WHAT IS BOISE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS (BYP)?
​CONNECT, EMPOWER, AND ENGAGE THE FUTURE WORKFORCE

Boise Young Professionals (BYP) is a Boise Metro Chamber program targeting talented young professionals in the Boise Metro area. BYP is a mission-driven, member-based organization designed to connect, empower, and engage young professionals in the Treasure Valley.

BYP launched in 2006 and quickly became a valuable professional and personal development resource for young professionals. The BYP Mission is to assist in the effort to retain young talent in the region, ensuring a vibrant economy as one of the Best Places to Live in the U.S.*
 
Offering intentional and creative programs to develop growing leaders, promote camaraderie, and benefit the community, BYP is geared toward young professionals who are eager to grow and learn.
 
BYP proudly includes a membership of entrepreneurs, non-profit employees, bankers, attorneys, engineers, students, artists, and young professionals from a variety of industries.

BYP EVENT ANNOUNCEMENTS

Watch this space for announcements on upcoming BYP events!​​
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​BYP 101 Live! 
Tues.,  June 17 | 5:00 p.m.  - 5:30 p.m.

​b|connected Social 
Tues., June 17 | 5:45 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

​​b|empowered Virtual - Work Hard / Play Hard Mindset
Thurs., July 24 | 12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

b|wise BYP's Short Summer Mentoring Session
Tues., July 29 | 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

BYP QUICK LINKS

view our event calendar

follow byp on Instagram

Follow BYP on linkedin

BYP celebration & yp awards

Annual YP Summit

PILLAR SPONSORS

Professional Development
​Programming

Networking
​Programming

Community Engagement
​Programming

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BOISE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS SPONSORS

BYP CORPORATE PARTNERS

Apex Leaders
Balsam Brands
​Boise Cascade Company 
​Boise Centre
City of Boise
​CMYK Grafix
Clenera
Cushing Terrell 
Deloitte
Echelon Group
Erstad
​First Interstate Bank ​
​Geico Treasure Valley ​

​Hawley Troxell 
HDR Engineering​
Idaho Botanical Gardens
Idaho First Bank
Idaho Housing and Finance Association
​Intermountain Gas Company
KeyBank
Lamb Weston
MarshMcLennan Agency
Micron
Mountain America Credit Union
Mountain West Bank, Division of Glacier Bank
​Northwestern Mutual
​One Grounds Management 

Oppenheimer Companies
​PacificSource Health Plans
Pennant Services 
Pet IQ
Regence
​Smith + Malek
Sorren
Special Olympics - Idaho
Teleo Capital
​TOK Commercial Real Estate
Unleashing Leaders 
WaFd Bank
WSP Inc. 
Zions Bank

To better understand the visibility & branding, plus employee-retention benefits of being a Corporate Partner, please contact [email protected]

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BOISE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS MEMBERSHIP

If you're a 21-40 year-old professional in the Boise Metro area, you're come to the right place! In 2024, Boise ranked as a Top 15 City for Young Professionals by Pheabs thanks to our low income taxes, higher than average median household income, low unemployment rate, exciting nightlife, ample job market and beautiful foothills backdrop.

BYP can help you thrive! Our program has become an invaluable asset for those looking to help improve our community, make life-long business and social connections and develop career skills. With over 1,000 members from more than 300 different companies, Boise Young Professionals offers programs and events designed for young professionals by young professionals.

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BYP MEMBERSHIP INCLUDES:

• Access to BYP events and programs, centered around: Personal & Professional Development, Leadership Development, Community Engagement and Building Relationships
• Key introductions to people and businesses in the Treasure Valley Community
• Numerous free opportunities to connect with BYP members, and guest pass privileges
• ​Opportunities to work on volunteer leadership teams – create BYP programming and promotion
• Member-exclusive events, such as the mayoral Round Tables, b|Wise Mentoring Series, and more!
• Special BYP Member pricing for all fee-based programming
• Special invitations to Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce events*
• Custom Boise Young Professional’s LinkedIn profile banner

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​*BYP annual membership is separate from Boise Metro Chamber membership (dues).
​**Corporate Partner Memberships are available; contact us for details: [email protected]

BYP MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS

Boise Young Professionals membership offers exclusive benefits such as entry to valuable professional development training and workshops. Join a diverse, connected, involved and prepared reservoir of world-class talent who are prepared to lead, create, innovate and influence as the community evolves.

INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS

• 1 Year BYP Membership: $75
  
  
• 2 Year BYP Membership: $125
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• 1 Year BYP Membership for first responders, members of the military, and current students: $50 (SAVE $25!)

Individuals Join byp here!

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CORPORATE PARTNER'S EMPLOYEE

• Corporate Partner's employees pay no fees for their BYP membership

corporate partner's employees Join byp here!

MEET THE 2025 BYP LEADERSHIP TEAM

Karyn Stuart
Director of Leadership Programs
Boise Metro Chamber 

Becca Proctor
Programs Coordinator 
Boise Metro Chamber 

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Dylan Buckland
​(2025 President) 
​TalentSpark 

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​Rachel Flachbart Sladek
(2025 Past President)
Saint Alphonsus

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Meg Short
​(2025 Marketing Chair)
​Faces of Hope

​Israel Vega
​(2025 Professional Development Chair​)
Idaho Arthritis & Osteoporosis Center 

Camille Cressy
​(2025 Outreach Co-Chair​)
KeyBank 

Morgan Boyd
​(2025 Outreach Co-Chair​ Elect)
Hillcrest Bank

Joshua D'Orazio
(2025 Community Engagement Co-Chair)
Mountain West Bank 

Olivia Underwood
(2025 Marketing Co-Chair Elect)
Boise Cascade Company 

Cyprus Van Inwegen
​(2025 Marketing Co-Chair Elect)
National Radio Astronomy Observatory  

Cassie Graves
(2025 Community Engagement Co-Chair)
Gemini Insights  

Victor Ferral
(2025 DEI Chair-at-Large)
BRS Architects

KARYN STUART
Director of Leadership Programs

​QUESTIONS ABOUT BYP?

Do you want to ​learn more about Boise Young Professionals, how you can get involved, or how your business can support or sponsor the organization? 

Karyn Stuart oversees our five leadership development programs (LB Academy, LB, LB Alumni, BYP, Youth Ambassadors) supports the annual volunteer leadership, and helps to ensure the Boise Metro Chamber’s mission is met. Email Karyn Stuart to learn more about Boise Young Professionals.

EMAIL [email protected]

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