In This Issue:President’s MessageConnect 4 LunchReverse Job FairNew MembersRibbon CuttingI’m Connected, are you?Northern Idaho Advanced Care Hospital RecognizedAmbassadorsCommunity Business FairLunch & LearnCEO Luncheon SeriesThe Super Scholarship RaffleNorth Idaho Physical Therapy Open HouseBiz Bucks

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April 2017 Issue

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

Board of Directors

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

President’s MessageI have to admit it; I am fanatical about motivational quotes. Anyone who follows me on social media is likely sick of daily doses of quotes, articles, or TED talk videos … speaking of inspiration, I was thrilled with the response to our first installment of the bankcda lunch & learn series with Wize Solutions Founders Alan Wolfe and Dani Zibell-Wolfe. We packed the boardroom with business professionals looking to improve their skills in the area of public speaking. Our next installment: HIRING RIGHT – The Foundation for Building a First Class Team”, scheduled for May 23rd.

I am not only inspired by quotes, but also community leaders who display grace and integrity every day. We are fortunate to have one of those people speaking at our Coffee Connections on April 6th – Patty Shea, Regional Business Manager for Avista Utilities. Patty will be discussing networking and navigating professional social situations. This event is a benefit of being a member, so please join us for this complimentary networking program.

Have you bought your Super Scholarship Raffle ticket yet? During the month of April, when you purchase a raffle ticket, your name will go in drawing for (2) rounds of golf at the Links Golf Course. Super Scholarship Raffle tickets make a great gift, in fact our Chair-elect; Graydon Stanley purchased raffle tickets as baby gifts last year. The gift of education is priceless, order online, or stop by the chamber office to purchase.

It’s Community Business Fair time! Who doesn’t want the opportunity to network with nearly 100 businesses under one roof? On April 26th we will again welcome 1,000 + community members through the doors of the Greyhound Event Center. If you haven’t signed up for your vendor space, contact one of our team members today!

Looking ahead…

Another luminary leader, Mr. Ron Nilson, CEO of Ground Force World Wide, is our keynote for the June 6th CEO Series Luncheon presented by Idaho Central Credit Union. How does one define success? Come join us as we learn what it takes to build a successful business, healthy and happy family and make a positive impact in our community through philanthropic endeavors.

One of my favorite quotes is from Eleanor Roosevelt “When you cease to make a contribution, you begin to die.” I am grateful for the opportunity to serve and contribute alongside all of you.

Jame` Davis

March Student of the MonthKami Root - Post Falls High School

Pictured with Graydon StanleyNorth Idaho College

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

Board ChairBrett SerightSeright’s ACE Hardware

Chair ElectGraydon StanleyNorth Idaho College

Vice ChairMark WoodworthHelbling Employee Benefits Consulting

TreasurerRandy OaksHaddock & Associates

Past ChairTami MartinezMallaurcott Design & Marketing

Matt GillisWelch Comer

Eric KnudtsenKnudtsen Chevrolet

Danny KlockoKootenai Health

Thomas TedderTedder Industries

Jerry LyonCommunity 1st Bank

Brian BinghamNorthwest Specialty Hospital

Jason FaulknerCity of Post Falls

Scot FrazerSwiss Tech Precision

Laura HornRiver City Fabrications

Cindy JordanJordan Sales & Services

Community Recognition Banquet!

Come join us for our April Connect 4 Lunch.Our keynote speakers will be

Jennifer Smock and Joe Fabiano, of Windermere Real Estate. Our lunch host is Columbia Bank.

To register, please go to postfallschamber.com

April 18, 201711:30 to 1:00 pm

Real Estate Market update for Residential & Commercial forecast for 2017

Reverse Job FairA very special thank you to the team that made the 2017 Reverse Job Fair a success:• Anne Hagman, Idaho Central Credit Union, Event Chair• Stacey Hanlon, Idaho Department of Labor, Interviewers• Meghann Kolb, Lewis-Clark State College, Orientation• Don Millikan, Unitech Composites, Table Coordinator• Jessica Bauman, Express Employment Professionals, Judging• Viola Risdon, Century Publishing, Registration• Terry Wall, New Vision High School, Site Coordinator• Jess Dretke, Columbia Bank, Event Set Up & Take Down

Thank you to Real Life Ministries for the use of the facility, and to our wonderful teachers who help with this event:• Jennifer Maddy – Post Falls High School• Lisa Nance – Post Falls High School• Terry Wall – New Vision High School• Titus Leger – Genesis Prep

North Idaho College (two $1,000 scholarships)….$2,000North Idaho Higher Education …..$1,000Kootenai Health….$1,000Lewis-Clark State College….$1,000Advanced Benefits…$1,000Express Employment Professionals….$500Post Falls School District…..$500Idaho Forest Group…..$500

STCU…..$500Post Falls Chamber….$500River City Leadership Academy….$500Rotary Club of Post Falls….$500International Association of Firefighters Local 2856….$500Knock Marketing & Design….$500Post Falls Community Ambassadors…..$500Post Falls Kiwanis…..$500

A record setting $11,500 given to our deserving students!

We are grateful for our scholarship sponsors:

WELCOME to our new members

Jared LydaAll Of Life Church

David and Christi FleischmanKnock Marketing & Design

Jonathan FrantzPost Falls Law

I’m Connected, Are you?

Ribbon Cutting!Goodwill Industries

North Idaho Education PartnershipThe NIEP is eager to provide quality opportunities for youth to experience the workplace, and we rely on businesses in the community to

share their knowledge and experiences. A small amount of your time discussing with a student college and career options within your field of expertise can have a lifelong impression and help in creating a stronger workforce, maybe even future employees! It will take less than five minutes of your time to add yourself to the database of individuals who students and teachers can contact to

request assistance. You choose what you get involved with and how much time you can dedicate to those activities. Let’s be a part of the solution and assist our community by helping students find a path that excites them!

Go to www.unitedwayofnorthidaho.org for more information.

Special Thanks to our Visionary, Corporate and Executive MembersVisionary Members: Kootenai Health and Columbia Bank

Corporate & Executive Members: Avista ● Body by Scotty ● City of Post Falls ● C.A.B. Inc. ● Greyhound Park & Event CenterNorthwest Specialty Hospital ● Numerica Credit Union ● Spokane International Airport ● STCU

Post Falls Walmart Stores ● Sysco Spokane ● Timber Gastro Pub ● Woodland Family Dental ● LaRiviere CNI, Inc. ● Tedder Industries

A m b a s s a d o r s C o m m i t t e e - Business Appreciation Group

Capone’s Pub & Grill315 N Ross Point Rd., Post Falls208-457-8020Capone’s in an award winning sports bar with more taps than tables, great pizza, salads, sandwiches, and did we mention beer! Enjoy monthly specials and weekly drawings.

River City FabricationRiver City Fabrication4739 E Seltice Way, Post Falls(208) 930-4576River City Fabrication is a full service fabrication shop with in-house capabilities to produce quality structural metal fabrications for residential décor, as well as industrial and commercial projects. They can fabricate, assemble, install, modify and repair on and off site any time of day.

For the 3rd year in a row, Rehabilitation Hospital of the Northwest has been acknowledged for providing nationally recognized rehabilitative care to its patients. The hospital was ranked in the Top 10% of inpatient rehabilitation facilities nationwide for providing care that is patient-centered, effective, efficient and timely.

“This means that in the Inland Northwest area, we’re providing the highest level of rehabilitative care available anywhere in the United States right now,” says Dave Cox, CEO of Rehabilitation Hospital of the Northwest. “Patients and their families don’t have to leave the area to receive the latest in technology and clinical protocols – we’re providing it here in our own backyard.”

The hospital was ranked from among 781 inpatient rehabilitation facilities nationwide by the Uniform Data System for Medical Rehabilitation (UDSMR). The UDSMR is a non-profit corporation that was developed with support from the U.S. Department of Education, National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research. UDSMR maintains the world’s largest database for medical rehabilitation outcomes.

“This national ranking speaks highly of the commitment and dedication of our employees and medical staff,” Cox says. “Our staff is passionate about helping patients return home at their highest possible levels of productivity and independence. And for anyone who has ever as had a family member or friend needing healthcare, that matters. We consider it a privilege to be able to provide this higher standard of care to our community.”

Rehabilitation Hospital of the Northwest provides specialized rehabilitative services to patients who are recovering from disabilities caused by injuries, illnesses, or chronic medical conditions. This includes strokes, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and amputations, along with illnesses such as cerebral palsy, ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease), multiple sclerosis and Parkinson’s disease.

Rehabilitation Hospital of the Northwest is a 30-bed, free-standing rehabilitation hospital that provides specialized rehabilitative services to patients recovering from disabilities caused by injuries, illnesses, or chronic medical conditions. The hospital is consistently ranked in the top 10 percent of inpatient rehabilitation facilities nationwide by the Uniform Data System for Medical Rehabilitation (UDSMR). For more information, visit RHN.ernesthealth.com.

3372 E. Jenalan Ave • Post Falls, ID 83854 • (P) 208.262.8700 • (F) 208.262.8678 • RHN.ernesthealth.com

Rehabilitation Hospital of the Northwest Provides Nationally Recognized Care to Community for 3rd Year in Row

COMMUNITY BUSINESS FAIR

POST FALLS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

WednesdayApril 26,2017

4:00 - 7:00pmGreyhound Park & Event Center

Grand Sponsor:

Over 90 businesses & service groups under one roof!

FREE TO THE PUBLICRegister NOW!

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

or contact Jeannette at jeannette@postfallschamber.com

For information, call 208.773.5016to www.postfallschamber.com

or contact Jeannette at jeannette@postfallschamber.com

Lunch & Learn Series

CEO SPEAKER SERIESPresented by

Join us for the CEO luncheon series featuring local CEOs and Executives in our community. Programs will include topics such as entrepreneurship, nonprofit donor cultivation, developing a winning team, success and paying it forward, and breaking glass ceilings. Our presenters will

share their personal stories in an intimate luncheon atmosphere.

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

Post Falls Chamber of Commerce

Ryan DavisExecutive DirectorBoys & Girls Club

Jeff ConroyExecutive DirectorSt. Vincent DePaul

Ron NilsonCEO Ground Force

Worldwide

June 6, 2017

September 5, 2017Ryan Davis, Executive Director Boys & Girls Club of Kootenai County

Jeff Conroy, Executive Director St. Vincent De Paul North Idaho

Ron Nilson, CEO Ground Force Worldwide

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

CEO SPEAKER SERIESPresented by

Join us for the CEO luncheon series featuring local CEOs and Executives in our community. Programs will include topics such as entrepreneurship, nonprofit donor cultivation, developing a winning team, success and paying it forward, and breaking glass ceilings. Our presenters will

share their personal stories in an intimate luncheon atmosphere.

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

Post Falls Chamber of Commerce

Ryan DavisExecutive DirectorBoys & Girls Club

Jeff ConroyExecutive DirectorSt. Vincent DePaul

Ron NilsonCEO Ground Force

Worldwide

June 6, 2017

September 5, 2017Ryan Davis, Executive Director Boys & Girls Club of Kootenai County

Jeff Conroy, Executive Director St. Vincent De Paul North Idaho

Ron Nilson, CEO Ground Force Worldwide

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

Join us June 6!

June 6, 2017Ron Nilson, CEO GroundForce Worldwide

for upcoming speakers and to register, go to www.postfallschamber.com

This presentation focuses on making the best possible hiring decision. We will discuss… “Determining Your Desire Attributes” Soft skills vs. Technical skills What do you want in an employee? What do you NOT want in an employee? “Creating Effective Questions, Discussions and Scenarios” What are some of the best questions to ask for honest answers? How can you use the answers for issues that may come up later? Building your team through consistency “The Perfect Match” Make them hire you Expectations of both Slow down

May 23, 201711:45-1:00pm

Post Falls Board Room

Hiring RightThe Foundation for Building a First Class Team

Come join us for the next installment of our Lunch & Learn Series. Our presenters will be Alan Wolfe and Dani Zibell-Wolfe of Wize Solutions

$20 includes lunch – please note dietary restrictions when registering

LIMITED SEATING! Go to www.postfallschamber.com

to Register

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Looking for participating Businesses to offer BIZ BUCKS!

Why become a BIZ BUCKS member?The Post Falls Chamber of Commerce Biz Bucks program has proven to be a great tool to grow our lo-cal economy by keeping dollars within our community. Since 2012 we’ve received close to $3,000 in Biz Bucks, which we redeem at the Chamber, that has allowed us to further invest in our employees and in our local business community.-Brett SerightSeright’s Ace Hardware

Big Bear Deli has been accepting BIZ BUCKS for 8 years. The customers who use them are mostly “regu-lars”. It’s a great way to keep the local economy moving. “Local folks” spending money in their home-town. We love accepting BIZ BUCKS here at Big Bear Deli.-Time & Cathy RiordenBig Bear Deli

If you are interested in becoming part of this program, please contact our office at 208.773.5016

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