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Below are common questions we answer regarding the Boise Metro Chamber and our programs.
FAQS ABOUT THE BOISE METRO CHAMBER
IS THE CHAMBER associated with the city or IS IT A government agency?
The Boise Metro Chamber is actually a non-profit, membership-based organization and is not a city or government agency.
My business is not in Boise. Can I still join the Boise Chamber?
The Boise Metro Chamber is a regional Chamber. Our footprint reaches from Mountain Home to Caldwell. We have members throughout the Valley who find a lot of value in connecting with other businesses and building relationships across the communities we serve.
CHAMBER LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS FAQS
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GENERAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAMS FAQS
How can I speak in front of/to your Leadership Program participants?
Chamber member businesses may request a meeting with the Director of Leadership Programs to share their area of expertise and experience as a speaker, presenter, mentor, trainer. The Chamber's Leadership programs need different levels of content for each program and there are numerous opportunities to be in front of professionals, Treasure Valley businesses, students and families, and other key leaders in the community. Are there scholarships for BYP membership and the Leadership Boise program?
Employees and employers from nonprofit organizations are welcome to apply for a scholarship to LB (up to 50% of tuition may be sponsored by the Boise Metro Chamber Foundation). Scholarships are limited and must be completed at the same time as the program application is completed. Can I do BYP and the Leadership Boise program at the same time?
Chamber Members Yes. But maybe not yet. Leadership Boise has a robust application and interview process. If you have been in the workforce for less than five years, it may be advisable to take full advantage of BYP’s professional development programming before applying to LB. If accepted, however, most people are able to participate in both programs throughout year one of LB and on a more limited scale in year two. Many LB alums maintain their BYP membership. |
BOISE YOUNG PROFESSIONALS FAQS
wHEN DOES THE byp EnEWSLETTER GO OUT?
BYP'S weekly eNewsletter goes out weekly and includes events and information with registration links. You can subscribe here. how can I learn about b|engaged volunteering opportunities?
b|engaged volunteering opportunities are shared (as they come to us) via BYP Weekly eNews. You can subscribe here. how often are BYP events?
If my company is a Chamber member, am I a member of BYP?
Chamber membership and BYP membership are not the same. Anyone, ages 21-40, may join BYP for only $75 a year (with discounts for first responders, students and ). That said, currently, only Chamber Members may elect to become BYP Corporate Partners and enjoy the visibility benefits and group membership packages for staff retention. How can I get a free BYP membership?
If your employer is a current BYP Corporate partner, you should find their company name on the pull-down list under CORPORATE PARTNERS on the JOIN page. Simply complete the application and we will notify your employer that you have joined. Is my employer a BYP Corporate Partner or a BYP Sponsor?
Corporate Partner logos appear on the Partner page on the website (BYP Program section). Sponsors include: Regence & Albertsons (Program Sponsors) HUB International (b|connect sponsor) KEYBANK (Lunch & Learn sponsor) and ****** (Professional Development sponsors). If you work for one of those companies, please contact us for more information. |
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LEADERSHIP BOISE FAQS
Do companies pay for Leadership Boise tuition?
Companies generally pay for the LB participant's tuition, however, many participants pay for themselves (or share the cost with their employer). You need not be a Chamber member to apply, however, if accepted, the applicant has one week to join the Chamber before another applicant will be offered the position in the class. How do I apply to Leadership Boise?
Applications open in April. Interviews are conducted in May. Accepted candidates are notified in June. The mandatory Opening Retreat happens in August. First civic session in September. |
LEADERSHIP BOISE ACADEMY FAQS
How do I apply for the LBA Educational Scholarship funded by Boise Metro Foundation?
After graduating from Leadership Boise Academy and during your senior year in high school, you will be invited to apply for one of two educational scholarships awarded by the Boise Metro Chamber Foundation. Scholarships are for $2000 each and are sent to the educational institution in Idaho that the applicant/recipient will attend in the Fall of their first semester following high school graduation. Scholarships are only open to LBA grads. How do I apply to Leadership Boise Academy?
Applications open in September. Interviews are held in November. Accepted applicants are notified in December. The first mandatory kick-off event is Saturday, January 11 (2025) |
READY TO JOIN IDAHO'S LARGEST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE?
Opportunity is ahead! Take you and your business to new heights with our programs and services. As a Chamber member, you become part of a group of companies and organizations that invest in the Boise Metro area, it's growth, and prosperity. Apply using the link below, or ask us a question:
