Programs & Events Connecting You to the
heart of the community since 1912 Business After Hours Held on the fourth Thursday of each month, Chamber members gather for Business After Hours (BAH) at a hosting business' location. This networking event provides an opportunity for members to show off their offices or facilities to other Chamber members and the public. Good food and drink are generally enjoyed by all.
Community Events The Chamber of Commerce is directly involved in hosting a variety of events that benefit our community culturally and economically. Among them are the 4th of July Parade and Festival, the Coeur d’Alene Triathlon/Duathlon & Scenic Sprint, and Ironman Coeur d’Alene. After Hours Business Fair The After Hours Business Fair is Coeur d’Alene’s largest business gathering and networking opportunity. It is organized by the Chamber each February and is always sold out with over 125 businesses marketing themselves to the 3,000 people who attend.
Aw$um Auction The Aw$um Auction is one of the Chamber’s major fundraisers; the proceeds from which support other committee activities and programs. It’s an exciting event for all involved and is produced by the Chamber’s Commodores. The Commodores travel to neighboring communities in Idaho, Washington and Canada, promoting Coeur d’Alene at events and in parades with their float. Annual Luncheon The Chamber’s Annual Luncheon celebrates the successes of the past year and takes a look forward at the challenges to come. Thanks are given to our outgoing officers and board members, and new officers are installed. Awards are given for the Citizen of the Year, the Ed Abbott Volunteer of the Year and the Committee of the Year.
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Public Policy Events/ Legislative Affairs One of the Chamber’s key strategic objectives is to represent the Coeur d’Alene area business community in local, regional, state, and federal legislative issues. This is done primarily by the Chamber’s Public Policy Committee. The Chamber also hosts the Governor’s Address to the Business Community, as well as for the mayor and county commissioners. The Chamber’s Public Policy Mission and Position Statements are available in our 2016 State Legislative Agenda brochure and at www.cdachamber.com
Executive Leadership Programs This year the Chamber graduated the 30th class from Leadership Coeur d’Alene. We also organized the Advanced Leadership Training Program and Executive Round Table as other programs that provide training and executive support for our members. Women Creating Success Conference Coeur d’Alene Chamber hosts a full-day conference that is both educational and motivational to today’s business women. Endurance Sporting Events The Coeur d’Alene Convention and Visitor Bureau has helped make Coeur d’Alene the ultimate destination for sporting events. Ironman Coeur d’Alene will have two events in 2016, a half Ironman in June, and a full Ironman in August. The Coeur d’Alene Triathlon & Duathlon registered over 1,000 athletes in 2015, and is in its 33rd year.
Workshops and Seminars Using feedback from our membership, the Chamber offers several workshops and “learning lunches” on a variety of topics that are exclusive to our members during the year.
Upbeat Breakfast The Chamber organizes Upbeat Breakfast as a monthly motivational meeting that feeds the mind, and keeps our members positive and informed about local issues. It also provides a monthly forum to promote their businesses and learn about important issues facing our community. Member and Community Promotion Chamber members are promoted through our website, annual Relocation Guide and Business Directory, Visitors Center and more. Over 35,000 people come through our building each year, giving our members exclusive access to that market.