ADVOCATING FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH AND PROSPERITY
OUR ADVOCACY STATEMENTThe Boise Metro Chamber is a voice for local businesses in the Treasure Valley. At the heart of our advocacy lies a fundamental belief in the autonomy of businesses, supporting their freedom to operate as they see fit. We advocate for policies that empower the business community, ensuring they have a say in key areas such as Education and Workforce Development, Transportation and Infrastructure, Tax Policy and Economic Development, Travel and Tourism, and Healthcare. By working together with businesses and forming strategic partnerships with our state, local and federal officials, we support an environment where businesses can succeed, benefiting not just individual companies but the entire Treasure Valley community.
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The Boise Metro Chamber advocates for businesses on issues which impact the ability of the region's businesses to be successful in a competitive global marketplace.
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YOUR CHAMBER, YOUR ADVOCATE
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The Boise Metro Chamber supports K-12 education policies that provide families with access to high-quality education and childcare. Additionally, the Chamber advocates for policies that strengthen all pathways to build a talent pipeline through workforce development strategies and support for our higher education system.
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Idahos Transporation and Infastructure
Tax and Economic Policies
The Boise Metro Chamber supports tax policy and economic development tools that create a favorable business climate and produce a vibrant, livable community attractive to working families. We advocate for business-friendly, competitive tax and regulatory policies.
Travel & Tourism
Idaho Health Care Concerns
The Boise Metro Chamber views providing access to health care as an economic issue. We support efforts to ensure quality access to preventative care, which keeps Idahoans healthy and the workforce more productive.
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2024 ORGANIZATION FOR ADVOCACY
POLICY COMMITTEE
The Chamber's Policy Committee is made up of the Chairs of our Boise Metro Chamber Committees, Councils and Industry Boards and includes members of our Board of Advisors and Chamber Leadership. The committee meets each week during the legislative session to help monitor legislation which affects businesses of all sizes, determine the need for advocacy efforts, and formulate position statements on notable issues and legislation. They work closely with the Chamber's Government Advocacy team to advocate for business-friendly state and federal policy.
Tom Mortell
Hawley Troxell Committee Chairman |
Garrett Lofto
J.R. Simplot Company Chamber Chairman |
Mike Reynoldson
Blue Cross of Idaho Committee Vice Chairman |
Bobbi-Jo Meuleman
Boise Metro Chamber Chamber President & CEO |
Nonprofit Council
Kevin Bailey Idaho Nonprofit Center Chairman |
Transportation Committee
Seth Olsen Innovative Geotechnical Chairman |
Education/Workforce Committee
Chelsea Miller Exyte Chairwoman |
Small Business Advisory Council
Kate Brown Hope Blooms Flowers and Things! Chairwoman |
Health Care Industry Board
Corey Surber Saint Alphonsus Health System Chairwoman |
Travel Industry Board
Kelly Jenkins Enterprise Rent-a-Car Chairman |
Financial Services Board
Gerald Hunter Idaho Housing and Finance Association Chairman |
Food & Agri-business Industry Board
Sam Eaton Idaho Potato Commission Chairman |
AT-LARGE
Luke Malek
Smith & Malek Former Legislator |
Dan Price
Mountain West Bank Past Chairman |
Ken Dey
JR Simplot Company Committee Member |
Kris Ormseth
Stoel Rives LLP Past Chairman Jeff Cilek
St. Luke's Health System Chamber Board Member |
Elli Brown
Idaho National Laboratory Chamber Board Member |
Rachel Burkett
Micron Technology Kevin Settles
Bardenay Visit Boise Representative |
TORI THOMAS
Community and Government Affairs Manager |
QUESTIONS ABOUT OUR ADVOCACY EFFORTS?For more information about The Boise Metro Chamber's advocacy efforts, please contact Tori Thomas, Community and Government Affairs Manager.
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