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 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...
by Coeur d'Alene Regional Chamber | Nov 24, 2025 | Coeur d'Alene Regional Chamber of Commerce, Community, Economy, Leadership, Regional Partners, Uncategorized
Wednesday, December 3 | 5:00–8:30 PM | Hagadone Event Center Every December, the Coeur d’Alene Regional Chamber comes together to honor the people and organizations who make our community shine. It’s a moment to pause, reflect, and celebrate those who are leading with...
by Coeur d'Alene Regional Chamber | Nov 10, 2025 | Coeur d'Alene Regional Chamber of Commerce, Community, Economy, Leadership, Uncategorized
By today, the yard signs start coming down and the buzz of election week will start to fade. No matter where we landed on the results, one thing remains true: the real work of community happens after Election Day. That’s when we get back to what really matters —...
by Coeur d'Alene Regional Chamber | Oct 20, 2025 | Coeur d'Alene Regional Chamber of Commerce, Community, Economy, Leadership, Uncategorized
Growing up in Coeur d’Alene in the 1970s and 80s, I remember when neighbors waved from across the fence, gathered for impromptu backyard barbecues, and stopped to chat in the grocery store aisle—no matter how they voted. Respect ran deep, even when we didn’t agree....
