Thursday, April 15, 2010

Ivano's Awarded Business of the Month

The Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce awarded Ivano’s Ristorante & Caffe the Business of the Month award for their exemplary service and generosity to the community.

Owned by 2009 Citizen of the Year Jim Lippi, Ivano’s started with a dream by his own father Ivano Lippi. Journeying to the United States from Lucca, Italy in 1938, this entrepreneur established his Italian restaurant on February 14, 1984, and the Lippi family continues to fulfill Ivano’s vision to be the busiest and best restaurant in northern Idaho.

With an assorted menu of gourmet foods and hand-selected wines, Ivano’s offers lunch, dinner, and catering along with a full “menu” of events. Upcoming on April 30they invite Bridges Home to their Martini & Wine bar.

Ivano’s has made tremendous contributions to the community through donating food and services to support local families and individuals, including the Tyler Cordle benefit, Chris Owens benefit, Community Cancer Services benefits, among countless others. The annual Ivano’s Golf Tournament benefits a scholarship fund, providing financial support for college or trade school to a local Bonner County student.

The Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce is pleased to honor Ivano’s as the recipient of the Business of the Month and wishes them continued success.

For more information on Ivano’s, call (208) 263-0211 or visit www.ivanos-sandpoint.com.

Photo Caption: Ivano’s Ristorante & Caffe owner Jim Lippi with daughters Jessica and Katie received the Business of the Month award by the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce. Presenting the award is Ambassador Colleen Spickelmire of Panhandle State Bank.