November 21, 2023: During a Congressional Forum, presented by Meta today, United States Senator Jim Risch delivered an address to a sold-out crowd at the Riverside Hotel. Prior to the forum, Senator Risch led a private meeting with interested members of the Boise Metro Chambers Board and Board of Advisors. During the luncheon, Senator Risch gave insights into his time spent as senior Republican on the multiple committees he serves on. The committees he currently serves on are the:

• Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
• Select Committee on Intelligence
• Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship
• Committee on Foreign Relations
• Select Committee on Ethics.

​Each of these committees oversees the well-being of millions of Americans but directly affects Idahoans as well. Senator Risch not only represents Idaho’s interests within these committees but serves as a voice in legislation that shapes the development of the western United States.
The sponsor for this Congressional Forum was Bank of Idaho and the co-sponsors were Amalgamated Sugar Co. and Intermountain Gas Co. In addition, there were more than 11 table sponsors.

Thanks to our sponsors and to Senator Risch!

Boise Metro Chamber Members who joined in the past few months were invited to an exclusive event at The Arid Club in which Chamber CEO and President, Bobbi-Jo Meuleman personally welcomed them to the organization. Attendees had a chance to network with their peers who were also newly minted Chamber members as well as the Chamber's Board of Directors and Board of Advisors during the Chamber's President's Reception for New Members. The event occurs quarterly and is presented by Bank of Idaho and sponsored by Delta Air Lines and State Farm Juliet Blick Agency.

​This quarter's new Boise Metro Chamber members include: