It has been said that August is like a Sunday in summer. This season of fun in the sun has replaced back-to-school shopping and I can’t help but think about how precious our local schools are. our business community.

Unfortunately, many people separate the two. He sees school and business as just two steps on the ladder of life. The Coeur d’Alene Regional Chamber offers a different perspective. We believe school and business go hand in hand. One inspires the other and has a great impact on generations.

make a difference locally

You may remember this spring’s Top Scholars event. Local Business We are so proud that her leader donated her $104,000 scholarship to a local student for higher education. In doing so, young students are empowered to develop into talented individuals who can contribute to the local workforce.

We owe each other a great responsibility. Just as employees fuel the success of our students, students fuel our workforce as they become future employees and community leaders. That is why supporting education is so important.

Join us!

There are several ways to achieve educational support at the local level. Voting is especially important this month. The August 30th ballot includes a school safety and maintenance levy. The school district expects people to vote to protect one of her most important community investments: youth.

If you are mentally prepared to volunteer, consider joining the school board of the Chamber of Commerce. This committee of dedicated individuals is responsible for initiatives such as the Top Scholars Program, which gives back directly to students, and the annual New Educator Reception, which welcomes local educators into the community.

Staying abreast of local initiatives that support education is another way everyone can stay involved in the cause. Our schools and educators at the public, private, homeschool, and post-secondary levels are flooding students to feed tomorrow’s leaders and workforce. By supporting them, we are supporting the future of local businesses.

Connect with us!

Join us Monday at 4pm for the ribbon cutting at Elevate Academy North, the newest educational institution in the region. Participation is free and you can join some local businesses to welcome new schools to the community. Together we plan to build a strong relationship between school and business. This is something that will have a lasting impact in our region and beyond.