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Chamber Advocacy Efforts

ADVOCATING FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH AND PROSPERITY

​OUR ADVOCACY STATEMENT

The 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.
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.

YOUR CHAMBER, YOUR ADVOCATE
​ON BEHALF OF OUR MEMBERS, WE SUPPORT:

​Education & Workforce Development
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
The Boise Metro Chamber recognizes that our roads, bridges, and airports play an integral role in connecting commerce and industry. We also understand the stark differences between rural and urban transportation needs and support efforts to maintain and address both.​​
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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
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The Boise Metro Chamber supports Idaho’s travel and tourism industry, the third largest sector in the state’s economy, and advocates for efforts to maintain and expand this industry to ensure its continued vibrancy.​​
​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.​​

GET THE LATEST FROM OUR ADVOCACY UPDATE BLOG

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Advocacy Update Blog

2024 ORGANIZATION FOR ADVOCACY
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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. 
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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

CHAMBER ADVOCACY TEAM

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Tori Thomas
Boise Metro Chamber
​Community and Government Affairs Manager
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Sarah Bettwieser
Cygnet Idaho, LLC
Contracted Lobbyist 

PROUD MEMBER OF

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Chris Eyler
Vice President, Northwest Region
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
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Caroline Merritt
Legislative Advisor
Idaho Chamber Alliance 
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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.
email [email protected]
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​1101 W. Front St., Suite 100
​Boise, Idaho 83702
​Phone: (208) 472-5200
Website: boisechamber.org​
Email: [email protected]
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  • Home
  • Member Directory
  • Membership
    • Join the Boise Metro Chamber
    • Member Login
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    • Member Benefits
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  • Events
    • National Civics Bee
    • Chamber Calendar
    • Annual Events
    • Virtual Chamber Events >
      • Metro Minute
      • Chamber Check-Ins
      • Event Rewind
      • Higher Education Series
      • In Search of Civility
      • Legislative Update
    • Community Happenings
    • Business Education Series
  • Programs & Services
    • Advocacy >
      • Advocacy Update
    • Boise Young Professionals
    • Ambassadors
    • Committees & Councils
    • Conference Rooms
    • Certificates of Origin
    • Industry Boards
    • Leadership Boise Programs >
      • Leadership Boise Academy
      • Leadership Boise Academy Youth Ambassadors
      • Leadership Boise
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    • T.I.P.S. Groups
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