Birds to speak at chamber luncheon

SANDPOINT — The Greater Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce welcomes Drs. Forrest and Pamela Bird to speak at the upcoming Power Luncheon sponsored by STCU on Thursday, May 13.

“It is with great pleasure to welcome the Birds to speak about new developments taking place at the Bird Aviation Museum & Invention Center,” said CEO & President Amy Little.

Dr. Forrest Bird is an aviator, inventor, and biomedical engineer best known for pioneering the first reliable, low-cost, mass produced medical respirator in the world, reducing infant mortality for those with respiratory problems from 70 percent to less than 10 percent worldwide. 

Dr. Forrest Bird received the National Medal of Technology and Innovation from President Barack Obama.

His wife Pamela Bird, Ph.D. is a “key player” in the technology-transfer process. 

Pam Bird is a liaison between inventor organizations, venture capital organizations, entrepreneurial networks and research park facilities, and served as a consultant to ABC television network 20/20 as a national new product development and commercialization expert.

Together the Birds founded the Bird Aviation Museum & Invention Center, located in Sagle to educate visitors about the historic contributions of aviators and innovators who helped created modern technology and celebrate these individuals who forever changed the way of life.

The luncheon begins at 11:30 a.m. and will be held at the Panhandle State Bank Community Room, located at 414 Church Street. The cost is $15 for members and $20 for non-members and at the door and includes lunch provided by Tango Cafe. 

Bring plenty of business cards for networking starting at 11:30 am followed by the program starting at 12.  Please reserve by calling (208) 263-2161 or visit www.SandpointChamber.com to register online.