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December 29th - January 2nd, 2009
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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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Wednesday
December 31st
Thursday
January 1st
- New Year's Day
Chamber Closed
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26+ Years
Architects West, Inc./Landmark
Stimson Lumber Co.
11 - 25 Years
Appleway Carwash & Quick Lube
Jeri DeLange
KXLY Broadcast Group
North Idaho Fitness
North Idaho Outlets
6 - 10 Years
El Rancho Motel
Environment Control
1 - 5 Years
Cheryl Burchell Goldsmiths
Circling Raven Golf Club
Competitive Fitness & Physical Therapy
English Funeral Chapels
Hands On Art
Herbie's Deli Shop
Holiday Inn Express Hotel/Suites-Hayden Hospitality
Lake City Referral
North Idaho Centennial Trail Foundation, Inc.
Rogue Brothers
Tri-Star Handyman Services
Viking Property Management
Wallace & Cusack, P.A.
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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
Cheryl Zainfeld
Arts Alliance Program Assistant
292-1629
Julie Johnston
Tourism Marketing Coordinator
415-0105
Jenna Carey
Visitor Center Sales Director
415-0107
Chris Hollibaugh
Online Communications Coordinator
292-1644
Judy Padilla
Visitor Center Manager
292-1633 Vanita Ruen
Visitor Center Assistant
Administrative Assistant, Tourism
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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Last Chance! Leadership Cd'A Applications Due Wednesday
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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Discount Lift Tickets at the Chamber!
The snow is already falling and area ski resorts are gearing up for another winter sports season! The Chamber is pleased to offer discount lift tickets again this year to our area's top resorts. Stop by today for your discount tickets to Schweitzer Mountain, Lookout Pass and Silver Mountain! Ticket prices are:
- Schweitzer Mountain
Adult - $55
Junior - $39 - Silver Mountain
Adult - $48
Youth - $33 - Lookout Pass
Adult Midweek - $27
Adult Weekend/Holiday - $30
For more information, please contact Judy or Vanita at 664-3194 ext. 100. Chamber Visitor Center hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Join Us For "The State of the County" on January 13th at Upbeat Breakfast
 The Chamber is pleased to present Commissioner Rick Currie at January's Upbeat Breakfast on January 13th. Commissioner Currie will present the annual "State of the County". Area Chambers are welcomed and encouraged to attend! We thank the University of Idaho Executive MBA Program for sponsoring this breakfast. Reserve your tickets today for a guaranteed seat. Doors open at 7:00 a.m. and the program will begin promptly at 7:20 a.m. Tickets are $13 in advance or $19 at the door. To make a reservation, click here or contact Toni Sayler at 415-0112.
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Coffee and Contacts Joins with Greater Spokane, Inc. January 21st in Spokane
On January 21st, The Coeur d'Alene Chamber and Greater Spokane, Inc. 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 areas will be marketing this to their Membership and Local Media. Mark your calendars and plan on attending this valuable networking opportunity! The event will be from 7:30 - 9:00 a.m. at The Lincoln Center, 1316 N. Lincoln Street, Spokane, WA 99201. The cost is $15 per person. Click here to register!
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Tim
Komberec from Empire Airlines Kicks off 2009 CEO Luncheon Series on January
21st
Sponsored by Washington Trust Bank
The Coeur d'Alene Chamber is pleased to kick off the CEO Speaker Luncheon Series for 2009. This series provides an important opportunity for the business community to hear from our area's CEO's who will share their ideas on business, leadership and advice on how to succeed. Our first speaker for 2009 will be Tim Komberec, CEO of Empire Airlines. The luncheon will be held at The Coeur d'Alene Resort on Wednesday, January 21st from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m. Admission is $25 for members and $35 for non-members. Don't miss this opportunity to learn first hand from one of our area's top companies. To register, click HERE or contact Toni at 415-0112.
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2009 Special Olympics Torch Passes Through Coeur d'Alene
The 2009 Special Olympics World Winter Games are coming to Boise, Idaho February 7th - 13th. The Winter World Games will be the largest multi-day winter sporting event ever held in Idaho. The Olympic Torch will enter the State of Idaho on January 29th in Coeur d'Alene at 8:30am at the 3rd Street Boat Launch with a short presentation there and then continue to the Coeur d'Alene Library for a presentation. After the presentation approximately 140 police officers will join the torch for a pre-determined route in Downtown Coeur d'Alene (approximately 2 miles). From there, the torch will travel around North Idaho visiting a number of communities promoting the Special Olympics World Winter Games. Please mark your calendars and join us to celebrate this historic event!
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Business Opportunities, Seminars and Workshops
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After Hours Business Fair Sponsorships and Booth Space Available Now
The 2009 After Hours Business Fair is scheduled for Tuesday, February 17th at The Coeur d'Alene Resort. Thank you to our corporate sponsor, STCU. Our major sponsors include RDI Heating & Cooling, Idaho Housing & Finance Association,
PostNet, Life Care Centers of Cd'A & Post Falls, Andys Heating/AC
& Stove Shoppe, Time Warner/Comcast, and the Coeur d'Alene Casino/Quisenberry. The event is being held from 5:00 - 8:00 p.m. Don't miss your chance to get in on the biggest marketing opportunity of the year, reaching thousands of people in a matter of hours! This widely attended event is seeking major sponsorships, available for $365, double booth space for $340 and single booth space for only $175. "Build a year's worth of business in three hours!" Click here to download the registration form or if you need more information, contact Toni at 415-0112.
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Kids' Carnival Seeks Sponsors
The Coeur d'Alene Arts and Culture Alliance is pleased to partner with Art on the Edge again in 2009 to present the 4th Annual Kid's Carnival on February 14th! From 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. kids of all ages are invited to the Resort Plaza Shops where they can participate in a variety of art activities for only $5 (sponsorships available). Volunteer artists donate their time to provide music, pottery, painting, clowns, theater and much more for the children that attend. We thank STCU for being the presenting sponsor of this wonderful event. The Arts Alliance and Art on the Edge are seeking sponsorships in order to make this event a success! Over 550 children attended in 2008 and we hope to have the same attendance in 2009. Please consider this opportunity to be a part of a great community event! Contact Raechelle Clark at 415-0115 for more information.
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2009 Coeur d'Alene Triathlon and Marathon Sponsorship Opportunities
Support a healthy community athletic event while gaining name recognition for your business to thousands of athletes and spectators in two popular races in Coeur d'Alene. The Triathlon and Marathon draw people to our community from all over the United States and Canada. We have sponsorship opportunities available at all levels depending on budget and desired amount of name recognition. The sponsorship opportunities are on a first-come, first-serve basis and are going quickly as we approach the new year! Contact Jenna to reserve your spot or to look at a sponsorship packet, (208) 415-0107.
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Visitor Center Advertising New Year Specials
Ask about our new year visitor center advertising discounts as you are reviewing your 2009 budgets! We are offering significant discounts to businesses who reserve advertising space on one of our colorful banners, video display screen or our outdoor brochure rack for the entire year. Our Visitor Center greets an average of 2500 people per month making it a great place to promote your business and maximize your marketing dollar. Call Jenna for more information. (208) 415-0107.
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies & Awards
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Asthma and Allergy of Idaho
The Commodores and Membership Outreach Committee held a Ribbon Cutting at Asthma and Allergy of Idaho, located at 714 Appleway Ave. in Coeur d'Alene.
 For a complete listing of recent ribbon cutting ceremonies, click here.
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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 December Service Excellence Award to Bistro on Spruce. Accepting the award is Chris and his son, Michael Mueller. 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. |
A+ Education Award
Jay Baldwin with the Education Committee presents the December A+ Education Award to STCU. Accepting the award is Pamela Moore and Kirsten Donovan.
 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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