MetLife Home Loans' Chris Bassett Receives Volunteer of the Month Honor

Chris Bassett from MetLife Home Loans received the Volunteer of the Month award from the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, July 9th.

Bassett has been an active member and volunteer for the Chamber for the last three years. He was the chairman of a networking group called Business Connections in 2007 and 2008 and led efforts to organize the annual Business Expo to promote businesses in the region. He then became the chairman-elect of the board of directors and served this role for the last nine months.

“Chris did a great job stimulating the Chamber Business Connections committee and his commitment to the Chairman-Elect position was stellar,” said Kelly Prior, CFO of Litehouse and treasurer for the Chamber’s board of directors. “Although we are sad to see him go, we are happy he is exploring other opportunities with his family.”

“I can’t say enough about Chris Basset,” said executive director Amy Little. “He is a cheerful giver of his time and resources to support our local business community,” she said. “The board and staff of the chamber are thankful for his contributions as a business leader.”

Photo Caption: Pictured is MetLife Home Loans’ Chris Bassett receiving the award for Volunteer of the Month from the chamber’s executive director Amy Little.

Juvenile Detention Center Discussion at Next Power Luncheon

On Thursday, July 9th the Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce welcomes Director of Justice Services Debbie Stallcup to discuss an upcoming levy for a new juvenile detention center for Bonner County.

The two-year $6.6 million override levy will go before voters on August 4th. The moneys will pay for the design and construction of a 32-bed juvenile justice facility. Stallcup will discuss this upcoming levy and will inform voters before heading to the polls.

The luncheon will be held at the Sandpoint Center Community Room, located at 414 Church Street. The cost of the luncheon is $15 for members and $20 for nonmembers, and advanced reservations required. To register, visit www.SandpointChamber.com or call (208) 263-0887.

ClickShops Celebrates New Storefront

ClickShops Inc. is a web retailer serving an online niche market allowing customers to find useful and unique products that improve quality of life. Their products are practical, pleasurable, and aesthetically pleasing.

Founded in February 2004 by Richard Marks, ClickShops’ new storefront located at 509 N. 5th Avenue provides shoppers the opportunity to view the online store and featured products.

Marks maintains search engine success by building websites that offer large selections of products specific to a web search - making the user experience easy to navigate. Featured ClickShop sites include gunsafes.com, massagechairs.com, leatherfurniture.com, thegaragedealer.com, and sofabeds.com.

Clickshops.com offers the largest selection of massage chairs on the internet, and the largest gun safes and cabinets in the nation. Additionally, they provide a variety of products including home furnishings, outdoor living furniture, carports and shelters, garage storage, game tables, office furniture, tools and equipment, and crates, houses, and kennels for pets. Knowledgeable account representatives can also help design systems for an office or home to fit the customer’s lifestyle and preferences.

Marks noted they offer free shipping and handling for the majority of their products. They also provide “white glove” delivery for many products wherein a product will be delivered to their home or office, unpackaged, and assembled if necessary.

The Chamber congratulates the ClickShops Inc. team for their innovative business model and high-level customer care.

For more information, visit www.ClickShops.com or call (800) 540-1695.

Photo Caption: Pictured is President and CEO Richard Marks cutting the ribbon with Doug Marks, Vice President/General Counsel, for the new ClickShops storefront amongst the ClickShops Inc. team, the Chamber Ambassadors, family, and friends.