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This Week in Chamber
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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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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
September 8th
Staff Retreat - Chamber office Closed
Visitor Center Open
Tuesday
September 9th
- 7:00 a.m.
Upbeat Breakfast
Coeur d'Alene Resort
Wednesday
September 10th
8:00 a.m.
Commodores
Iron Horse
- 8:00 a.m.
DTA - Econ Development
Chamber Merritt Room
4:00 p.m.
Downtown Farmer's Market
5th and Sherman Ave.
Thursday
September 11th
- 8:30 a.m.
DTA - Membership
Chamber Merritt Room - 11:00 p.m.
Public Policy
Chamber Coeur Room
- 12:30 p.m.
Leadership Committee
Chamber Coeur Room
- 6:15 p.m.
DTA - Events
Chamber Coeur Room
Friday
September 12th
- 5:00 p.m.
Artwalk
Downtown CDA
Saturday
September 13th
- 11:00 a.m.
Mudgy & Millie Unveiling
Tubbs Hill
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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
Silver Lake Mall
Super 1 Foods
The Black Sheep
6 - 15 Years
Carolyn Baragar
Rhythm Dawgs
1 - 5 Years
A.E.S. Inc. An Employment Source
Advantage Advertising
American Freedom Mortgage
Blue Water Technologies, Inc.
Custom Sign Center
DeVries Business Services
Earth Systems Northwest
Eastlake Village/ IBPM
Garage Door Center. Inc
Jack A. Fullwiler, D.D.S.
PostNet
Simple Pleasures
The KMD Group
The Staffing Company
Thompson Communications
Tooth Acres Family Dental
TumbleStone |
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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
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Upbeat Breakfast This Tuesday
 The Chamber reminds 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 for the breakfast are closed, but you can still purchase a ticket at the door for $19.
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Mudgy  and Millie Unveiled on Saturday!
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.
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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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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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STRAP Meeting Cancelled
The orientation for STRAP at the Idaho Department of Labor has been cancelledfor September. Anyone interested in participating in the program should contact Jason Green at 769-5961 or visit www.idahostrap.org.
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New Educator's Reception
The Education Committee will be hosting it's annual New Educator's Reception, sponsored by Numerica Credit Union, on September 24th at the Chamber building. Invitations will be sent to new educators from School District 271, North Idaho College, LCSC-Cd'A and UI-Cd'A. The event welcomes new educators and gives them a chance to meet others in the educational system. Donations are being accepted for welcome bags and door prizes. If you are interested in donating an item for this event, contact Raechelle at 415-0115.
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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. Thank you to our other event sponsors, Verizon, The Coeur d'Alene Casino and Time Warner Cable. For more information, contact Brenda at 415-0110.
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Business Opportunities, Seminars and Workshops
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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 September 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, Stacey 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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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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