Entrepreneur Training dates for 2015 announced

Emerging or existing businesses – achieve the next level of success with our entrepreneur training course offered three times a year.  The dates for 2015 are: Spring Course: March 18 – June 10 Summer Course: June 17 – September 9 Fall Course: September 16 – December 16 More info on our course

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Awards of Excellence Nominations due December 17

One very special GOOD thing we get to do each January at the Gem of the Valley Awards of Excellence is to recognize the leaders, businesses, and organizations that are demonstrating excellence and making a difference.  Please nominate your favorites today!  The deadline is December 17! Criteria Awards of Excellence rev 12-2014 Nomination Form Business…

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Port District is topic for December Government Action meeting

The regular Government Action meeting for December will be on Wednesday, December 10th at 11:30am. Our guest speaker will be Greg Bever who will be speaking about the Port District.  This meeting will be at the Valley Hospital Education Center, 12606 E Mission.  The cost for this meeting will be $20.00 and includes lunch.  Register

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GSVCC seeks Marketing & Events Coordinator

The Marketing & Events Coordinator will be responsible for the management and implementation of the Chamber’s event series. In addition, the Marketing & Events Coordinator will be an integral member of the chamber team and will manage event registrations, event preparations and other event related tasks with the primary goal of enhancing program quality and…

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Special Government Action meeting called

There will be a special Government Action meeting on Thursday, December 4th. This will be a fact-finding mission on the Sports Complex for the Spokane region.  There will also be a discussion on the Hotel/Motel Tax.  Our guest speakers will be Eric Sawyer from the Spokane Sports Commission and Arne Woodard, Deputy Mayor from the…

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It’s tubin’ time at Bear Creek Lodge

Snowmaking worked well during the cold snap…and we have nearly three feet of man-made snow across the hill. George and the tubing staff have been grooming over the weekend and we will be opening on Black Friday (11/28/14). Here’s 8-10′ piles waiting to be spread on the run-out. We need a little help spreading the…

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Heart for a Home postponed until Feb. 14, 2015

An upcoming event in our Valley to help raise awareness and funds for our most needy in the Valley community…Heart for a Home is going to be a fun, family-friendly event on December 13th February 14 at CenterPlace benefiting Family Promise’s expansion in the Valley and the Central Valley PTA’s HEART In Hand Outreach, which helps the homeless…

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Winter Blessing

Winter Blessing at Coeur d’Alene Casino December 6th, 2014 @ 4pm Join Coeur d’Alene Casino for their Winter Blessing Cultural Event open to the public and offers complimentary Frybread and Huckleberry Jam, a beautiful fireworks display at 7pm (south entrance) and a $10,000 Charity Giveaway!

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Holiday Social

Holiday cheer and chatter…it’s that simple. Come over for light appetizers, connect with staff and fellow members, and celebrate the season. The party’s at our “house” and we’d love to see you. There’s also talk of a hot cocoa bar to take the chill off, so let it snow! Thursday, Dec. 4, 4-6:00pm 1421 N Meadowood…

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