Know Before You Go - Central States Conference (CSC)

We are excited to welcome you to Coeur d’Alene next week. To help you prepare for the conference, below are some helpful tips.

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Hotel Information

All events for the 2023 Central States Conference will be held at The Coeur d’Alene Golf & Spa Resort at 115 S. 2^nd Street, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho 83814. The phone number is 855/703-4648, and the website is cdaresort.com.

Check-in time is 4 p.m., and check-out is 11 a.m.

Airport Transportation Services

CDA is about a 45-minute drive from the Spokane airport. There are several options for transportation, including rental car and Uber, but the hotel also offers transportation with 48-hour advanced reservations. Here’s a link to the hotel website.

Resort Parking Garage

Valet Parking: $23 per night | Self-Parking: $19 per night

Dress

Dress for all CSC events is resort casual and no sport coats are needed. We will be outside for both evening events.

Registration

Conference registration will be open on Tuesday from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm and 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm in the Conference Center which is just to the left as you enter the main hotel entrance.

Conference Materials

A full schedule and all speaker materials (as they are received) will be available on the CSC Website at https://indiana.bank/events/csc23.

The attendee list is also available on the webpage.

Optional Tours

These take place on Wednesday, July 19^th and required signup in advance. List of tour registrants is on the CSC website. Please let us know if you have registered and are not planning to attend as the activities are sold out.

Golf

The golf fee includes cart, forecaddie service, practice tee, pre-round warm-up sports massage at the lakefront practice tee, a box lunch and beverage cart serving soft drinks, beers and wines. We have also paid the forecaddie gratuity for each player so there is no need for additional tipping.

Golf course transportation is via a van at the hotel entrance or via Eagle Boat from the hotel pier.

Golf pairings and tee times will be listed on the website by COB on Friday, July 14. Golf tee times start at 11:40, so those with early times may need to leave the educational sessions before they end at 11:30.

Clubs can be rented from the course for $65, but orders need to be placed in advance and paid for when you arrive at the course. Please contact Chris Bennett for club options and to reserve.

Guided Kayak Tour

Meet in Hotel Lobby at 1:00 pm
Note: Lunch is not included with this trip.

Come join the crew for a paddle on historic Lake Coeur d’Alene. Choose from a variety of size and style of kayaks and come paddle through wildlife preserves, canals, and a river mouth . This tour will be conducted through North Idaho College and is sure to be a fun and scenic afternoon on the water. Participants should wear comfortable (probably waterproof) clothing and sturdy shoes.

Lunch with Walking Winery, Brewery & Distillery Tasting

Meet in the Hotel Lobby at 12:00 pm.

Starting at Seasons for a Whiskey tasting, this tour will experience the charming town of Coeur d'Alene as you walk around town. The whiskey tasing will be followed by a delicious lunch that showcases the local flavors. Following lunch we will visit CDA Fresh for a wine tasting and Black Lodge Brewery. Participants should wear comfortable walking shoes.

Historical Walking Tour of Coeur D’Alene “The City by the Lake”

Meet in the Hotel Lobby at 1:30 pm
Note this tour does not include lunch

Begin your tour through Blackwell City Park as you begin to take in the rich history of the city. Witness the area's early homes and learn about those whose built and lived in them. At the final stop, discover the rich history and scenic beauty of Coeur d'Alene through the Museum of North Idaho. Enjoy a visual journey from Coeur d'Alene's humble beginnings as the home of Fort Sherman, to its fast rise in the lumber industry, to the very beautiful and unique destination it is today. Participants should wear comfortable walking shoes.

Thank you to our Sponsors

The Central States Conference couldn’t happen without the support of our generous sponsors.
Please give a thank you to:

Platinum Sponsors

Check Printing Contract Consulting
The Council of Federal Home Loan Banks
Profit Resources Inc.

Gold Sponsor

The KeyState Companies

Silver Sponsors

Ascensus
Haberfeld

Bronze Sponsors

Graduate School of Banking at the University of Wisconsin, Madison
Strategic Resource Management

Questions or Concerns?

Chris Bennett, VP Meetings & Events
Indiana Bankers Association
cbennett@indiana.bank
mobile 317/431-0503 (text or call)