TGIF Workshop - Sales for the Non-Sales Professional

Sandpoint - The Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce's Business Development committee is pleased to offer the TGIF Workshop "Sales for the Non-Sales Professional" on Friday, August 20 at the Holiday Inn Express in Ponderay. Covering a variety of business topics, these workshops are designed to provide essential resources and skills to develop entrepreneurship and the community's workforce.

Launched in 2009 these 90-minute workshops provide instruction on niche topics of interest to area businesses. For this workshop, Instructor Bill Ezell - CEO and Founder of Client Success Group, will focus on basic selling skills for small business owners seeking to improve how to identify and generate revenue.

Bill brings over 30 years experience in various communication driven markets. His unique blend of tactical skills and strategic vision have developed and launched products and services generating millions in revenue. Here is a list of topics that Bill will cover in the workshop:

* Build a structured customer focused plan
* Plan sales calls and meetings
* Learn basic presentation skills
* Develop effective communications skills with buyers
* Acquire account management principles
* Achieve revenue and profit targets
* Acquire basic tools to improve your efficiency

The workshops continue throughout the year, with future workshops planned. The cost is $15 for Chamber members and $20 for non-members and includes a boxed lunch. Workshops are held once a month on Fridays from noon to 1:30 pm. To view the workshop series schedule or register online, visit SandpointChamber.com or call (208) 263-2161.

The TGIF Workshop series is presented by the Bonner Business Center and provides business owners and professionals affordable, 90 minute workshops. The series is hosted by the Business Development Committee and sponsored by Horizon Credit Union, Holiday Inn Express & Suites, and Aaging Better In-Home Care.

Sandpoint/Ponderay State of the City Address

Chamber Power Luncheon, August 12th at 12:00noon

STATE OF THE CITIES ADDRESS
The Greater Sandpoint Chamber has invited Mayors, Gretchen Hellar and Carol Kunzeman to present the annual state of the cities address for Sandpoint and Ponderay. Get updates on this past year's accomplishment and upcoming developments.

Also come meet Kate McAlister, Chamber's New President/CEO!

This Power Luncheon will be held at the Community Room, located at 414 Church Street, and begins at 11:30 am with networking. The cost is $15 for Chamber members and $30 for non-members and those without a reservation and includes a lunch catered by Tango Cafe.

To reserve, register online or call 263-2161 for more information.
Date: August 12, 2010
Time: 11:30 AM - 01:00 PM
Website: Greater Sandpoint Chamber
Location:
Community Room, 414 Church St., Sandpoint
Contact: Greater Sandpoint Chamber
Email: denise@sandpointchamber.com
Date/Time Details:
August 12, 2010
11:30 - 12:00 check-in and networking
12:00 -1:00pm Luncheon
Fees/Admission:
$15 members / $30 non-members and at the door

This Day in North Idaho History, March 3, 1934

March 3, 1934, second version of the Long Bridge connecting Sandpoint and Sagle is dedicated.

The first bridge to span Lake Pend Oreille was built in 1908 and lasted 25 years.  The next bridge construction was a project of the WPA, Works Project Administration at a cost of $160,000.  The bridge was just short of 2 miles and was known for years as the world's longest wooden bridge.

Construction wasn't without problems.  Five thousand pounds of steel to be used for girders was dropped into 20 feet of water at Dover when the boom being used to load it onto a barge broke.

The fourth and current bridge was completed in 1981.  The third bridge is next to the main one and is now used by walkers, runners and bicyclists.

The Long Bridge is also the site of the Long Bridge Swim the first Saturday in August.

Ho Ho Ho!

Tis the season to get your festive on, an there are plenty of ways to do it in North Idaho.

Last Friday, Downtown Coeur d'Alene kicked the season off with a parade and fireworks. The Coeur d'Alene Resort continues their largest "on he water" holiday light show and nightly boat trips to the North Pole.

Sandpoint also had their lighting ceremony last week and the Christmas spirit continues through the end of the year.

Wallace has their Yuletide Celebration this Friday and Saturday. Hayden, St. Maries and Rathdrum will kick off the season on Saturday with parades and lighting. Harrison's Winter Fest is Dec. 12. And there is a Holiday Party at Priest Lake State Park on the 20th.

Now that leaves you no excuse why you can't get into the yuletide attitude.