Movers & Shakers October 20, 2010
Cd'A Brewing Co. won't re-open in Cd'A
Coeur d'Alene Brewing Co., which operated in downtown Coeur d'Alene for 23 years before closing last month when its lease expired, will not re-open in the Lake City.
"Finding a location that suits both the retail/customer-oriented needs of a restaurant and at the same time suits the light industrial needs of the brewery is difficult, but it was the combination of location, the expense to re-establish the operations and difficulty with financing that created a puzzle we weren't able to solve," said Gage Stromberg, president of the company. "After working on it for months, late last week our last and best hope for getting the pieces together fell apart."
He said they will continue operating their restaurant in Moscow and continue to brew beer at the Steam Plant Grill in downtown Spokane.
Stromberg said their next preference is to find a local buyer who is interested in re-establishing the brewery and hopefully re-hiring his brewers and other employees.
"We have had inquiries aboutpieces of equipment or parts of the operation, but hope we can find a buyer for the whole operation and that will be our next focus," he wrote.
Don "Pepper" Smock, owner of the building at Second and Lakeside, hopes to open a cafe or bistro at the location.
Idaho Film Office names 2010-11 grant recipients
The Idaho Film Office recently announced the recipients of its 2010-2011 film grants. This inaugural program is intended to advance the film-making workforce in Idaho through hands-on production experience on an eligible project.
The KNIFVES organization in Coeur d'Alene, producing "Root Bound," received $3,000.
The short film covers a story of a young professional who denies his Idaho roots when he is hired by a national television show.
"Well-planned with very professional mentoring and workforce training," a judge wrote. "Professional growth in spades."
"Script fun yet with much depth."
Grant recipients will work with the Idaho Film Office to complete their projects within the 14-month timeline, providing written reports of progress along the way.
Inland Northwest Bank to host chamber event
The Post Falls Chamber Business After Hours is set for 5-6:30 p.m. Thursday at Inland Northwest Bank, 1729 E. Seltice Way. There will be door prizes, food, beverages, music and bobbing for apples.
Bring canned food for the Post Falls Food Bank.
Vets, active military can get free haircuts
"The Locker Room," a men's salon in Post Falls and Coeur d'Alene, will be offering free haircuts for vets and active military on Veterans Day. Those coming in will receive a shampoo, hot towel, haircut and a drink.
Last year, The Locker Room provided more than 90 free haircuts at its locations, 900 N. Highway 41, and 6055 N. Government Way.
The owners are Christopher and Stacie Bishop, Bill Delbridge, Bob Delbridge, and Mike Delbridge. No reservations are needed, walk in only.
Information: Stacie Bishop, 659-865
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