Community First Bank in Post Falls Idaho SIZZLES with their summer BBQ's!

In the summer Community 1st Bank in Post Falls, Idaho holds a customer and community appreciation BBQ on the third Friday of the month. They added a little "girl power" to the Celebrity Chef line up in May, inviting Chamber President/CEO Pam Houser and Post Falls City Councilor Kerri Thoreson to do the grilling honors. 

My celebrity chef sister Kerri gave me a grillside phone call inviting me to come on over for lunch.  It sounded like a nice diversion from putting out fires all morning, so I headed on over to join in the fun.  The rain was holding off and the burgers and dogs were sizzling.  It was fun and festive, as the bank executives cooked and served and mingled with their customers from throughout the community. 

Kerri gave me a little background on Community 1st Bank, which was honored by the Post Falls Chamber of Commerce as the Small Business of the Year at the Chamber banquet in January.  From that presentation:

"It's incredible to imagine that the recipient tonight has been in business for just over three years and has made such significant contributions with a staff of 12. Those managers and employees collectively serve on over three dozen community boards and committees. The corporate culture that this business has created is one of doing the right thing, in business and as citizens, with the example being set from the top down. Sponsorships are varied and consistent, including for education, health, arts and culture. In 2009, when times were tough, especially in their industry, they stepped up to co-sponsor the Post Falls Days Parade, golf tournaments, the needy, business education and economic development. Time constraints prevent me from providing the long list of organizations who have directly benefited in our community. Congratulations to Dave Bobbitt, Jerry Lyon, Bill Basom and the entire staff of Community 1st Bank. With their World Headquarters in Post Falls, they're the 2009 Small Business of the Year!"

I had the opportunity to chat with Bank President David Bobbitt as he grilled my juicy burger to perfection.  It's no wonder Community 1st Bank has become such a valued presence and success in the community.  They are small-town friendly and approachable.  With a slogan of Do the right thing, I predict they will continue to grow and prosper and be a blessing to their community for many years to come!

Congratulations to Community 1st Bank in Post Falls Idaho for a job well done!