by Coeur d'Alene Regional Chamber | Sep 9, 2026 | Chamber News, Coeur d'Alene Regional Chamber of Commerce, Community
There’s something about the beginning of a new school year that makes everything feel possible again. Labor Day may be the unofficial end of summer, but for me, the real sign that fall had arrived came Thursday morning on my drive to work. As I passed Coeur du Christ...
by Coeur d'Alene Regional Chamber | May 9, 2026 | civic engagement, Coeur d'Alene Regional Chamber of Commerce, Community, community leadership
Remembering What Built America As our nation approaches its 250th anniversary, I have found myself reflecting on both the incredible progress America has made—and the responsibility we all share in protecting the future of our republic. I can hardly believe it has...
by Coeur d'Alene Regional Chamber | Apr 25, 2026 | Business Community, Chamber Leadership, Chamber News, Coeur d'Alene Regional Chamber of Commerce, Community, Tourism & Hospitality, Uncategorized
A Heart at the Center of It All There are people who do a job—and then there are people who become the heart of a place. For our Coeur d’Alene Regional Chamber, that person is Joan Ford. As Joan celebrates her 80th birthday in May, she also marks an extraordinary...
by Coeur d'Alene Regional Chamber | Apr 5, 2026 | Advocacy, Coeur d'Alene Regional Chamber of Commerce, Community, public policy, Uncategorized
There is a reason so many of us choose to call North Idaho home. It’s the sense of community. The way people show up for one another. The pride we take in our businesses, our schools, and the natural beauty that surrounds us. It’s a place people care deeply about—and...
by Coeur d'Alene Regional Chamber | Dec 20, 2025 | Coeur d'Alene Regional Chamber of Commerce, Community, Education & Workforce Development, Leadership, Regional Partners
REFLECTING ON 2025 AT THE COEUR D’ALENE REGIONAL CHAMBER As we close the chapter on another remarkable year at the Coeur d’Alene Regional Chamber, we are filled with gratitude for what we have accomplished—together. This year reaffirmed the power of...
by Coeur d'Alene Regional Chamber | Dec 8, 2025 | Coeur d'Alene Regional Chamber of Commerce, Community, Leadership, Regional Partners, Uncategorized
POWERING OUR REGION WITH PURPOSE, PEOPLE, AND PROGRESS With a legacy dating back more than 136 years, Avista Utilities is more than just a utility company—it’s a cornerstone of our regional growth, innovation, and community spirit. Founded in 1889 as the Washington...
