 The Boise Metro Chamber, the only five-star accredited Chamber in Idaho, will hold its annual Legislative Forum luncheon at 11:45 a.m. on Thursday, January 12, 2023, at the Boise Centre. Annually, the Chamber welcomes the Idaho State Legislature to Boise with a major event, focusing on legislative priorities of the collective membership of the Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce. Legislators from all of Idaho’s 35 legislative districts traditionally attend the event each year. As Idaho continues its strong growth trajectory, the state and region remain underserved regarding rails and trains. Panelists at this year’s Legislative Forum will discuss the past, present and future of rail in Idaho, opportunities for reengagement under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), and how lawmakers can help to revitalize passenger rail. The Boise Metro Chamber has been a driving force in calls to revive Amtrak’s old “Pioneer Line,” which carried passengers from Portland to Salt Lake City until the late 1990s. In 2022, a letter signed by dozens of Idaho's leaders was sent to the administrator of the Federal Rail Administration, expressing their interest in restoring service between Boise and Salt Lake City. Boise Metro Chamber CEO Bill Connors also met with Amtrak officials in Washington D.C. to advocate for restoration of the old “Pioneer Line.” Legislative Forum panelists include:
“We’re proud to drive the conversation on this important topic,” said Boise Metro Chamber President and CEO Bill Connors. “This conversation will bring stakeholders and lawmakers together to strengthen efforts to bring rail back to Idaho, which will be a monumental benefit to our community,” Connors said. Tickets, which include lunch, are $40 for individual Boise Metro Chamber members and $50 for non-members. Idaho State Legislators’ registrations are paid for by Boise Metro Chamber member sponsorships. For sponsorship inquiries, please contact Tori Thomas, Community Affairs Manager at [email protected] or by phone at (208) 472-5211. Event Details: What: Legislative Forum 2023: Past, Present and Future of Rail in Idaho Who: Panelists:
11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. MST Where: Boise Centre 850 W. Front Street, Boise, ID 83702 Cost: Tickets, which include lunch, are $40 for individual Boise Metro Chamber members and $50 for non-members. The 2023 Legislative Forum is made possible by the support of our presenting sponsor, Optum, and supporting sponsors Idaho Central Credit Union and Amalgamated Sugar Company.
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During the YP Summit this year, Paul Hales, President, CEO and General Agent, MassMutual Idaho spoke during a breakout session titled Vision: Build Your ‘Something’ and Financial Planning. To get the crowd's attention he began by asking who could do 50 pushups if he paid them $100. One attendee volunteered, quickly did 50 reps, and out came Paul's billfold. Weaving the demonstration into his talk, Paul discussed how we behave when no one is looking, how to avoid going into debt and why you should save. About Paul Hales In 2014 Paul was appointed President and CEO of MassMutual Idaho, which he and his team have built into something special. With the growth of the firm, Mr. Hales has expanded his enterprise with career distribution to include Idaho, Utah, Montana, and Wyoming. He has also built a national brokerage business that has advisors in all 50 states. To learn more about BYP visit: https://www.boisechamber.org/byp.html 2022 YP Summit: Breakout Session #1A - Gordon Jones, Larry Geyer, Mark Groves, and Jeff Jackson12/14/2022 The first annual YP Summit, sponsored by Vacasa, Lamb Weston, erstad, Jacksons Food Stores, Mass Mutual Idaho, Micron, Cutting Edge, Albertsons, Better Business Bureau, and Boise Weekly was held on December 14, 2022, at the Boise Centre East. The theme centered around providing young professionals with the tools they need to become leaders in the community and was fittingly titled, "Empowering the Leaders of Tomorrow." During the first breakout session, Workplace Needs, Opportunities, and the Local Economy was discussed by a panel moderated by Gordon Jones, President of the College of Western Idaho. Members of the panel included:
About President Gordon Jones Gordon Jones is the President of the College of Western Idaho (CWI), Idaho’s largest comprehensive community college serving over 30,000 students from across the State of Idaho. CWI’s primary focus is delivering affordable, high-quality and accessible education. President Jones is passionate about promoting affordable higher education that translates to enhanced employment and life opportunities for all students. About Larry Geyer Larry Geyer is the Executive Management for Quality Electric Inc. where he has worked for 34 years! He grew up in Marietta, Georgia, but considers Boise his home. Currently, Larry serves as a St. Luke’s Children’s Hospital Board Member and enjoys giving back to the community. In his free time, Larry loves spending time with his wife Lisa, as well as their children, grandchildren, and silver lab named Belle. About Mark Groves Mark Groves is the Idaho Campus President for Northwest Lineman College (NLC). Mark has dedicated his life and career to the energy industry and the electrical linework trade. Mark graduated from NLC’s Electrical Lineworker Program (ELP) in 1996 and subsequently spent 15 years practicing the trade across the western United States. About Jeff Jackson Jeff Jackson is the CEO of Jackson Jet Center, a full-service FBO Operation in Boise, and Phoenix, with maintenance Authorized Service Facility for Cessna, Beechcraft and Cirrus. Jackson Jet specializes in aircraft maintenance in Boise. Jackson Jet Center has become an internationally recognized aviation company and continues to be an aviation leader with operations in a wide variety of jet, turbo-prop and piston aircraft. To learn more about BYP visit: https://www.boisechamber.org/byp.html |
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