RIOLO JOINS WINDERMERE REALTY

Windermere Coeur d’Alene Realty announced the addition of sales associate Brandon Riolo to its Coeur d’Alene office.

“A Coeur d’Alene local, Brandon is familiar with the region and gives the highest quality of service to his clients, working diligently and with a meticulous attention to detail,” said a news release.

Windermere Coeur d’Alene Realty has three offices with locations in Coeur d’Alene, Post Falls, and Hayden, and 140 agents and full-time staff. Windermere Coeur d’Alene Realty specialize in residential, new construction, commercial real estate, and relocation.

Contact Riolo at 208-755-3862, BrandonRiolo@windermere.com or www.BrandonRiolo.com.

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS RECEIVES TORCHBEARER AWARD

Sterling Hospitality announced Holiday Inn Express & Suites Coeur d’Alene was awarded the InterContinental Hotels Group Torchbearer Award. The Torchbearer Award is given to the top 5 percent of hotels that have achieved the highest level of excellence in all aspects of operations from quality to customer satisfaction. It was created to honor the best of the best as measured by guests.

Cd’A PHOTOGRAPHER WINS AWARD

Coeur d’Alene photographer Luba Wold’s photo “Come with Me” won the People’s Choice award in the “Your Best Shot of 2016” challenge voted on by members of the I.C.E. Society, Jerry Ghionis’ worldwide group of photographers.

Wold, owner of Photography by Luba, has been in business for 13 years. Active in the community, she is president of the Wedding and Event Directory of North Idaho.

Contact Luba at 208-691-6964 or by visiting photographybyluba.com

SPRINGHILL SUITES Cd’A HIRES NEW SALES DIRECTOR

Coeur d’ Alene SpringHill Suites announced the addition of Jessica Mathie as its new sales director. Mathie was the sales director at the SpringHill Suites in Rexburg, Idaho from June 2015 until January 2017 and recently relocated to Coeur d’ Alene.

“Jessica’s genuine sincerity and enthusiasm is infectious. She was living in Idaho and her willingness to move to Coeur d’Alene shows that she has a great work ethic and determination. We know she will be a great addition to our team and our community,” said Kent Clausen, owner and CEO of SpringHill Suites Coeur d’ Alene, in a news release.

LONE WOLF HARLEY-DAVIDSON EARNS GOLD BAR & SHIELD AWARD

Lone Wolf Harley-Davidson has earned Harley-Davidson Motor Company’s Gold Bar & Shield Circle of Excellence Award for 2016. Presented by Harley-Davidson Motor Company, this award is given to the top three dealerships in each U.S. sales market.

Lone Wolf Harley-Davidson earned the award based on motorcycle and related product sales performance, customer service and satisfaction, and operational measures.

“We’re proud to present this high honor to Greg Ernst in recognition of the outstanding work being done at Lone Wolf Harley-Davidson,” said Mike Kennedy, vice president and managing director for Harley-Davidson Motor Company in the U.S., in a news release. “Dealers like Greg Ernst are a big reason why Harley-Davidson is one of the most respected and recognized brands in the world and why we enjoy having the loyalty and commitment of our riders.”

Lone Wolf Harley-Davidson, 19011 E. Cataldo Ave, Spokane Valley, has been in business in the Spokane and Coeur d’Alene area since 2008. Lone Wolf Harley-Davidson has earned a Bar & Shield Circle of Excellence Award each year it has been in business.

ANDERSON CERTIFIED FOR FUNDRAISING

Rayelle Anderson, North Idaho College Foundation executive director, been re-certified by Certified Fund Raising Executive International.

The Certified Fund Raising Executive desgnation is awarded for a three-year period. Anderson has been certified since 1998.

Individuals granted this credential have met a series of standards which include tenure in the profession, education, demonstrated fundraising achievement and a commitment to service to nonprofits. They have also passed a written examination testing the knowledge, skills and abilities required of a fundraising executive.

In order to maintain certification status, individuals must demonstrate ongoing fundraising employment and fundraising results, and continue with their professional education.

“The CFRE credential was created to identify for the public and employers those individuals who possess the knowledge, skills and commitment to perform fundraising duties in an effective and ethical manner,” said Jim Caldarola, former chair of CFRE International, in a news release. “As the certification is a voluntary achievement, the CFRE credential demonstrates a high level of commitment on the part of Rayelle Anderson to herself, the fundraising profession and the donors who are served.”

CFRE International is an independent organization dedicated to the certification of fundraising executives by setting standards in philanthropic practice.

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