The first Start-Ups and Suds event of 2024 was a great success with over 50 people in attendance! Start-Ups and Suds gives local startup companies exposure and the ability to promote their company with the help of our sponsors and a host brewery. At the April 2nd event, Boise Metro Chamber member Fresh Clothes was the featured startup and Boise Brewing hosted the event (and bought everyone in attendance their first beer!). Fresh Clothes is a laundry services company that offers a weekly subscription. They pride themselves in having the laundry back to you clean and folded all in the ..read more

There was a great turn out for the 2024 February Business After Hours at Sheridan's Home & Patio in Meridian on Leap Day! Trade show booths from the following Chamber member companies were present to share with the community about their businesses:​​​​ Boise Centre Boise Hawks Baseball Club D.L. Evans Bank Dogwood Solutions Fully Promoted Idaho Graze Craze Hope Blooms Flowers & Things IBL Events Idaho Central Credit Union Idaho Records Management IDeal-Idaho College Savings Program International Minute Press Neighbor Tim's BBQ One Grounds Management Renewal by Andersen of ..read more

We’re grateful Representative Russ Fulcher could share his insightful perspective with our members on issues like our border, the opioid crisis, national security, wildfires, federal subsidies and some cautions to consider. We’re proud to have a state represented by congressmen who can find ways to work together for Idaho’s best interests despite differing viewpoints and priorities ..read more

During the second week in February 2024, our Senior Marketing and Communications Manager, Amber Hawton-Hill, attended the Western Association of Chamber Executives (W.A.C.E) 2024 Conference in Garden Grove, California. The organization and conference are committed to fostering education and enhancing the professional development of Chamber executives and staff. W.A.C.E. represents over 800 Chamber professionals in 21 Western states and Canada. When Amber returned from the conference, she had gained valuable connections with her counterparts from other Chambers (such as the B ..read more

Boise Metro Chamber members joined WebMarkets' and Totally Boise's clients on the steps of the CenturyLink building at 999 W. Main St. in Downtown Boise on January 25, 2024 to celebrate the ribbon cutting for the agencies' new location. The businesses extended their hospitality by inviting the crowd to tour their second floor offices while hosting Business After Hours. They orchestrated an airline-themed event complete with "gates" where guests could check-in to learn about each of their services and get passport stamps to be entered to win fun prizes. After navigating the WebMarket's co ..read more

Hart Gilchrist Laura Kendall Neil Nelson Mike Smith BOISE, ID –Today, the Boise Metro Chamber announced its 2024 Executive Committee and Board of Directors. The Boise Metro Chamber is the only five-star accredited Chamber in Idaho. ​ "We are proud to say that our board is made up of influential leaders in our community that strive to represent many businesses in the Treasure Valley. With their collective expertise and dedication, we are confident that their invaluable contributions will significantly enhance our goal of ensuring Idaho is the best state to live, visit, a ..read more

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The Boise Metro Chamber reached a historical moment in October, with the addition of its two-thousandth member. In tandem with its member growth, the Chamber’s number of Board of Directors rose to 25 this year; 34 including its Executive Committee. This all-time high affirms that businesses are realizing and capitalizing on the access to advocacy, thought leadership, and networking the Chamber provides. This spring, our Policy Committee was hard at work to ensure the advancement of business and community. They were excited about House Bill 24, expanding the Idaho Launch Grant ..read more

Yesterday, Garden Plaza of Valley View graciously hosted the Chamber's final Business After Hours for 2023. The interior was festively decorated  and a large wagon in the foyer was set up for collecting Toys for Tots. Located at 1130 N. Allumbaugh St., the senior living community offers independent and assisted living as well as skilled nursing. The beautiful campus is tucked away in a quiet corner of Boise and offers a view of the foothills. They are prided in providing top-rated services, a variety of amenities, enjoyable retirement living, an the ability to take care of the details s ..read more

On Tuesday, December 12th, members of the community attended a fireside chat with the new Boise Metro Chamber President and CEO, Bobbi-Jo Meuleman, facilitated by Jess Flynn, Founder and CEO of Red Sky. The event was the second-to-last Boise Metro Chamber event in 2023. The final installment of Business After Hours on December 14th will close out the year. During the CEO Speaker Series, Meuleman gave insight to how she’s achieved her current success. She shared that throughout her career, she took every opportunity she could to advance herself. She asked for more, put herself out there, and ..read more