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 1,700 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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2022 Leadership Boise Program Sponsorship Available! 

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.

“A wise leader once told me that we should always strive to find different areas in our lives where we can serve as leaders, dependable peers, and engaged followers/students at the same time. Typically, that means leading at work, volunteering on the side, and seeking out self-development opportunities that we can fit into our busy schedules. Something that I have come to realize along this journey is that part of the magic of Leadership Boise is that you have the opportunity to perform all three of these roles in one place where you feel valued, challenged, and safe.” – Scott Greco, Idaho State Board of Education 

“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 Class of 2023-2025 Interest List!

Please email Kelsey Nelson at knelson@boisechamber.org if you have any questions. 

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
for upcoming class of 2022-2024
please note both the leadership and civic themes for each session

2022-23 All Day Sessions
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Opening Retreat // August 26 -27, 2022
Golf Scramble // September 12, 2022
Quality of Life | Value-Based Leadership // September 21, 2022
Infrastructure & Environment | Leading Change // October 19, 2022
VIP Briefing at Gowen Field // October/November TBD
Health | Servant Based Leadership // November 16, 2022
Education | Generational Leadership // December 14, 2022
Government | Process Improvement // January 18, 2023
Business | Legacy in Leadership // February 15, 2023
Legal Social | Thought Leadership // March 15, 2023
Media | Courageous Leadership // April 12, 2023
Service Project// April 22, 2023
Grand Finale| Adaptive Leadership // May 3, 2023

2023-24 Planning Meetings

June 1, 2023
July 13, 2023
August 3, 2023
September 7, 2023
October 5, 2023
November 2, 2023
December 7, 2023
January 4, 2024
February 1, 2024
March 7, 2024
April 4, 2024

GRADUATION // May 2024

LEADERSHIP BOISE OFFICERS

Meet the 2022-2023 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.

Lee Scott
Unleashing Leaders
Leadership Boise President

Jesse Mix
Boise VA Medical Center/ Oregon Air National Guard
Leadership Boise
​​Vice President

Erin Riley
​American Cancer Society
Cancer Action Network Leadership Boise Academy Vice President

Kelsey Nelson
​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 Kelsey Nelson, Leadership Development Manager at knelson@boisechamber.org

WATCH THE LEADERSHIP BOISE EXPERIENCE

2021 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 24, members of the Leadership Boise Class of 2022 and the Leadership Boise Academy Class of 2021 participated in a service project for Birds of Prey. Approximately 60 Leadership Boise participated in restoring parcels of the land, improving habitat for a myriad of wildlife and planting native plants and controlling exotic weeds.

“The World Center for Birds of Prey is an international raptor conversation organization and is situated in South Boise hosting over 580 acres. A large portion of the site is dedicated to the breeding and raising of the endangered California Condor’s as part of the specie’s recovery effort,” said Heather Luther of Ada County, chair of the planning committee. “The Center hosts the Velma Morrison Interpretive Center (WMIC) that provides opportunities for guests from around the globe to learn about birds of prey and conservation efforts of The Peregrine Fund while meeting many species up close and personal.”

The LB and LBA class fought through the weather on Saturday for the service project, and were able to get several large tasks completed for The Center. The administration building entrance has long been an area of nearly zero vegetation, creating an uninviting and welcoming environment for visitors. With the help of the volunteers, a garden was planted as well as a paved walking path to the entrance. The Center also has a walking path near their amphitheater that also needed to have a water trench created to divert water from flowing down the walking path for visitors. Volunteers were able to complete this task as well as other spring clean up that was needed on the grounds.
 
The LB and LBA class raised funds for the World Center for Birds of Prey to cover the costs of the plants and materials that were needed for the project. The project was sponsored by Unleashing Leaders, Holland Hart, and Hawley Troxell. Contributions were also made from Inn at 500, Café D’Arte, Idaho Departments of Environmental Quality, Kuna Firefighters Local 4165, Albertsons and several individual contributors.