COEUR d’ALENE (www.cdachamber.com )

Located in northern Idaho, Coeur d’Alene (pronounced core-da-lane) is defined by blue skies, sparkling water and pine-forested mountains. Coeur d’Alene has become known as the Lakeside Playground of the Pacific Northwest for five-star amenities in a stunning natural setting. Downtown Coeur d’Alene, founded in 1888, is an entertainment and shopping center with more than 125 retail stores, restaurants and professional businesses. The Coeur d'Alene area is surrounded by dozens of lakes left behind by the glaciers of the ice age, none more scenic and full of activities than Lake Coeur d'Alene itself. Coeur d'Alene is easy to reach, located off Interstate 90 a short drive from the Spokane International Airport, served by 65 non-stop daily flights from hub cities including Chicago, Minneapolis, Denver, Phoenix, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Portland, Seattle, Boise, Oakland, Salt Lake City and others.

THE VENUE

The Coeur d'Alene Resort is a world-renowned destination overlooking a stunning blue lake and a friendly downtown. Whether you play the world’s only Floating Green, escape to our Northwest- inspired Spa or take to the lake with a host of activities, the Coeur d'Alene Resort leaves lasting memories. When you call your next conference to order at The Coeur d’Alene Golf and Spa Resort, you can rest assured it will exceed your expectations. You’ll find luxurious accommodations, distinctive dining and world-class amenities. We offer maximum flexibility with more than 32,000-square-feet of meeting space in 25 rooms and the new Event Center. The Resort offers newly renovated lakefront and lakeview rooms and suites, designed from the ground up with guest comfort in mind. (http://www.cdaresort.com/ )

THE HOST

The University of Idaho provides a transformative higher education experience that prepares students to solve real-world problems and achieve success in their lives and careers. One of only 72 land-grant universities, UI is a national leader in student-centered learning and interdisciplinary research. The College of Engineering provides exceptional learning and research experiences to students from Idaho and around the world. UI Engineering is one of the leading programs in the Northwest. Our Senior Capstone Program has been named one of the top 10 in the nation. Our focus is teaching the fundamentals of engineering and providing hands-on design and research opportunities. We have world-class facilities and professors who are eager to work with students on a wide range of cutting edge research.