Movers and shakers

Schuh named to newly restructured National Dealer Advisory Board

Bruce Schuh has been named to Kubota Tractor Corporation's newly restructured National Dealer Advisory Board.

Schuh, co-owner of Coeur d'Alene Tractor in Coeur d'Alene, was elected last year to represent the western division on the then eight-member Kubota dealer advisory board.

With the restructuring, Schuh will be among 12 members of the new board, which is structured to ensure equitable representation of the country's 1,100 Kubota dealers and all its product segments.

Kubota's senior leadership team works closely with its board to maintain a direct line of communication with its dealer network in order to gain a thorough understanding of dealer and customer needs across the country. Topics discussed range from product development to marketing and financing options.

According to a press release, Schuh hopes to gain further insight into enhancing dealer inventory systems to better serve his customers, from large property owners to hobby farmers. He also supports the increased brand awareness Kubota is building through new products.

"People are finally starting to understand what Kubota is," he said in the press release.

Kubota Tractor Corporation, Torrance, Calif., is the U.S. marketer and distributor of Kubota-engineered and manufactured machinery and equipment. For information, visit www.kubota.com

Rathdrum Chamber of Commerce community fair is Thursday

The Rathdrum Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its Rathdrum Connections 2015 Business and Community Fair Thursday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church, 13541 Highway 53.

The public is invited to the free event. There will be food, a bounce house and giveaways. There will be 20 exhibitors.

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