Our premier leadership program for business and civic leaders.

Leadership Boise (LB) has, and continues to seek, the most energetic and engaged leaders in the Treasure Valley. As one of the longest running Chamber sponsored leadership programs in the United States, Leadership Boise has graduated more than 1,500 rising and establish leaders since its inception in 1975.

​Participants who are accepted to the program on an annual basis attend monthly, day-long sessions about relevant and pressing topics that affect and impact living and working in Boise. Our leaders extensively examine the past, present, and future of the Boise Metro area. Through the intentional curriculum and sessions, our leaders benefit from hearing a variety of perspectives and developing a foundation to expand their leadership  in the community.  To download our FAQ flyer, click here.

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2021 Leadership Boise Program Sponsor

Our purpose.

The purpose of Leadership Boise is to identify these new and potential leaders and offer a comprehensive program that will:

• Enhance and develop knowledge and understanding of our community, its complexities and its potential.
• Motivate and encourage participants to assume leadership roles in the community.
• Provide an opportunity for participants to meet and exchange ideas with each other and with current community leaders.

Hear what participants have to say.

“Leadership Boise is a wonderfully interactive leadership program that promotes community awareness. The program has provided opportunities to connect and collaborate with leaders from many professions and nonprofit organizations. I am grateful for new friendships, a heightened awareness of our amazing community, and lessons learned on how to be a contributing member.” – Suzy Cavanagh, Tetra Tech

“Leadership Boise gave me the opportunity to connect, collaborate, and make an impact on my community. Thanks to Leadership Boise I’m a more well-rounded professional. The program challenges you to adapt and work collaboratively in teams with the betterment of Boise in mind. Leadership Boise is one of the many reasons Boise is such a great place to live, as it fosters community members who have a profound appreciation and pride in Boise.” –Kyle Bellnap, Northwest Bank

APPLY TO LEADERSHIP BOISE

Click here to Put your name on the interest List!

Applications will open in February 2022 for the Leadership Boise Class of  2022-2024. Please email Madison Warner at mwarner@boisechamber.org if interested in applying. 

The application process begins every year in February. Applicants must submit a written application and complete a personal interview. Participant selection is carefully made by a committee. Applicants will be notified in June.

LEADERSHIP BOISE DATES

2021-22 All Day Sessions

Opening Retreat // August 20 -21, 2021
Golf Scramble // September 13, 2021
Quality of Life // September 22, 2021
Infrastructure & Environment // October 20, 2021
VIP Briefing at Gowen Field // October/November TBD
Health // November 17, 2021
Education // December 8, 2021
Government // January 29, 2022
Business // February 16, 2022
Legal Social // March 16, 2022
Media// April 13, 2022
Grand Finale // May 4, 2022

2022-23 Planning Meetings

June 2, 2022
July 2, 2022
August 6, 2022
September 3, 2022
October 1, 2022
November 5, 2022
December 3, 2022
January 7, 2023
February 4, 2023
March 4, 2023
April 1, 2023

GRADUATION // May 2023

LEADERSHIP BOISE OFFICERS

Meet the 2020-2021 Leadership Boise and Leadership Boise Academy Officers. The Leadership Team oversees the vision and mission of Leadership Boise and Leadership Boise Academy. They determine the year's theme, set goals, and consult with session planning teams.

LeAnn Naillon
LINC Idaho
Leadership Boise President

Lee Scott
Unleashing Leaders
Leadership Boise
​Vice President

Heather Luther
Ada County
Leadership Boise Academy Vice President

Madison Warner
Boise Metro Chamber
Leadership Development Manager

For more information about Leadership Boise and it's programs, or to be added to the Interest List, please email Madison Warner, Leadership Development Manager.

WATCH THE LEADERSHIP BOISE EXPERIENCE

2019 Service Project

Each year, the first-year Leadership Boise class organizes and executes a service project for a local nonprofit organization in the Treasure Valley. Leadership Boise Academy students are invited to join the class for the project as another opportunity to connect, serve and lead in our community.

On Saturday April 13, members of the Leadership Boise Class of 2020 and the Leadership Boise Academy Class of 2019 participated in a service project at the top of Table Rock mesa. Approximately 70 Leadership Boise members picked up litter, cleared fire hazards, removed and/or painted over graffiti, and put a fresh coat of white paint on the iconic ‘B’.

“An annual service project is an important component of the Leadership Boise program,” said Cornelia Sprung of RedBuilt, chair of the planning committee. “And this was an especially fun one—working outdoors on such a visible landmark as the Boise ‘B’.”

“When I moved to Boise, everyone told me you must climb Table Rock,” shared Bill Peters of Icon Credit Union, committee scribe. “I finally did and now I understand what the big deal is. The view is simply breathtaking.”

Table Rock has been a beloved landmark for thousands of years. It is not only visually interesting but of cultural significance to many of Idaho’s native people. Before white settlers arrived in the area, at least nine different tribal nations would travel from all over the Northwest to Table Rock to trade, and to participate in ceremonies, sports and games. It was neutral ground and viewed as sacred.

“Today, graffiti and vandalism are really an ongoing struggle at Table Rock monument. It’s something that happens every spring, when the weather gets nicer,” stated Amber Beierle, Historic Sites Administrator for Idaho State Historical Society, the agency charged with care of the site. “We really appreciate community support like this. Table Rock belongs to all of us.”