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VISIONARY MEMBERS
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NEW MEMBERS
EcoWash
Solution Northwest
Coeur d'Alene, ID
208.770.0778
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MEETINGS & EVENTS
Monday
July 30
- Staff Meeting
9:00am - 10:00am
Exec. Conference
Wednesday
August 1
- Natural Resources
7:30am - 8:30am
Exec. Conference
- Holland Travel Meeting
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Merritt Conference
- African Travel Meeting
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Merritt Conference
Friday
August 3
- Arts Buzz
9:00am - 10:30am
Exec. Conference
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This Week's Chamber
July 30 - August 5, 2018
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Tuesday, August 14
7:00am-9:00am
Coeur d'Alene Resort
 August's Upbeat Breakfast is presented by the Natural Resources Committee and sponsored by Heritage Health.
Our speaker will be David White, North Region Manager for Idaho State Parks & Recreation and the Natural Resources Committee Chair for the past two years. David will speak about the social and economic value that our parks, recreation, hunting and fishing industries bring to our area.
Joining in the presentation will be Andy Dux, Regional Fishery Manager, Panhandle Region, and Wayne Wakkinen, Regional Wildlife Manager, Panhandle Region.
Upbeat Breakfast occurs the second Tuesday of every month at The  Coeur d'Alene Resort. On average, about 150 members attend making it one of the most popular networking events in our community. Trade tables allow members to display their business and briefly address the group. The program features a different speaker each month, highlighting various topics of interest. With a reservation, the cost is $17 and includes breakfast and coffee. For attendees without a reservation, the cost $25.
For additional information contact, Brenda Young, Vice President of Programs, 208.415.0110, Brenda@CdAChamber.com
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Upcoming Chamber Trips
The Coeur d'Alene Chamber offers some great trips to its members and the community!
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Springtime Tulip River Cruise
Featuring Dutch and Belgian Waterways
April 11 - 19, 2019
Tour Price
- Single - $6,599pp
- Double - $3,599 - 4,599pp
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The Plains of Africa Kenya
Wildlife Safari
October 24 - November 6, 2019
Tour Price
- Single - $9,749pp
- Double - $7,999pp
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For more information please contact Ginger Dalvini at 208.415.0108 or Ginger@CdAChamber.com
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COEURfest 2018 
A New Festival
Saturday, September 8
COEURfest 2018 is a new festival to celebrate
our amazing North Idaho community. Organized by the Coeur d'Alene Chamber of Commerce, it will be an all-day event held at McEuen Park the Saturday after Labor Day. The designers of this event want the participants to
"observe, learn and do"
in seven different
"experience"
areas that highlight the North Idaho lifestyle and what makes our region so special.
An All American Experience Area will be presented by the Washington Air National Guard. Planned is a Fairchild Air Base flyover, preceded by a flag ceremony. Various displays and exhibits will feature the life and duties of air guardsmen and women
Branched off this main 'Experience' will be six other themed experiences (or areas).
- Epicurean Experience will showcase North Idaho's great food offerings with food demonstrations, wine, craft beer and cider, and local restaurants.
- North Idaho Natural Resources Experience You'll find lake and water sciences, farm life, timber industries and tribal exhibits. North Idaho is rich in natural resources and you'll find it in this experience.
- Let's Get Physical Experience is everything we love outdoors about North Idaho, including lake activities, hiking, biking, rafting, rock climbing, and outdoor yoga, North Idaho has it all!
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- All the World's a Stage Experience will showcase the arts, with artists, musicians, writers and filmmakers. Children will participate in several hands-on art experiences.
- Commerce Experience will showcase local business gathering to show off the many goods and services produced and sold locally.
- Science & Technology Experience will feature robots, drones (and drone races), as well as hands-on science experiences.
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Sponsorships and booth space are now available 
Overall Festival Sponsorship - $10,000
SOLD
Experience Area Sponsorships
- Presenting $5,000
- Supporting $2,500
- Corporate $1,500
- Commerce Booths $299, Non-Member $350
Contact marilee@cdachamber.com for the list of sponsorship benefits.
Marilee@CdAChamber.com, 208.415.0111
COEURFest 2018 will be an outstanding event - be part of the genesis!
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Saturday, August 11
The Coeur d'Alene Triathlon will be celebrating its 35th year. Come and show your support for our homegrown triathlon.
Packet pickup for athletes will be Friday, August 10, 3:00pm-7:00pm, and on race day
beginning at 7:00am.
Register to race, or view course information at
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Race Day
Volunteers Needed!
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This event depends on more than 75 volunteers to ensure a successful, safe and exciting experience for participants. We invite you to come and share the fun... the inspiration... and the hope for every athlete!
The volunteer sign up process is facilitated by racemine.com. There, you'll be asked to create an account and select the positions you want to volunteer for, much in the same way you would purchase a product. Of course, you will not actually be purchasing anything. It's just the easiest way for us to collect your information. Thanks for being a volunteer! VOLUNTEER SIGN UP HERE
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Thank You to our 2018 Title Sponsors
Thank You to our 2018 Course Sponsors
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Idaho-Mexico Trade Office Representative
Meetings Available
September 21-22
 Fabiola, our Mexico Trade Office Manager for the State of Idaho, will visit Idaho this September and is eager to work with Idaho companies! Fabiola's knowledge and expertise are a great asset to Idaho, offering valuable information regarding foreign  market opportunities, market access, requirements for entry, general strategy, and much more.
If you are interested in setting an appointment to meet with Fabiola during her visit, or have any questions, please contact Karen Parnell Karen.Parnell@commerce.idaho.gov or call 208.287.3159 with preferred dates and location.
You do not want to miss this opportunity!
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Grant Funding to Assist with International Expansion
State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) 
Applications Due Friday, August 24
3:00pm Mountain Time
The next round of the State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) Grant funding will be awarded to states late this summer or early fall. The STEP program makes funds available to qualifying Idaho companies for international marketing campaigns to export their products.
In anticipation of this potential award, the Idaho Department of Commerce is sending this SAVE-THE-DATE to notify you of their plans for opening applications. The goal is to open on August 6, 2018 for eligible projects occurring between September 30, 2018 and September 29, 2020. This longer, 2-year project period is new to the program and allows companies to plan their marketing calendars further out and allows for a longer and more accurate results reporting period.
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Grow Your Sales With E-Commerce
Tuesday, August 28
2:00pm-5:00pm
The Spokane office of the SBA, together with Amazon, are offering this
one-time only free event to learn how to get your business e-commerce ready. Speakers will include experts from Amazon and the Washington Small Business Development Center. Plus, a panel of local small business owners will share successes and lessons learned from expanding into the online marketplace. Presenters and additional resource partners will be available afterward to visit one on one.
The event is
FREE, but registration is required.
Seating is limited to the first 100.
REGISTER HERE
LOCATION: 
Eastern Washington University
Lecture Hall #122
668 N. Riverpoint Blvd.
Spokane, WA 99223
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Small Business
Development Center
Region I Training
August 3
Financial Management for Profit
Friday - 8:00am-12:00pm
Business financials are not just for paying taxes, they are essential for making good business decisions. Gain an understanding of essential financial statements and learn how to use them for business success.
Cost: $29
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August 17
Planning for Business Success
Friday - 8:00am-12:00pm
If you fail to plan, you plan to fail. Learn why planning is so crucial and the right way to chart a course for your business success. Discover the essential ingredients for developing meaningful goals and a plan that will help you and your team achieve them.
Cost: $29
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| All classes are held at the NIC Campus Hedlund Bldg, 420 N. College Dr., Room #143 unless otherwise stated. |
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FREE Summer Concerts at Riverstone
Sponsored by James, Vernon & Weeks
Thursday, August 2 -
6:00pm-8:00pm
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Enjoy free professional concerts from a variety of genres, every Thursday, July through August, at Riverstone Park, 1805 Tilford Lane.
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North Point Jazz
Opener - Syringa Dreams
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This Week's Co-Sponsor:
Bardenay
Brought to you by
the
Coeur d'Alene
Arts & Culture Alliance.
For complete summer lineup visit
artsandculturecda.org
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Special Thanks to our Concert Sponsors:
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Sundays 1:00pm-4:00pm
Rotary Lakeside Bandshell
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Sunday, August 12
The Kelly Hughes Band
Country
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Sherman Park Square 
Tuesday, July 31
6:00pm-8:00pm
316 Sherman Avenue,
Downtown Coeur d'Alene
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Sammy Eubanks
Rock and Blues.
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Handshake Productions
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Libraries Rock! 
Free Summer Concert Series
Monday, July 30
5:00pm-7:00pm
Every Monday this summer
through August 27, the Coeur d'Alene Public Library will be offering FREE concerts in the mini amphitheater on the McEuen Park side of the building. In case of bad weather, the concerts will move into the library or to the park pavilion.
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This free concert series is
funded through a grant from the
Coeur d'Alene Public Library Foundation.
July 30
Arvid Lundud & Deep Roots
Celtic, Folk, Original Songs
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6th Annual Ales for the Trail 
Saturday, August 11
2:00pm-8:00pm
McEuen Park
Don't miss the North Idaho Centennial Trail Foundation Ales for the Trail Microbrewery Festival. Tickets are $30 and include six 5 oz. pours. Proceeds go towards the support our of local trail system.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to help pour beer, staff the bike corral and set up and take down the event. If you can volunteer please contact our volunteer coordinator
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The Best Arts & Crafts 
Weekend in the Northwest!
28th Annual Downtown Street Fair
Friday, August 3, 10am - 8pm
Saturday, August 4, 10am - 8pm
Sunday, August 5, 10am - 5pm
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Downtown Farmers Market
Wednesday, August 1
4:00pm-7:00pm
Sherman Ave. & 5th Street
Enjoy fresh produce, bread, arts & crafts, food vendors,
music and more! Located at 5th & Sherman, downtown Coeur d'Alene.
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