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This Week in Chamber
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Monday
May 5th
- 6:00 p.m.
County Commissioner Candidates' Forum
Cd'A Public Library
Wednesday
May 7th
- 7:30 a.m.
Natural Resources
Chamber Coeur Room - 12:00 p.m.
Education Committee
Chamber Coeur Room
Thursday
May 8th
- 8:30 a.m.
DTA - Membership
Chamber Merritt Room - 12:30 p.m.
Leadership Committee
Chamber Coeur Room - 5:00 p.m.
District 3 Candidates' Social
Hayden Holiday Inn Express
- 6:15 p.m.
DTA - Events
Chamber Coeur Room
Friday
May 9th
- 8:00 a.m.
Spring Open Golf Tournament
CdA Resort Golf Course
- 5:00 p.m.
Artwalk
Downtown Coeur d'Alene
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Please welcome the following new members to the Chamber:
Paws & Claws Pet Resort
N. 2900 Government Way
Coeur d'Alene, ID
(208) 667-6700
Quisenberry Marketing & Design
518 S. Maple Street
Spokane, WA
(509) 325-0701
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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.
50+ Years
U.S. Bank
26 - 50 Years
Lewis-Clark State College
16 - 25 Years
Allegra Print & Imaging
Devin Galleries
Lake City Transmission, Inc.
Moss Adams, LLP
TESH, INC.
6 - 15 Years
Dougherty & Associates, CPA'S
Ironwood Apartments
Peterson's Family Foods
1 - 5 Years
Bambino's Pizza & Gelato
Bodies By Billie
Coeur d'Alene Cellars
Custom Sign Center
Financial Security Associates
Fleet Feet Sports Coeur d'Alene
Intermax Networks
K & K Cleaning
Kootenai Vision Center PLLC
Mangiamo Pizza
Mountain View Cyclery & Fitness
OneEighty Networks
Syringa Japanese Cafe & Sushi Bar
ZiSpa
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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
Lucas Braden
Public Affairs Manager
415-0109
Raechelle Clark
Communications Coordinator
415-0115
Julie Johnston
Tourism Marketing Assistant
415-0105
Jenna Carey
Visitor Center Sales Director
415-0107
Colette Laurain
Visitor Services Manager
292-1633 Candice Hart
Visitor Center Assistant
664-3194 Stephanie Rydzon
Tourism Administrative Assistant
292-1644
Diane Higdem
Huetter Visitor Information Assistant
664-3194
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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Hole Sponsorships Available Until Tuesday for the S pring Open Golf Tournament
Don't miss your shot to be a hole sponsor for the annual Spring Open Golf Tournament! Scheduled for this Friday, May 9th, at the Coeur d'Alene Resort Golf Course, the Scramble format will begin at 8:00 a.m. The Chamber is seeking hole sponsors from local businesses. If you're interested in this sponsorship opportunity, please contact Toni no later than Tuesday, May 6th. Lunch will be sponsored by Outback Steakhouse and refreshments provided by Centennial Distributing. Please contact Toni for more information on this sponsorship opportunity at 415-0112. |
Regiona l Washington D.C. Trip
Chamber President, Jonathan Coe along with Chair Elect Mark Fisher. Mayor Sandi Bloem, NIC President Priscilla Bell among others visited Washington D.C. last week along with delegates from Spokane, Spokane Valley, and West Plains Chambers. The group met with Senators and Representatives from both sides of the border as well as various federal agency representatives to talk about issues of importance to our region. Among the topics addressed were Bridging the Valley (the single track of railroads and the construction of rail crossings between Spokane and Rathdrum), ongoing funding for the Coeur d'Alene Basin Clean-up, federal support for Fairchild Air Base, the Higher Education Corridor, and funding for Workforce Training. For more information regarding the Chamber's Federal Legislative Positions, contact Lucas at 415- 0109.
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County Commissioner Candidates Forum
MONDAY, MAY 5TH, CDA PUBLIC LIBRARY
The Coeur d'Alene Chamber of Commerce in partnership with Concerned Business of North Idaho, the Post Falls Chamber and Hayden Chamber of Commerce will be holding a County Commissioners Candidates Forum for the May primary election. The program will begin at 6:00 p.m. in the Coeur d'Alene Library Community Room and is open to the public. If you cannot attend in person, the forum will also be aired on CDA TV Channel 19. For more information on this forum or other upcoming election events, please contact Lucas at (208) 415-0109.
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 Discounted Silverwood Tickets Available at the Chamber!
Silverwood opened for the season last weekend, and the Chamber is now offering discounted tickets that are good any day and can help you beat the ticket lines at the Park. Tickets to the theme park are now available and can be purchased in the Chamber Visitor Center for only $34.99, plus tax for adults (ages 8 - 64) and $18.99 for children (3 - 7) or seniors (65+). Make sure to stop in today and head to Silverwood! For more information, contact Candace at 292-1626. |
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District 3 Candidates Social This Thursday
The Coeur d'Alene
Chamber of Commerce in conjunction with the Rathdrum Chamber will be holding a Candidates
Social for the contested primary seats in State Legislative District 3 on Thursday, May 8th. This
event is free and open to the public and will be held beginning at 5:00 p.m. at
the Hayden Holiday Inn. For more information please contact Lucas at 415-0109.
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 Fourth of July Parade Applications Available!
Summer is just around the corner and the Chamber is gearing up for the Fourth of July Parade! This family event is a tradition in Coeur d'Alene and thousands of people will be in attendance. Parade applications are now available at the Chamber and must be turned in by June 13th for consideration. Don't miss your chance to be a part of one of Coeur d'Alene's longest standing traditions! To download a parade application, click HERE. For more information, contact Brenda at 415-0110.
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Ford Ironman Coeur d'Alene Needs You!
We are currently looking for volunteers in the following areas: Aid Stations (Run and Bike), Pointers (Run and Bike), Crowd control, Transition Aid Station, Bike Handlers, Gear bags, Men's and Woman's change tents, Morning clothes, Bike Check-out, Medical Tent, and EMT's. If you would like to be part of the Ironman Volunteer Crew please visit www.IronmanCDA.com and sign-up today. Thank you for volunteering for Ford Ironman Coeur d'Alene, we couldn't do it without you. To offer your home to a pro athlete for our Pro Homestay Program contact Michelle at (208)-415-0106. |
Spring Membership Blitz May 12th - 16th
The"Spring Membership Blitz" will be held May 12-16, 2008. Our goal is to recruit 40-45 new members in a scaled down version of our annual Fall Drive. We are looking for "Blitzers", to be volunteers and enjoy helping out to recruit new members while learning about Chamber benefits. It is also a fun and easy way to get out and network while striking up new business relationships. We are also looking for prizes to award the Blitzer volunteers. Gift baskets, certificates, or any other great prizes would be appreciated. If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Marilee at 415-0111.
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 May Upbeat Breakfast
Join us on Tuesday, May 13th at the Coeur d'Alene Resort for Upbeat Breakfast. This month's speakers are presented by the Coeur d'Alene Public Library Foundation. Susan Nipp, Terry Lee and Ivan Nelson will be presenting "Mudgy and MIllie: The Book, The Art, The Trail - The Fun!" The Breakfast is sponsored by Access Telecom. Trade tables open at 7:00 a.m. and the program will begin at 7:20 a.m. The cost is $10 per person. Don't miss this monthly networking event! For more information, contact Toni at 415-0112.
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"Under the Radar" Guerilla Marketing Workshop
The Coeur d'Alene Chamber Business Development Committee is pleased to present Daniel Thorpe, President of Boom Creative for a seminar on Guerilla Marketing, "Marketing Under the Radar." We invite you to join us for this event on May 14th from 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. at the Coeur d'Alene Resort. The cost is $32 per person for Chamber Members or $100 for a group of four people from the same business. To register, click HERE or contact Toni at 415-0112.
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Business Opportunities, Workshops & Seminars |
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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 Don't Get Left Out!
With the sun, come the visitors! We are gearing up for a very busy summer season in our new Visitor Center and expecting over 50,000 visitors. You can be a part of the action while promoting your business directly to vacationers who have tourism dollars ready to spend in Coeur d'Alene. Maximize your advertising dollars by purchasing any or all of these advertising opportunities:
- One of our large, colorful banners hanging above the Visitor Center "Hub".
- A "colossal" banner hanging above each of the Building's main entrances.
- Video display screen with continuous loop advertising.
- 24/7 information phone.
- Outdoor brochure racks with 24/7 visitor access.
These advertising opportunities are available starting Memorial Day. Space is limited and will sell quickly. Please contact Jenna for more information at (208) 415-0107. |
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Introducing
Three-Dimensional Advertising!
Bring your business alive! Our new Visitor Center lobby was specially
designed with a highly-visible display area above the reception desk for life
size displays representing your business (river rafting, water park, ski, golf,
etc). You can be as imaginative as you
desire with the space (some weight restrictions may apply). 
Please contact Jenna
for more information about this one-of-a-kind opportunity at (208) 415-0107.
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Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies & Awards
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Thompson Communications
The Commodores welcomed Thompson Communications to their new location at 3895 N. Schreiber Way in Coeur d'Alene.
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Service Excellence Award
Anne Hagman presents the April Service Excellence Award to A Travel Resource. Pictured from left to right is Michele Keller, Anne Hagman, Connie Tompkins, Brenda Russell, and Melani Hawk.
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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