201 E Fourth Ave., Post Falls ~ (208) 773-5016 www.postfallschamber.com

July 2018

In this Issue:

RIVER CITY NEWSPOST FALLS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

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

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

Oh July… all winter long we dream and wait in anticipation for your arrival and the fun that you bring along with you. Backyard cookouts, fireworks and flags, family time on the lake, and the list goes on…Post Falls Festival is scheduled for July 13-15, with the parade scheduled for Saturday, July 14th at 10am. Nothing says community

celebration like a good old fashioned parade. Anyone interested in participating can download a parade application on the Post Falls Chamber website. RCLA Alumni… we need you! we are looking for our alumni to assist with crowd control at the Post Falls Festival Parade, and then join us for our 1st Annual Alumni BBQ to follow.July 17th is our monthly Connect 4 Lunch meeting, and it’s all about community collaboration. We are honored to have our Post Falls Police Chief, Pat Knight and Fire & Rescue Division Chief, Steve Isaacson as our keynote speakers. We also have a very special presentation from the Idaho Hall of Fame – they will be inducting the Boys & Girls Club of Kootenai County.We are currently conducting interviews for the class of 2019 for our River City Leadership Academy (RCLA), what a stellar group of applicants. This next year they will learn about our community through a series of discovery days that include: history, economic development, health care and education day just to name a few. RCLA was established in 2009, and has seen over 200 community leaders complete the leadership program.We are in the third year of the Super Scholarship Raffle program, and look forward to drawing the winning raffle ticket for the $25,000 college scholarship at our member appreciation party on September 27th. Tickets are still available, and can be purchased at the Chamber office or ordered on our website. Only 1,000 tickets will be sold, the odds are ever in your favor. Cheers,Jame’ Davis

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

Board of DirectorsBoard ChairGraydon StanleyNorth Idaho College

Chair ElectMark WoodworthThe Murray Group

Vice ChairJerry LyonCommunity 1st Bank

TreasurerRandy OaksHaddock & Associates

Past ChairBrett SerightSeright’s Ace Hardware

Eric KnudtsenKnudtsen Chevrolet

Thomas TedderTedder Industries

Brian BrighamNorthwest Specialty Hospital

Jason FaulknerCity of Post Falls

Scot FrazerSwiss Tech Precision

Laura HornRiver City Fabrications

Cindy JordanJordan Sale & Service

Dena NaccaratoPost Falls School District

Julie HoltKootenai Health Foundation

Christi FleischmanKnock Marketing & Design POST FALLS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

HOLIDAY HOURS

Tuesday, July 3Closed at noon

Wednesday, July 4Closed

Tuesday, July17, 201812:00pm to 1:00pm

(doors open at 11:30am)

To register, please go to postfallschamber.com

Community Collaboration with Chief Pat Knight, Post Falls Police Department and

Steve Isaacson, Division Chief for Kootenai County Fire and Rescue

SAVE THE DATE for Post Fallidays

Saturday, December 8

Lunch sponsored by:

Tiny Tree Festival

Sponsored by

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

We Love our Members!Welcome to our New Members

Special Thanks to our Visionary, Corporate and Executive Members

Visionary Members: Kootenai Health and Columbia Bank

Corporate & Executive Members: Avista ● Body by Scotty ● City of Post Falls 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 ● Timber Gastro Pub ● Mountain West Bank ● Tedder Industries ● P1FCU

Heart of the City Church, Idaho Lawns Snow & Landscape Maintenance Co. , St. Joseph’s Ear Nose and Throat Clinic, bankcda, Ultra-Lawn, Coeur d’Alene Insurance,

Heppner Molds, Inc, Humanix Staffing & Recruiting Specialists, Super 1 Foods - PF/Hayden Lake, Jimmy Johns Post Falls, Greenstone Management, Greyhound Park & Event Center,

Northwest Specialty Hospital

Glenn Hansen, Sheryl Johnson and Will Alt

Critical Power Products & Services

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Mike Walter and Kristy WalterMK Realty

Referred by Mark Woodworth, The Murray Group

Keith Dixon, Molly Teal, Scott Fischer and Bryce Olberding

Architects West

Do you know a business that might benefit from membership with the Chamber? Refer today!

AMBASSADOR RIBBON CUTTINGSSureStay Plus Hotel by Best Western3647 W 5th Avenue | Post Falls | 208-773-4541 | (Just west of Pleasant View on 5th)

Newly renovated, SureStay offers their guests a comfortable relaxing stay. Enjoy the indoor heated pool any time of year. They offer free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel as well as a business center located in the lobby with computers and printers for guests. They serve a free, full hot breakfast buffet that is served daily.

Critical Power Products and Service4140 W. Grange Ave. | Post Falls | (509) 228-0178 | www.criticalpower.com

In their new 18,000 sq. ft. building, the company sells new and refurbished equipment for power generation and backup infrastructure, such as uninterrupted power supply units. Critical Power is a single point of contact for customers who want to dispose of and/or purchase data center and power equipment.

Century Park Associates, a nationwide senior living company, recently presented one of two Chairman’s Awards to Terek Beckman, Executive Director at Garden Plaza of Post Falls. The award was presented during Century Park’s Annual Management Meeting at its headquarters in Cleveland, Tenn.

“Terek has the gift of shine,” said Jenny Graham, director of operations for Century Park. “He understands the importance of hospitality and ensures his team does as well. I appreciate his ability to make the residents happy and provide a superb quality of life that is well deserved.”

Garden Plaza of Post Falls offers independent living and assisted living and has seen consistently high occupancy and customer satisfaction.

“I feel very blessed to be part of such a wonderful organization, and the team here at Post Falls truly embodies the service-first mindset,” said Beckman. “Serving seniors isn’t a job for us — it’s a passion! I was so proud to come home and be able to present that Chairman’s Award to our team.”

Garden Plaza of Post Falls is located at 545 N. Garden Plaza Court.With headquarters in Cleveland, Tenn., Century Park Associates manages more than 40 senior living communities in 20 states. For more information about Century Park, visit CenturyPA.com.

Garden Plaza leader wins Century Park’s Chairman’s Award

Congrats 2018 River City leadership academy graduates

Thank you to everyone who helped make the 2018 River City Leadership Academy such a great success! This year’s class raised $2,286 for Meals on Wheels Program.

Amber Conklin Kootenai CountyAnne Abrams Community Library NetworkBrandon Cassatt Advanced BenefitsChristi Fleischman Knock Marketing & DesignDon Millikan North Idaho CollegeDotty Herberer North Idaho CollegeGaryLalanne Integrated PersonnelGaylene Scott Kootenai HealthGeena Duczek Avista CorporationGuy Clancy River City Fabrication, LLCJames Clegg PayneWest InsuranceJess Dretke Columbia Bank

Jill McDowell City of Post FallsJohn Beacham City of Post FallsMelissa Schock Silver Lake MallNick Jordan Jordan Sales & ServiceOctavian Rivas Idaho Central Credit UnionRebecca Grytness Kootenai County Regina Lind St. Vincent de PaulScott Harmon City of Post FallsSharon Kevins CruiseOne Dream VacationsTag Jacklin Riverbend Commerce ParkTammy Androes Numerica Credit Union

Post Falls Festival Parade Saturday, July 14, 2018 – 10 a.m.

for parade application

click HERE

The Post Falls Police Department would like to wish everyone a safe and sane 4th of July week for 2018. As the holiday week rapidly approaches, we want to take this time to remind everyone about the potential hazards surrounding fireworks and their use. In Post Falls and the surrounding area, there are many different brands of fireworks. There are also a multitude of locations within Kootenai County where fireworks can be purchased. The only fireworks legal to possess or use within the City of Post Falls are those marked Safe and Sane. Post Falls is very specific in the types of fireworks that are unlawful to possess or use. Those that are unlawful are

firecrackers, cannon crackers, giant crackers, salutes, silver tube salutes, cherry bombs, mines, ground bombardment, grasshoppers and other explosive articles of similar nature. Other items or fireworks that are unlawful are skyrockets and rockets, including all similar devices containing any combustible or explosive material and which rise in the air during discharge; roman candles, including all devices which discharge balls of fire into the air; chasers and whistles, including all devices which dart and travel about the surface of the ground during discharge. This also includes snakes and hats containing bichloride of mercury, sparklers more than ten inches (10") in length or

one-quarter inch (1/4") in diameter or made with other than iron wires; all articles for pyrotechnic display such as aerial shells, salutes, flash shells, sky battles, parachute shells, mines, dago bombs and similar devices; all torpedoes which explode by means of friction, or which contain arsenic; and all other similar fireworks devices including cracker balls. Fire balloons or balloons of any type which have burning material of any kind attached thereto are also unlawful to possess.

All of these unlawful items are listed for your convenience as we encourage everyone to make the proper choice in the items they choose to purchase and/or use. We also want to take the opportunity to inform you that all fireworks are only lawful when they are used on your private property. It is unlawful for anyone to ignite any fireworks of any kind on public areas such as parks, playgrounds trails, public rights of way and streets, curbs and sidewalks, parking lots, alleys and the grounds of all public buildings and schools. Remember that all retail lots such as shopping centers or stores are public places and fireworks are prohibited on their property as well. This year we've had a long spring and the moisture we received has caused an over abundance of weeds and grass. In

some areas the tall grasses and weeds are beginning to dry out. They may look green on top, however underneath there are dry areas that will burn very rapidly. This is another reason for making sure you have the proper fireworks and using them in the proper areas. Should you decide to dig fire pits in your yards, make sure those as well as your barbeques are far enough away from the houses and there are no opportunities for the heat or fire to cause any damage to the structure. If you are using fireworks around children, please make sure you secure all matches and lighters when you complete your celebration. Should you need to contact any of the law enforcement agencies in your respective areas, we have listed the following

telephone numbers for your convenience. Post Falls Police (208) 773-3517Coeur d'Alene Police (208) 769-2320Kootenai County Sheriff (208) 446-1300Idaho State Police (208) 209-8620Spokane County Sheriff (509) 456-2233 Should you need to contact our local fire department, Kootenai County Fire & Rescue can be contacted at (208) 777-8500.

Have a safe 4th of July!For more information please contact the Post Falls Police Department at (208) 773-3517 or visit us online at www.postfallspolice.com . Post Falls Police Dept. - 1717 E. Polston Ave. - Post Falls, Idaho 83854 - (208) 773-3517 - (208) 773-3200 Fax

SAFE AND SANE FOURTH OF JULY

CEO SPEAKER SERIES

Presented by

Join us for the CEO Speakers Series featuring top level CEOs and Executives sharing their personal stories of success and growth in an intimate luncheon atmosphere.

12:00-1:30pmGarden Plaza ● 545 N. Garden Plaza Ct. Post Falls

Post Falls Chamber of Commerce

Register online www.postfallschamber.com or contact us at info@postfallschamber.com or 208.773.5016

Larry RileyPublisher for the Coeur d’Alene Press

Tuesday, July 24

Thank you for all who helped on our26th Annual Post Falls Open

Advanced BenefitsAvista

Awards Etc.Express Employment

Inland NW SIDS

Knock Marketing & DesignMountain West Bank

P1FCUSpokane Chiefs

The Murray Group

Thank you to Darrell Hull and

all his staff at The Links Golf Club!

Thank you to our Tee and Green Sponsors!

CEO SPEAKER SERIES

Presented by

Join us for the CEO Speakers Series featuring top level CEOs and Executives sharing their personal stories of success and growth in an intimate luncheon atmosphere.

12:00-1:30pmGarden Plaza ● 545 N. Garden Plaza Ct. Post Falls

Post Falls Chamber of Commerce

Register online www.postfallschamber.com or contact us at info@postfallschamber.com or 208.773.5016

Larry RileyPublisher for the Coeur d’Alene Press

Tuesday, July 24

Everyone who purchases a Super Scholarship Raffle ticket in the month of July will be entered into a drawing to win. Generously donated by Avista Corporation

July 2018 Monthly Drawing!

Win a college scholarship

You could make someone’s dream come true!

Greene IdahoFoundation

Premiere Sponsor

Seright’s Ace HardwareEnglish Funeral ChapelsHeritage HealthJordan Sales and Service

The Murray GroupFortress Business SystemsMallaurcott Design & Marketing

Underwriting Sponsors

For each Super Scholarship Raffle ticket purchased in July, your name will go into a

drawing to win an additional Super Scholarship Raffle ticket.

Biz Bucks Participants:Big Bear DeliOval OfficeWhite House GrillSeright’s Ace Hardware Post FallsAwards, EtcBuck KnivesCenter Target SportsCruiseOneJacklin Arts & Cultural CenterPost Falls ChamberPQH Wireless/Cricket Retailer

Each year, the Chamber advocates on behalf of membership to advance legislation that will drive business in the region. The 2018 legislative session was no exception — our agenda focused

on solutions for our most pressing tax concerns and long-term planning for the future of Idaho education. The result? More money to invest in your business, employees, or community.

LEGISLATIVE WINS

$118 xDecrease in average tax contribution per employee

Number of Employees

15

75

100

Estimated Per Employee Contribution Savings

= $1,770

= $8,350

= $11,800

Our session’s biggest win will save Idaho employers $115 million over the next

three years, an estimated $41 million in 2018 alone. What could your business do with

these savings?

*Actual savings will vary depending on your existing rate class and industry.

6.925%NEW corporate income tax rate

Idaho’s corporate income tax rate is an important

factor in determining how we fare against other states

in the region. Getting our rate under 7% bolsters our

economic development efforts and shows a

commitment to Idaho businesses.

$75MDivision of Career Technical Education

BY THE NUMBERS

$1 million worth of income saves

$4750 annually*

*After any deductions and other tax considerations

These additional appropriations will increase

the talent pipeline for current openings in high-

demand jobs in health care, information technology,

manufacturing, and many other careers.

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Reveal at Member Appreciation event on September 27, 2018Brick pavers will be used throughout the patio area.

This is your chance to support the Chamber and promote your business.

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