Heather Chambers, Senior Vice President, Western Idaho Division Manager of WaFd Bank, has been a cornerstone of the Boise Metro Chamber. Her and her team are annual sponsor for the Chamber's Operation Thank You, serve as Ambassadors, as a member of our Board of Directors, and have staff involved in Boise Young Professionals and Leadership Boise. Heather shares what makes WaFd Bank unique in the Mortgage industry and about their focus on giving back to the community through partnerships with the Idaho Foodbank, United Way, Habitat for Humanity, Women's and Children's Alliance and many more non-profits in our valley. Heather wraps up the episode by sharing what the economy looks like, how interest rates are effected, what's happening with local real estate, and a forecast for inflation. Learn more about WaFd Bank by visiting wafdbank.com This episode originally aired on on April 12, 2024
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Collin Rudeen, founded Boise Brewing in 2014. His passion started when his home brewing became a little more than a hobby. Taking over parking spaces in the garage, he realized it was time to go all in and find a bigger space. Community-owned, Boise Brewing, offers it's shareholder's meetings, exclusive events, custom mugs and an equity stake in the company. With over 1,000 owners, a fourth round of investments is now open to help with improvements to the restaurant! Listen to learn how you can own a brewery, details about Hoptober Freshtival, and renting the facility for private events! Learn more about Boise Brewing by visiting https://www.boisebrewing.com/ This Chamber Check-In aired on April 5, 2024. Deslyn O'Dell, Owner of Idaho Energy Innovations, graduated with an Interior Design degree and joined the workforce of hi-tech corporate America. She later left her career to dedicate time to raising her kids. When her husband retired early, they decided to become entrepreneurs and collaborate their expertise. They began with a focus in real estate by renovating buildings which expanded into providing energy efficiency solutions. Over the past few decades they've added industry specialists to their family-owned and operated B2B business. Learn more about Idaho Energy Innovations by visiting: idahoenergyinnovations.com This Chamber Check-In aired on April 4, 2024. Erica Becker, producer of Boise Fashion Week, is on a mission is to celebrate, elevate, and promote the unique and diverse fashion community in Boise, Idaho, and to create opportunities for designers and fashion professionals to thrive. She shares with chats with host Paul Fleming on March 29, 2024 to share information about the non-profit, collaborative fashion event and how it globally impacts the community. Learn more about Boise Fashion Week at boisefashionweek.com This Chamber Check-In aired on March 29, 2024 Jodi Gempler, Director of Development, joins host Paul Fleming in exploring the story of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Ada County. The program was created in 1997 in Garden City, Idaho when Mayor Ted Ellis and the police chief were looking for a way to reduce juvenile crime. Graffiti was at an all time high and businesses were frustrated. It was a success! The program made a huge impact it's first year by contributing to the 33% decrease in juvenile crime! Services are available from 7am to 7pm with extremely affordable rates. All kids are able to seek services, busing is available after school, and it is fully subsidized by the community. As of 2024, there are now eight locations serving almost 3,500 kids. Soon there will be a 27,000 sq ft facility built in Kuna to serve kids birth through 18! |
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