Chamber Information
Download the Pierce-Weippe Chamber of Commerce Application
Packet in PDF format.
Includes 2009 Highlights and 2010 Vision/Mission/Goals/Meeting Schedule.
Business Development
For assistance with local business developement, expansion
or relocation to our breathtaking area, contact Chris Kuykendall of the
Clearwater County Economic
Development Team at (208) 476-9829.
Chamber Membership
As the Chamber continues to grow, so do the benefits that
become available to our members. The following benefits are provided to
assure that you, as a business owner, can take advantage of the many worthwhile
opportunities the Chamber has to offer.
Membership Benefits
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Credibility: Your Chamber membership says
that you value the business associations and visibility that comes
with this affiliation. Your membership represents a commitment to
the values of the region.
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Referrals: If you have a question regarding
our community, who do you call? The Chamber. We receive many inquiries
each day about products, services, recreation, dining, and lodging.
We are proud to refer Chamber members when responding to these requests.
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Visitor Information: As a member, you are entitled
to distribute your cards and brochures at all Chamber sponsored functions.
We mail relocation and visitor packets to people all over the world.
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Business Spot Lite: This is the perfect way to
showcase your business at a Chamber meeting and to network your products.
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Advertising: As a member, your dues go towards
advertising our region and your business through publications, The
North Central Idaho Travel Association and area brochures. The more
members we have, the more we can advertise our region to attract visitors.
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Web site: Our web site currently receives over
1,200 hits per month from people all over the world. These visits
translate into exposure for your business from membership and listings
on the site.
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Online Listing: As a member, you are entitled
to have your business displayed on the website. This enhances the
exposure of member businesses to visitors of our site.
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Business Directory Listing: Your membership dues
entitle you to a complete business listing, including name, address,
logo, web site, e-mail, etc.
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Tourism and Promotion: The beauty and rich history
of our region encourages a variety of outdoor and educational pursuits.
We have an annual multimedia campaign designed to encourage visitors
to come to our region, thereby increasing the dollars that flow into
the local economy.
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Working For You: The Chamber sponsors the annual
Fishing Tournament, Chamber Banquet and Wine Tasting events.
About the Chamber
Originally established in 1947, the Pierce-Weippe Chamber
of Commerce is dedicated to the general betterment, both material and
cultural, of the greater Pierce/Weippe area of Clearwater County. It is
also the purpose of the Chamber to foster, encourage and assist in promoting
a better business and professional atmosphere for the area.
The Chamber Membership Meetings occur bimonthly on the 2nd
Wednesday of the month alternating between Pierce and Weippe.
2010 Board of Directors
President Harv Nelson, The Outback
First Vice-President JoAnne Bonura, Lazy Fair Ranch Co
Second Vice-President Charlene Douglas, Black Dog Tackle
Secretary Colleen Nelson, The Outback
Treasurer Bev Bailey, Bev's Creative Gifts
Grant Application for
Donation Requests
All organizatations requesting a donation of funds from
the Pierce-Weippe Chamber of Commerce must submit a Grant Application. The submitted applications
will be reviewed quarterly for possible awards, depending on quality of
application and availability of funds. Most grants for annual operating
expenses or program support range from $100 to $500 for each award. Only
one request for funding per organization will be considered a year. Awards
are made primarily in the Pierce-Weippe area; some countywide organizations
may also receive support.
Download the Pierce-Weippe Chamber of Commerce Application
Packet in PDF format.
Includes 2009 Highlights and 2010 Vision/Mission/Goals/Meeting Schedule.
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