(8)
Greater Blackfoot Area Chamber of Commerce- partnering with local economic regions for successful and enduring events to bring value to the communities and people within the local marketplace.
Mission: The Blackfoot Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to providing a professional and positive atmosphere while focusing on the economic stability of Chamber members, increasing the membership of the Chamber, and providing leadership and organization to support and enhance the community.
Wright Physical Therapy
In a time like now, Wright Physical Therapy is incredibly grateful to be able to innovate and serve our communities and do what we can to make an impact on easing healthcare infrastructures and freeing up medical teams that are impacted by COVID-19.
Here are the 3 ways we can serve you.
To learn more about our Telehealth and our Wright at Home services, please call any of our locations!
https://www.wrightpt.com/connect/locations/
❤️
🌷GIVEAWAY TIME!!!🌷
• The Chamber has decided now is great time to help support our small local businesses. We have purchased gift cards from a few of our small businesses from around Blackfoot and are going to be giving them away over the next few weeks!•
🎉All you have to do to enter to win is...
👍🏽LIKE, our page and the sponsored businesses page
📲SHARE this post
🗣AND COMMENT your favorite thing about living in Blackfoot!
📍You can enter ONCE A DAY and we will pick FOUR WINNERS each Friday!📍
✨Our first sponsored businesses are,
Grove City Wine Garden and Kesler's
#supportsmallbusinesses #blackfootstrong
📍HIRING📍
Project Manager/Foreman
Yard Works - Blackfoot, ID 83221
$12 - $20 an hour
Responded to 75% or more applications in the past 30 days, typically within 1 day.
Experience in sprinkler and landscape installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and more.
Manage a crew.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $12.00 to $20.00 /hour
Experience:
Sprinkler and landscape install: 2 years (Required)
project management: 1 year (Preferred)
Location:
Blackfoot, ID 83221 (Required)
License:
Idaho Drivers license (Required)
Work authorization:
United States (Required)
Additional Compensation:
Bonuses
Other forms
Work Location:
Multiple locations
Benefits:
Flexible schedule
Professional development assistance
Schedule:
📍Email applications to [email protected] or apply on Indeed.com📍
🌺The Chamber Office will be closed during this time, but you can still reach us by email or phone. We are here to help any way we can during these difficult times!🌺
🥳CONGRATULATIONS to Karina Ojeda! You are the winner of our final basket from ICCU!🥳
🍀WHO’S READY FOR OUR FINAL GIVEAWAY!🍀
Every Friday for the 💚WHOLE MONTH💚 of March we will be giving away a gift basket donated by ICCU!
✅All you have to do to enter is...✅
👍🏽LIKE our page and ICCU’s PAGE,
📲SHARE this post and
🔖TAG three people on this post!
🟢You can enter to win ONCE A DAY! The winner will be drawn on Friday at noon. 🟢
https://m.facebook.com/IdahoCentralCreditUnion/
#blackfootstrong
Pinwheel's for Prevention form 2020!
Child Abuse Prevention month 2020 is just around the corner. Each year, we try to improve our outreach and impact with Prevention Month. The activities of Prevention Month are organized by the Bannock Youth Foundation: Communities Aligned in Prevention Efforts program. To increase our efficiency, we...
💚Just a friendly reminder!💚
Blackfoot is such a GREAT community to live in and seeing everyone come together as we all tread these unknown waters is just another reminder of why it’s such a great place to live. 💚
Celebrate Blackfoot Vendor Registration is up. Please click the link for the application. If you have any questions please contact Mindie Loosli at 208-681-6413 (text or call)
https://blackfootchamber.org/vendor-application/
Please remember we have limited space so submitted application doesn't guarantee a space. Our committee will review applications, the selection process is listed in the link. Deadline is April 15th and you will then be notified if you were accepted by April 30th. Payment will be due then.
With the current COVID-19 crisis we are watching the situation closely and will notify you if anything changes with Celebrate Blackfoot. We are hopeful it will happen but only time will tell. If for some reason we do have to cancel or postpone we will let you know and take care of refunds at that time. Thank you!
Celebrate Blackfoot Vendor Registration is up. Please click the link for the application. If you have any questions please contact Mindie Loosli at 208-681-6413 (text or call)
https://blackfootchamber.org/vendor-application/
Please remember we have limited space so submitted application doesn't guarantee a space. Our committee will review applications, the selection process is listed in the link. Deadline is April 15th and you will then be notified if you were accepted by April 30th. Payment will be due then.
With the current COVID-19 crisis we are watching the situation closely and will notify you if anything changes with Celebrate Blackfoot. We are hopeful it will happen but only time will tell. If for some reason we do have to cancel or postpone we will let you know and take care of refunds at that time. Thank you!
Such a great photo to share. Let’s make sure to help our local businesses in this time of need. ❤️
💚Don’t miss out on the chance to win this awesome gift basket that was donated by Idaho Central Credit Union! 💚
Click on the original post to enter to win! ✅
🥳CONGRATULATIONS to Autumn Retford! You are the winner of this weeks giveaway!🥳
📍We will have our finally giveaway starting Monday!📍
🍀WHO’S READY FOR OUR 3RD GIVEAWAY!🍀
Every Friday for the 💚WHOLE MONTH💚 of March we will be giving away a gift basket donated by ICCU!
✅All you have to do to enter is...✅
👍🏽LIKE our page and ICCU’s PAGE,
📲SHARE this post and
🔖TAG three people on this post!
🟢You can enter to win ONCE A DAY! The winner will be drawn on Friday at noon. 🟢
https://m.facebook.com/IdahoCentralCreditUnion/
📍Be sure to follow our
Celebrate Blackfoot page
for the latest information📍
Celebrate Blackfoot is a multi day event to enjoy Independence Day and celebrate our great community. This event is brought to you by the Greater Blackfoot Area Chamber of Commerce & sponsors.
Blackfoot Kid's Business Fair
IT'S TIME!!!
CALLING ALL KIDS Share your products and services at the Kids Business Fair at Celebrate Blackfoot!
The Kid’s Business Fair at Celebrate Blackfoot will be June 28-29th. This is a great way to learn entrepreneurship and make some extra money!
HERE IS THE INFO:
- Kids 8-14 are welcome
- You can do a booth on your own or with friends! Sometimes it helps to have a group
- We will provide the space and marketing. You will need to provide the table, canopy if needed, sign for booth, etc.
- Booth size 10x10
- Booth cost $20
- Deadline to Register May 01
- Spots will be assigned in the order they are registered.
- We can only have two of each kind. For example, 2 slime booths, 2 cookie booths, 2 bow booths etc.
Click here to register:
https://form.jotform.com/90888249130968
Comment below with any questions or email
[email protected]
Please share so more people can come and participate in our Kid’s Business Fair!
Blackfoot School District #55
Update – March 19, 2020
Parents & Patrons,
As we have made preparations for our response to the COVID-19 situation in our community and our state, I want to convey our priorities as we progress through this situation:
#1 – Ensure the students who need meals get them
#2 – Ensure our families have access to academic support materials
#3 – Ensure we are doing our part to improve, not worsen, the situation in our community
With these established priorities, we need to make some clarifying statements and give some updates.
Bronco Bus Bites
We will begin delivering meals this Monday, March 23rd. Sack lunches will be available via either bus routes or “grab n’ go” at most school sites. Which bus routes will be used? We will use afternoon elementary “take home” bus routes for our delivery. This was the easiest and most efficient method to use for this process. A complete list of stops can be found at:
https://www.bfsdtransportation.org/bus-stop-index
The following schools will serve as “Grab n’ Go” sites as well: Fort Hall Elementary, Donald D. Stalker Elementary, I.T. Stoddard Elementary, Ridge Crest Elementary, Groveland Elementary, Wapello Elementary, Blackfoot Heritage Sixth Grade, Mountain View Middle School, and Independence High School. The site of Blackfoot High School will be serviced using I.T. Stoddard. Once we do our first run of the meal routes, we will be better informed regarding potential stop times. Please be patient with us as we work through this. We are anticipating the need to work out some kinks the first day or two of this process.
Academic Support Materials
We originally planned on distributing academic support materials for K-6th students on Monday during the first Bronco Bus Bites run. After careful consideration, we think that might be too much for the first run. Therefore, we are preparing to distribute K-6th support material on Tuesday, March 24th. This will be done on the Bronco Bus Bites routes, as well as the school “Grab n’ Go” locations. Secondary students: we anticipate having material prepared by Monday, March 30th. We believe this will be a mixed approach with options for technological access and nontechnological access. Special Education students (including preschool students): will receive individualized support materials that will be created to address their needs. We will have these materials available at each school site during meal delivery times when the general education materials become available. If you are unable to retrieve the needed materials at this time, please contact our Student Support Services Center at 208-785-8835 to make arrangements.
Please understand we are doing our best to support our students and their families during this time. Starting Monday, March 30th all schools will have open office hours from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Please feel free to contact the schools for assistance. For the time being, feel free to contact our District Office at 208-785-8800 if you need any further clarification.
Sincerely,
Brian Kress
Blackfoot Movie Mill
What a crazy time . We are making some big changes. Please watch and tag friends.
💚HAPPY ST. PATRICKS DAY!💚
Blackfoot Police Department
Okay folks.
We know things are a little intense right now. People are scared. We'd be lying if we told you we weren't a little nervous too. But we're here, and we will be here with all the other first responders.
We can all do this as a community.
Be patient with each other.
Wash your hands.
Check on your neighbors (maybe talk loudly from your side of the street), and help when you can.
Support your local businesses and schools. They are doing the best they can, just like you are.
Wash your hands.
We're going to get through this together.
We are stronger together.
#washyourhands
Bingham County Chiropractic
If anyone is interested in helping raise money for our officers, please contact Megan at 208.785.0832
Blackfoot School District #55
BLACKFOOT DISTRICT #55 SCHOOLS ARE CLOSED AS OF TUESDAY, MARCH 17 AND WILL REOPEN MONDAY, APRIL 6, 2020.*
*the date of reopening could change based on the School Board's decision to revisit the public health concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.
Update – March 16, 2020
Parents & Patrons,
I need to inform you that the Blackfoot School District Board of Trustees held an emergency meeting today at 4:00 pm. The first order of business was for the board to approve my recommendation to temporarily suspend student attendance requirements for our students. This was approved unanimously by the board. We then spent the next thirty minutes discussing the current COVID-19 situation in our country, our state, and our community. The discussion was wide ranging and dealt with concerns with closing schools for an extended period of time. The board also discussed the updated recommendations made by President Trump regarding the current national situation. Ultimately, the board decided to begin spring break immediately. We will hold our regularly scheduled spring break, March 23rd – 27th . The board also approved an extension for the week after, with the consideration of school reconvening on April 6th . The board has rescheduled its regular March board meeting for April 2, 2020. At that time, the school board will reassess the school closure situation and make a decision regarding the reconvening of school on April 6th. In summary, school has been cancelled March 17th – April 3rd.
We apologize for the disruption this extended school closure is likely to cause in our community. It truly was a very difficult decision. Our teachers were prepared to send materials home today for our students; however, we were made aware of a legal requirement we had not fulfilled. Unfortunately, we will not be prepared to address this requirement until after our scheduled spring break. Beginning March 30th, I feel we will be ready to assist our families in the education of their children. We will work to provide both a technological solution for those who have that capability, as well as support for those who may not have that option. I will do my best to keep our community informed about our plans.
Regarding school meals during this extended closure, our child nutrition director, and I are both confident we will be able to run a program similar to our summer lunch program to provide lunches for our students. We anticipate utilizing a grab and go process to distribute those meals. It was suggested in our board meeting, that we could even use this process to distribute educational support materials for those families which might need hard copies of those materials.
Again, enough of the official business statements. I truly want to express my appreciation for the community support we have felt during this time. For the first time in my memory, all Bingham County school leaders, both traditional and charter, met together to discuss the needs of our children in this great community. I hope the bridges built by this situation last long after it passes. Our unity is one example of the incredible community in which we live. I urge you to find an opportunity to unite rather than divide. I firmly believe together there is nothing we cannot overcome. Please stay tuned. We will share more information as it becomes available.
God Bless!
Brian Kress
🥳CONGRATULATIONS to Autumn Retford! You are the winner of this weeks giveaway!🥳
📍We will have our finally giveaway starting Monday!📍
🍀WHO’S READY FOR OUR 3RD GIVEAWAY!🍀
Every Friday for the 💚WHOLE MONTH💚 of March we will be giving away a gift basket donated by ICCU!
✅All you have to do to enter is...✅
👍🏽LIKE our page and ICCU’s PAGE,
📲SHARE this post and
🔖TAG three people on this post!
🟢You can enter to win ONCE A DAY! The winner will be drawn on Friday at noon. 🟢
https://m.facebook.com/IdahoCentralCreditUnion/
Some great advice that was shared:
📍1. Help keep older relatives and neighbors self-quarantined at home. Same goes for those of any age who are immune compromised (cancer-patients, on immune-suppressant meds for autoimmune diseases, etc.) Pick up and deliver their groceries and prescriptions to their front-door for them.
📍2. Healthcare workers (physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists, social workers, pharmacists, environmental services, EMS, etc.), law enforcement and other public agency workers are ESSENTIAL personnel and need to go to work. College students home from school and older high school students can help by stepping up to provide childcare for these families. It is NOT a good idea to ask grandparents to provide childcare if at all possible. The young and healthy can do their part.
📍3. Postpone all non-essential doctor’s appointments (check-ups and annual physicals, routine follow-ups, elective procedures, etc.) This is to prevent you from being exposed to sick people as well as to free-up physicians’ time to care for the acutely ill.
📍4. Save the Emergency Room for true emergencies only. Call your primary care doctor’s office before you head to the ER (i.e, NOT just if you have flu-like illness). Many things like rashes, constipation and muscle sprains can wait to be seen in a few days in the office, or recommendations can be given over the phone. DO NOT “play up” symptoms order to be given authorization to go to the ER.
📍5. At this time, tests for COVID-19 ARE NOT readily available for people with mild illness. If you are not sick enough to be admitted to a hospital for respiratory distress and low oxygenation, you are unlikely to be tested. DO NOT go to the ER, urgent care or your doctor’s office for a test just so you can definitively know if you can go back to work. It's not going to happen at this time. This may change in upcoming days as tests and the regulations on their use change.
📍6. Many children from low-income homes receive 2 free meals a day at school, and school cancellation for weeks may be a heavy burden to these families. Donate or volunteer at community food banks.
📍7. Your kids are going to go stir-crazy in the next weeks. Vacation plans are being cancelled. However, this is NOT a good time to go to the Children’s Museum, movie theater, arcade or other indoor group activities. Playing outside is a good idea, with the exception of people who have a history of asthma or environmental allergies (which may get worse outside). Put them to work with projects around the house: spring cleaning, cleaning out your closets, cleaning out the garage, etc.
📍8. Social distancing does not mean we should not continue to patronize businesses, but we should do it in responsible ways. Order take out instead of eating out. Order groceries online and pickup. Go to the grocery store at low-volume times (early morning).
📍9. Business owners, PLEASE send home employees with any sign of illness, and please be understanding of your employees struggles with lost income and finding alternative childcare. PLEASE DO NOT REQUIRE A DOCTOR’S STATEMENT from your employees.
📍10. Get your information from responsible sources. Do not stir panic. Do not hoard supplies or food. Do not take advantage of others’ misfortune or ill-planning. Be extra patient and kind with everyone and in all venues.
This is a great time to teach our children the value of community-mindedness, not wasting food or other goods, prudent use of resources, healthy habits like hand-washing and avoiding public outings if you are ill, planning not panicking, etc. Our children are watching and learning from us. "
#FlattenTheCurve #SocialDistancing #DoYourPart
70 West Judicial Avenue
Blackfoot, ID
83221
Non-profit designed to promote economic development of the Greater Blackfoot Area business environment.
| Monday | 09:30 - 14:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:30 - 15:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:30 - 15:00 |
| Thursday | 09:30 - 15:00 |
| Friday | 09:30 - 14:00 |
Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Greater Blackfoot Area Chamber of Commerce posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.
Send a message to Greater Blackfoot Area Chamber of Commerce:
✅Congratulations to our March Business Spotlights!✅ 💚Blackhawk BBQ Pit 💚Idaho Central Credit Union (Blackfoot Branch)
Meet our newest Chamber Members!
It was so awesome to a part of the Adopt a Grandparent event that was put on by Gem Village Assisted Living. My office is going to be so bare now that the gifts are gone, but it’s so amazing to know we were able to help those in need. I can’t say THANK YOU enough to everyone that helped! ❤️🎅🏻🎄🎁
Introducing our keynote speaker for the Presidential Gala 2019!!
We know how to have some fun!! Greater Blackfoot Chamber Golf Scramble- If nothing else, it’s entertaining. We love you Troy! Thanks for the laugh 😂 #epic #eppich
June is FRESH FRUITS AND VEGGIES month and who better to Spotlight than GROVE CITY GARDENS! Watch our interview. Grove City Garden’s owner, Richard Johnson, does so much good in our community. We thank them for all the crazy amount of work they do to take care of our vendors for Celebrate Blackfoot. Richard is a very active Chamber Member and Business Leader. They are very well known for their delicious, award winning crazy 🌽 and for the amazing work they did to bring the Corn Maze here for many years! Stay tuned to see more about Grove City Gardens. Congratulations on being our June Business Spotlight of the Month!
Tom Kealey, Director of the Idaho Department of Commerce, has an impressive resume. He and his wife, Joy, own the Chicago Connection Restaurant Groups. He received his MBA in Strategic Planning and Marketing from Harvard Business School and a BA in Accounting and Finance from the University of Washington. He has held numerous senior business roles in many Fortune 500 companies - too many to mention here. Director Kealey was appointed to his position in January 2019 by Governor Brad Little. We are fortunate to have him leading economic development efforts for the Gem State. Did you know Idaho is ranked 1st in the US in growth in travel revenue and jobs and 3rd in the US in community well being? Check out the second slide for other impressive rankings. Did you know that TOURISM is the 3rd largest industry in Idaho? What is your business doing to capitalize on that? Did you know the Chamber and the City work together with the Idaho Tourism Board to connect Blackfoot to these opportunities? What are the growth opportunities for current and upcoming Idaho industries? Check out the 4th slide. Check out the 5th slide for an overall infographic on Idaho Economic Development. Great things are happening for business in Idaho!
21 Gun Salute Have a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend. Thank you again to all of the individuals and businesses who made this all possible and a very grateful message of thanks to all of our service men and women- past, present, and future who fight for our freedoms.
Blackfoot Firefighter’s Pipes and Drums Unit Join us at our September luncheon to hear them again. The reverence that they brought to the ceremony was felt by all.
The unveiling of the statue.
Congratulations to Premier Technology for being our Business Spotlight of the Month for May! Doug Sayer and his crew have been amazing supporters of the Chamber of Commerce for many years. Over the last couple of years, they have opened their doors and hosted the Chamber Luncheons at their state of the art facility. We are now moving the luncheons around to other venues, but we are forever grateful to Doug and Premier Technology for their hospitality. Watch for more posts this month to learn more about Premier Technology and look for their story in the Business Monthly. A special thanks to Ashleigh Sayer- Frederick and Christie Kotter for their ongoing support of the Chamber and all of their help over the years.
https://www.facebook.com/pg/blackfootwakeupcall/photos/?ref=page_internal WELCOME TO THE CHAMBER! We are so excited to have this amazing little coffee shop and boutique as new members. If you aren't following their page or haven't stopped in to check it out- YOU ARE MISSING OUT! Not only do they make the yummiest of coffees and flavored drinks, but they also have some of the cutest clothes and accessories in town. You DO NOT need to go to Idaho Falls or Pocatello to shop for designer trends- they have it right here in Blackfoot. Located between the two one-ways @ 790 W Bridge, it is easy to find and fun to visit. Stop by today!
State of the City Address
Auction and sweet shop
kids guessing game!
Last Mayoral Debate
Christmas Tree Lighting
2017 Presidents Gala
2017 Presidents Gala
Ribbon Cutting at the Blackfoot animal shelter this am.
Blackfoot / Bingham County Youth Coalition
501 N Maple StBingham County Sheriff's Office
501 N Maple StEast Idaho Home and Outdoor Expo
97 Park StFoster Grandparents of SE Idaho
700 E Alice StBlackfoot Bronco American Legion Baseball
461 W 200 N
Blackfoot Bronco American Legion Baseball
461 W 200 N
Bingham County Sheriff's Office
501 N Maple St
Foster Grandparents of SE Idaho
700 E Alice St
East Idaho Home and Outdoor Expo
97 Park St
Blackfoot / Bingham County Youth Coalition
501 N Maple St