On Sept. 30, 2025, the Boise Metro Chamber hosted its annual gala and auction downtown at the Boise Centre. This year’s theme was Innovation Through Collaboration. Continuing its tradition of partnering with local organizations, the Chamber highlighted past Trailhead Boise success stories.

The companies featured included:

Idaho Barkery, a woman-owned dog treat company based in Boise, founded by a pharmacist to help dogs with severe allergies. The company creates small-batch, organic, plant-based treats that are pharmacist-formulated and lab-tested, with no fillers or artificial additives. It also offers custom-branded treats for events and retailers and has earned recognition through local entrepreneurship awards.

Soleni Shoes, a Boise-based company offering stylish orthopedic flats for women seeking comfort without sacrificing fashion. Founded by a medical professional, the brand uses patented three-point ortho-technology for arch support, heel stability and a wider toe box. All shoes are crafted in North America with sustainable leather, blending health-conscious design and elegance.

Lovery, a lifestyle and gifting brand known for its curated spa sets and cruelty-free bath products made with essential oils. Established in 2016, the company emphasizes sustainability and paraben-free formulas, offering gift baskets for personal and corporate occasions. Its products are available online and in major retail stores nationwide.

​ERTH Beverage Company, based in Boise and Garden City, produces sparkling switchels — functional sodas made with vinegar, ginger and honey for natural hydration and gut health. Founded by a husband-and-wife team, ERTH focuses on clean, locally sourced ingredients and bold flavors like raspberry-ginger and turmeric-lemon-ginger. Its beverages are distributed across the Treasure Valley and have earned recognition for innovation in craft drinks.
Also included among the featured speakers were two high school students from the R.I.S.E. Program who developed an AI program that helps identify potential health issues in household pets before visiting the vet — “telehealth for your pet.”

The event also featured a fireside chat with moderator Faisal Shah, Auction Frogs founder and CEO Kristi Saucerman, and SWEAR founder and CEO Jason Crawforth.

The Chamber raised more than $10,000 for Trailhead Boise through its raffle.

The Boise Metro Chamber’s Annual Gala & Auction is one of the largest events of its kind in the Treasure Valley and serves as the Chamber’s largest fundraiser of the year. Proceeds support the Chamber’s mission to advance business, advocate for the business community and create opportunities for tourism growth.

This event would not be possible with out our sponsors:
​PLATINUM: Alaska Airlines
GOLD: Albertsons, ICCU and Southwest Airlines

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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.

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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