Experience
PRIEST RIVER
Looking for something fun to do around town? Our Community Calendar has you covered! It’s packed with all kinds of local events—think festivals, markets, workshops, and more. Whether you’re looking to meet up with friends, support local businesses, or just try something new, there’s always something happening right here in our community. Check back often, and let’s make some memories!
Hosting an event?
This community calendar is free for all members.
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Celebrate Small Business
DID YOU KNOW?
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$68 of every $100 spent at a local business stays in the community compared to just $43 when spent at a non-local business. (Source: Civic Economics)
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Local businesses generate 70% more local economic activity per square foot than big box retail chains. (Source: Independent We Stand)
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For every dollar spent at a local business, 50x more money is reinvested in the local economy.
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Local businesses create two out of every three new jobs in the U.S. annually. (Source: Small Business Administration)
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Small businesses employ 47.1% of the U.S. workforce, playing a critical role in job stability and community development. (Source: U.S. Census Bureau)
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68% of local business owners donate to community causes, compared to only 5% of large corporations. (Source: Civic Economics)
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Communities with more locally-owned businesses tend to have higher incomes, lower unemployment rates, and stronger social ties.
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Mission Statement
The Priest River Chamber of Commerce focuses on creating opportunities for local businesses through supporting a vibrant and attractive core and encouraging growth in tech and trades.
2024 Board of Directors
- President: Ashley Scribner (Pillar Financial Group)
- Vice President: Brandon Hawkins (Timber Town)
- Treasurer: Jen Knappe (Cedar Creek Custom Homes)
- Roberta Bagley (West Bonner Community Food Bank)
- Tracy Hall (WaFed Bank)
- James Daley (Expect- A -Lot Signs & Banners)
- Debra Soderblom ( The Ranch Club)
- Kurt Cook (Top Notch Tree Service)
- Avery Summers (7Brews)
- Lijah Manus (Avista)
Staff: Jennae Pegg
THANK YOU
TO OUR MAJOR SPONSORS
