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.

2018/19 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

 Applications are closed. 

Click here to be added to the interest list

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

2019-20 All Day Sessions

Opening Retreat // August 16-17, 2019
Golf Scramble // September 9, 2019
Quality of Life // September 18, 2019
Infrastructure & Environment // October 16, 2019
VIP Briefing at Gowen Field // October/November TBD
Health // November 13, 2019
Education // December 11, 2019
Government // January 15, 2020
Business // February 12, 2020
Legal Social // March 18, 2020
Media// April 15, 2020
Grand Finale // May 6, 2020

2020-21 Planning Meetings

June 4, 2020
July 2, 2020
August 6, 2020
September 3, 2020
October 1, 2020
November 5, 2020
December 3, 2020
January 7, 2021
February 4, 2021
March 4, 2021
April 1, 2021

GRADUATION // May 2021

LEADERSHIP BOISE OFFICERS

Meet the 2018-2019 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.

Meredith Stead
Boise Valley Economic Partnership
Leadership Boise Vice President

Bill Peters
Icon Credit Union
Leadership Boise Vice President

Darren Howard
Boise Towne Square - Brookfield Properties
Leadership Boise Academy Vice President

Erin Erkins
Boise Metro Chamber
Chamber Staff ​Liaison and Program Manager

Madison Warner
Boise Metro Chamber
​Programs Coordinator

For more information about Leadership Boise and it's programs, or to be added to the Interest List, please email Erin Erkins, Senior Manager, Leadership Development & Communications.

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.”