Bronco Corps Summer 2025 applications are now open. Boise State's College of Business and Economics Career Services is seeking 10-15 small businesses and/or nonprofits to partner with next summer to host business interns at no cost to the organization. Please feel free to share with your network and reach out with any questions.

Submit the Application to Participate in Summer 2025 here  
Deadline to Submit Applications: Friday, November 29, 2024

Bronco Corps, Summer 2025 Timeline:

• Sept - Nov: Application for participation open; deadline is Friday, Nov 29.
• Dec: Our team will review applicants and select participants.
• Jan: If selected, businesses and organizations will meet with our program coordinators to review goals, discuss responsibilities, and receive assistance in creating an internship posting.
• Feb - Apr: With our assistance, businesses will collect and review student applications, and interview possible interns.
• May - Aug: Businesses and organizations host interns.
  
  

View Bronco Corps program information
View additional information for small business & nonprofit applicants - includes a FAQ section
View article "Bronco Corps internships offer a win-win for students and the community"

We welcome the opportunity to work with you!
Laura Chiuppi

Bronco Corps Staff, College of Business and Economics Boise State University

Program Information: boisestate.edu/cobe/community/bronco-corps
Contacts: Laura Chiuppi (208) 426-1355 | Monique Halgat (208) 426-3941
Mail: MS 1645; 1910 University Drive, Boise, ID 83725-1030
Location: MBEB 1123C; 2360 University Drive, Boise, ID 83706

Treasure Valley SCORE’s Small Business Essentials (SBE) workshop series is designed to help anyone considering starting a business make the decisions and plans required to successfully launch their business. All workshops are two hours, taught by experienced certified SCORE Mentors. ​

Learn more and register here

RM Soap Market (Formerly Rocky Mountain Soap Market), an impact-driven business, will open a new flagship
store at Boise Townsquare Mall on Labor Day weekend.

RM Soap Market, whose slogan states, "Inspired by the Rocky Mountains, and shaped by what really matters,"
features fresh, invigorating, and inspired body products crafted with utmost care and attention to detail. These
products embody the essence of our original brand while representing our unwavering commitment to quality and
craftsmanship.

RM Soap Market offers a complete line of soaps, bath and shower products, spa essentials, a full men's line of
products, and its very own unique "body bar." RM Soap Market offers something unique for consumers looking
for bath products with a fresh, personalized experience.

With natural and small-batch ingredients ranging from their more popular scents, such as Garden of the God's
scent, Black Forest, Honey & Almond, or the very popular Eucalyptus Tea Tree, coupled with their mission of
impact, RM Soap Market is dedicated to providing their customers with a brand they are both excited to use and
proud to own.

RM Soap Market is dedicated to making a difference. The "RM" reflects dual inspiration from their roots
embedded in the Rocky Mountains and their focus on what "Really Matters." RM's mission is to transform its
brand from elegant bath products to an impact-driven business, stamping its mark on its customers through
simplicity, local craftsmanship, and community engagement. At RM, we can impact our communities in bigger
ways. Through their partnership with Story Ranch, they provide weekend respite camps and supported
employment through RM Soap Market. Through this effort, they help individuals with I/DD achieve their goals
and grow in independence. Because every story matters. Learn more at storyranch.org

RM Soap Market will open on Friday, August 30th, on the ground floor of the Macy’s wing. To learn more about
RM Soap Market and its mission, visit its website and follow it on its social media platforms.

Boise’s Newest Boutique Hotel Now Open and Welcoming Guest Reservations 
BOISE, ID (May 28, 2024) -- Hotel Renegade, a 122-key boutique hotel located at 1110 W. Grove St. in downtown Boise, proudly announces its opening today.  
Hotel Renegade features stunning details from its brick façade to the rugged-meets-refined interior finishes. The hotel blends a rustic aesthetic with modern amenities, including a state-of-the-art fitness center, room service, in-house Baraboo Supper Club, The Highlander Rooftop Bar and Blue Collar Coffee Co. Hotel Renegade boasts 5,100 square feet of flexible event space including seven private event rooms with a rooftop ballroom and designated event coordinators to assist in planning meetings, weddings and other events. 
Each guest room and suite offers a unique experience, ensuring a personal and exceptional stay for every guest. Reservations are now open. Starting rates for rooms begin at $319. All guest rooms include premium amenities such as Standard Textile linens, Hunter Labs bath products, custom bath robes by Boca Terry, BaByliss PRO hair dryers, Nespresso coffee makers, Marshall Emberton Bluetooth speakers, in-room minibars, oversized workstations, 65” LG UHD Smart TVs, and complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi. 
“The opening of Hotel Renegade showcases the best of Boise and gives guests both near and far a new way to stay downtown,” said Jussi Santa, general manager of Hotel Renegade. “We can’t wait to welcome guests and offer a unique blend of luxury where rustic meets refined, complimentary to the authenticity of Boise.” 
Baraboo Supper Club, The Highlander Rooftop Bar, and Blue Collar Coffee Co. are also celebrating their grand openings. Inspired by Wisconsin supper club traditions, Baraboo Supper Club features a delectable menu with prime rib, relish trays, and boozy ice cream drinks. On the 8th floor, The Highlander Rooftop Bar offers a cocktail menu and small plates that perfectly complement the stunning views. Blue Collar Coffee Co., now in its fourth location, serves handcrafted coffee drinks, teas, and smoothies in a welcoming atmosphere. 
​To learn more or to book reservations, please visit www.hotelrenegade.com or follow Hotel Renegade on Instagram and Facebook.  

EOS® is thrilled to announce the upcoming Great Boss! Workshop®, scheduled for Wednesday, May 29th, from 9 am to 4 pm at The Arid Club in Boise, Idaho. If you’re like most bosses, you’ve spent your career mastering the technical skills that got you promoted, but leadership has left you feeling frustrated, overworked, and underappreciated.

The workshop will feature Nathen Fox, Expert Implementer® who will share his expertise and insights on the tools and techniques that you can start applying right away with your people to improve communication and foster a more functional, collaborative team. As an attendee, you will also have the chance to dive into high-energy breakout sessions, gain insight into the Great Boss Toolkit, and learn ways to build stronger relationships with your direct reports.

For more information about The Great Boss!® Workshop, including registration details and the full agenda, visit here. We have 35 tickets available until May 15th so secure your spot today! Take the first step toward becoming the boss that your people admire and respect. Discover if being a boss is truly the right role for you. Please contact Ahdree Zwirlein at [email protected] with any questions or for additional information regarding the event.

About EOS Worldwide:
The Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS®) helps people get what they want from their businesses working with small to midsize businesses: fewer frustrations, more growth, and often most importantly, more autonomy. Providing value through a simple proven process. Our core values are: Be Humbly Confident, Grow or Die, Help First, Do the Right Thing, and Do What We Say. For more information about how EOS can help your business reach its goals visit: https://www.eosworldwide.com/

Marketing Optical is offering COMPLIMENTARY EYE EXAMS as a courtesy to the dedicated members of the Boise Metro Chamber on Thursday, April 11th! Call to schedule your eye exam with Dr. Russell Gray at 208.617.3085!  Comprehensive health exam Visual acuity testing retinal imaging $175 value

WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S ALLIANCE WISH LIST 2024
The Women's and Children's Alliance will be receiving the donations this year.
**For the courtesy and care of our clients, all items for this donation drive should be taken to a drop off location and not at the WCA for this donation drive. Additionally, we can only accept NEW ITEMS, NON-EXPIRED, UNOPENED items** ​

To provide monetary support, click here.

Award honors Hayden Homes’ leadership in the home building industry

BOISE, Idaho, March 6, 2024–In recognition of its decades of exemplary leadership in the industry, the Northwest’s largest privately owned home builder, Hayden Homes, has been awarded the Idaho Home Builders Association 2023 Company of the Year.  

In bestowing the honor, IHBA celebrates member companies that make significant contributions to the industry, to their local home builders associations, and to their communities.

“Hayden Homes is a leader in both home building and community building," said Heather Hering Brown, IHBA Board President. "From quality to customer service to charitable giving – we are proud to lift up this company as a model for the role our industry can play in supporting Idaho families. Thank you, Hayden Homes, for being a bright light in our communities and inspiring others."

Nominations for the Company of the Year originate at the local level and are passed on to the state organization’s Past Presidents Council for the final selection, said IHBA Executive Officer Rose Almanza. The award has been presented since 1982 and previous winners include construction firms, lenders, design companies and HVAC contractors.

Hayden Homes has built 4,400 homes in Idaho, and contributed $60 million in impact fees to local communities. The company has been ranked in the top five Best Companies to Work for in Idaho for the past five years.

“Hayden Home is deeply humbled to receive this honor from our friends at the Idaho Home Builders Association,” said Tim Mokwa, regional director of Hayden Homes. “As a company we are committed to our Give As You Go™️ philosophy of building a strong community so we can all live fulfilled lives. We hope this recognition will inspire all of us to help improve the communities where we work and live.”

For more information visit Hayden-Homes.com.