BOISE, Idaho – The Boise Metro Chamber is proud to announce this year’s Annual Gala & Auction theme Innovation Through Collaboration, in partnership with Trailhead - the Boise nonprofit entrepreneurial support hub behind Boise Entrepreneur Week, Boise Pitch Night, Idaho Startup Lab, and more.
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This year's theme, Innovation Through Collaboration, was inspired by the influential professionals and decision makers that share a strong interest in working together to shape the success of our region’s economy and business landscape. The program will spotlight previous pitch winners and Trailhead alumni, giving some of Boise’s most promising startups a unique opportunity to engage directly with business leaders, investors, and policymakers.
“At the heart of what we do is support business—and what better way to do that than elevating some of Idaho’s newer startups,” said Bobbi-Jo Meuleman, President and CEO of the Boise Metro Chamber. “This year’s Gala will focus on the community, spotlighting innovations and entrepreneurs and the importance of fostering connections.”
 
The Boise Metro Chamber’s Annual Gala & Auction has become one of the Treasure Valley’s most anticipated annual events and serves as the Chamber’s most important fundraiser of the year. Donations for live and silent auction items are now being accepted through September 5, with proceeds going to support the businesses featured at this year’s Gala and Auction.
 
Tickets to this event are available on the Boise Metro Chamber’s website at boisechamber.org.   
 
This event is presented by diamond sponsor: Blue Cross of Idaho, platinum sponsor: Alaska Airlines, gold sponsors: Albertsons, ICCU, Southwest Airlines, silver sponsors: Allied Business Solutions, Boise Centre, Colliers, Hawley Troxell, Intermountain Gas Company, J.R. Simplot Company, and Micron.  
 
Media:  Members of the media are invited to attend this event. RSVP by email or phone to the Media Contact listed at the top of this release.
 
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About the Boise Metro Chamber: Established in 1883, the Boise Metro Chamber is the only five-star accredited Chamber of Commerce in Idaho and strives to be the leading business advocacy organization in the Boise Valley. The Boise Metro Chamber is a private, nonprofit, membership-driven organization comprised of approximately 2,000 business enterprises, civic organizations, educational institutions, and individuals. Its mission is to provide leadership that will help create regional economic prosperity and success for its members. For more information about the Boise Metro Chamber visit: boisechamber.org

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