Movers and Shakers June 7, 2011

Smith joins Coeur d'Alene, Idaho-Insurance Northwest

Jeffrey Smith has joined Coeur d'Alene, Idaho-Insurance Northwest as a licensed independent insurance agent in Idaho and Washington.

As an independent agent he is able to offer a variety of insurance products from multiple companies including Safeco, MetLife Auto and Home, The Hartford, Travelers, Kemper, Progressive and Regence Blue Shield of Idaho.

"I am very excited about the opportunity at Insurance Northwest to bring my business knowledge and experience to the insurance industry," Smith said. "I want to help my clients understand their insurance needs and to know that their property and lives are properly covered when they leave the office."

Smith had spent the past 15 years as a district manager covering the Inland Northwest and Alaska while based in Coeur d'Alene. He can be reached at (208) 292-1170 Ext. 107 or [email protected].

Insurance NW is located at 2320 N. Government Way in Coeur d'Alene.

Jimmy John's to celebrate grand opening Thursday

Jimmy John's Sandwich Shops is celebrating its Coeur d'Alene location, 2626 N. Government Way, by throwing a grand opening celebration from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Thursday. During the event, Jimmy John's will be selling its sandwiches for $1.

"Who wouldn't want a Jimmy John's freaky fast, freaky fresh sandwich for only $1? But don't be greedy - only one $1 sandwich per customer," according to a press release.

Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwich Shops was founded in 1983 by 19-year-old Jimmy John Liautaud in a converted garage in Charleston, Ill.

Since its inception, the company has grown to more than 1,000 corporate and franchised locations in 39 states throughout the U.S.

Sinclair, Christensen join Keller Williams Realty Cd'A

John Thomas Sinclair and Anne Christensen have joined the Keller Williams Realty Coeur d'Alene Market Center.

Sinclair is serving as the Coeur d'Alene MLS president elect and has been a member of the prestigious Circle of Excellence for the past four years.

Christensen has been working as a Registered Nurse at St. Joseph Care Center in Spokane for the past few years, and is excited about starting up with Keller Williams.

The Coeur d'Alene Market Center, 1450 Northwest Blvd, Suite 301, was established in 2004 and has 114 associates.

Workplace morale webinar planned for Thursday

A free webinar to boost employee morale is set for 8:30-10 a.m. Thursday.

Express Employment Professionals and workplace morale expert Christine Cashen will offer how ideas, high energy and laughter can transform productivity and boost morale.

Cashen is a member of the National Speakers Association and is a Certified Speaking Professional.

The webinar is at the Post Falls Chamber of Commerce conference room, 201 E. Fourth Ave. To register, call 777-4554.

To register for online participation, visit: www.expresspros.com/webinarregistration

Schader completes Certified in Long-Term Care program

Christine Schader of New York Life Insurance Company completed the Certified in Long-Term Care designation program.

"I have seen firsthand the emotional and financial toll that providing care for a loved one takes on families," she said. "It is essential that advisers educate their clients about the consequences failing to have a plan that long-term care could have on those they love."

The CLTC program was created to provide financial service professionals with the tools needed to help their clients discuss and create a plan for long-term care.

Info: www.ltc-cltc.com

Schader can be reached at 667-7844, [email protected], 118 N. Seventh St., Suite B-10, Coeur d'Alene, ID 83814.

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