Greater Sandpoint area Chamber of Commerce Plans Building
Renovation, Move to Scenic Sand Creek Location
Renovation returns operation to long-time home with help
from Panhandle Building Contractors Association
In support of its long term mission and to plan for the future, the Greater
Sandpoint Area Chamber of Commerce has launched a capital campaign and
renovation project to return Chamber operations the former Sand Creek location
on Hwy 95. The project culminates months of planning by the Chamber’s Capital
and Infrastructure team, tasked with finding a permanent home for the Chamber.
After extensive and thoughtful deliberation, the Chamber Board of Directors
enthusiastically approved the construction project and upcoming return.
“Countless
volunteer hours have been put in to plan for this move and many factors were
examined. Our original move from the Sand Creek property in 2009 was necessary
due to structural issues with the building – it was not a choice, but a
necessity at the time. We’ve spent the
time since planning for our eventual return by creating a funding and
renovation plan that will create a facility to forward our mission of business
development and tourism growth,” noted Clif Warren, Chairman of the Chamber
Board of Directors.
During
the planning process, the new Capital & Infrastructure team, led by mortgage
loan originator for Loan Star Mortgage and board member Jim Lovell, determined,
along with architectural and contracting experts, the building had great
‘bones’ and the decision was made to go forward with prioritizing what was
needed to make it functional again.
The
strategic team talked to several contractors and explored many different options.
Being a non-profit, non-governmental organization, fiscally responsible
renovation was the first priority. Panhandle
Building Contractors Association (PBCA), are contributing their time, resources
and expertise towards the project and other local business partners such as Schweitzer
Mountain Resort are making significant financial investments.
A
piece of historical value has surfaced which was lost through the years -- the
Highway 95 location was known as Monument Park. Additional research on the
history of Monument Park is ongoing - if anyone has any information on Monument
Park, please contact the Chamber.
The
Chamber’s Visitor Center serves 10,000 visitors annually and the staff is
looking forward to being back at the location to better serve the region and
businesses. For more information, please contact the Chamber at 263-2161 and
keep up on the construction on the Chamber’s Facebook Page www.facebook.com/Chamber7B.
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