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Issue #175 📣 Building Leaders with CDA Chamber | 💰 Coeur d’Alene Saves $400K Due to Staffing Shortages And Much Much More...

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Derek Baron
March 21, 2025

 

In This CDA Local Buzz Issue

 📆 Coeur d’Alene Area Local Events (Now you can add your own event)

🔥 Local Business Spotlight 🔥
👉 Upgrade Labs Coeur d’Alene 👈

 🤪 Meme of the Day 

Upcoming Local Events Happening This Week

Please make sure to click on the links as they may be changed due to
weather or unforeseen incidents that we can not control at the Buzz 🐝. 

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Companions Animal Center, formerly Kootenai Humane Society, has cared for and found homes for unwanted animals for over 45 years. Please visit our website, companionsanimalcenter.org, for more information, or stop by Tuesdays through Sundays starting at noon each day. You can give to their causes in many ways, so please CLICK HERE to donate if you would like 🙏.

Please click the image below for the full story

Upgrade Labs, the world’s first biohacking and recovery gym, has arrived in Coeur d’Alene, offering cutting-edge fitness and wellness technology to help individuals train smarter, recover faster, and optimize their health. Unlike traditional gyms, Upgrade Labs features high-tech equipment such as AI-driven strength training, cryotherapy, red light therapy, PEMF therapy, and neurofeedback training—tools previously reserved for elite athletes. Founded by biohacking pioneer Dave Asprey, the facility aims to enhance human performance and longevity by making these advanced techniques accessible to everyone in the community.

Owned and operated by Paul and Kayleen Tinker, the Coeur d’Alene location is dedicated to bringing the benefits of biohacking to their hometown. Their personal health journeys inspired them to introduce a smarter, science-backed approach to fitness and recovery. With a focus on efficiency and effectiveness, Upgrade Labs offers membership and single-session options, allowing visitors to experience cutting-edge wellness solutions that improve energy, recovery, and overall well-being. Located at 2086 North Main Street, the facility is quickly gaining recognition as a leader in the next era of fitness and longevity.

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Merlin’s Comedy Club Presents
Jonnie W (March 22 at the Kroc Center)

Special Ticket Prices Just For CDA Local Buzz Readers

Grab your tickets to see Jonnie W at the Kroc Center. The tickets are selling out fast as March 22nd is right around the corner. Merlin’s Comedy Club has provided our subscribers with a special ticket price when you use our code on checkout.

This special code is just for our CDA Local Buzz subscribers and will save you $3 off of the current ticket price. The code is: LOCAL BUZZ

Enter that code upon check out when you grab your tickets HERE

Gov. Little Signs Law to Cut Medicaid Expansion Costs in Idaho

Idaho Governor Brad Little has signed House Bill 345, enacting cost-cutting changes to Medicaid expansion. The law sets a fixed budget for providers and requires Medicaid recipients to report work hours. Supporters say it promotes self-sufficiency and saves taxpayer money, while critics warn it could increase costs and limit access to care. The bill follows months of debate and serves as a compromise to preserve Medicaid expansion while addressing budget concerns. Read More…

Building Leaders: CDA Regional Chamber’s Leadership Program Returns

The Leadership Coeur d’Alene program, run by the Coeur d’Alene Regional Chamber, helps develop future community leaders through hands-on learning, networking, and service projects. The program focuses on key local sectors, and applications for the next class are now open. Read More…

Idaho Lawmakers Pass Media Shield Law to Protect Journalists’ Sources

The Idaho Legislature has unanimously passed a media shield law, protecting journalists from being forced to reveal confidential sources. The bill, which aligns Idaho with other states that have similar protections, now heads to the governor for approval. Read More…

Coeur d’Alene Saves $400K Due to Staffing Shortages

Coeur d’Alene has saved about $400,000 due to unfilled city positions. While this provides financial relief, officials are weighing the impact on city services and discussing future hiring strategies. Read More…

Women's March Madness 2025: South Carolina, UConn Among Top Title Contenders

Early predictions for the 2025 NCAA Tournament Final Four and national championship contenders are taking shape. Top programs like South Carolina, UConn, UCLA, and USC are expected to be among the strongest teams, each boasting deep rosters and elite talent. Read More…

Idaho Fish and Game to Hold Open House on Lake Pend Oreille Fisheries

Idaho Fish and Game will host an open house on April 11 at the Ponderay Events Center to discuss Lake Pend Oreille fisheries. The event will provide updates on fish populations, management strategies, and conservation efforts. Biologists will be available to answer questions, and the public is encouraged to attend. Learn More…

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