Movers and Shakers May 4, 2011
Lieutenant Governor to address local business owners
Lt. Gov. Brad Little will be the featured speaker at the Women in Networking luncheon Wednesday, May 11 at Red Lion Templin's Resort, 414 East First Ave., Post Falls.
The topic of his discussion is "Adapting To Change." The program begins at 11:30 a.m. Usually, a group for women only, men are invited to attend this month.
Reservations are required. Reservations can be made online at womeninnetworking.org, emailing jbios@icehouse.net or by mailing your check to: Women in Networking, 2600 E Seltice Way No. 129, Post Falls.
Cost is $15 if pre-paid online before Friday and $20 at the door.
Blake Bowie joins Keller Williams Realty Coeur d'Alene Market Center
Blake Bowie, a real estate sales professional in Coeur d'Alene, has joined the Keller Williams Realty Coeur d'Alene Market Center.
Bowie has an extensive background in sales and customer service and is looking forward to using this experience to help his clients with their real estate needs.
"We are truly lucky to have Blake Bowie join us here at the Keller Williams Realty Coeur d'Alene," says Team Leader Ben Fairfield.
The Coeur d'Alene Market Center, 1450 Northwest Blvd., Suite 301, was established in 2004 and has 112 associates.
Information: www.kwcda.com
Northwest Specialty
Hospital receives award
Northwest Specialty Hospital has achieved AdvisorMed's 2011 Great Idaho Hospital Award by demonstrating results that consistently exceed their patients' expectations.
Northwest Specialty Hospital ranks within the top tier of all the Hospitals in Idaho. To calculate this award, AdvisorMed uses a variety of national standardized data including information from CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) along with consumer reviews.
"In achieving this award Northwest Specialty Hospital has demonstrated its commitment to the highest level of care for its patients that goes beyond the typical requirements for most Hospitals," says James Taylor, CEO of AdvisorMed. "I want to congratulate Northwest Specialty Hospital for successfully achieving these results."
AdvisorMed is a free, online report card/health care guide featuring home health care agencies, nursing homes and hospitals.
Gene Harris joins Pacific
Crest Insurance Coeur d'Alene
Gene Harris joined Pacific Crest Insurance Coeur d'Alene as an independent producer for property and casualty insurance products.
She will be working with Stephanie Nelson, agency owner and Kathy McDowell another independent producer.
Their office, 1048 1/2 N. Third St., specializes in providing coverage for individuals and businesses in more than 11 states.
Harris has more than 30 years experience in the insurance field.
Information: 714-4251
Windermere Realtor Claudia Brenna receives award
Claudia Brenna, a Realtor with Windermere Coeur d'Alene Realty, has been awarded the Performance Management Network Designation by the Women's Council of Realtors.
Areas of study included negotiating strategies and tactics, networking and referrals, business planning and systems personal performance management and cultural differences in buying and selling.
The designation is designed "to deliver the real-world skills, know-how and tools to keep an agent's business out front and on top of an evolving real estate market."
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