tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44122412253632401662024-03-13T05:58:11.059-07:00Greater Sandpoint Chamber ChatterOur mission is to support, develop and promote the business community in the greater Sandpoint area.Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commercehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07150420600788220650noreply@blogger.comBlogger328125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4412241225363240166.post-62920566053393528682014-06-09T14:11:00.000-07:002014-06-12T17:05:10.766-07:00Chamber Welcomed UPS Store - Sandpoint<div class="MsoNormal">
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Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce is excited to welcome the UPS Store- Sandpoint.
Located at 217 Cedar St, The UPS Store – Sandpoint has been a family business
in Sandpoint for 19 years and carries on the tradition with the Batchelor’s. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Brett and Joy
Batchelor recently purchased the UPS Store – Sandpoint from Bill Clatworthy and
are excited to be serving Sandpoint in a new way. The UPS Store – Sandpoint has
broken the mold to the well-known shipping store and offers printing and
copying, as well as Secured Document Destruction. As owners of Busy Beaver Graphics
and Promotions, they make the UPS Store – Sandpoint a place for more than just
shipping, it is a place to come to for many areas of your personal and
professional needs like graphics, promotional items and more.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">“We’re much
more than shipping. Whether you need business cards, brochures, flyers or to
print off an email, come use our public computer to make copies and your
printing needs, plus we’ll get it to you at the best prices in our area,” said
owner Brett Batchelor. “Identity theft is tragically on the rise but there are
sure fire ways to combat it, one being document shredding. Bring your documents
to us for the most affordable secured document destruction in town.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">The UPS Store
– Sandpoint has new hours. They are open Monday-Friday from 8am-6pm and
Saturday from 8am-4pm. They are also one of the few places you can do your USAA
deposits with our new check scanner. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">“We’re still
a great shipping resource for local businesses, especially the retail sector,
and visitors alike. If someone has purchased too much for their carryon, send
them down to us so we can ship their favorite Sandpoint items back home for
them. Lately, we’ve been told we have some of the funniest greeting cards in
town.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Please join
the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce in welcoming UPS Store- Sandpoint and
wishing them continued success in our community. For more information, give them
a call 263-0261, visit them at their store at 217 Cedar St, email them at
store1829@theupsstore.com and Like them on Facebook. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In photo left to right: Kate McAlister, Chad
Beck, Brett Batchelor, Joy Batchelor, Representative George Eskridge, Jim Lovell, Clem
Hackworthy and Chuck Brewster. </span><span style="font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 11pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commercehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07150420600788220650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4412241225363240166.post-43207981521733393832014-06-09T11:20:00.002-07:002014-06-09T11:20:29.518-07:00Makerspaces are community centers with tools<div class="MsoNormal">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Makerspaces are
community centers with tools. Makerspaces combine manufacturing
equipment, community, and education for the purposes of enabling community
members to design, prototype and create manufactured works that wouldn't be
possible to create with the resources available to individuals working alone
due to being prohibitively expensive. These types of spaces are united in the
purpose of providing access to equipment, community, and education, and we plan
on tailoring ours to services to Sandpoint based on the feedback we receive
from the survey.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sandpoint
doesn't currently have anything like this and we think it would be a worthwhile
asset to our community and helping entrepreneurs and students have access to
the latest manufacturing and design technology.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We're
trying to gauge if this would be a worthwhile endeavor based on interest from
the community.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Here
is a link to the survey.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thank
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Matt
Williams <a href="tel:%28208.610.3589" target="_blank" value="+12086103589">(208.610.3589</a>)</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commercehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07150420600788220650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4412241225363240166.post-4813137831956168472014-06-02T12:20:00.001-07:002014-06-02T12:25:52.775-07:00Idaho Club Golf Course - Up For Auction - Economic Impact Opportunity<div class="MsoNormal">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The county has taken tax
deed to the Idaho Club Golf Course and other parcels in the
subdivision. I am trying to share the auction information which
is scheduled for 7/9. Not only do we to recoup Bonner
County tax dollars, but also possibly help improve the community by having
a operating golf course that may produce jobs both in the real estate market
and resort areas. I am looking for assistance getting the
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Attached is our
website address for tax sale information - </span><a href="http://co.bonner.id.us/treasurer/index.html"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">http://co.bonner.id.us/treasurer/index.html</span></a><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, serif; font-size: 12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commercehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07150420600788220650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4412241225363240166.post-30080106360202591942014-06-02T11:21:00.001-07:002014-06-05T15:03:15.115-07:00Chamber Honors Kokanee Coffee<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce is proud to recognize the Kokanee Coffee
as the May Business of the Month. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">“The
company chosen by the Chamber Ambassadors this month is a fairly new to our
area company but they’ve already made a major in our community,” said Ken Wood.
“They’ve become a favorite gathering place for locals and out-of-towners alike.
They provide a really unique atmosphere there is comfortable and inviting.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">“The
owners are passionate about coffee… and take great pride in not only the
product but also the service they provide. When you go in there, it is like you’re
in an episode of Cheers.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">“The
other reason they were nominated was the fact for how much they do for the
community. From Special Olympics, to local schools, sports teams and arts like
POAC, Angela said ‘I need to know how to say no, I can’t so no to all these wonderful
things.’ They’ve done a ton for our community in the three short years they’ve
lived here.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Please
join the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce in congratulating Kokanee Coffee
for their award and thanking them for their commitment to our community. For more
information, call them at 208-597-7831, visit their website <a href="http://www.kokaneecoffee.com/">www.kokaneecoffee.com</a>, Like them on
Facebook or email them at angela@kokaneecoffee.com.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commercehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07150420600788220650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4412241225363240166.post-19752443025492366382014-06-02T09:05:00.002-07:002014-06-02T11:13:37.761-07:00Chamber Honored Dr. Bob Carlson as May Volunteer of the Month<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">The Greater
Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce honored Dr. Bob Carlson as May’s Volunteer of the
Month. Dr. Carlson has been an internist and given back to the community for more
than two decades. Dr. Carlson has served in our community and connected our
communities in many ways. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">“He went to
Colorado and saw this vision and thought ‘Why can’t we have this’, which was
bike trails”, said Angela Oakes. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">He later envisioned
connecting our communities and our ability to convert rails to trails with our
in town. Him and his wife helped to create North Idaho Bikeways and has given
us lighted bike paths in many places, plus access to Sagle and Dover by bike
path. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">“Dr.
Carlson has also been recognized by Rotary as a Paul Harris fellowship, and
that is to honor his service above self,” added Angela. “At the same time when
you’re giving, you’re getting a lot back. As a community, we’ve gotten a lot
back from him.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Please join
the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce in congratulating Dr. Bob Carlson, May’s
Volunteer of the Month, and thanking him for all of his contributions and
dedication to our community. From the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce, as
well as the whole community, Thank You! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commercehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07150420600788220650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4412241225363240166.post-35059650700521241892014-05-29T14:43:00.003-07:002014-05-29T14:43:54.116-07:00NORTHLAND CELEBRATES OUR HOMETOWN HEROS<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-bottom: 0in;">
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Northland will launch their Hometown Hero contest which will honor those who
make a positive impact in the Sandpoint
community. The nomination period will run through June 30<sup>th</sup>. Northland invites community members to submit
nominations online or in the local Northland office for fellow neighbors who
have gone above and beyond to enrich the lives of others. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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chosen and voting for the award winner will open to the public July 7<sup>th</sup>
through July 20<sup>th</sup>. The winning Hometown Hero will receive $250 and a
$500 donation to a local charity of sponsor’s choice. Those who submit a
nomination and vote will be entered for a chance to win a $250 gift card. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Manager, Jeff Johnson said “I am pleased
to be a part of this community, as are the local Northland staff, and as the
local communications provider in Sandpoint,
we are invested in this town and its residents. We wanted to take a moment to
recognize and give back to community members who make this such a great place
to live and work.” <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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will be available at getnorthland.com/hero, at the local Northland office, or
on Northland’s Facebook page. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the contest and Official Rules, visit getnorthland.com/hero or stop by the
local Northland office. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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is a leading provider of communications services. Northland owns and manages
smaller-market cable systems in Alabama, California, Georgia, Idaho, North
Carolina, South Carolina, Texas and Washington. Northland is headquartered in
Seattle, Washington. </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif";">Northland
offers the sharpest Digital and True High Definition TV, the fastest High-Speed
Internet, and the clearest Digital Home Phone services to individuals and
businesses in the communities they serve. </span> <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-size: 13.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commercehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07150420600788220650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4412241225363240166.post-64399789417858030562014-05-26T20:24:00.003-07:002014-05-26T21:09:17.039-07:00Home Preservation - Wells Fargo Mortgage Assistance - Coldwater Creek's Impact<i>Options that may help you save your home</i><br />
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If you've been or feel you may be impacted by Coldwater Creek's bankruptcy, Wells Fargo mortgage team wants to help.<br />
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Happening May 29th, the Home Preservation Event by Wells Fargo is being hosted at the Sandpoint Business and Events Center, 102 Euclid St. Any Wells Fargo Home Mortgage customer can attend.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We understand you may be facing challenges in keeping up with your mortgage payments. If you’re feeling overwhelmed and wondering where to get help now, a Wells Fargo representative is ready to meet with you — right in your own community. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Join us to get the answers you need and find out about programs that may help you keep your home. You’ll personally meet with a representative </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">who will confidentially discuss your financial concerns and options. Plus, see if you’re eligible for a loan modification under the federal government’s Home Affordable Modification Program. </span></div>
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Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commercehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07150420600788220650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4412241225363240166.post-85404566360930144362014-05-26T20:07:00.000-07:002014-05-26T20:15:00.096-07:00Chamber seeks Communications ManagerThe Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce is seeking a Communications Manager. Please share the job listing below with anyone you may know who may be interested and apply at the earliest convenience.<br />
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<a href="https://labor.idaho.gov/idahoworks/es/jobsearch/details.aspx?id=ID1499723&jsQuery=&jsLocation=83864&jsRowCount=20&jsCurrentPage=1&jsDistance=50&jsPostTime=&jsHours=&jsLength=&jsSOC=&jsSortBy=Rank" target="_blank">Click here to view the job listing on Idaho Department of Labor >></a><br />
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"I have cherished my time with the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce," said Mack Deibel. "The Chamber and its members are very special and the last three years have been really great working with everyone. Our community is amazing and I am proud to have been an advocate for business development and tourism. I look forward to continuing to work with the Chamber and members in my new role with MickDuff's Brewing Company and as a consultant with Just Ask Mack (JAM) Consulting."Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commercehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07150420600788220650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4412241225363240166.post-5326982521409394692014-05-19T14:23:00.000-07:002014-05-19T14:23:00.676-07:00Chamber Chicks honor Lisa Ailport<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Chick Connection Committee of the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce honored
Lisa Ailport as May’s Chamber Chick of the Month. Lisa’s hard work and
willingness to get involved in the community is one to be honored. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">“My
position at Ruen-Yeager & Associates (RYA) has always been to navigate
public process, however the first 5 years of my 7 years at RYA was assisting
private sector clients in navigating the public land use process,” explained Lisa.
“Many of my private sector clients sought approval of subdivisions, conditional
or special uses, variances for structures, state and federal permitting, and
land use code consulting. Since moving to the municipal/public side, my duties
have shifted to assisting cities in avoiding some of the pitfalls that as a
private sector consultant she was able to take advantage of. ” <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Through her
employment with RYA, Lisa has recently been contracted to administer city
planning and zoning ordinances for the cities of Kootenai, East Hope and Bonners
Ferry. She also contracted to assist Bonner County with any planning services
they need. More specifically, she reviews all final plats at the county. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">“The
planning world, like much of the business world, is dominated mostly by
men. However, what is exciting is that more women are getting into the
world of professional planning and within leadership roles within the planning
fields. I want to advocate and encourage younger women to take on professional
and leadership roles in planning so we can continue to grow in this
professional field! I have done this through our professional
organizations, the American Planning Association, taking on the Vice Chair
position for 4 years and now the regional representative position on the Board
of the Idaho Chapter of the American Planning Association. I consistently
look for opportunities to support local planners and will look to the future
for opportunities to promote more women to the professional field.” <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Before she
moved to Sandpoint in 2002, Lisa graduated Washington State University with a
BS in Natural Resource Science. She’s been practicing land use planning since
February of 2003 and attained her certification through the American Institute
of Certified Planners (AICP) in 2010. She is also a proud mom to two young
girls. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">The Chamber
Chick of the Month is a new award which honors members of the Greater Sandpoint
Chamber of Commerce by the Chamber Chick Connection Committee. The Chamber
Chick of the Month is selected by their achievement in the professional realm
or overcoming a personal challenge. They must give back to our community either
professionally or personally, as well as regularly attend Chamber Chick
Connection functions. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">Please join
the Chamber Chick Connection Committee and Greater Sandpoint Chamber of
Commerce in congratulating Lisa Ailport for being honored as the Chamber Chick
of the Month and thanking her for all of her contributions and dedication to
our community. From the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce, as well as the
whole community, Thank You! </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;"> </span></div>
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Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commercehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07150420600788220650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4412241225363240166.post-12314615613721062582014-05-09T14:30:00.000-07:002014-05-09T14:51:36.108-07:00Chamber Honors Bonner County Gardeners Association<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Chamber of Commerce is proud to recognize the Bonner County Gardner’s
Association (BCGA) as the April Business of the Month. They provide research
based Home Horticultural Educational Programs, Community Service and assist in Beautification
Projects for our surrounding communities.</span><br />
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BCGA does a lot to support local groups and causes. They assist with school
gardens and donated the new bench to Farmin’ Park. They’ve also assisted in the
beautifying efforts at the Bonner County Fairgrounds, flower baskets for downtown
Sandpoint, landscaping the Mickinick Trail and the Water Life Discovery Center.</span></div>
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BCGA also holds and attends many different educational classes and outreach
events including the Fall Home Hort Series, Spring Plant Sale, Garden Tours, Home
and Garden Show, Farmers’ Market and many others.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Please
join the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce in congratulating Bonner County
Gardeners Association for their success and thanking them for their commitment
to our community. For more information, call them at 265-2070, email them at <a href="mailto:bcga2013@hotmail.com">bcga2013@hotmail.com</a> or go to <a href="http://www.bcgardeners.org/">www.bcgardeners.org</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commercehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07150420600788220650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4412241225363240166.post-56173904421226918302014-05-09T13:50:00.002-07:002014-06-10T17:42:45.695-07:00Chamber Honored Jan Griffitts as April Volunteer of the Month<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">The Greater
Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce honored Jan Griffitts as April’s Volunteer of the
Month. Jan has been in our community for almost 25 years and her involvement
and impact on our community is matched by few. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Jan is the Vice President for the Friends of the Pend d’Oreille Bay Trail,
Director of the Mickinnick Trail, Member of the Advisory Council for Day Break
Center and Facilitator for the Sandpoint Alzheimer’s Support Group. She is a
Certified Master Gardener and Idaho Master Naturalist which are only achieved
through annual volunteer and community outreach teaching, saving, repairing and
creating a better environment. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">In the
past, Jan was involved with the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce’s Visit
Sandpoint, Friends of Scotchman Peaks Wilderness and International Selkirk
Loop.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce in congratulating Jan Griffitts,
April’s Volunteer of the Month, and thanking her for all of her contributions
and dedication to our community. From the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of
Commerce, as well as the whole community, Thank You! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commercehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07150420600788220650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4412241225363240166.post-54271106026938837312014-05-05T13:53:00.002-07:002014-05-05T13:53:39.851-07:00Chamber Celebrates Idaho Department of Labor’s New Location<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">The Greater
Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce is excited to welcome the Idaho Department of Labor
to their new location at 613 Ridley Village Rd, Suite C in Sandpoint. </span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">“We love the fact
we are all on the ground floor, it makes it so much easier and accessible for
everyone,” said Bridgette Bradshaw-Fleer, Sandpoint Manager. “Our new offices
have an open and inviting atmosphere with plenty of space.” <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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like to welcome the public for an Open House on May 9<sup>th</sup> from 2-4pm. Ken
Edmunds, Director of the Department of Labor, and Kelly Sharp, Area Manager for
Dept of Labor, will be in attendance to show support for the new location. Light
refreshments will be served.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">“Visit us for
help finding jobs, interview skills, resume writing and retraining help. There
are available funds.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Please join
the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce in welcoming the Idaho Department of
Labor to their new location and thanking them for their continued support of
our labor force. For more information, visit their offices at 613 Ridley
Village Rd in Sandpoint or call 263-7544. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commercehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07150420600788220650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4412241225363240166.post-32859050745193824862014-05-05T09:26:00.000-07:002014-05-05T09:26:02.217-07:00Chamber Welcomes Dr. Mark William Cochran, Holistic Chiropractor<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">The Greater
Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce is excited to welcome Dr. Mark William Cochran,
Holistic Chiropractor. He is located in the Selkirk Professional Building in
downtown Sandpoint on the corner of 4th & Pine St, 101 N. 4th Avenue, Suite
105. He’s been practicing Chiropractic work in north Idaho since 2001, starting
in downtown Coeur d’Alene, and moved to Sandpoint in 2009. While his office
here is growing, he still maintains one day a week in his office in Hayden.</span><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 11.0pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">“As a
holistic chiropractor, I work with health conscious, holistic minded people –
who happen to be struggling with pain or injury – to heal their pain and
reclaim their health and well-being from the inside out,” said Dr Cochran. “The
adjustments I provide are gentle, precise, comfortable, safe and effective. My
office has a warm, pleasant and healing atmosphere, not a clinical one.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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working with every person's own unique "Doctor Within." <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";"> "To
me, you are much more than just a collection of symptoms and problems; you are
a whole, vibrant, living being with an amazing capacity to heal from the inside
out. I form a partnership with you and your Doctor Within to address your
health challenges, but more importantly, to help you heal, grow and thrive.
Together, we will empower your potential, not your problems."<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">If you are
health conscious and committed to living a healthy life, even if you presently
happen to be struggling with pain, injury or some other health challenge, give
Dr. Cochran a call because he is excited to assist you with your healthy life. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Dr. Cochran
graduated from the University of Idaho in 1980 and is a retired US Marine Corps
officer. After he got out of the service, he went on to Palmer College of
Chiropractic in Davenport, Iowa, where he graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2001. He
is also an award winning author of <i>Oby's Wisdom! A Caveman's Simple Guide to
Holistic Health and Wellness</i>, named "Finalist" in the 2013 Best
Indie Book Awards.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Please join
the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce in welcoming Dr. Mark William
Cochran, Holistic Chiropractor and wishing him continued success in our
community. For more information, give Dr. Mark William Cochran at 208-304-2330,
email him at <a href="https://www.blogger.com/null">DrMark@DrMarks-Holistic-Health.com</a>
or visit his website <a href="http://www.yourchiropractorinsandpoint.com/">http://www.yourchiropractorinsandpoint.com/</a>.
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Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commercehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07150420600788220650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4412241225363240166.post-11218953458101971362014-04-15T12:46:00.001-07:002014-04-15T12:46:36.916-07:00REACH FOR THE SKY By Barney Ballard<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;">Creative,
employment-ready educational opportunities for students in our remote area are
a must, and it truly takes a village to get these opportunities off the
ground. In the fall of 2013, twelve
students from the Forrest Bird Charter School and Sandpoint High School have
been working together in the inaugural year of the <i>High School Aerospace Program</i>. The main goal of this unique
program is to provide a well-structured, comprehensive and cost-effective
course of study for local area high school students to investigate and
experience potential careers in the aerospace industry, interfacing with
regional colleges and aerospace businesses. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;">The program’s fall 2013
course, Survey of Aerospace Careers, was led by local aviators and aerospace
professionals Ken Larson, Randy McLain, Hunter Horvath, and Andy Berrey. The current trimester at FBCS offers an
introduction to aircraft maintenance under the guidance of Jason Hauck, a certified
A&P mechanic. For the fall 2014 trimester, Tamarack Air engineer Steve
Babin has offered to teach an introduction to aerospace engineering. To facilitate those students wishing to attain
a Sport Pilot license, Granite Aviation has provided a model aircraft, the
Tecnam P92 Eaglet, for flight lessons. The membership of the Experimental
Aircraft Association Chapter 1441 has also given generously of their time and
money to support the efforts of this program.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;">Joining in on our exciting
education-in-aerospace efforts, North Idaho College has initiated a composite
program at the CDA airport with forty students enrolled in the first year of
this industry specific college level certification process. Boeing has
stamped its seal of approval on this NIC course, certifying that students who
complete this program have achieved an initial level of competence for job
opportunities.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;">Bonner, Boundary and
Kootenai counties are the hotbed of aviation activity in Idaho, and there is no
better time than now to offer our local students an outstanding opportunity to
get a leg-up on a growing industry – right in their own hometowns.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;">Next month:</span></b><span style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif;"> The impact of P-TECH
(Pathways in Technology Early College High School) for the students of North
Idaho.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commercehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07150420600788220650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4412241225363240166.post-4565004961846944102014-04-14T14:27:00.000-07:002014-04-14T14:32:15.377-07:00Chamber’s Women in Business Updates Name to Chamber Chick Connections<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">The
Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce and Women in Business Committee is
excited to announce a new name and organization make up for their committee. At
last month’s April Luncheon, the WIB announced that their strategic planning processes
helped them realize the committee’s purpose and benefit to their members:
Connecting. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">After
learning what the women of our community wanted, the name Chamber Chick
Connection seemed to accurately describe their new mission, vision and purposes.
One of the biggest reasons for the name change was to be more inclusive to all
the women in our community. The Chamber Chick Connection kicks the stigma only business
owners and managers are allowed or benefit from joining the group.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">“The
Chamber Chicks are at it again,” said Judy Baird, Women In Business committee member.
“We’ve been shaking up our committee for the last three months and we’re
excited to share some of our new developments.” <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">The
Women In Business committee has been working with a strategic plan facilitator
to hone in on their mission, vision and purpose. Their new mission is “Empower
women to achieve success.” Their new vision is “live the dream.” Their 3 purposes
are: Connect, Collaborate and Celebrate. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">“The
group has done an excellent job and worked very hard at surveying our
membership, as well as their regular attendees,” explained Kate McAlister,
Chamber CEO. “I am looking forward to the many good things to come.” <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #1a1a1a; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">The
Greater Sandpoint Chamber invites the community to attend the Women in Business
meetings and monthly luncheon on the first Tuesday of every month. For more information, please call 263-2161 or
visit <a href="http://www.sandpointchamber.com/">www.sandpointchamber.com</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commercehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07150420600788220650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4412241225363240166.post-70050175731297317252014-04-14T14:01:00.000-07:002014-04-14T14:25:37.985-07:00Community Garden Teams up with Food Bank - Sponsors Needed<div class="MsoPlainText">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Please consider sponsoring a Community Garden plot for the Food Bank at
$50/each (we have 7 plots). We need someone to
"rent" the plots so that we can give the food, grown by volunteers, to the Food
Bank. The City is not able to give stuff away, no matter how great the
cause. Technically the sponsors are renting the spot and then giving the
food away. We will place a small sign on each box with the name of
business sponsor. It would be really awesome if we could just find one or
two folks to cover but as long as we find a home for each of the 7
we're golden.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">- Kim Woodruff, Parks and Recreation Director, City of Sandpoint</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">More information here: <a href="https://sites.google.com/site/sandpointcommunitygarden/">https://sites.google.com/site/sandpointcommunitygarden/</a></span></div>
Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commercehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07150420600788220650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4412241225363240166.post-29070245791959340252014-04-14T10:12:00.000-07:002014-04-14T10:12:30.433-07:00Spring has sprung - March Bonner Biz<div class="MsoNormal">
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winter and, according to the calendar at least, spring is once again upon
us.</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">In Sandpoint’s Business Improvement
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Sandpoint’s BID is gearing up for the annual ‘Shake the
Sand Out’ downtown clean up event. Teams
of business owners and community volunteers join forces for a few hours on a spring
morning and put the sparkle back into our downtown core (and Sand Creek). This year’s event will take place on
Saturday, April 26<sup>th</sup>.
Volunteers will gather at 8:30am in Jeff Jones Square to receive sector
assignments, gloves and garbage bags, as well as coffee and pastries to get
them started. Volunteers will reconvene
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">This project usually takes just a few hours, and is a
great way for individuals and service groups to jump in and help provide
much-appreciated sprucing up of our downtown – as we know our spring and summer
guests are soon to visit, and we want to look our very best! If you are interested in volunteering, either
as an individual or a team, please contact me to sign up by phone at (208) 263-2161,
or by email at </span><a href="mailto:kim@sandpointchamber.com"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">kim@sandpointchamber.com</span></a><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">.<br /><br /><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">The Sandpoint Shopping District’s retailers and
restaurants will also be holding their much-anticipated annual ‘Get Your Spring
On’ event that same day – Saturday, April 26<sup>th</sup>. Many
of our unique downtown shops will be offering discounts on winter merchandise
and showcasing their new seasonal products and services, as well as hosting fun
mini-events for you and yours to take part in. Several restaurants will also
have specials available, paired with the excellent fair and friendly service
they have come to be known for. There
will even be a $500 Shopping Spree available, as the Grand Prize in the
‘Enter-to-Win’ contest that day - sign me up, please!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Keep an eye out for ‘Get Your Spring On’ posters and
advertisements soon, where you will find a detailed list of the events and the businesses
involved. Opportunities for business owners to join in on this one-day event
are still possible, which offer co-marketing and advertisement (cost sharing) within
<i>and </i>outside the area. If you are a
business located within the downtown core and interested in taking part in this
event, please contact Ranel Hanson at (208) 946-7703, or at </span><a href="mailto:zanyzebrastore@gmail.com"><span style="color: windowtext; font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">zanyzebrastore@gmail.com</span></a><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">. </span><span class="Hyperlink0"> </span><span class="Hyperlink0"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Deadline for inclusion is coming quickly, so please act
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Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commercehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07150420600788220650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4412241225363240166.post-28937682043058311812014-04-09T14:12:00.002-07:002014-04-09T14:12:46.233-07:00Chamber Welcomes Cocolalla Heating & Cooling LLC<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif;">The
Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce is excited to welcome Cocolalla Heating
& Cooling LLC to the Chamber. With 30 years’ experience, Rick Ralls of
Cocolalla Heating & Cooling LLC offers great knowledge of residential and
commercial heating and cooling systems. They can help all businesses,
homeowners, and property owners decide what is best for their particular
application and are excited to work with community members.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">After his
schooling at Eastern Wyoming College in Torrington, Wyoming, Rick Ralls spent
time working in Arizona and Colorado before starting his own business. He
opened Mountain Aire Heating & Cooling LLC in 1999 while living in
Wyoming. </span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">“We ran a
very prosperous business for 12 years and closed our doors in 2011 to
relocate to Idaho for a better quality of life,” explained Rick. He then
added, “After working for a couple of different HVAC companies in northern
Idaho in 2013 I again decided that I needed to be in business for
myself and Cocolalla Heating & Cooling LLC was created.”</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Cocolalla
Heating & Cooling LLC is a HVAC company offering service repair and
installation of heating and air conditioning products including: air cleaners,
a/c's, furnace, humidifiers, boilers, heat pumps, all commercial kitchen
appliances including walk-in coolers, freezers, exhaust hoods etc. They offer
free estimates and do not charge a travel charge for northern Idaho -
Boundary/Bonner counties.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">“We provide
honest and affordable rates: Residential $60 per hour/commercial $80
per hour.”</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Please join the
Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce in welcoming Cocolalla Heating &
Cooling LLC, and wishing them success in our community. For more information,
give them a call in at 263-5570 or email them at </span><a href="mailto:tinknocker4545@gmail.com" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">tinknocker4545@gmail.com</span></a><span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">. </span></div>
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Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commercehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07150420600788220650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4412241225363240166.post-52909138059851648092014-04-09T09:48:00.000-07:002014-04-09T09:48:11.172-07:00Volunteers needed for Annual ‘Shake the Sand Out’ downtown clean-up event<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The Sandpoint Business
Improvement District (BID) is seeking volunteers, individuals and groups, to
help clean up area streets and public spaces on April 26. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The ‘Shake the Sand Out’
clean-up event will bring local businesses, community organizations and area
residents together to remove litter from streets in downtown Sandpoint, as well
as Sand Creek, prior to the start of the busy summer season.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">The event will take place on Saturday, April 26, when
volunteers will meet at 8:30am in Jeff Jones Square. There, they will register and enjoy a light
breakfast, courtesy of the BID membership.
Participants will be assigned an area in downtown Sandpoint, then fan
out in teams to pick up litter, pull weeds and tidy up business corridors,
public spaces and Sand Creek. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Disposable gloves and bags will be provided. Volunteers are encouraged to dress for the
weather by wearing comfortable clothing and appropriate footwear, as well as to
bring gardening gloves or any additional clean-up tools they are comfortable
using. The event will wrap up at
11:30am back at the Square, where volunteers will be treated to lunch. <br /><br /><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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please contact Kim Queen at 263-2161, or by email at <a href="mailto:kim@sandpointhchamber.com">kim@sandpointhchamber.com</a>.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commercehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07150420600788220650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4412241225363240166.post-82841344031616107542014-04-07T14:37:00.000-07:002014-04-07T14:48:17.056-07:00Chamber Honors Les Schwab Tire Center<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce is proud to recognize Les Schwab Tire
Center as March’s Business of the Month. With more than 25 years as a Chamber
Member and great community member, the Chamber give them this award as a way to
say “thank you for always supporting our community and thank you for exemplary
customer service.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">“We’re
aware of businesses around our community who are leaders and contribute some of
their time and as much as they can back to the community,” explained Clem
Hackworthy, Chamber Ambassador. “This month we have chosen one of the largest
independent car dealers in the world. I can attest for the job they do and the
service they give.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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of the places they show their support include the Senior Gift Card Center, 4H
Fundraisers and Animal Auction, School fundraisers and graduation, little
league and other team sponsorships, Backcountry Horseman, car shows, Bonner
County Fairgrounds, Rotary and other local clubs.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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join the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce in congratulating Les Schwab
Tire Center for their success and thanking them for their commitment to our
community. For more information, call them at 208-265-4518 or stop by and see
them at 279 Bonner Mall Way, across from Yoke’s.</span></div>
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Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commercehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07150420600788220650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4412241225363240166.post-88939150769042451662014-04-07T14:24:00.001-07:002014-04-07T14:48:49.120-07:00Chamber Honors SHS Key Club with Volunteer of the Month<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">The Greater
Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce honored the Sandpoint High School Key Club as
March’s Volunteer of the Month. Key Club is very involved in our community and
the work these students do is amazing. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">“This year
we fund-raised for The Eliminate Project, which aims to eliminate Maternal
Neonatal Tetanus from the world, mainly focusing on third world countries. We
earned enough money to provide for 1,000 vaccinations by selling cotton candy
at SHS football games. We also donated a superhero themed tree for The Festival
of Trees which sponsors Kinderhaven. In addition, our club partnered up with
the local Kiwanis Club and participated in bell ringing for the Salvation Army.
Key Club has also sponsored Head Start's parent meeting dinners. Our latest
project was a school-wide diaper drive in which we teamed up with the SHS
Interact Club. We collected diapers, wipes, and money for the food bank,” said
Alicia Walker, SHS Key Club President.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Please join
the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce in congratulating SHS Key Club for
being honored as the Volunteer of the Month and thanking them for all of their
contributions and dedication to our community. From the Greater Sandpoint
Chamber of Commerce, as well as the whole community, Thank You! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commercehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07150420600788220650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4412241225363240166.post-1818569618514914472014-03-17T14:53:00.001-07:002014-03-17T14:53:33.789-07:00Chamber Welcomes Northwest Auto Body in Ponderay <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">The Greater
Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce is excited to welcome Northwest Auto Body in
Ponderay, their second location, to the Chamber. With more than 35 years’
experience in Sandpoint, Northwest Auto Body has branched out with a new second
location in Ponderay and some new amenities to go along with it. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">“We are very excited
to announce the opening of a second location in Ponderay, located at 1202
Triangle Drive,” said Eric Donenfeld. “Both locations have computer
networking systems for online claim filing, providing faster and more efficient
insurance claim settling. Our new Ponderay Branch offers 2 new paint booths from
Italy and all the newest technology making the repair process even more
seamless.”<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">In 1976, at
the age of 26, Mel Donenfeld opened Northwest Autobody in Sandpoint on a
premise of providing top quality work and customer service on all vehicles, as
well as 24-hour towing in North Idaho. During those 36 years, Northwest
Auto Body has created deep ties to the region through volunteering and superior
customer service. The business is still family owned and operated
with Mel's two sons, Eric and Cory, positioned to continue the tradition
of excellence in collision repair and caring for the greater Sandpoint
and Ponderay community.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Please join
the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce in welcoming Northwest Auto Body to
their second location in Ponderay, 1202 Triangle Drive, and wishing them
continued success in our community. For more information, give them a call in
Ponderay at 265-9999 or visit them online at www.northwestautobody.com. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commercehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07150420600788220650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4412241225363240166.post-70142555851949644152014-03-10T12:57:00.000-07:002014-03-10T12:57:31.712-07:00Free Marketing To B.I.D. Members - February Bonner Biz<div class="MsoNormal">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="line-height: 115%;">Last month, I shared one of the promotional projects the
Business Improvement District (B.I.D.) team has recently implemented – the
monthly radio program entitled the <i>Downtown
Dialogue</i>. The show airs at Noon
every third Monday on 1400AM/KSPT and on 1450AM/KBFI, and is hosted by the
B.I.D. manager (me) and Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce Communications
Manager, Mack Deibel.</span><span style="line-height: 115%;"> </span><span style="line-height: 115%;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">On the February 17<sup>th</sup> airing, we shared the
microphone with Ranel Hanson, owner of Zany Zebra and member of the Downtown
Sandpoint Shopping District, and Denise Alvaeri, Public Relations maven for
Pend Oreille Winery. They each had the
opportunity to not only share the outstanding events and promotions their
establishments are sponsoring for Winter Carnival, but also gave the listening
audience important information on upcoming news and events. The show was fun and informative for the
listeners, and it also served as a great way for both of those businesses to
promote themselves on the radio at NO COST to them – an outstanding benefit for
B.I.D. members in good standing!<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Our goal with the <i>Downtown
Dialogue</i> is to create a forum for open discussion on events, issues and
general topics-of-interest pertaining to downtown Sandpoint. We will continue working with our
constituents in all areas represented in the B.I.D.: Restaurants, Education,
Real Estate, Professional/Banking/Law, Health Care, Retail, Arts/Entertainment,
Lodging, and At Large/Miscellaneous businesses and organizations. We will also
host future conversations with our partners at the City of Sandpoint, Bonner
County Economic Development Corporation, and many others.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In a recent meeting with a concerned BID member, they
shared with us the importance of understanding the difference in individual
business models. The reformed B.I.D.
Council and staff is working hard on identifying improved strategies and events
to creatively market the B.I.D. constituency, in a solid effort to answer the
concerns of the various sectors we represent.
We recognize that while a promotion may work well for one type of business,
it may fall completely flat for another. <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">There are no cookie cutter businesses in the B.I.D., and
that is a wonderful thing. However, it does create challenges (albeit not
insurmountable) for us as we work towards our mission of cultivating year-round
economic prosperity and vitality within the district – we need your input on
what YOU feel the B.I.D. can do to help you get the word out on the services
you provide. Reach out to your sector
representative, and share your ideas.
Your representative is your voice, and he/she will bring those ideas to
the Council table. </span>This is where real
change in the B.I.D. begins!</span><span style="font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: small;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commercehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07150420600788220650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4412241225363240166.post-30577698662518652692014-03-03T13:50:00.002-08:002014-03-03T13:50:17.431-08:00Chamber Honors Sandpoint Senior Center<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce is proud to recognize Sandpoint Senior
Center as February’s Business/Non-profit of the Month. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">“This
month, I have the honor of recognizing a business that goes above and beyond
for the seniors in our community,” said Ken Wood, Chamber Ambassador and the
Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce’s Chair-elect announced the attendees of
the Chamber’s February General Membership Luncheon.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">There’s
an enormous amount of pride the staff of 15 puts into the business. Last year,
the Senior Center delivered over 15,000 meals to local seniors in our area.
These meals are delivered Monday-Friday using an all-volunteer effort. It
should be noted, many of the seniors they deliver to would not receive quality
daily meals if it was not for the efforts of the Senior Center. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">In
addition to the Meals on Wheels program, they served more than 10,000 meals at
their physical location. Those who attend or frequent the Senior Center are able
to socialize and develop friendships, as well as participate in activities like
bingo and billiards. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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large focus for the Senior Center has been the Daybreak Center. This center
provides relief for caregivers that are dealing with people who have dementia, Alzheimer’s
and other types of aging medical issues. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">“They
truly care about our local seniors,” Ken Wood went on to explain. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif"; font-size: 12.0pt;">Please
join the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce in congratulating Sandpoint Senior
Center for their success and thanking them for their commitment to our community.
For more information, call them at 208-263-6860 or stop by the Senior Center at 820
Main Street.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commercehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07150420600788220650noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4412241225363240166.post-19551685561912222132014-03-03T13:47:00.000-08:002014-03-03T13:47:23.177-08:00Chamber Gives First Legacy Award for Volunteerism to the late Mayor Marsha Ogilvie<div class="MsoNormal">
<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">The Greater
Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce created a Legacy Award for Volunteerism and
honored Marsha Ogilvie at the February General Membership Luncheon. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Marsha Ogilvie honored and recognized non-profits and volunteers once a month
when she was Mayor of Sandpoint. She herself was a volunteer and founder of the
local non-profit Kinderhaven. She loved children and her office was filled with
children’s art. She was also a founder of Women Honoring Women, a local
organization whose continuing mission is to recognize women in our community who
have contributed to the betterment of the Sandpoint through volunteerism,
leadership, the arts and education.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">“Marsha’s
selection for the first legacy volunteer award is a wonderful honor. It speaks much
of what she was all about – extending kindness and a nurturing hand to those
around her. Her compassionate nature took the form of volunteerism and
community service. And I believe the countless projects that she was involved
with were each enhanced by her presence,” said Francis Ogilvie, husband of
Marsha. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">“Marsha
taught me that leadership above all is about people. It’s about caring about people
and understanding people. That is what a leader is, somebody you want to
follow,” said Chamber President Kate McAlister. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">“For those
of you who did not have a chance to work with Marsha, I can tell you it was a
relentless theme for her to both celebrate those who volunteer and make our
community what it is and the small business owners. She was a small business
owner in Sandpoint. Beyond being an amazing volunteer, she was also somebody
who just cared tremendously about our downtown, city and our community here,”
said Jeremy Grimm, City Planner. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Arial","sans-serif";">Please join
the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce in honoring Marsha Ogilvie, Legacy
Award for Volunteerism winner, for her contributions and dedication to our
community, much of which will live on because of her work. From the Greater
Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce, as well as the whole community, Thank You! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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