As we close out 2024, the Priest River Chamber of Commerce reflects on a year filled with growth, collaboration, and exciting community events. It’s been a time of bringing people together, supporting local businesses, and creating meaningful connections. We’re incredibly grateful for the amazing support we’ve received—from our members, volunteers, and the entire community—who have helped make this year so successful. As we look ahead to 2025, we’re excited to continue building on what we’ve achieved and invite new businesses to join us in shaping an even stronger future for Priest River.
As we close out 2024, the Priest River Chamber of Commerce reflects on a year filled with growth, collaboration, and exciting community events. It’s been a time of bringing people together, supporting local businesses, and creating meaningful connections. We’re incredibly grateful for the amazing support we’ve received—from our members, volunteers, and the entire community—who have helped make this year so successful. As we look ahead to 2025, we’re excited to continue building on what we’ve achieved and invite new businesses to join us in shaping an even stronger future for Priest River
Our social media channels have been a great way to engage with the community this year! Thanks to your support, we’ve seen steady growth across Facebook and Instagram. With 1.7k Facebook followers and 693 Instagram followers, our posts have helped spread the word about local events, businesses, and everything happening in Priest River.
Our website continues to be an essential resource for connecting residents with everything happening in Priest River. With 62,267 page views, 28,062 unique visitors, and 172 new subscribers, we’ve reached even more people who are eager to engage with local businesses and events.
Email marketing has been another valuable tool this year. We sent 14,263 emails and ran 44 campaigns, keeping our community informed and engaged. These efforts helped generate $4,107.95 in sales, showcasing the power of direct outreach in driving local business growth.
We were thrilled to honor two incredible individuals this year. Dana Douglas and Candy Turner were named Citizens of the Year, while the Kalispell Tribe was recognized as Business of the Year—both shining examples of what it means to lead with heart and give back to our community.
Our community events this year have been some of the highlights—bringing people together, celebrating local culture, and creating lasting memories. Whether it was the 4th of July, Timber Days, or Oktoberfest, our events continue to reflect the vibrant spirit of Priest River.
Non-Profit Fair held on May 18th brought together 22 booths, showcasing the amazing work being done by local organizations. It was a great opportunity for residents to learn about different ways they can get involved and support causes they care about.
4th of July: We had an estimated 1,000 attendees come together for a day of fun and fireworks!
Timber Days: A huge success with 3,000 attendees, arm wrestling competitions, and 13 exciting logging events.
Oktoberfest: A lively gathering with 6 food vendors, 9 beer vendors, and lots of good vibes.
This year, Shop Small Business Saturday was a huge success! With a full-page ad in the local Beacon newspaper and a highlighted feature on our website, it was the perfect way to showcase our local businesses. 12 members actively participated, offering special promotions, discounts, and opportunities to engage with shoppers in our community. It was a fantastic day to encourage residents to support small businesses and discover all the unique offerings in Priest River.
A heartfelt thank you to our incredible 2024 Board of Directors for their dedication, hard work, and commitment to the success of our Chamber. Your leadership and vision have been invaluable, and we are so grateful for each of you.
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)
Your tireless efforts have been instrumental in shaping a brighter future for Priest River.
Interested in joining or renewing your membership? Reach out to us at priestrivercoc@gmail.com or visit us at 50 Main St., Suite 102, downtown Priest River. Let’s make 2025 even more memorable!
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