On September 27, 2024, the Boise Metro Chamber hosted its Annual Gala. With over 830 guests in attendance, the event was a night full of community and creativity. The evening was emceed by Erin Anderson of the Idaho Botanical Garden, Inc. and Laura Kendall of the Velma V. Morrison Center for the Performing Arts adding their expertise and charm to an unforgettable event. This year’s gala shined a spotlight on the Treasure Valley’s fine arts non-profits. Attendees enjoyed stunning performances from Ballet Idaho, Boise Contemporary Theater (BCT), Boise Philharmonic, Oinkari Basque Dancers, and Opera Idaho. Guests also had the opportunity to bid on exciting live and silent auction items. The night concluded with a keynote speech from Andy Scoggin, CEO of Scoggin Capital Investment, who shared insightful remarks about the essential connection between a thriving economy and strong support for the creative community.

Images captured by Chad Case|Visuals

The Boise Metro Chamber is excited to announce its 2024 Annual Gala theme. This year’s theme for the Boise Metro Chamber Annual Gala will be “Celebrating Community and Creativity.” This event will take place on September 27, 2024, at Boise Centre West.
 
“This year’s gala will focus on our members in the local arts community, creating a truly unique experience from previous years,” said Bobbi-Jo Meuleman president and CEO of the Boise Metro Chamber. “We've planned an entertaining and educational evening to highlight the significant, yet often underrecognized, impact that Boise's creative community has on our economy.”
 
The Chamber’s Annual Gala aims to enrich the local arts community and boost the local economy by supporting the arts, which fosters innovation. Investing in the arts makes the city vibrant and attractive, drawing in businesses and talent and fueling further economic development.
 
The arts sector not only enriches the cultural fabric of our community but also serves as a powerful economic driver. By supporting local artists and arts organizations, businesses can stimulate job growth, attract tourism, and foster an innovative environment that benefits all sectors. Investing in the arts creates a vibrant and attractive city, which in turn helps to draw in businesses and talent, fueling further economic development.
 
This year the Annual Gala will showcase vibrant and diverse talents, woven into Boise’s cultural fabric and offer an opportunity to support the following chamber member organizations:

• Ballet Idaho – Est. 1972
• Idaho Shakespeare Festival School of Theater – Est. 1977
• Boise Contemporary Theater – Est. 1997
• Oinkari Basque Dancers – Est. 1960
• Boise Philharmonic (Youth Orchestra) – Est. 1885
• Lamb Weston (Culinary Arts) – Est. 1950

 
The Chamber’s Annual Gala brings together more than 900 Chamber members and community leaders, making it a significant networking and community-building opportunity. With an in-person auction, live auction, and mobile auction offering hundreds of items, it is one of the largest of its kind in the Treasure Valley.
 
The gala serves as the Chamber’s most essential annual fundraiser with the proceeds ensuring the Chamber’s ability to continue advocating for policies impacting business, educating its members, and developing leaders to benefit and enrich the Boise community. Each year, the Chamber also selects a non-profit to benefit.
 
In addition to the auction and performances, the evening’s spotlight will also turn to Andy Scoggin, CEO of Scoggin Capital Investment.
 
 “I am honored to be the keynote speaker for the Boise Metro Chamber’s Annual Gala,” says Scoggin. “This event will be a wonderful opportunity to highlight the incredible creativity within the Boise community.”
 
The Gala will be emceed by Erin Anderson of the Idaho Botanical Garden, Inc. and Laura Kendall of the  Velma V. Morrison Center for the Performing Arts.
 
EVENT DETAILS
What: Boise Metro Chamber’s 2024 Annual Gala: “Celebrating Community and Creativity”
When: September 27, 2024, from 5-9 p.m.
Where: Boise Centre WEST
 850 W. Front St.
 Boise, ID
 
Tickets: Tickets are available for $150 each for Boise Metro Chamber members, $200 each for non-members, or $1,750 for Dinner Member Chairman's Table Sponsors. Tickets can be purchased on the Chamber’s website: boisechamber.org
 
Media:  Members of the media are invited to attend this event at no cost. Learn more and RSVP by contacting Konner Jurasek via email at [email protected] or phone at (208) 472-5258.
 
The Boise Metro Chamber Annual Gala’s sponsors are:
Diamond Sponsor: Blue Cross of Idaho
Platinum Sponsor: Alaska Airlines
Gold Sponsors: Albertsons, Amazon, Idaho Central Credit Union, and  Southwest Airlines
Silver Sponsors: Boise Centre, Allied Business Solutions, Delta Air Lines, Colliers, Hawley Troxell, Intermountain Gas Company, J.R. Simplot and Micron Technology, Inc.
Bronze Sponsors: Bank of Idaho, Eiguren Merrill Public Policy, ESI Construction, Idaho Housing and Finance Association, Idaho Power Company, Moda Health, PacificSource Health Plans, Procter & Gamble, Regence BlueShield of Idaho, Saint Alphonsus Health System, Sparklight, St. Luke's Health Plan, TechCU, U.S. Bank, Umpqua Bank NeighborHub, Unleashing Leaders and WaFd Bank

On the night of October 19, 2023, some guests of the Boise Metro Chamber's 140th Annual Gala had the opportunity to meet and have their photo taken with musician Ashley Campbell, daughter of Glen Campbell, who was the event's keynote speaker. Ashley had a close connection to her father throughout their life, and became especially close while being his caretaker during his battle with Alzheimer's. Ashley and her mother have become spokeswomen helping to raise awareness about Alzheimer's, which she spoke about during the night of the Chamber's Gala. She shared tender moments about touring with him and his time in care at Abe's Garden.  A fundraiser during the event helped raise $10,000 for the Alzheimer's Association - Greater Idaho Chapter. For more information and to view photos of the event, read our blog about the Boise Metro Chamber's 140th Annual Gala.
  
**Hard copies of the VIP photos will be sent to guests, or they can be downloaded here. Photos courtesy of Chad Case Visuals**