BOISE - Media representatives are invited to attend City of Boise Mayor Lauren McLean’s 2025 State of the City address at 4 p.m. Thursday, May 15 at the Boise Centre.

The event will include an introduction from April Arnzen, executive vice president and chief people officer at Micron Technology and president of the Micron Foundation, followed by mayor McLean’s address reviewing the past year and covering her vision for Boise’s future.
 
The event is co-hosted by Boise Metro Chamber and the City of Boise. A livestream will be available here and will include ASL interpretation.

WHAT: Mayor Lauren McLean’s 2025 State of the City
WHO: City of Boise Mayor Lauren McLean
WHEN: 4 p.m. Thursday, May 15, 2025
WHERE:  Boise Centre (850 W Front St, Boise)
 
Information for media
Email your RSVP to [email protected]. If equipment set up is needed, please arrive early.

 BOISE, Idaho – The Boise Metro Chamber is excited to announce its Annual Chamber Day  the number one ranked ski resort in the United States, Bogus Basin. This 2025 event will take place on February 6, 2025, from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

The inaugural event began in 2013 when the mountain recreation area faced challenges due to low snowfall. The tradition has since continued, supporting the community’s local ski resort and promoting new activities on the mountain. Boise Metro Chamber members can purchase discounted tickets, which include lunch, happy hour appetizers and drinks at the Pioneer Lodge, lift tickets, and equipment rentals. Proceeds from ticket sales are donated to Bogus Basin.
 
The Bogus Basin Mountain Recreation Area has operated as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization since 1942. The Boise Metro Chamber, Visit Boise and The Boise Valley Economic Partnership recognize Bogus Basin as the region’s premier recreation destination that drives tourism and creates a positive economic impact in our valley.
 
The event is presented by Alliance Title and Escrow and sponsored by Ascend Physical Therapy, Intermountain Gas Company and U.S. Air Force.
 
Tickets to this event are available on the Boise Metro Chamber’s website at boisechamber.org. 

BOISE, Idaho –  The Boise Metro Chamber proudly announces the launch of the 2025 National Civics Bee®, an initiative aimed at encouraging more young Americans to engage in civics and contribute to their communities. Hosted in partnership with The Civic Trust® of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, the competition in Idaho will inspire middle schoolers to become better informed about American democracy, to engage respectfully and constructively in the community, and to build greater trust in others and institutions. 

Middle school students in 6, 7, and 8 grade from public, private, charter, and home schools are invited to take part in the first-round civics essay competition. After a distinguished panel of judges review the essays, the top 20 students will be selected to advance to their local competition: an in-person live event featuring two rounds of civics questions followed by a Q&A round to test their civics knowledge. The Boise Metro Chamber will host its local competition in the spring of 2025. The local finalists and top winners will receive various prizes, including prizes worth at least $500 for the first-place student.

“The Boise Metro Chamber is excited to help coordinate and play a part in this year’s National Civic Bee,” said Bobbi-Jo Meuleman, President and CEO of the Boise Metro Chamber. “This opportunity will give students the chance to represent their communities and potentially the state of Idaho on a national level about issues important to them.”  

Participants in the National Civics Bee® will have the chance to gain recognition for their civics knowledge and skills and compete for prestigious prizes throughout the competition. The competition enables students to explore issues that matter to their communities, furthering their understanding of civic engagement and fostering responsible citizenship. Winners from each of the local competitions across Idaho will be invited to take part in the state finals. The first-place winner of the state finals will receive a trip to Washington, D.C. to compete for prizes worth at least $50,000 during the national championship in the Fall of 2025.

“Fostering a deep understanding of civics and government among our young students is critical to the vibrancy of democracy and civic life in America. The National Civics Bee® provides a unique platform for them to not only showcase their knowledge but also become active and engaged citizens of the future,” said Hilary Crow, Vice President of Civics at the U.S. Chamber Foundation.

For more information on entering the National Civics Bee® in Idaho visit: BoiseChamber.org or nationalcivicsbee.org.