Full Circle

Over a quarter century ago when Dave Bobbitt first came to Post Falls as a bank manager, Hilde Kellogg paid him a visit. She told him he would be president of the Chamber and that they were building a new office the next year. That was the beginning of Dave's involvement with the Post Falls Chamber of Commerce. Now all these years later Dave, as chairman-elect of the organization, is poised to again provide leadership. Ironically, the Chamber has a new building under construction to open in 2010. Click HERE to see photos of who joined the duo on November 4.

Congratulations Bill!

North Idaho College Idaho Small Business Development Center Regional Director Bill Jhung was recently selected as the 2009 State Star for the Idaho SBDC. Jhung was chosen by the Idaho SBDC for the award based on the criteria of being an exemplary performer, making a significant contribution to the Idaho SBDC program and delivering significant impact on business growth in north Idaho. The Idaho SBDC provides business coaching and training to Idaho’s small businesses and entrepreneurs under a U.S. Small Business Administration grant matched by state funds. The purpose of the Idaho SBDC is to help businesses in Idaho thrive and grow via no-cost, confidential coaching, low-cost workshops and free resources. Nationally, as in Idaho, 70-80 percent of net new jobs are being created by the small business sector. The Idaho SBDC is a network of business coaches and trainers that operates from the Idaho’s colleges and universities.

Construction Countdown - End of First Month

At the end of a rainy/snowy last week of October, the second floor subfloor trusses are placed. *photo of east side of building.

Construction Countdown Week 4

With the weather cooperating the first floor walls have been placed and work is progressing at a steady pace. Photo taken from 4th Street looking towards the north east.

Greyhound Park/Clubhouse Bingo

The Greene Idaho Foundation, which operates Clubhouse Bingo at the Greyhound Park Events Center, donated $6,011 to TESH. TESH provides opportunities, training and jobs for the disabled in our communities. Pictured at the Pathways to Independence Benefit Breakfast at the Coeur d'Alene Resort are (l-r) Russ Doumas- TESH CEO, Sen. Mike Jorgenson, Doug Okuniewicz -Greene Idaho Foundation, Post Falls Mayor Clay Larkin, Lt. Governor Brad Little, Mike Patrick -TESH Chairman of the Board.

Construction Countdown Week 3

The first floor walls have been delivered ...

Construction Countdown Week 3

The foundation slab has been poured and the walls will go up any day now.

Celebrate!

North Idaho College Workforce Training Center at Riverbend Commerce Park celebrated their 15th anniversary at the Post Falls Chamber After Hours. Cecil Cardinal, Sherry Wallis, Dr. Robert Ketchum and Pam Houser welcomed people to the event.

Construction Countdown

Two weeks after the groundbreaking on the new Chamber building the foundation is poured and trenches dug for the plumbing pipes to be placed. View of the site to the southwest.

It's Official!

At 10 a.m. this morning the dirt was turned to begin construction on the new Chamber office and visitor center on 4th Street next to Post Falls City Hall. Dignitaries, Chamber chairs - past and present, volunteers, local business leaders and more were on hand to put the ceremonial shovels to use.