Chamber’s Women in Business Updates Name to Chamber Chick Connections

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.

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.

“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.”

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.

“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.”

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 www.sandpointchamber.com. 

Chamber Honors Kim Diercks as February Volunteer of the Month

The Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce honored Kim Diercks, Panhandle State Bank HR Generalist, as February’s Volunteer of the Month for her service to our community and many of our non-profit organizations. Her positive attitude and willingness to jump right in has impacted the lives of many individuals in our community. 

Watch Kim accept her award, click here.

Kim has lived in our community for over 10 years and is currently a Board Member for the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce, Pend Oreille Arts Council and Kinderhaven, which she is a former President of. She was instrumental and very involved with the formation of Powered by Community, Panhandle State Bank’s non-profit and community oriented education and advocacy efforts.

Please join the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce in congratulating Kim Diercks for being honored as the Volunteer of the Month and thanking her for all of her contributions to our community. Kim’s hard work has done a lot for many organizations in our community. From the Greater Sandpoint Chamber, as well as the whole community, Thank You!

Photo: Kim Diercks accepts the award from Chamber Board Member Amy Whalen.

Chamber Women In Business Host 4th Annual Conference

The Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce Women In Business Committee is pleased to present the 4th Annual Empowering Women In Business Conference: Becoming ‘Better Than Average’. Save the date for Thursday, November 8th. 

Sponsorship is available at a number of levels so that all businesses can participate and early registration starts now. Don't miss this amazing opportunity to promote your business and reach a dynamic group of business owners and employees. Sponsors range from $100-250 and include at least one complimentary conference attendance pass, exhibitor booth and promotion and advertising. There are very cost effective ways to get some exposure and promotion outside of the traditional sponsorship: provide a Raffle Item of minimum value of $25 or an item(s) for the attendee Welcome Bags.

This conference offers a premier stage to promote your business, be amongst like-minded professionals, and learn valuable tools to apply towards your business. The purpose of the Empowering Women In Business Conference is to enhance leadership skills, provide networking opportunities, as well as provide an educational platform for attendees. Cost of conference attendance is $55 for Chamber Members and $65 for Non-Chamber Members.

The conference will be held at the Coldwater Creek Auditorium on Thursday, November 8, from 8:30AM- 3:30PM. The Chamber would like to thank this year's Diamond Sponsor, STCU.

The conference is now taking registration for attendees, as well as sponsors. For more information about the sponsorships, the conference, and how to register, please call (208) 263-2161 or visit http://sandpointchamber.org.