COMMITTEE INVOLVEMENT OPPORTUNITIESThe 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 benefits.
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MEMBER COMMITTEES & COUNCILS (OPEN)
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EDUCATION/WORKFORCE COMMITTEE
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. This committee meets monthly (with the exception of July, August, and December) and is free and available to all chamber members. |
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TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
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. This committee meets monthly (with the exception of July) and is free and available to all chamber members. |
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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. This council meets on the third Wednesday of every other month is free and available to all chamber members. |
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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. This council meets monthly (with the exception of June, July and December) and is free and available to all chamber members. |
COMMITTEES (CLOSED)
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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 to ensure each industry is well represented at the state house. This creates the opportunity to share expertise and concerns about current policies or legislation in meetings. 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. This committee meets weekly during the legislative session (traditionally January thru March) and is closed to the public. |
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. |
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TORI THOMAS
Community and Government Affairs Manager |
LEARN FROM OTHERS & SHARE YOUR EXPERTISEMeetings 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, by calling (208) 472-5211 or emailing.
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