April - Lewis Clark Valley Chamber of Commerce

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March Lunch Exchange
Wed. April 13, 12PM
Red Lion
Chef, Hop & Vine
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We had a great time on our
local wine, beer and food
tour.
Coffee Break
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See who we surprised last
month.
Business After Hours
Italy 2016
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Join the Chamber on a trip
to Italy in 2016!
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Thursday, April 21, 5-7PM
Lewis Clark Recyclers, Lewiston
April 2016
CHAIRMAN'S THOUGHTS
Chairman Eric Justis shares his
excitement for spring in the Lewis
Clark Valley
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WHAT'S HAPPENING
See the events coming up for the
month of April.
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Refresh the Valley
LEADERSHIP LC VALLEY
Follow along with the future
leaders of our community as
they learned about the medical
community in our valley.
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LEWIS CLARK YOUNG
PROFESSIONALS
Keep up with the latest from this
dynamic group.
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Refresh the Valley, created in an effort to spruce
up Lewiston and Clarkston's appearance, will
take place on Saturday, April 9. The event, with
a goal of encouraging business owners in both
cities to beautify their storefronts, is sponsored
by Clearwater Paper Corporation, and is
produced by the Lewis Clark Valley Chamber of
Commerce, Beautiful Downtown Lewiston, Main
Street Market, and the City of Lewiston Parks
department.
Volunteers will gather at 8AM in Brackenbury
Square between Main and D streets in Lewiston
for coffee, juice and donuts provided by Main
Street Market, and then will disperse to different
areas and projects throughout the valley.
Volunteers are encouraged to bring gloves, water
bottles and garden tools such as trowels, brooms,
and even leaf blowers. Garbage bags and some
blowers will be provided.
502 BRIDGE STREET
CLARKSTON, WASHINGTON 99403
[email protected]
“Business owners and residents throughout
the valley are encouraged to clean their own
sidewalks and property, remove litter, plant
flowers and otherwise liven things up after the
winter season. Adopt-a-street organizations and
individuals are being asked to clean their sections
on the same day or as near to it as possible,” said
Courtney Kramer, Executive Director for Beautiful
Downtown Lewiston.
“The timing is perfect to have the valley looking its
best for the upcoming Clarkston’s Alive After Five,
Lewiston’s Sound Downtown, Dogwood Festival,
and the National Association of Intercollegiate
Athletics baseball tournament at Lewis-Clark State
College,” said Kristin Kemak, President and CEO
of the Lewis Clark Valley Chamber of Commerce.
Rain or shine, the projects will go ahead that day,
so dress appropriately. The group hopes to see
a large turn-out of volunteers for the valley-wide
beautification effort.
509.758.7712
509.751.8767 FAX
WWW.LCVALLEYCHAMBER.ORG
chairman'sthoughts
Spring is officially here!
The transition from our mild winter this year was an easy walk in the park (literally) and the season came long
before the date. Being from Nebraska (10 feet of snow last time I visited around Christmas), I fully appreciate
the banana belt climate here. No matter how warm or sunny it has been leading up, it is always great to see
April on the calendar. I love this time of year in the valley. The Dogwood Festival runs throughout April and
with it some of my favorite events: Confluence Grape & Grain, Art Under the Elms, and Seaport River Run.
Note on that last item…there are probably thousands of fun runs throughout the country each year. How
many of them end with a beer and a boat ride?? Well done, organizers!
If you are looking for things to do this month, you will not have to search long. Scan the Chamber’s and
BDL’s event calendars, flip through the Tribune’s 360, or check out Lewiston Parks & Recreation’s programs.
We hope many of you will participate in Refresh the Valley on April 9th. There is more information on
“Refresh” on the front page of this newsletter. Even if you do not specifically take part in that event on the
9th, this is a great time of year to spruce up your storefronts and take an extra walk around the grounds
of your businesses. Friends and family will be coming in for graduation parties, fans will come to College
World Series games, and summer travelers will be stopping by. Let’s show our best side!
ERIC JUSTIS
Chairman, Lewis Clark
Valley Chamber
Financial Advisor, Morgan
Stanley
Wealth Management
The locals are out in droves too. Our bike paths and sidewalks are becoming more populated, motorcycles,
campers, and boats are being pulled out of storage, and color is coming back to the landscape. I especially
like how our hillside turns an emerald green amidst a wet spring. If I tilt my head and squint, the view across the
river elicits a flashback to my week in Ireland on that epic trip after graduating college. Fond memories! Along
those lines, a close with a clever quote from Irish writer, Oscar Wilde, “Some cause happiness wherever they go;
others whenever they go.” …so I will go now.
See you outside!
what'shappening
HEARTH & HOME ON THE BLUFF SOUTH OF
TOWN”, THE SETTLEMENT OF LEWISTON’S
NORMAL HILL
APRIL 2, 2PM, LIMITED SEATING
Lewiston City Library
208.798.2525, www.lewistonlibrary.org
Steve Branting and Garry Bush present an encore
presentation. This lecture will explore the stages
that the new residential neighborhoods went
through from the 1890s to World War II.
MS WALK: CLARKSTON 2016
APRIL 2, 9AM REGISTRATION BEGINS, 9:45 –
OPENING CEREMONY, 10AM-WALK BEGINS
SWALLOWS PARK
Jordan Doak, [email protected]
Ending MS for good will take all of us. It’s why
Walk MS matters so much. With every step we
take, every dollar we raise….we’re that much
closer.
THE COLUMBIA SNAKE RIVER SYSTEM –
PROJECTS, PARTNERSHIPS AND PROGRESS
APRIL 6, 11:30AM-1PM,
Quality Inn & Suites, Sternwheel Ballroom,
Clarkston
Lunch - $10, cash or check only at door, space
is limited
Kelly Von Lindern, 208-743-5531, kelly@
portoflewiston.com
Join Pioneer Ports for a luncheon with Kristin
Meira of Pacific Northwest Waterways
Association to learn more about the Columbia
Snake River System.
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LCSC’S WOMEN AND MEN’S BASKETBALL VS.
MSU-NORTHERN
APRIL 6, 5:30PM WBB AND 7:30PM MBB
LCSC Activity Center
$7 for adults and $5 for children and seniors
Brooke Cushman, 208-792-2695
[email protected] | www.lcwarriors.com
Join us to cheer on LCSC’s Women and Men’s
basketball in a White Out vs. MSU-Northern
ROBERT CRAY BAND
APRIL 7, DOORS OPEN AT 6PM, SHOW AT 7PM
Clearwater River Casino
http://ticketswest.com/events/robert-crayband/150950
REFRESH THE VALLEY
APRIL 9, 8-10AM
Downtown Lewiston and Clarkston
Courtney Kramer, Courtney@
beautifuldowntownlewiston.org or Blake
Harrington, [email protected]
Spruce up the valley with this day to plant flowers,
clean up, paint, and take pride in our beautiful
community!
75TH ANNUAL ASOTIN COUNTY
RODEO, FAIR & PARADE
APRIL 20-24
Asotin County Fairgrounds
Peggy Hansford, 509-243-4101
www.AsotinCountyFairAndRodeo.com
DEFENDER OF LIFE FUNDRAISING BANQUET - LIFE
STEPHEN LYMAN MEMORIAL
CHOICES CLINIC
APRIL 7, DOORS OPEN @ 6PM, DINNER @ 6:30PM CHILDREN’S ART EXHIBIT
Red Lion Hotel, Seaport Ballroom
621 21st St Lewiston
Seating is limited and registration is required
Heather, 208-746-9704, [email protected]
Online registration: https://secure.ministrysync.
com/ministrysync/event/?e=7796
Join us for dinner and an inspirational message by
International film and TV star, Kevin Sorbo
LC ICE ARENA ANNUAL SPRING THAW
APRIL 8 – 5PM, 9 – 1PM, 10 – 12PM
Harris Field
LC baseball takes on C of I
LEWIS CLARK VALLEY CHAMBER CONNECTION
MARCH 25- APRIL 30
Tuesdays-Saturdays 11am-4pm
Center for Arts & History
208-792-2243
NATIONAL CRIME VICTIMS WEEK
APRIL 10-16
YWCA of Lewiston, ID – Clarkston, WA
www.ywcaidaho.org
This year’s theme is Serving Victims, Building Trust,
Restoring Hope
509.758.7712
what'shappening
LEWIS CLARK YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
TRIVIA NIGHT
4TH ANNUAL ART OF GIVING FOOD DRIVE
31ST ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF QUILTS
Elks Lodge, 3444 Country Club Drive, Lewiston
Eric Justis, [email protected]
The Elks Lodge in Lewiston is interested in
expanding their membership and are planning on
offering new and exciting events in 2016! They
will be hosting a Trivia Night and will provide a
tour of their impressively large building with an
awesome view of the river.
Grass field by the LCSC Library
500 8th Ave, Lewiston
LCSC Art of Giving Committee: 208-792-2818,
[email protected]
Bring 2 cans or $1 to vote for the best student
sculpture at Art Under the Elms and automatically
be entered in a raffle for prizes provided by the
4th Annual Art of giving food drive planning
committee to provide food and money to five
local food banks at their most critical time of
need.
Clarkston High School
Seaport Quilters Guild, 208-746-7121
Vendors, Food, Raffle for Fundraiser Quilt
APRIL 14, 5:30PM
9TH ANNUAL BANTAM BOOSTER AUCTION
April 15, 5:30p
Quality Inn, 700 Port Drive, Clarkston
$40
Cari Meyers, [email protected]
Dinner, Silent Auction and Live Auction
26TH ANNUAL CONFLUENCE GRAPE & GRAIN
April 15, 6-9pm
LCSC Center for Arts & History
415 Main St, Lewiston
$30, attendees must be at least 21 years of
age
Angie Weiland Light, 208-792-2336
[email protected]
Enjoy 6 tastes of wine or beer, culinary delights,
souvenir glass, silent auction, live music and good
times!
LEADERSHIP LC VALLEY:
MANUFACTURING & INDUSTRY
April 15, 8a-5p
APRIL 22-24, BEGINS 12PM ON 22ND
THROUGH 4PM ON 24TH
ALL BREED DOG SHOW
LEWISTON SUPERCROSS
APRIL 23, GATES OPEN 4:15PM, RACING STARTS
AT 6:15PM
Lewiston Roundup
Advanced Tickets: Youth $10, Adults $13
Youth $12, Adult $16
lewistonsupercross.com/events/supercross
SPRING RELEASE WEEKEND
APRIL 22-25
Free!, $5 parking fee
Nez Perce Fair Building
Lewis Clark Kennel Club, Herman Shuping,
208-798-9578
ART UNDER THE ELMS
APRIL 23 & 24, 12-5PM
1708 6th Ave N, Lewiston ID
www.clearwatercanyoncellars.com
Please join us for our annual Spring Release
Weekend at Clearwater Canyon Cellars!
LCSC BASEBALL VS CORBAN UNIVERSITY
APRIL 22-24,10A – 3P
LCSC Campus
Amanda Coleman, Event Coordinator
208-792-2447, www.lcsc.edu/ce/aue
This art festival features over 100 of the region’s
finest artists, along with regional entertainers
on two stages and family-friendly activities and
attractions spanning 3 days. Not to mention a
variety of delicious food!
APRIL 28 -5PM, 29 – 2PM, 30 -12PM
Harris Field
Brooke Cushman, 208-792-2695, blcushman@
lcsc.edu | www.lcwarriors.com
LC Baseball takes on Corban University
DOGWOOD SHOW & SHINE
APRIL 23, 10AM-3PM
LCSC BASEBALL VS BRITISH COLUMBIA
April 15 – 5pm, 16 -2pm, 17- 12pm
Harris Field
A TOAST TO THE EMERGING WINE INDUSTRY
– CELEBRATING THE LEWIS CLARK VALLEY AVA
LAUNCH
APRIL 20, 5P – 9P
Lindsay Creek Vineyards
Deb, 208-746-0015 ext. 103
[email protected]
The launch of the Lewis-Clark Valley AVA will be
held in conjunction with the Clearwater Economic
Development Annual Meeting
LCSC Campus 4th Street Parking Lot
Free!
Four judges choice ribbons will be awarded. A
Sponsors Choice $225 prize will be awarded in
the Car, Truck and Motorcycle categories. The
Sponsors Choice winners will appear
on the 2015 Show & Shine Dash Plaque
and on the website.
39TH ANNUAL SEAPORT RIVER RUN
APRIL 23, 9:40AM LINE FORMATION,
10AM RACE START
Swallows Park, Clarkston
$18 with t-shirt, or $11 without t-shirt
Register by Wednesday, April 13
Our community
is better with you in it.
regence.com
Energy for Life.
avistautilities.com
© 2014 Regence BlueShield of Idaho
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APRIL 23-24, SATURDAY - 9AM-5PM, SUNDAY
- 10AM-4PM
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leadershiplcvalley
LLCV1: Healthcare
Leadership Lewis Clark Valley toured three different medical centers and hospitals on Friday, March 11. The group walked through and learned about
Tri-State Memorial Hospital, St. Joseph Regional Medical Center and Valley Medical Center. We are very lucky to live in a community with such great
healthcare!
The Lewis Clark Valley Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for their leadership program, Leadership LC Valley II: Building A Strong
Foundation. Do you want to help shape the future of our community? This leadership series will gather once a month to examine important issues and
entities that are vital to our Valley’s future.
Pre-registration discount ends July 1, 2016. All registrations must be submitted electronically by Friday, July 22, 2016.
Click here to open the registration form.
Please contact Kristin Kemak, President/CEO Lewis Clark Valley Chamber of Commerce by calling 509.758.7712.
Sponsors:
LCCU and Sodexo
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memberrenewals
Member Renewals
THANK YOU! Your membership in the Lewis Clark Valley Chamber of Commerce is a symbol of confidence in the work of the Chamber and its
volunteers. We sincerely thank our members who renewed their membership for their ongoing support. Please remember these companies when you do
business! If you don't see your business listed here, please contact Kristina Bickford, Director of Membership and Business Services at 509.758.7712 or
[email protected].
Addus HealthCare
(208) 746-8881
Primerica- Lorinda Bisso
(208) 790-0917
Affordable Optics
(208) 413-6685
Quad Cities Realty Joe Arellano
(208) 798-7798
Aiken's Floor Coverings
(509) 758-7259
RiverPointe Development
(509) 758-9866
Clarkston Golf & Country Club
(509) 758-2546
St. Vincent DePaul
(509) 758-7061
Inn America (Lewiston Hospitality, LLC)
(208) 746-4600
Travelland R.V.
(208) 746-0559
Intermountain Feed, Inc.
(208) 743-5582
United Cargo Services, Inc.
(208) 305-7749
James E. Pierce, DDS
(208) 746-0204
Valley Car Sales, Inc.
(208) 743-9371
Jollymore's
(208) 743-9448
Valley Electric, Inc.
(208) 743-3419
King Services
(208) 746-4192
Valley Rental Association
(509) 758-2792
Lindi's Music Notes
(208) 790-0917
Viterra
(208) 743-3343
McDonald's - Orchards
(208) 746-3032
Wasem's Drug
(509) 758-2565
Morgan Stanley
(509) 295-5175
Washington State IMG Sports Marketing
(509) 358-7771
Nez Perce National Historical Park
(208) 843-7051
Wedgewood Terrace
(208) 743-4545
Northwest Leadership Strategies
(509) 254-3688
Wilkinson Orthodontics
(208) 746-0479
Pointe Pest Control
(208) 792-7245
YWCA of Lewiston-Clarkston
(208) 743-1535
businessafterhours
Business After Hours &
Earth Day Celebration
Hosted By:
MIX BUSINESS AND PLEASURE!
Network with your current or potential business associates at Business After
Hours. Bring plenty of business cards, enjoy refreshments and door prizes.
Join us at this free event for all chamber members and their employees.
The 11th Annual Lewis-Clark Recyclers’ Earth Day Celebration takes
place Thursday, April 21, 4-7 p.m. on Capital Street between 2nd and
3rd Streets in beautiful downtown Lewiston! Celebrate the Earth and all
its natural resources with food, beverages, live entertainment, games,
activities, and much more brought to you by Lewis-Clark Recyclers’ and its
partners! Bring the whole family for a fun and educational experience at
the region’s largest Earth Day Celebration!
LCVALLEYCHAMBER.ORG
0334 2nd Street, Lewiston, ID
Thursday, April 21, 4-7PM
208.746.1187
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chambersponsors
VISIONARY LEADERS
ELITE LEADERS
CORPORATE LEADERS
MEDIA SPONSORS
BUSINESS SPONSORS
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lunchexchange
The Chamber Lunch Exchange is generally held on the second
Wednesday of each month unless otherwise stated.
April Luncheon
ARE YOU CONNECTING?
You’re invited! As a member of the Lewis Clark Valley Chamber, you
have a standing invitation to come have lunch with your fellow Chamber
members at this month's Chamber Lunch Exchange.
Michelle Peters, President/CEO of Visit Lewis Clark Valley (formerly Hells
Canyon Visitor Bureau) will make a presentation on the flourishing tourism
industry in the Lewis Clark Valley; showcasing the prosperous cruise
ship commerce, the emerging Lewis Clark Valley Wine Alliance and the
return of the motor coach tours. The Visitor Bureau will inform you of the
economic impacts of the tourism industry and its ripple effect throughout
the community. It’s an exciting time in tourism in the LC Valley and we’re
on the verge of a tourism BOOM! The presentation will show you why
you should “Splash into” the tourism industry in the Lewis Clark Valley.
During the luncheon “Excellence in Service Awards” will be presented in
recognition of members of the Lewis Clark Valley tourism industry for their
ongoing commitment to go above and beyond to provide exceptional
customer service. Four tourism awards will be given in the following
categories: Hotelier of the Year, Restaurateur of the Year, Outfitter/
Tour Operator of the Year, and Outstanding Individual in a Tourism/
Hospitality related job.
Know someone new to the area? Guests are welcome and encouraged!
Introduce new employees, supervisors, managers or community group
leaders from your business or organization.
As though you’d need more reasons, attending the luncheon provides
business advocacy, networking opportunities and member-to-member
referrals. You’ll get to hear from informative speakers, and don’t forget
50/50 drawings, Ray-isms, and door prizes.
businessafterhours
There’s always something special going on – don’t be left out!
509.758.7712
There’s always something special going on – don’t be left out!
DON’T BE LEFT STANDING, OR WORSE…HUNGRY! PLEASE RESERVE YOUR SEAT
BY CALLING THE CHAMBER OFFICE IN ADVANCE!! 509.758.7712
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13, 2016, 12PM
RED LION HOTEL
COST: $17, INCLUDES LUNCH
***As a reminder, advance RSVP is due for all luncheons, and all other chamber
events that have an entrance or ticket fee. After you have reserved your spot, we will
plan on you being there. If you find that you will not be able to attend, please call our
office at least 24 hours prior to the event to avoid being charged. If you must cancel
after the 24 hour period, or do not notify our office of your absence, please expect
to receive an invoice for the missed event. A one-time exception will be granted for
medical emergencies for either you or a family member.***
Thank You!
FOR ATTENDING THE MARCH BUSINESS AFTER HOURS!
We want to thank everyone who came out to Business After Hours
at Lancer Lanes on March 17th. Lancer Lanes provided great
entertainment, food and beverages for our Chamber members. They
offered free blackjack and Texas Holdem tournaments and gave prizes
including prime rib dinners! Chamber members mingled and sang
karaoke while Chamber members’ kids played the arcade games with
tokens given by Lancer Lanes. It was St. Patty’s Day, so there was lots of
green attire and of course, green beer!
Lancer Lanes has 16 lanes of bowling, a casino featuring live poker and
blackjack, plus a mini golf course and an arcade! Every Wednesday
night, they have FREE Texas Hold-em tournaments with a chance to win
up to $500! This summer, they are continuing their “Kids Bowl Free”
program! Visit www.kidsbowlfree.com/LancerLanes and register for
each child. They will receive 2 free games of bowling per day, not
including shoe rental.
Thank you Lancer Lanes for hosting a fabulous Business After Hours!
Thank you to our ambassadors: Trish Hauer - P1FCU, Rene Zenner Washington Trust Bank, Gina Lewis - Home Street Bank, and Phil Shriver
- Pacific Steel & Recycling
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Patient Navigation
Curriculum
The Art of Giving
Students, staff and faculty of Lewis-Clark State College are going to
host the Fourth Annual Art of Giving food drive and matching fundraiser
hold in conjunction with the Art Under the Elms festival during the 32nd
Dogwood Festival.
"Seeing modern health care from the other side, I can say that it is
clearly not set up for the patient. It is frequently a poor arrangement
for doctors as well, but that does not mitigate how little the system
accounts for the patient's best interest. Just when you are at your
weakest and least able to make all the phone calls, traverse the
maze of insurance, and plead for health-care referrals is that one
time when you have to your life may depend on it."
What has been dubbed the “Send Hunger Packing” campaign is an
annual event that collects food and money for several Lewiston and
Asotin food banks, including this year the Asotin County Food Bank, the
Community Action Partnership, St. Vincent de Paul, The Roc – Rescue
Mission, and the YWCA.
— Ross I, Donaldson, The Lassa Ward: One Man's Fight
Against One of the World's Deadliest Diseases
Last year the diverse campus groups making up the Art of Giving, with
the help pf matching funds, raised $1450. In 2014 they were able to
distribute $2,000.
In response to the rapidly changing healthcare environment, Allied
Health and Safety Education at Walla Walla Community College
is pleased to announce the offering of a new curriculum in Patient
Navigation. This curriculum examines the interrelationships and
intricacies of the very complex health and community services system
and identifies the role of the Patient Care Navigator in assisting the
patient to effectively maneuver within the system. For ease of access
and cost, this curriculum is offered fully online and the student can
enroll in one class at a time or all seven of the classes which will lead
to a short-term certificate in Patient Navigation.
The Art of Giving is a way for people to have fun while helping out the
local food drive by either voting on their favorite can sculpture created
by several campus clubs for a penny or entering a drawing for a basket
of prizes for a dollar or two food drive items. In recent years clubs have
created sculptures of a voting booth with a Lego White House on top, a
copy of the Valley of the Kings, a giant bridge, and the LC logo.
In addition to raising funds and cans during the festival, the Art of Giving
volunteers, coordinated by the LC Service Corps, will also collect food
from the LC Valley community, especially the Normal Hill area around
campus the week prior to the Art Under the Elms.
Intended Learner: Healthcare workers at all levels in acute care,
ambulatory care, and home health, including Medical Assistant, LPN/
RN, Care Coordinators, and administrative staff, can directly apply
this knowledge to ensure that patient needs are being met.
If you would like to help out or have any questions contact either Ryan
Paulus, AmeriCorps VISTA, Work Scholars Development Assistant,
at 208-792-2740 ([email protected]) or Leif Hoffmann, Assistant
Professor of Political Science, at 208-792-2818 ([email protected]).
Certificate Option: This is a 7-credit "Patient Navigation" short-term
certificate, approved by the Washington State Board of Community
and Technical Colleges. Future development is planned for an
additional 8-credit "Advanced Patient Navigation" certificate that will
build on the 7-credit "Patient Navigation" certificate (total 15 credits).
For More Information: Contact Brad Mason, Allied Health & Safety
Program Coordinator, [email protected] / 509-527-4589,
or Jenny Charlo, Program Supervisor, [email protected] /
509-758-1706.
LC Valley Chamber Assembles
a Property Development Committee
During their first meeting of 2016, the Chamber Board of Directors
revisited initiatives discussed at the fall board retreat. Property
development drew much positive attention and the concept for a
committee with this focus was born. As the word spread, a group of
enthusiastic committee members quickly formed. It is a well-regarded
cross section of professionals, including an architect, realtor, commercial
lender, contractor, city council woman, an economic development
professional, property investors, and others. Eric Justis is chairing the
group and coordinating the meeting schedules.
This committee’s mission is to pave the way for private investment into
commercial development in the LC Valley. Public-private partnerships
are also possibilities, as are projects with a mixed use or residential
components.
Key objectives are to:
• Identify barriers to development and find ways to overcome
• Seek enablers such as funding, tax credits, investor groups, etc.
• Highlight suitable project opportunities
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• Communicate opportunities with those who have resources to drive a
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project forward
One of the first actionable items for the Property Development Committee
is to put together a workshop covering those bullet points later this
summer or early fall. The group will continue meeting on a monthly basis,
likely Friday mornings. There have already been conversations with
directors at economic development organizations such as Valley Vision,
SEWEDA, and BDL, and the City of Lewiston. There is great opportunity
to work together and push in the same direction for progress in the valley.
The committee is happy to receive input on what is desired. Is there a
demand for a plaza in the Clarkston heights? What type of waterfront
development is desirable? Is more residential the answer for the old Twin
City Foods site? Hmm, maybe a poll regarding these topics is in order
soon.
For additional information on the Property Development Committee,
contact the Chamber office.
509.758.7712
chamberevent
This event was sponsored by
Major Sponsor
On Friday, March 18th, the Lewis Clark Valley
Chamber and the Agriculture Committee hosted the
fourth annual wine, beer and food tour, “Chef, Hop
& Vine”, formerly called The Crush. It was a huge
success, thanks to all the participants and sponsors.
The tour started at MJ Barleyhoppers where Dave
Goodpaster taught the group how to perfectly
pair their favorite beer or wine with delicious food
prepared by Meriwether’s. The next stop was
Riverport Brewing Company where Pete Broyles
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explained how he creates his beer and participants
dined on tasty ribs from the Smoke Shak. Basalt
Cellars was the next stop where the group tasted
3 different kinds of wine and had a bite to eat
courtesy of JillyBean Catering. The last stop on the
tour was Lindsay Creek Vineyards with four tastes
of their wine and appetizers by 13 Foods. A big
thanks to our entertaining drivers: Jon Lane, Jill
Charpentier, Brad Bickford and Tim Barker.
Event Sponsors
Northwest Farm Credit
Valley Vision
Port of Clarkston
Clearview Eye Clinic
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coffeebreak
On Thursday, March 17, Chamber staff and Ambassadors stopped by Steiner’s
Electronics to have a coffee break with Bill Steiner and staff. We learned about the
history of Steiner’s, dating back to 1935 when Harley Steiner founded the business
specializing in repair and installation of home and car radios. Few things have
changed since then, with the business still being family owned, and the staff still
values customers and personal relationships. Their goal is to always offer the best
products available and to sell them at competitive prices.
Thanks to our Ambassadors for joining us!
Judy Broumley, Nelly Broadcasting
Lorinda Bisso, Primerica & Lindi’s Music Notes
Stephanie Gilbert, American Insurance
Jill Charpentier, Aflac Insurance
David Keene, CHAS Health
Kammy Cox, Heartland Payment Systems
Phil Shriver, Pacific Steel & Recycling
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Steiner’s Electronics
1328 Main Street, Lewiston ID
208.746.3381 | www.steinerelectronics.com
Inland Northwest Partners:
2016 Spring Meeting
A handful of members from our LC Valley Chamber and business
community attended the Inland Northwest Partners’ 2016 Spring
Meeting in Hayden Lake, ID, on March 23rd. The quarterly gathering
draws about 100 people and focuses on economic development issues
in our region. Pre-lunch sessions covered topics such as “The Impact of
the Nonprofit Sector on State, Regional, and Local Economies”, “The
Important Role of Community Foundations”, and “CDA – 2030” – Coeur
d’Alene’s mid-range vision of their city’s development over the next
several years. The afternoon consisted of the “2016 Regional Economic
Forecast” delivered by John Mitchell of M&H Economic Consultants and
Grant Forsyth of Avista Corporation.
Networking at the INP meeting was a valuable component as other
attendees were leaders in their respective communities of similar makeup.
Presentations were timely and relevant to concerns in our local areas.
Overall the INP meeting was a great forum to learn and share around
the topic of economic development. For more information on Inland
Northwest Partners and access to the presentations delivered, visit their
website www.inwp.org.
Here is what some of our Chamber-member attendees had to say about
the spring meeting:
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"It was great to see a packed house of business and
community leaders engaged and excited about working
together to grow this region."
Kelly Fukai, Regional Affairs Specialist
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, Inc.
"I've been attending INP functions since its inception over 20
years ago and their seminars offer interesting perspectives on
economic development and thoughtful business practices."
Mike Thomason, Commissioner
Port of Lewiston
“Great meeting! CDA 2030 jumped out at me as something
powerful that we could mimic in the LC Valley, and we
already are doing many elements.”
Eric Justis, Morgan Stanley
Chairman – LC Valley Chamber
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Marketing Matters
MERCHANDISING
One summer we had out-of-town company come to visit our Valley. As
we drove around town, they followed us in their car. We passed familiar
landmarks and I wondered what the Valley looked like to our visitors? I
found myself looking at the LC Valley with new eyes as if I was seeing it for
the first time myself.
As business owners it can be helpful to stand back and look at your business with fresh eyes and observe what others might experience when they
visit your company. As prospective customers drive by will they find curb
appeal? Is the parking lot and entrance clean and have easy access?
Merchandising is an important element in your marketing toolkit. When
customers enter your store they will get a ‘feel’ for your business. When
they find attractive displays, some ambiance, appropriate lighting and orderly floor arrangements, they feel good. They are impressed when there
is proper signage that makes it easy for them to navigate and find what
they are looking for. If there’s a sale, they want the sale items correctly
priced and easy to locate. They like to be able to spot sales clerks when
they need help. Uniforms, aprons, hats and name badges all help clearly
identify your staff. All of these aspects are part of merchandising your
business.
There may be those who never come inside your brick & mortar store, but
get to know you by shopping your website. Your website is an extension of
your brand and also benefits by merchandising throughout the site. Does it
create a pleasant and easy on-line shopping experience?
Merchandising is an essential element in selling products to consumers. It
is done by creating an inviting environment, displaying products to their
best advantage and consistently maintaining a clean, tidy, well-organized
setting.
When our out-of-town friends visited us, I was so proud of the Valley! The
public artwork, fountains, parks and store fronts of our cities created a
beautiful impression of a great place to live. As business owners you can
be proud of your business as you, too, create a positive, appealing environment for your customers.
For more information on marketing your business, please contact me.
Written by Judy Broumley, RMP
Radio Marketing Professional at Nelly Broadcasting, LLC.
[email protected]
Public Health – Idaho North Central
District First in ID to be Awarded
National Accreditation
Public Health – Idaho North Central District (PH-INCD) has achieved
national accreditation through the Public Health Accreditation Board
(PHAB). The national accreditation program works to improve and
protect the health of the public by advancing and ultimately transforming
the quality and performance of the nation’s state, local, Tribal, and
territorial public health departments. PH-INCD is one of fewer than
120 health departments that have thus far achieved accreditation
through PHAB and the first Health Department in Idaho to achieve this
prestigious status.
“We are pleased and excited to be recognized for achieving national
standards that foster effectiveness and promote continuous quality
improvement,” said Carol Moehrle, Director of PH-INCD “The
accreditation process helps to ensure that the programs and services we
provide are as responsive as possible to the needs of our community.
With accreditation, PH-INCD is demonstrating increased accountability
and credibility to the public, funders, elected officials and partner
organizations with which we work.”
“Whenever you see our seal of accreditation, you will know that PHINCD has been rigorously examined and exceeds national standards
for public health,” Moehrle said. “By continuing to improve our services
and performance, we can be sure we are meeting the public health
needs of those we serve as effectively as possible.”
Public health departments play a critical role in protecting and improving
the health of people and communities. In counties, cities, towns, and
states across the nation, health departments provide a range of services
aimed at promoting healthy behaviors; preventing diseases and injuries;
ensuring access to safe food, water and life-saving immunizations; and
preparing for and responding to public health emergencies.
“Public Health – Idaho North Central District is honored to become the
first local health department in Idaho to receive national accreditation
status through the Public Health Accreditation Board,” said Director
Carol Moehrle. “This achievement validates the dedication and hard
work of our staff, the extraordinary support of our community partners,
and the commitment of our Board of Health to improving the health and
quality of life in North Central Idaho.”
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories offers a complete range of
solutions that improve how electric power is delivered. Our mission is
simple—make electric power safer, more reliable, and more economical.
Explore the possibilities at www.selinc.com
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Member-to-Member Specials
One of the many benefits of your chamber membership is cost savings
and networking through member-to-member special offers. The program
features discounted rates on products and services from chamber
members, for chamber members. When you take advantage of these
valuable products and services, you’re supporting your fellow members
and your chamber.
If you are a member of the chamber and are interested in offering
discounts to fellow members, please contact Kristina Bickford at the
chamber office, 758.7712 or [email protected].
CONSULTING/FACILITATION
EVENT HOSTING
15% discount for chamber members seeking leadership
and organization development consulting and facilitation
services, including: annual Retreat Facilitation,
Communication Audits, Leadership Training and
Organization Program analysis & design.
Lewis-Clark State College has meeting, conference, and
overnight accommodations available. We would like to
invite you to host your next event on our campus. All
chambers members will receive a 10% discount on room
rental fees and overnight accommodations. For more
information, please call or visit our website at www.lcsc.
edu/summerstays
NORTHWEST LEADERSHIP STRATEGIES
509.254.3688
[email protected]
CREDIT CARD PROCESSING
HEARTLAND PAYMENT SYSTEMS
509.951.8782
[email protected]
Heartland secures your acceptance of credit cards!
There are no application fees, no annual fees, and no
PCI (payment card industry) fees. There are discounted
terminals with specials for Chamber Members. Offer free
online virtual terminal and free real-time reporting. There
are cell devices, shopping carts, and setup made easy.
EMPLOYEE MEDICAL INSURANCE ASSISTANCE
AMERICAN INSURANCE AGENCY
55 Southway Ave., Lewiston
208.746.9646
[email protected]
Local agents with the American Insurance Agency in
Lewiston can help area business owners find qualified
individual and group health insurance coverage for your
employees for them to meet health care mandates. The
service is provided at no cost to businesses or to the
individual employees. We provide information on multiple
options, we offer cost sharing possibilities through tax
credits, and we also complete their enrollment. We can
provide your employees, their spouses and dependents
with adequate coverage to protect them while also
eliminating penalties for being uninsured.
LEWIS-CLARK STATE COLLEGE
500 8th Ave. Lewiston
208.792.2060
HOTELS/MOTELS
MOTEL 6
222 Bridge St., Clarkston
509.758.1631
Winner of Motel 6 Quality Award for the USA 2005. We
have available an indoor pool and hot tub, pool parties,
Executive Suites, and extra parking for your fishing boat.
Have company coming to visit and need an extra room.
Receive a 10% discount off our low rates. We will leave
the light on for you.
SUN PEST MANAGEMENT
1140 15th St., Clarkston
800.422.4803
[email protected]
15% discount for chamber members for soil sterilization,
weed treatments and just plain ol’ insect/spider
treatments.
RENTAL SPACE
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH
840 10th St, Clarkston
509.758.2943
First Christian Church in Clarkston has space available
for rent to any group. Our schedule is fairly open as of
now. The cost to chamber members will be $25/meeting
and $35/meeting if the kitchen is used. We have a fully
functioning kitchen and a nursery, no worker provided.
Also, we are available for weddings for $350 for the
building.
VIDEO PRODUCTION
MOBILE MUSIC
DAN WALKER PRODUCTIONS
208.791.7523
[email protected]
For chamber members, 15% off a rental sound system in
the Lewis/Clark Valley. Outside areas, please call for rates
and based on availability. Discount not to be used with
any other offer or special. Call today to reserve our rental
sound system for all your party needs!
Video for Web Special, ONLY for Chamber Members! A 6090 second professional production video for only $400.
Dan Walker Productions comes to your place of business,
interviews your spokesperson and gets shots of your
business in action. Then, within 5 business days, your
video is ready for review! Each video is posted on YouTube
so it is easy to embed on your website and share on social
media. The bonus is that you can add your video to your
profile on the Chamber's online Business Directory and
share the video via their social media as well!
DJ MOBILE MUSIC
509.758.3301
[email protected]
MORTGAGE COMPANIES
SUMMIT FUNDING
200 Main St, Lewiston
Phone: (509) 751-2222
Mobile: (208) 790-2324
Fax: (509) 751-2228
[email protected]
Summit Funding will waive the processing fee of $495 for
any loan to all chamber members and their employees.
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WATER - BOTTLED & BULK
NORTHWEST PURE BOTTLED WATER
509.751.9305
One-month FREE machine rental and two FREE bottles of
water, when you give us a try. (A $21 value)
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A Balanced Life
Do you remember when you were a kid, with a whole day, weekend or
summer stretched out before you? That feeling of relaxed excitement for
what was in store? Filled with ideas, but with no pressure to decide or do
anything specifically? Your goal was to go ouside! Each day unfolded
just like it was supposed to. Yes, it was filled with some chores and some
responsibilities, such as feeding the animals, cleaning your room, helping
Mom with housework. But there were no worries, you just moved through
your day, getting things done, having fun, sleeping in or just going
outside! Mmmm…the epitome of living in the moment. Things were balanced, work, play, rest, friends and family.
Fast forward, how does your daily life look now? Stressed about the
future? The Past? What you should be doing? What you’re not doing?
While working, wishing you were playing. When playing worrying
about the chores not getting done? When relaxing with family or friends,
spending that time complaining about what you were not getting done
or about what you should be doing? Do you ever feel as if you’re living
“In the Moment?” How can we ever realize balance, happiness or success if we are never in the moment? The Balance or Happiness that you
strive for is missed because you’re always looking forward or backward
concerned about what was or what may be. The bliss just passes by
completely unnoticed.
To find balance in your life, first you must figure out how to live in the
NOW! When we were children, we did it naturally without effort. How
was that done? By not regretting the past and by not worrying about the
future. They knew that their goal was to be Outside Playing. They may
have choices, like; ride a bike, play with friends or go to the park. Their
goal is to Play Outside. The “how or what” took care of itself.
How do they know they reached the goal? When they are OUTSIDE
and it feels good. The goal has been reached and they feel Happy. If
they could not find their friends, do you think they go back inside and
beat themselves up for not finding a friend to play with? I doubt it. They
jump on their bike. Bike has a flat tire? They will find a way to get it fixed
or just go to the park. They don’t give up when faced with obstacles.
Their goal is to have fun and they find it one way or the other.
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I hope I have communicated to you a clear visual understanding of what
drives us to imbalance and lack of happiness. So now the question is
how to get over it. I suggest you start with just one simple thing. Be filled
with Gratitude for what you DO have. Do not concern yourself with what
you regret or wish you had. Be grateful here and now for what your
blessings are today! If you start each day filled with gratitude, it’s hard
to focus on what you don’t have or fear what you may not get. Because
your extremely blessed with many things already. Do you want to go
outside? Then I suggest you be grateful that
you can and then Go Outside, enjoy the
rain, the sunshine, the cold or the hot with
or without friends or family, but remember
to - Work each day, Play each Day and Rest
Each Day.
This article contributed by: Wendie Kause, Owner
of Kause Success Management. If you would like
further information about coaching, guest
speaking or group training, contact Wendie
at [email protected].
Lunch Exchange Schedule
Lunch Exchange will be held at the Quality Inn in CLarkston for January through June
2016 and at the Red Lion Hotel through December 2016. Advanced RSVP is required,
please call the Chamber office in advance to reserve your seat.
Apr. 13
May 11
June 8
July 13
Aug. 10
Sept. 14
Oct. 12
Nov. 9
Dec. 14
Lewis Clark Recycling - Earth Day
Century 21 Price Right
Lewiston Nez-Perce
County Regional Airport
Home Street Bank
P1FCU
LCSC Center for Arts & History
Rustebakke Veterinary Service
Inland Cellular
Showcase your business by hosting a Business After Hours
in 2016! Contact Kristina Bickford at the chamber
office to reserve your spot today, call 758.7712
or [email protected].
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It’s later in life that we embrace the disappointments and decide, yesterday all my friends were busy so I won’t try and find them again today. I
could get disappointed. I won’t even try getting on my bike, what if it
has a flat tire? WOW, sounds crazy doesn’t it? But that’s what we do as
adults with our dreams and desires. We just give up. Before you know it,
the areas that we gave up on are causing imbalance in our lives.
How many times have you heard a friend say, “I can’t commit to my
girlfriend or boyfriend, I have been hurt before so I can’t risk getting hurt
again.” But I ask…What if this is the ONE!? You may miss it!! Because
the last partner had a flat tire, does not mean this one does! Get back on
the bike and give it a try!
Visit Lewis Clark Valley
Avista NAIA World Series
St. Joseph Regional Medical Center
Asotin County Community Services
Northwest Children's Home/Thrivent - BIZZ BUZZ
Twin County United Way
State of the Valley
Community Action Partnership - BIZZ BUZZ
LCVC/Rotary
Sponsors are encouraged to bring visual aids, promotional items and
to be creative with their 20 minute presentation.
If you would like to get on the calendar to sponsor a luncheon, contact
Kristina Bickford at the Chamber office today at 509.758.7712!
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How to Hire - and Fire Family Members
Working with family can be a pleasure. It can also be a pain, especially if you have to terminate
the employment arrangement. Here are tips to help you ease the strain on family relationships.
Hire for the right reasons. Adhere to the skill sets needed to keep your business operating effectively. Hiring your son because he’s struggling to find a job or employing your niece so she’ll be
nearby are not good business reasons for bringing staff on board.
Book Your
Jet Boat Tour or
Fishing Trips Today!
It’s that time of year again. Book your fishing
trip with one of these amazing outfitters.
Need gift ideas? Want to thank your
employees? A fishing trip would be a great
gift….
Set clear expectations. Communicate the job’s performance requirements to your family member
right from the start, clearly enumerating company policies for promotion, compensation, and
termination. Make it plain that unethical conduct will not be tolerated and that every employee will
be held to the same standard of behavior. Other employees will perceive any favoritism shown to
family members. If a poor performer is allowed to “skate,” morale, performance, and your credibility will suffer.
Document performance. Throughout your family member’s tenure with your company maintain
a detailed personnel file that tracks behavior resulting in disciplinary actions. In the unfortunate
case of a necessary firing, a well-documented file will provide a narrative record that lays out your
reasons and clearly communicates the evidence leading to your decision.
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Keep the termination process fair and open. You may want to involve a direct supervisor or a
human resources professional to ensure that your company is appropriately represented and to
prevent the conversation from lapsing into emotional arguments. Focus the termination meeting on
job performance and provide an opportunity for feedback. Use the meeting to suggest resources
and contacts to help with the transition to a new career. Give your family member the option of
resigning with dignity.
The bottom line: Effective communication can help you keep family and business relationships
intact. Contact us if you need more suggestions.
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77 Southway Suite B
Lewiston, ID 83501
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Jet Boat Tours Lodging - RV/Tent
Fishing Charters
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We’d like to thank everyone who attended the
Member Luncheon on Wednesday, March 9.
Kristi Sharpe gave a presentation titled, “Prevention
and Resiliency in Action” for EPIC, which stands for
Empowering People & Impacting Choices. Their
mission is to unite our community to impact Clarkston
teens to reduce underage drinking, substance abuse,
and other destructive choices. She shared great tips
on how to be a positive role model for the children
and teens in our lives.
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Parks and Recreation Events
• Goju Ryu Karate Classes for Children - May 2 to June 13
Classes for kindergarten through sixth graders will be held on Mondays, May 2 – June 13. Classes
for Kindergarten through third graders will be held at 7:15-8PM and classes for grades fourth
through sixth will be held from 7-7:45. Both classes will be held at the Lewiston Community Center.
The fee for the session is $40 and the registration deadline is Monday, April 25.
• Learn the Creative Side of American Sign Language - Lewiston Parks and Recreation presents an American
Sign Language (ASL) art class featuring three different creative projects. The class is scheduled for
three Mondays, May 2, 9 and 16 from 6:30 to 8pm at the Lewiston Community Center. The fee is
$30 and registration is required by Friday, April 25.
• It's a Whole Deal Climbing Adventure at U of I - The Lewiston Parks and Recreation’s Rec Mobile Team will be travelling to the University of Idaho Climbing
Center on Saturday, May 14. Pre-registration is required by Monday, May 9 and is limited to the first 12 participants. Fee is $60/person
• Hometown Pep Rally - Fridays, beginning April 8
Rally around our home team. Mix and mingle with members of the Lewis-Clark State College Warrior baseball team before the Avista NAIA World
Series at the Hometown Pep Rally set for May 21 in downtown Lewiston. Meet-and-Greet from 11 to noon. BBQ and entertainment at 12:15 in
Brackenbury Square.
Registration for classes/events may be done in person at the Lewiston Community Center, 1424 Main Street, Monday through Friday from 8AM to 5PM or by calling
208.746.2313.
CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
*Baby & Toddler Storytime—Spring Session
pre-registration required | Mar. 2 – Apr. 13
Wednesdays at 10:30am. Share fingerplays, short stories &
movement.
Family Storytime: Fridays at 10:30am. Listen to stories, learn
fingerplays & create a craft.
From ACES to Better Places workshop: What we all need to know
about adverse childhood experiences and resiliency. Public
is welcome, seating is limited. Register with Danielle Scott at
208.791.4087 or [email protected].
TEENS
TAG: The Teen Advisory Group meets in the Teen Room.
ADULTS
Coffee & Books: Read & discuss The Boys in the Boat by Daniel
J. Brown. Everyone is welcome.
Computer Class: Learn computer basics. Laptops provided;
registration requested.
Apr. 7: Basic Computer Skills
Apr. 21: Introduction to Word
First Friday: On the first Friday of each month downtown
businesses host exhibit openings for a grassroots art event.
Artwork by Vicki Gertje will be featured at the Library.
Library Board Meeting: Open to the public; meets in the Library
Meeting Room.
Local History: The Local History & Genealogy collection is open
to the public every Tuesday & Thursday, 3p—5p.
Tsceminicum Talks: Local historians Steve Branting & Garry
Bush present “Hearth & Home on the Bluff South of Town”:
The Settlement of Lewiston’s Normal Hill. This is an encore
presentation; seating limited.
UPCOMING EVENTS
• Family Night Indoor - Every Friday 6:00-8:30PM.
Special Theme Night, April 29, 6-8:30PM - "On Safari". There will be a
water squirt hunt, a roaring contest, and a stuffed animal toss.
Looking for something cool to kick start your weekend? Join the Aquatic
Center for Family Night, indoor style! There will be toys for the kids and
fun for all!
• Waterpark Opening Day - June 4, 11:30AM to 6PM
Kick off your summer with the opening of the lagoon waterpark for
the summer with FREE splash day. Twist down the water slides, relax
in the lazy river or surf in the wave pool….all for free. There will be
giveaways, concession specials and 10% off all passes except for the
youth resident waterpark pass.
For more information, visit www.theaquaticcenter.org, stop by
1603 Dustan Loop in Clarkston, or by calling 509-758-0110.
LAGOON WATERPARK
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Ongoing Events
LCSC Workforce Training Classes
ONGOING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Time: Any Hour Between 8AM–5PM
Location: LC Valley and multiple outlying area centers
Main Office: 1816 18th Avenue, Lewiston, ID
208.743.6573 | [email protected]
www.lcearlychildhood.org
PHARMACY TECHNOLOGY PREP COURSE
April 4 – June 27, 6p – 8p
LCSC Campus
Fee: $110
Contact: Andrea, 208-792-2388
www.lcsc.edu/workforce-training
Interested in becoming a Pharmacy
Technician? Gain the foundation in
math and biology needed to successfully
complete the program.
VETERANS APPRECIATION DAY AT
Happy Day Restaurants
Tuesday, April 12, 11AM–3PM
Every 2nd Tuesday of each month
Location: All Happy Day Restaurants
THE CHRISTIAN COWBOY BALLADEERS COWBOY CHURCH
First Sunday of each month: 9-10:30AM
Third Wednesday of each month: 6-7PM
Location: Guardian Angel Barn
The Christian Cowboy Balladeers invite you! Cowboy
poetry and gospel music, come enjoy fellowship the way it
used to be and enjoy award winning performers. Everyone
is welcome!
IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF LABOR:
CAREER BUILDING WORKSHOPS
Idaho Department of Labor
1158 Idaho Street, Lewiston, 208.799.5000 x3522
Your Resume, Your Way. (1st Thurs of each month 10-11:30AM)
How to use a piece of paper to get your foot in the door.
What to Wear, What to Say, How to Sell Yourself! (3rd Thurs of each
month, 10-11:30AM
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We will pick back up with those plans to hear from
Chris Raykovich, Owner of Amazing Athletes,
at Red Lion on May 18th. Chris will talk about
their education sports programs for kids age 2.5
– 6 years, along with what it is like to become a
franchisee.
We are heading to the Elks Lodge in Lewiston on
April 14th! One of their members reached out,
as they want to attract younger members and are
offering some new events. They are hosting Trivia
Night on the 14th and will provide a tour of their
facility…an impressively large building with an
awesome view over the river!
As we roll into spring and summer months, I would
like to see who is interested in boating, playing
sand volleyball, or any group outdoor activities like
that. It is fun to mix it up once in a while, and we
had a great time getting together on the river last
summer.
Eric will be out of town the first week of April, so
he won’t be able to make the First Thursday coffee
meeting at Blue Lantern on April 7.
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LCSC FLAGGING & TRAFFIC CONTROL
EXCEL: THE BASICS
April 5, 1p – 5p
Location: LCSC North Lewiston Training Center
1920 3rd Ave N, Lewiston
Fee: $109
Do you need to learn Excel but don’t know
where to start? Join us for this 4 hour class
to learn how to compile data, build graphs
and track statistics.
April 4, 4p – 8p
LCSC North Lewiston Training Center
Fee: $79
Join us for this 4 hour course to become
certified to flag on the roadways in multiple
states
LCSC OUTLOOK
MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY (ONLINE)
LCSC CNA ONLINE/ON CAMPUS
ADOBE ILLUSTRATOR SERIES
LCSC FLAGGING & TRAFFIC CONTROL
LCSC INDUSTRIAL PRE-EMPLOYMENT BOOT
CAMP
LCSC EXCEL: BEYOND THE BASICS
April 4 – May 27
Online
Fee: $395
Learn the approach to word building
and term comprehension used to form the
medical language
April 4, April 11, April 18 and April 25, 6p-8p
LCSC North Lewiston Training Center 1
Fee: $36
Join us for the 4 part series to learn how to
use Adobe Illustrator for your design needs.
April 12, 1p – 4p
Fee: $79
Become an Outlook expert in 3 action
packed hours with this course.
April 15- July 8 (Fridays), 4p – 8p
LCSC Campus
Fee: $709
Looking for a new career? Discover the
joys of helping others through nursing with
our CNA course.
April 18, 4p – 8p
Fee: $79
Join us for this 4 hour course to become
certified to flag on the roadways in multiple
states
April 4 (Monday- Friday) – April 15, 9a – 12p
Fee: $199
Standout in our workforce by gaining
vital skills desired by today’s employers.
Course covers industrial math, safety, basic
computer skills, blueprint reading and
employability skills.
April 19, 1p – 5p
Fee: $109
Looking to further your Excel skills? Learn
how to track sales, inventory, or other
important data while working with formulas
and multiple worksheets
ALUMINUM WELDING
April 26 (part 1) and May 3 (part 2), 1p – 3p
April 5 – May 5 (Tues and Thurs), 6p – 9p
LCSC Campus
Fee: $684
Looking to break into the local aluminum
welding industry? Learn all about aluminum
welding in this 30 hour course.
LCSC POWERPOINT 2013
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Governmental Affairs Committee
MEETING MINUTES FROM MARCH 1, 2016
Meeting called to order at 12:06 p.m., followed by attendance and
introductions
This month’s guests were Lewiston Urban Renewal Agency Committee
members Joe Hulett (chair) and A.L. (Butch) Alford Jr., who discussed the
history of URAs in Lewiston and what it looks like now. Generally, URA in
Lewiston has focused on the improvement of infrastructure such as roads
and storm water. Lewiston is currently divided into three URA areas. North
Lewiston, Gun Club Road area and downtown Lewiston. The downtown
area has been used to replace old pipes, put in storm water drainage
and repair and rebuild the road. Although both said URA’s could be used
on other projects, Lewiston has been very conservative with its approach
and has stuck to just infrastructure.
URA’s made headlines with the Legislature this year as there was a battle
over more control over what URAs can be used for and how to define
the reset value. In Twin Falls, Boise and Idaho Falls, URAs have been
used for both to help attract business and economic development. In
Twin Falls, roads were built and other infrastructure was put into place to
help Chobani with its new plant, which helped employ more than 2,000
people in the area. In Boise, URA funds are being used in a downtown
revitalization project and also to build a downtown bus terminal. Idaho
Falls used it to clean up a blight industrial area along the Snake River and
turn it into a park and a variety of shops where families can go spend the
day at. There was some interest in seeing how Lewiston could use URA in
different ways than it currently does.
There also was an update on the North Idaho Legislative Tour, which will
be held Nov. 13-15 in Moscow and Lewiston. Legislators will be staying
in Moscow, but part of the tours will take place in Lewiston during that
time. Jeri DeLange from the Post Falls/Coeur d’Alene area has been
contracted to be the tour manager because all of the group that used to
put this together has stepped away. There could be some minor changes
made, but it is moving forward. More information will be forthcoming.
We discussed our phone calls with our District legislators and also
brought up a couple of bills for discussion.
Our D.C. representatives gave us updates on what’s new with our
Washington, D.C. representation.
The meeting was adjourned at 1:05 p.m.
FUTURE MEETING DATES:
April 5 – 12PM, China Inn
April TBA – Welcome back luncheon with the Legislators, TBA
April 28 – 12PM, Quality Inn & Suites, Clarkston, Idaho Business for
Education. (This will be our May meeting)
June 2 – 12PM, Quality Inn, Idaho State Tax Commission is in town.
No meeting in July
Aug. 2 – 12PM, China Inn.
SAVE THE DATE!!
Contests
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Raffle
4-person Scramble
Friday, June 10
Kitchens • Bathrooms • Desks • BBQs • Fire Pits • Fireplaces
1:00 pm - Shotgun Start
Lewiston Golf & Country Club
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Minimum team handicap of 50. Only one team member under 10.
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APRIL 2016
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SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
1
2
8
9
APRIL FOOLS DAY
3
5
4
• Asotin County Commissioners,
Asotin Courthouse Annex
Building, 9AM
6
7
• Ambassador's Meeting,
El Sombrero, 1PM
• Government Affairs Committee,
China Inn, 12PM
• Refresh the Valley,
Brackenbury Square, 8AM
• Nez Perce County
Commissioners, Brammer
Building, 1:30PM
10
Building, 9AM
Building, 1:30PM
11
12
• Chamber Luncheon (Visit Lewis
Clark Valley presenting), Red
Lion, 11:30AM
• Lewiston City Council Meeting,
LCSC Telecommunications
Classroom, 6PM
• Clarkston City Council Meeting,
City Hall, 7PM
17
13
14
• WA Legislative Conference Calls
Port of Clarkston, 7:30AM
• Agriculture Committee Meeting,
Tomato Bros, 12PM
15
16
22
23
TAX DAY
• Leadership LC Valley,
Manufacturing & Industry,
8AM-5:30PM
• LCYP, Elks Lodge, Trivia Night,
5PM
18
Building, 9AM
19
20
21
• Business After Hours, Lewis Clark
Recycling, 5-7PM
• Natural Resources Meeting,
Quality Inn, 12PM
EARTH DAY
Building, 1:30PM
24
Building, 9AM
Building, 1:30PM
• Lewiston City Council Meeting,
LCSC Telecommunications
Classroom, 6PM
• Clarkston City Council Meeting,
City Hall, 7PM
25
26
27
ADMINISTRATIVE
PROFESSIONAL'S DAY
28
• WA Legislative Conference Calls
Port of Clarkston, 7:30AM
• Board of Directors Meeting,
Quality Inn & Suites, 12PM
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