Thank you to our This Week Sponsors:
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"Go Green" with the Chamber Newsletter
The monthly newsletter and inserts will be available in a PDF file starting in October 2008. To receive the monthly newsletter via email, please email Raechelle@cdachamber.com
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Monday
September 1st
Labor Day - Chamber Closed
Visitor Center Open
Tuesday
September 2nd
- New Visitor Center Hours
8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Monday - Saturday
Wednesday
September 3rd
7:30 a.m.
Natural Resources
Chamber Coeur Room - 9:00 a.m.
Workforce Development
Department of Labor - 12:00 p.m.
Education Committee
Chamber Coeur Room
4:00 p.m.
Downtown Farmer's Market
5th and Sherman Ave.
Thursday
September 4th
- 7:30 a.m.
Committee Chairs
Chamber Coeur Room - 11:00 a.m.
Public Policy
Chamber Coeur Room
- 4:00 p.m.
Membership
Appreciation Party
Chamber Building
Friday
September 5th
- 7:15 a.m.
Arts Board
Chamber Coeur Room
- 8:00 a.m.
DTA - Clean & Safe
Chamber Merritt Room - 9:00 a.m.
Arts Buzz
Chamber Coeur Room
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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
Anderson Hassell LLC
Knife River- Spokane Division
Modern Glass Company
Motortech, Inc.
6 - 15 Years
FedEx Kinko's
LA Aluminum Casting Co.
La Quinta Inn & Suites
1 - 5 Years
August Home Health
Body By Scotty
Burkhardt Consulting, LLC
Columbia Paint & Coatings
Convertec Business Solultions, LLC
Correctional Industries
Dan Johnson Re/Max By The Lake
Digital Color Print Center
Idaho Cuisine-Spokane Sizzle
Little Smiles Pediatric Dentistry
Lookout Pass Ski Area
Neurosurgery and Spine Northwest
Norco Heating & Air
Silverlake Tire & Auto
Spectrum Powder Coating & Sandblasting
The Leather Works
University of Idaho Presidents Office
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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
415-0115
Julie Johnston
Tourism Marketing Assistant
415-0105
Jenna Carey
Visitor Center Sales Director
415-0107
Judy Padilla
Visitor Center Manager
292-1633 Vanita Ruen
Visitor Center Assistant
292-1626
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
755-0833 | |
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Membership Appreciation Block Party
SEPTEMBER 4TH, 4:00 - 7:00 P.M. AT THE CHAMBER
Sponsored by:
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Annual Banquet Changes to Luncheon
Sponsored By:
The Coeur d'Alene Chamber Board has decided to change the Annual Banquet to the Annual Luncheon program for our members, sponsored by Washington Trust Bank. The event is scheduled for Thursday, October 23rd from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. at the Coeur d'Alene Resort. The program's featured speaker will be Scott Morris, CEO of Avista Corporation. The luncheon will also hold the drawing for the 1966 Mustang raffle car. 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.
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New Visitor Center Hours
The Coeur d'Alene Chamber will be changing its Visitor Center hours starting Tuesday, September 2nd. The center will be open from 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday through Saturday and will be closed on Sundays. Please be sure to thank our dedicated volunteers who help us staff the Visitor Center through the fall and winter seasons! This summer, they helped greet about 18,000 travellers through Coeur d'Alene! For more information, please contact Judy at 292-1633.
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Post Job Openings on CdaChamber.com
In a continued effort to make the Chamber website a valuable community resource, we have added an employment page where members can list their employment positions free of charge. To submit an open position within your company, simply email Raechelle@cdachamber.com with a full job description, instructions for applying for the job and a closing date for the application process. We are continually working to make our Chamber website a strong resource for our members, visitors and potential residents of Coeur d'Alene. If you have any questions, please call Raechelle at 415-0115.
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Order Your 2009 CDA Calendars Today!
The CVB is taking pre-sale orders for the 2009 Cd'A Calendars. Special pricing is being offered through September 10th for orders of 25 or more. Our calendar makes a great gift for your employees, clients or family. This year's calendar is larger than years past and features spectacular full color photography, highlighted listings of major Coeur d'Alene area events and offers the opportunity for individual business personalization. Click HERE to download an order form. For more information, contact Jenna Carey at 415-0107 or Jenna@cdachamber.com.
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Upbeat Breakfast - September 9th
 The Chamber invites you to join the Business Development Committee on Tuesday, September 9th for Upbeat Breakfast at the Coeur d'Alene Resort. The featured speaker will be Ev Hopkins, Director of Learning and Leader Development for STCU, speaking on "Leader Development". Doors open at 7:00 a.m. and the program begins at 7:20 a.m. The breakfast is sponsored by STCU. RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. Tickets are $13 when purchased in advance and $19 at the door without a reservation.
Click here to reserve your tickets online OR
Contact Toni at 415-0112 to make your reservation.
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US 95 Access Study Open House
The Kootenai Metropolitan Planning Organization is inviting the public to an Open House event for the US95 Access Study. The event is being held at Centennial Distributing from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 9th. For more information on this event, please contact the KMPO office at 1-800-698-1927.
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STRAP Seeks Participating Businesses
The Workforce Development Task Force of Kootenai County has been working with local employers and school districts to expand its School-To-Registered-Apprenticeship Program (STRAP), which allows high school students the opportunity to participate in apprenticeship training as part of their high school classroom activities. It allows students to begin the program in their junior year if they are at least 16 years of age. Because it is a Registered program, the requirement of some occupations to not employ individuals under the age of 18 is waived. Many students are interested in STRAP, but the program cannot expand without more participating employers. An orientation for all interested employers is scheduled for September 20th, 3:00 p.m., at the Post Falls Chamber office, located at 510 E. 6th Ave. For more information go to www.idahostrap.org or contact Jason Green at Riverbend Technical Academy at (208)769-5961.
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Mudgy  and Millie Prepares for Celebration
Join the Coeur d'Alene Public Library Foundation for the unveiling of Mudgy and Millie! On Saturday, September 13th, bring the whole family and join the celebration to welcome Mudgy the Moose and Millie the Mouse as they take you through their journey in Downtown Coeur d'Alene.
Saturday, September 13th:
9:00 - 10:45 a.m. Mudgy and Millie storybook on sale in the Library Community Room .
11:00 a.m. Ribbon Cutting ceremony at Tubbs Hill
11:30 a.m - 2:00 p.m. Meet the author, illustrator and sculptor. Mudgy and Millie autographed books and merchadise at Independence Point.
Help spread the word!
Use the following images below for your website to help promote this wonderful community celebration!
Images should be linked to:
www.mudgyandmillie.com
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International Classic and Antique Boat Show
SPONSORED BY NORTHWEST DODGE DEALERS
Coeur d'Alene is proud to be the host city for this year's Antique and Classic Boat Society's Annual International Boat Show. The event is being held on September 19th and 20th at the Coeur d'Alene Resort Marina. Antique and Classic boats will line the Boardwalk for the public to enjoy. Please note that this event replaces the Wooden Boat show that is traditionally held in August. Mark your calendars for this unique event!
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Business Opportunities, Seminars and Workshops
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Membership Drive Seeks Phone Volunteers
This year's annual Membership Drive is scheduled for September 15th-19th. Five teams will compete to sign up the most Chamber members for prizes and boasting rights. We are currently in need of volunteers to help make phone calls to potential member businesses. This is a fun way to network with other members while learning more about chamber benefits! If you are able to help in the time slots listed below, please contact Marilee at 415-0111.
- Thursday, September 20th 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- Thursday, September 20th 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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Donations Needed for Educator Reception
The Education Committee is planning the 2008 New Educators Reception for September 24th from 5:00 - 6:30 p.m. at the Chamber Building. Door prizes and items for welcome bags are needed from area businesses who wish to help welcome our incoming educators. Prizes like gift certificates, spa packages and movie passes make a great thank you gift! If you would like to donate an item or have questions about this event, please contact Raechelle at 415-0115.
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Business Tech Tour Slated for October 3rd
The Chamber's Business Development Committee's Annual Business Tour is slated for Friday, October 3rd, 2008. The day will include breakfast at the Holiday Inn Express on Seltice, lunch and transportation. Featured businesses are LA Aluminum Casting Company, Titan Spring & Wire Products, Lakeland Company Inc., Salvation Army Kroc Center and Forest Steel. Look for a registration form in the August newsletter or register online HERE. For more information contact Toni at 415-0112.
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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, Cheif 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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CHAMBER RAFFLE CAR
1966 MUSTANG
Click HERE to buy your raffle tickets online!
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies & Awards
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Rolling Meadows
The Commodores and Membership Outreach join Rolling Meadows Ranch, A Riley & Retter Development for a ribbon cutting. The 5-acre home site community is located in Athol, Idaho. Take Highway 54 East and take a left on Howard Road.
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Duncan's Florist
The Commodores and Membership Outreach Committee join owner, Stacy Cook, at Duncan's Florist for a Ribbon Cutting. Duncan's is located at
9170 N. Hess St., off of Orchard Ave. in Hayden.
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Serendipity Hospitality
The Commodores and Membership Outreach Committee welcome Serendipity Hospitality to the Chamber with a ribbon cutting and a cruise on the Serendipity Houseboat. The store is located at 1100 E. Lakeshore Drive, Ste. 301 in between Tubbs Hill and Sanders Beach.
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Service Excellence Award
Anne Hagman presents the August Service Excellence Award to The Coeur d'Alene Resort Golf Course. Pictured from left are Nicki Sawicki, Anne Hagman and Cheryl Dittman. 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 Sayler at 415-0112. | |
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