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COMMITTEES & COUNCILS

Learn from others and share your expertise.

The Boise Metro Chamber is a business and community advocate. You may get more involved in current trends and issues by joining a board, committee, or task force where you'll have the opportunity to learn from others and share your experiences. Joining a committee or council is a great way to build relationships and get more out of your membership.

Meetings are open to committee or council members only. If you are interested in joining a committee or council and would like more information, please contact Tori Thomas, Community Affairs Manager, at tthomas@boisechamber.org or (208) 472-5211.

COMMITTEES & COUNCILS

Education/Workforce Committee
Transportation Committee
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The Education / Workforce Committee identifies best practices by connecting the education and the business communities; promoting relevance in education by forming partnerships; and advocating for educational policies that result in an efficient and effective transfer of skills from the classroom to the workplace.
Upcoming Events: 2023*
January 17 |  Noon to 1 p.m. 
February 21 |  Noon to 1 p.m. 
March 21 |  Noon to 1 p.m. 
April 18 |  Noon to 1 p.m. 
May 16 |  Noon to 1 p.m. 
June 20 |  Noon to 1 p.m. 
September 19 |  Noon to 1 p.m. 
October 17 |  Noon to 1 p.m. 
November 14 |  Noon to 1 p.m. 

(Note: The Education / Workforce Committee does not meet
​in July, August, or December.)


The Transportation Committee ensures the Boise Metro area has an efficient transportation system to facilitate economic development by prioritizing projects needed to improve our area’s infrastructure. They participate in the planning process of local, state, and federal agencies, and have working relationships with the Boise Airport, Valley Regional Transit, the Ada County Highway District and the Idaho Transportation Department.
Upcoming Events: 2023*

January 19  |  8 a.m. to 9 a.m.
February 16 |  8 a.m. to 9 a.m.
March 16  |  8 a.m. to 9 a.m.
April 20  |  8 a.m. to 9 a.m.
May 18 |  8 a.m. to 9 a.m.
June 15 |  8 a.m. to 9 a.m.
August 17 |  8 a.m. to 9 a.m.
September 21 |  8 a.m. to 9 a.m.
October 26 |  8 a.m. to 9 a.m.
November 16 |  8 a.m. to 9 a.m.
December 14 |  8 a.m. to 9 a.m.

(Note: The Transportation Committee
does not meet ​in July.)


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Nonprofit Council
The Nonprofit Council convenes nonprofit Chamber members to share best practices, network with each other, and provide input on Chamber programs and services geared to nonprofit members. 

Currently, the Nonprofit Council meets the third Wednesday of every other month.
Upcoming Events: 2023*

February 13 | 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
April 19  |  3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
June 21  |  3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
August 16 | 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.

October 18  |  3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
December 13  |  3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. ​(social)
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Small Business Advisory Council
The Small Business Advisory Council provides strategic direction and collaboration with our Chamber small business members. The committee provides valuable educational content and relevant discussions for small businesses. The committee’s members also advise and support the Chamber in improving the economic vitality of the Valley.
Upcoming Events: 2023*

January 24  |  Noon to 1 p.m. 
February 28  |  Noon to 1 p.m. 
March 28  |  Noon to 1 p.m. 
April 25  |  Noon to 1 p.m. 
May 23 |  Noon to 1 p.m. 
August 22 |  Noon to 1 p.m. 
September 26  |  Noon to 1 p.m. 

October 24 |  Noon to 1 p.m. 
November 28 |  Noon to 1 p.m. 


(Note: The Small Business Advisory Council does not meet in
June, July, or December.)
Policy Committee
The Policy Committee is made up of the Chairs of our Boise Metro Chamber Committees, Councils and Industry Boards and includes members of our Board of Advisors and Chamber Leadership. The Policy Committee meets each week during the legislative session, which is traditionally January through March. This committee helps to monitor legislation which affects businesses of all sizes, helps determine the need for advocacy efforts, and formulates position statements on notable issues and legislation. The committee works closely with the Chamber's Government Advocacy team to advocate for business-friendly state and federal policy. 

* Event dates subject to change

TASK FORCES

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Energy Task Force
The Boise Metro Chamber established an Energy Task Force to guide the Board of Directors and Chamber membership to support certain energy objectives important to our regional and state economy and future economic development. These objectives include the exploration and development of a variety of energy sources, improvement of energy infrastructure, maintaining Idaho's overall low cost of energy and supporting energy-related technology innovation and educational initiatives. 
​Hours
Monday 8AM–4:30PM
Tuesday 8AM–4:30PM
Wednesday 8AM–4:30PM
Thursday 8AM–4:30PM
​Friday 8AM–3:00PM
Closed Weekends
Boise Metro Chamber
1101 W. Front St., Suite 100
​Boise, Idaho 83702
​Phone: (208) 472-5200
​info@boisechamber.org
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