if the event does not sell out! Also be sure to purchase your raffle tickets to win the "Best of the Arts in Coeur d'Alene" Bucket, which includes four "night out" packages and other fun prizes! To purchase your tickets, contact Tami at 292-1629 or visit artsincda.org.
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Business Opportunities, Seminars and Workshops
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Chamber Raffle Car
1966 MUSTANG IS READY TO ROLL
The Chamber is pleased to announce that the 2008 raffle car is ready to hit the road! This year's beauty is a 1966 Mustang and will be making apperances at many of Coeur d'Alene's summer events including Car d'Lane, the 4th of July Festival and Street Fair. Buy your tickets today at the Chamber office, Goodies Texaco or Hot Rod Cafe. The car will be raffled off at the Chamber's annual meeting in October. For more information on the raffle car, contact Brenda at 415-0110.
Click HERE to buy your raffle tickets online!
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Required Labor Law Posters FREE From Idaho Labor
Posters Idaho business owners are legally required to display at their businesses with information on minimum wage, workplace safety, unemployment insurance and other labor laws are all available free of charge from the Idaho Department of Labor Web site, http://labor.idaho.gov. Idaho law requires employers to provide employees information on employment laws and other work-related matters. Employers are encouraged to place the state-mandated posters on safety, wage and discrimination in the workplace in a physical location where they can easily be seen by employees. A complete package of all the posters Idaho businesses are required to display can be found on the Labor Department homepage under the "Top Picks" listing. Each packet in either English or Spanish contains the following posters:
- U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Law
- Idaho Minimum Wage Law
- Job Health and Safety Law (OSHA)
- Employee Polygraph Protection Act
- Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993
- Idaho Unemployment Insurance Benefits
- Federal Minimum Wage
- Idaho Anti-Discrimination
- Military Family Leave
Other federal employment posters for specific employment situations are available HERE.
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Chamber Website Advertising
The Coeur d'Alene Chamber is excited to launch a new web advertising campaign open to all Chamber Members. Space is available on the Chamber website (www.cdachamber.com), which gets approximately 37,000 page visits per month. This advertising opportunity is unique and affordable for all businesses. Advertising on the website is limited to 4 businesses per month, each being rotated on a banner ad at the top of the website, repeating on every page. For more information and to reserve your advertising space, contact Marilee at 415-0111.
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Commodore Trailer Advertising
The Commodores are seeking businesses who wish to take advantage of a unique advertising opportunity. The Commodores build, maintain & operate a community float which appears in 10-15 parades per year, normally with community royalty. The sponsoring businesses who make a financial commitment will receive space for signage on the float trailer. Participation in the program is limited to Chamber members only. The Commodores will attempt to limit participation to only one business from a business classification. (For example, only one tire company, only one insurance company, etc.) The sponsorship cost is $350.00 per year. For more information or to contribute as a sponsor, contact Brenda at 415-0110.
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies & Awards
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Pinnacle Physical Therapy
The Commodores and Membership Outreach join Pinnacle Physical Therapy at their new location at 3322 Grand Mill Lane.
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Beehive Homes of North Idaho
The Commodores and Membership Outreach Committee join Beehive Homes staff and residents for a ribbon cutting. They are located at 2100 Sherman Ave.
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Service Excellence Award
Anne Hagman presents the June Service Excellence Award to Handmade in Idaho's Country Gift Store. Pictured from left to right are Jerry & Rebecca Martin and Anne Hagman.
Every month, the Business Development Committee "secret shops" member businesses to see who provides excellent customer service. Nominate a business for this award by contacting 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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