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February2020 Issue

RIVER CITY NEWSPOST FALLS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

In this Issue:President’s Message

February Connect 4 LunchOur Members

Upcoming Eventsand much more...

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A R E A C H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C E

President’s Message

A R E A C H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C E

Board of DirectorsBoard ChairJerry LyonFirst Interstate Bank

Chair ElectJulie HoltKootenai Health

Vice ChairEric KnutdsenKnudtsen Chevrolet

TreasurerRandy OaksHaddock & Associates

Past ChairMark WoodworthThe Murray Group

Graydon StanleyNorth Idaho College

Brian BrighamNorthwest Specialty Hospital

Jason FaulknerCity of Post Falls

Scot FrazerVarspex

Laura HornRiver City Fabrication

Cindy JordanJordan Sales & Service

Dena NaccaratoPost Falls School District

Christi FleischmanKnock Marketing & Design

Jessie MorrowKootenai County Fire & Rescue

Tag JacklinRiverbend Commerce Park

Tavis ThromState Farm Insurance

A R E A C H A M B E R O F C O M M E R C E

Greatness is not what you have, but rather what you give. For nearly three decades the Post Falls Chamber of Commerce has been coming together to celebrate community leaders who leave their unique mark along the way as our community grows and flourishes. We were thrilled to celebrate some deserving community businesses and leaders at the Community Recognition Gala presented by Numerica Credit Union last week.

Congratulations to the Auction Ladies (Deb Wheeler, Sherry Wallis, Mindy Hatcher, Amy Boni, Andrea Fulks, Kay Poland and Tonya Myers), for Spirit of Post Falls award; bankcda, for Business of the Year; Jessie Morrow, for Volunteer of the Year and Chief Pat Knight, for Citizen of the Year.

Please join us for the first Connect 4 Lunch meeting of the New Year - Tuesday, February 18th with featured keynote speaker, Jerry Keane, Superintendent for the Post Falls School District. We are grateful to STCU our event sponsor.

Building a network of friends and professionals is an important part of a fulfilling career path – we at the Post Falls Chamber of Commerce, want to provide that opportunity – please join us for the 2020 kick off of the Coffee Connections Program Series on Thursday, February 27th from 8am-9am at the Post Falls Chamber. We are grateful to our event sponsors DOMA Coffee and Sweet Water Bakery. Jacob Bonwell with Camp Journey will be our featured speaker.

Wednesday, March 25th is our Annual Reverse Job Fair presented by the Business & Education Committee. Last year 207 seniors from Post Falls High School, New Vision High School and Genesis Preparatory Academy were awarded over $21,000 in college scholarships funded by local businesses & organizations.

We couldn’t be more proud of this annual event, hosted, planned and executed by the Business & Education Committee. Event Chair, Jessie Morrow, Kootenai County Fire & Rescue is well underway with planning the event.

We are grateful to the many businesses and leaders that have participated over the years, and are continually looking for interviewers, event volunteers and scholarships for the students. Not only is this a great opportunity for the high school seniors, but also for the business leaders that participate. It is always encouraging to see the creativity and talent displayed at this event.

Jame` Davis

Tuesday, February 18, 202011:30am to 1:00 pm

Our speaker:Jerry Keane,

Post Falls School District Superindendent

To register, please go to postfallschamber.com

Coffee Connections!

Complimentary to all Post Falls Chamber members. For details, www.postfallschamber.com

Thursday, February 27Speaker: Jacob Bonwell with Camp Journey8:00amPost Falls Chamber

We Love our Members!Welcome to our New Member

LC Engineering, PLLC Fatbeam

Girl Scouts Council-EWNITetiri, LLC

Thank you to all our Member Renewals for the month of January!

Special Thanks to our Visionary, Corporate and Executive Members

Corporate & Executive Members:

Avista ● Greyhound Park & Event Center ● Legacy Dental/Avondale Dental Group Northwest Specialty Hospital ● Numerica Credit Union ● Spokane International Airport ● STCU

Post Falls Walmart Stores ● Sysco Spokane ● Mountain West Bank ● Tedder Industries ● P1FCU ● bankcda Tetiri ● First Interstate Bank

When you refer a member that joins in February, you'll get $25 in biz bucks to be used at local participating businesses. Referring a member is easy, send: Jeannette@postfallschamber.com the following information: Business name, contact name at business, phone number, email address and your relationship to business.

*Your personal testimony is key to building our successful chamber membership – share your story, invite a friend to a chamber event, help make the connection.

Email jeannette@postfallschamber

Referring a member has it’s privileges!

Goodwill Industries of the Inland Northwest, Interstate Concrete & Asphalt, Mainstream Electric, Pam and Rich

Houser, Patty Shea, Post Falls Lions Club, Rehabilitation Hospital of the Northwest, Sysco Spokane,

Wells Fargo Advisors - Craig Wilcox

Ambassadors Business Appreciation

Thank you to all our Member Renewals for the month of January!

Fox Trailers, Inc.646 N Pleasant View Rd. • Post Falls • 208-773-6588www.foxtrailers.com

Fox Trailers, Inc. is family owned and operated since 1999. Chad Fox runs the business with his wife and mom, as well as a knowledgeable staff who might as well be family! Chad has taken the business from building flatbeds to carrying multiple lines of cargo trailers, equipment trailers, and sport trailers. Chad and his staff have the knowledge and experience to meet all your trailer needs. From ordering custom trailers to doing repairs, Fox Trailers, Inc. is your one stop shop.

Brothers Flooring4057 W Riverbend Ave. • Post Falls • 208-981-0068www.brothersflooringnw.com

Brothers Flooring works to install high quality floors on time, and within budget. They pride themselves on their outstanding service and work to meet your needs. They stock and install all floor coverings such as luxury vinyl plank and tile, hardwood flooring, tile, & carpet. Visit their beautiful showroom just off Pleasant View Rd. on W. Riverbend Ave. and say hello to Andy and Tyler.

Post Falls Brewing Company112 N Spokane Street • Post Falls • 208-773-7301www.postfallsbrewing.com

Resting above the banks of the beautiful Spokane River you can find Idaho’s finely crafted beer at Post Falls Brewing Co. It’s a kid friendly place, so bring the family. Well behaved dogs are allowed on the patio. Rotating food trucks are there most days, and there’s live music on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Check out their website for the Trivia Nights, music and food information.

Post Falls Chamber2020 Recognition

GALA

Pat Knight, Citizen of the Year

Boys and Girls Club Business of the Year,

Northwest Specialty Hospital

Boys and Girls Club Volunteer of the Year,

Jason Mealer

Auction LadiesSpirit Award

bankcdaBusiness of the Year

Post Falls Food Bank Business of the Year,First Interstate Bank

Post Falls Food Bank Volunteer of the Year

Maureen Frame

Jessie MorrowVolunteer of the Year

Thank you to our Sponsor

COMMITTEEC

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ERAmbassadors CommitteeTuesday, February 411:00am

Public Policy CommitteeThursday, February 611:30amPost Falls Chamber

Business and Education CommitteeTuesday, February 258:30amPost Falls Chamber

RCLA CommitteeFriday, February 218:00amPost Falls Chamber

bankcda was presented with the NIBCA Company of the Year Award. The award was given for the company’s involvement within the North Idaho Building Contractors Association in 2019 and what bankcda does to benefit the surrounding community.

Those pictured include Therese Goodwin Gurgel (Representing ICCU, the 2018 winner), and Brad Rasor of bankcda.

bankcda awarded the NIBCA Company of the Year

Tibbetts Awards NominationsThe Small Business Adminitration is accepting applications

The 2020 Tibbetts Awards Program has officially launched! Nominations for the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Tibbetts Awards are open through February 21, 2020. For detailed instructions, timeline and additional information, visit our website: http://www.sbir.gov/about-tibbetts-awards

The Tibbetts Awards recognize companies, organizations, and individuals exemplifying the best of the best in the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. Named for Roland Tibbetts, founder of the SBIR Program, these awards are presented to those who have leveraged their SBIR/STTR investment or helped others do so, in a way that has generated a measurable impact and demonstrates the spirit and mission of the SBIR/STTR programs. Already have a nominee in mind? Check out the nomination guidelines. Self-nominations for companies and organizations are accepted. Nomination GuidelinesAnyone may nominate a company, organization, and/or individual in the SBIR/STTR ecosystem for a 2020 Tibbetts Award. Self-nominations are accepted in the Company and Organization Categories ONLY. Tibbetts Awardees are selected based on recommendations by a panel of judges. Award notifications will be sent to the recipients via email in April 2020. All recipients will be invited to Washington, D.C. to attend the Tibbetts Awards Ceremony this summer. • Companies are evaluated on how they leveraged the SBIR/STTR investment and program to stimulate technical innovation, generate business impacts, and spur economic as well as broader social benefits and/or national scientific and research advancements. Nominate a Company: https://www.sbir.gov/sites/default/files/2020_Tibbetts_Nomination_Guidance_Companies.pdf• Organizations are evaluated on their unique impact and advocacy of SBIR/STTR awardees, and the creation and sustainability of programs that accelerate or enhance the quality and impact of the SBIR/STTR Programs.Nominate an Organization: https://www.sbir.gov/sites/default/files/2020_Tibbetts_Nomination_Guidance_Organization.pdf• Individuals are evaluated based on their unique impact and advocacy of SBIR/STTR Awardees, and the creation and sustainability of programs that accelerate or enhance the quality and impact of SBIR/STTR programs. Nominate an Individual: https://www.sbir.gov/sites/default/files/2020_Tibbetts_Nomination_Guidance_Individuals.pdf Questions? Visit http://www.sbir.gov/about-tibbetts-awards or Email info.tibbetts@sba.gov

River City Leadership AcademyTechnology Day

DEADLINE extended! It's not too late to support the life-saving efforts of Safe Start!

Place your order today www.nwsids.org/roadhouse or call 206-548-9290

Join us for our two-part event!Date: Friday, February 7Time: 7:30 - 10:00 a.m.Location: Hagadone Event Center 900 Floating Green Dr. | Coeur d’Alene, ID 83814

Part 1: 7:30 - 9:00 a.m.Low-Cost Heart Screenings Registered attendees will be provided a 15-minutescreening to assess blood pressure, body mass index,cholesterol and a full lipid panel and glucose level.

These measurements require 8-12 hours of fasting.Cost for the screening is $20 and can be with cash or check at the door.

Part 2: 9:00 a.m.Expert Speakers and Heart-Healthy Breakfast After screenings, attendees will be treated to heart-healthyfoods and will hear from our panel of cardiology providersabout the importance of healthy habits, heart diseaseprevention tips and when to call a cardiologist.

Part 1 not required to attend Part 2, but registrationis required and space is limited.

To reserve your spot, call: (208) 625-5599.

Kootenai Health hasbeen named one of thetop 50 cardiovascular

hospitals in the nation.

Heart toHeart EventFree Educational Seminar and Low-Cost HeartScreening at the Hagadone Event Center

1.14.2020

Kootenai Heart ClinicsPresenting Speakers:

Elizabeth Rau, M.D.Timothy Ball, M.D.

A benefit for the Post Falls Education Foundation

Saturday, March 7, 20207-10 pm

The Greyhound Park & Event Center

$45 per personOver 85 Wineries, Microbreweries and Restaurants

Wine, Microbrew, Hard Ciders, Hot and Cold Appetizers, and DessertsSilent Auction | Live Entertainment | Wine & Brew Tree Raffle

Tickets include all food, wine, beer, cider and complimentary wine glass or beer stein.Must be 21 years old to attend

Tickets available online at www.pfefwsd.org and these Post Falls locations:Columbia Bank Mt. West BankYokesSuper 1 FoodsPost Falls Brewing

Post Falls School Dist. OfficePost Falls Chamber OfficeSelkirk Abbey BrewingWashington Trust Bank

For more information, call Val Wilcox at 208-691-4675www.pfefwsd.org

THANK YOU TO OUR MAJOR SPONSORS

MEMBER FDIC

BENEFIT FOR THE POST FALLS EDUCATION FOUNDATION, SUPPORTING TEACHERS AND STUDENTS IN THE POST FALLS SCHOOL DISTRICT

Grand Sponsor:

2020 COMMUNITY BUSINESS FAIRPost Falls Chamber of Commerce

BOOTH PRICES (for members)

$250 booth**Early bird**

$225 (regular booth only)Feb 1 to 29

$275 premiere booth

(for future members)$375 booth

$400 premiere booth

AWARDS BEST BOOTH

MARKETING GURUMOST CREATIVE

BEST FOOD

For information, call 208.773.5016, go to www.postfallschamber.com

or contact Jeannette at jeannette@postfallschamber.com

FREE TO THE PUBLIC

4:00 - 7:00pm3:00 - 4:00pm Business to Business

networking*vendors only*

Wednesday April 22, 2020

Greyhound Park & Event Center

5100 W Riverbend Ave, Post Falls

EARLY BIRD SPECIAL!

FEB 1 TO FEB 29!

Click HERE to reserve a booth