[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 3 (Thursday, January 9, 2003)]
[Senate]
[Pages S127-S128]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                               BOB POTTER

 Mr. CRAIG. Mr. President, I rise to day to congratulate Bob 
Potter, president of Jobs Plus in Coeur d'Alene, ID, on his retirement 
and a job well done.
  Idaho found Bob Potter after he retired the last time enjoying life 
at his home on Hayden Lake. Thankfully, we had a few good salesmen in 
North Idaho who drew him out of retirement to head Jobs Plus, the then-
new economic development corporation for Kootenai County. Over the past 
16 years, Bob has done a stellar job. Jobs Plus, under his leadership, 
has recruited over 70 companies that employ over 3,500 workers with a 
payroll just shy of $100 million. What a tremendous benefit to North 
Idaho.
  Bob always jokes that the Governor of California ought to be on his 
board because no one does more for his recruitment. However, the truth 
of the matter is that Bob's tireless efforts to recruit small and 
medium size businesses is what gets results. The key to sales is to 
show someone they have a need and that your product will meet it. Yes, 
California's business climate has created a need for businesses to 
lower costs, and Idaho is the perfect place to come to do that. 
However, folks wouldn't know about that unless Bob Potter was knocking 
on their doors.
  Over the years, I have answered many a call from Bob to help recruit,

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and I have visited many of the businesses that have chosen Idaho. Every 
time, Bob is delight to deal with and his effectiveness shines through. 
He had truly been a blessing to Idaho.
  While I am saying, ``thank you, Bob,'' I know I am not saying 
farewell. I know that he will still be active in the community because 
Bob Potter cares deeply about Idaho.

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