Movers & Shakers September 24, 2010
Cd'A Chamber of Commerce seeking new members
The Coeur d'Alene Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual membership drive Sept. 27 to Oct. 1.
"Every year we hold a membership drive so newer businesses to town, or even old ones who are looking for a new marketing approach, can promote themselves through the various outlets our chamber provides for our members" said Marilee Wallace, sales and marketing director for the chamber.
Membership to the chamber is less than $300 and once joined, a business is added to the chamber's website, www.cdachamber.com and to the referral list for call in traffic.
"We offer several networking opportunities and committee involvement opportunities as well but even if that's not a person's cup of tea, being listed on the website and being able to display brochures in the chamber's front lobby, the membership investments pays for itself," Wallace said.
If a business joins between Sept. 27 and Oct. 1, it will also get an additional $150 worth of discounts and be in a drawing for a free membership to be given away at the event of the weeklong drive.
Information: Marilee Wallace: 415-0111
Author to speak at Coeur d'Alene Public Library
Candice Reed, co-author of "Thank You for Firing Me! How to Catch the Next Wave of Success After You Lose Your Job," will speak Wednesday, Sept. 29, at 7 p.m. in the Community Room of the Coeur d'Alene Public Library, 702 E. Front Ave.
Reed's successful writing career has spanned more than 20 years. Before her career in journalism, she lost jobs as an insurance salesperson, a funeral director, a singing/dancing waitress and an ice-cream binging weight-loss counselor.
Currently, she is a freelance journalist, creates blogs for credit unions, dabbles in copywriting and speechwriting, and once owned her own successful public relations firm. She has also been a ghostwriter for a former president.
She has published more than 5,000 business features, personal essays and travel articles in newspapers and magazines including The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, and The Christian Science Monitor.
Reed recently took her own advice and sold her expensive California home and moved to a cabin on Lake Chelan in Washington so she could enjoy life in the new economy.
Gov. Otter names new?Serve Idaho board members
Idaho Gov. Butch Otter on Thursday announced two new representatives to the Serve Idaho board. Serve Idaho is the Governor's Commission on Service and Volunteerism.
Joining the commission are Sarah Nielsen, Kootenai Health's volunteer services and community outreach manager, and Adrian J. Wurr, assistant director for service learning and internships at the University of Idaho.
Nielsen, who manages 400 volunteers at Kootenai Health, is a youth adviser for the Congressional Award, the highest award given by Congress to young people for commitment to voluntary public service, physical fitness and life skill development.
Serve Idaho acts as the Governor's Commission on Service and Volunteerism and is a bureau within the Idaho Department of Labor.
Capelli Salon and spa hires Lisa Howard as hair designer
Lisa Howard has been hired as a hair designer at Capelli Salon and Spa, 1034 N. Third, #4, Coeur d'Alene.
She has 22 years experience in hair styling.
The salon is owned by Michele Burrass, who is also an esthetician.
Howard said she chose to work at Capelli Salon because of the owner's positive qualities.
Information, appointments: 704-6582, 691-8449
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