BOISE, Idaho – The Boise Metro Chamber is proud to announce that the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has awarded the organization the prestigious 5-Star Accreditation designation in recognition of its sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and significant positive impact on the community it serves.
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“Achieving the Accreditation designation is a significant accomplishment that underscores the chamber’s steadfast dedication to its community and its commitment to organizational excellence,” said Raymond P. Towle, U.S. Chamber Vice President, Federation Relations and IOM. “This prestigious recognition places the chamber among the top in the industry, showcasing its exceptional leadership, meaningful contributions, and critical role in driving growth, innovation, and opportunity within the business community.”

The U.S. Chamber's Accreditation Program sets the standard for excellence in the chamber industry, fostering a pro-business environment across the nation. To achieve accreditation, chambers must meet high standards in areas such as governance, government affairs, communications, and technology. This comprehensive self-review process typically takes 6-9 months to complete and reflects a chamber’s dedication to continuous improvement and measurable progress.

“I want to thank the business community, my board of directors and the Chamber team who work day in and out to strengthen partnerships, foster connections and work together toward a thriving business community,” said Bobbi-Jo Mueleman, President and CEO of the Boise Metro Chamber.

The five-star designation is the highest possible achievement for a local chamber to earn as part of the Accreditation program, and it underscores the Boise Metro Chamber’s commitment to excellence and its role as a vital resource for the business community, fostering growth, innovation, and opportunity for its members and the region it serves.

Local chambers are rated as accredited, 3-Stars, 4-Stars, or 5-Stars, while state chambers are recognized as either accredited state chamber or accredited state chamber with distinction. The final determination is made by the Accrediting Board, a committee of U.S. Chamber board members and chamber CEOs from across the country.

On October 7, 2025 Dr. Jeremiah Shinn, Interim President of Boise State University was joined by Nancy Glenn, Vice President of Research and Economic Development at Boise State University, to address the Boise business community.

Dr. Shinn discussed how Boise State University continues to contribute to the Treasure Valley’s success including:

• The success of the University’s athletic and extracurricular programs
• The stellar return on investment that those who invest in Boise State University see
• The continual annual increase in first-year student enrollment at the University
• Boise State University’s reputation as the cultural and economic heartbeat of the state of Idaho

“We are committed to providing a pathway for every Idahoan to contribute to the prosperity of our state. Whether they are a traditional freshman living in a residence hall, or adults coming back for their degrees, they are becoming college graduates who will fill critical Idaho jobs, lead businesses like yours, and make our state more nationally and globally comparable” said Dr. Shinn.
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The event is presented by ICCU, sponsored by Gardner, and co-sponsored by Albertsons, Idaho Press, Boise SavATree, and Sparklight. 

Thank you to Boise State University for capturing photos from this event