Boise Young Professionals BYP | Boise Metro Chamber | Boise, Idaho

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

BYP QUICK LINKS

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BYP celebration & yp awards

Annual YP Summit

PILLAR SPONSORS

Professional Development
Programming

Networking
Programming

Community Engagement
Programming

Opportunity Available

BOISE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS SPONSORS

BYP CORPORATE PARTNERS

Apex Leaders
Balsam Brands
Boise Cascade Company
Boise Centre
Boise Valley Habitat for Humanity
City of Boise
CMYK Grafix
Clenera
Cushing Terrell
Deloitte
Echelon Group
Erstad
First Interstate Bank

Geico Treasure Valley
Hawley Troxell
HDR
Idaho Botanical Gardens
Idaho First Bank
Idaho Housing and Finance Association
Idaho Statesman
Intermountain Gas Company
KDP Certified Public Accountants
KeyBank
Lamb Weston
Micron
Mountain America Credit Union

Mountain West Bank, Division of Glacier Bank
Northwestern Mutual
One Grounds Management
Oppenheimer Companies
PacificSource Health Plans
Pet IQ
Regence
Smith + Malek
Special Olympics - Idaho
TOK Commercial
Teleo Capital
Unleashing Leaders
WaFd Bank
WSP Inc.

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

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.

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

Individuals Join byp here!

CORPORATE PARTNER'S EMPLOYEE

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

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MEET THE 2025 BYP LEADERSHIP TEAM

Karyn Stuart
Director of Leadership Programs
Boise Metro Chamber

Becca Proctor
Programs Coordinator
Boise Metro Chamber

Dylan Buckland
(2025 President)
TalentSpark

Rachel Flachbart Sladek
(2025 Past President)
Saint Alphonsus

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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