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BOISE METRO CHAMBER'S BI-MONTHLY NEWSLETTER
Every two months, we publish the Metro Connection newsletter. The printed newsletters feature Chamber member highlights and accomplishments
Chamber initiatives and projects, upcoming events, and photos from across the Treasure Valley. They are mailed to over 4200 employee members as a member benefit.
Chamber initiatives and projects, upcoming events, and photos from across the Treasure Valley. They are mailed to over 4200 employee members as a member benefit.
READ THE 2025 MARCH/APRIL METRO CONNECTION
The 2025 March/April Boise Metro Chamber Metro Connection features articles on:
- Our upcoming Regional Leadership Conference focused on Education & Workforce Development
- The three bills the Chamber's Policy Committee is closely monitoring during Idaho’s 68th Legislative Session
- An introduction to our 2025 Ambassadors
- Highlights from our Legislative Forum focused on Idaho’s Economic Outlook
- Tell Us How Your Business Uses AI! - You could be featured in our ‘25-26 Boise Valley Spotlight Member Directory and Relocation Guide.
- 5 Tips to Maximize Your Marketing Outreach & Engagement
2025 METRO CONNECTION ARCHIVES
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2025 JAN/FEB METRO CONNECTIONWe start 2025 by looking back at the top ten business news stories that recap the Chamber's efforts in 2024, gratitude to our 2024 sponsors, and a tribute to our 2024 Ambassadors. Tori Thomas provides a Advocacy Update, along with contact information for our October-November new members. We call for middle school essays to be submitted to the National Civics Bee, provide a preview of the upcoming Legislative Forum and celebrate October-November 2024 ribbon cutting ceremonies.
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2024 METRO CONNECTION ARCHIVES
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2024 NOV/DEC METRO CONNECTIONMeet the Chambers 2025 Chair and new board members, nominate deserving individuals for our BYP Celebration and YP Awards, and read and Advocacy Update from Tori Thomas in this issue of the Boise Metro Chamber's Metro Connection.
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2024 SEPT/OCT METRO CONNECTIONGet a preview of how we're switching things up for this year's Boise Metro Chamber Annual Gala & Auction. It will highlight several fine arts non-profits in our community and conclude with a keynote discussing the importance of arts on Boise's economy. We announce the debut of our 2024-25 Spotlight Magazine and Member Directory and call for volunteers for Operation Thank you. Learn about our new Metro Minute podcase, hosted by Tori Thomas, meet our new Social Media & Communications Engagement Manager, Konner Jurasek, and discover contact information for new Chamber members who joined in June and July 2024. Read a recap of our Annual Golf Classic winners and why we strive to be a good community partner and advocate. View photos from ribbon cutting ceremonies over the prior two months, and save the date for upcoming chamber events!
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2024 JULY/AUG METRO CONNECTIONThe Boise Metro Chamber's 2024 Small Business of the Year & Chamber Excellence Awards honored Government Advocate of the Year, Gerald Hunt, inducted Odette Bolano into the Hall of Fame, and awarded 7 local businesses. Boise City Mayor Lauren McLean gave her State of the City Address, the Chamber's Annual Leadership Conference in Sun Valley highlighted discussions about energy in Idaho, and Leadership Boise graduates and community leaders were celebrated. The Chamber had 21 ribbon cuttings during April-May 2024, and over 60 new member join. We're looking for volunteers for Operation Thank you and announced a save the date for our 141st Annual Gala!
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2024 MAY/JUNE METRO CONNECTIONIn our latest Metro Connection, Tori Thomas wraps up the 2024 Legislative Sine Die, you can view upcoming Chamber events and the Chamber Check-In schedule for May and June 2024, see photos from our Business After Hours in February at Sheridan's Home & Patio, Chamber Day at Bogus, Congressional Forum with Representative Russ Fulcher, staff outings at member restaurants, Business Education Series with Mike Krause, the March BYP Lunch & Learn about "The Leadership Boise Experience," and 2024 LB Alumni Kick-Off event! Get to know Erik Olson, Safe N Soft Carpet Cleaning, with our Ambassador Spotlight, get contact information for Boise Metro Chamber Members who joined in February and March 2024, view photos of February and March Ribbon Cuttings, read a testimonial from Tracy De Marco about why you should join our T.I.P.S. referral program, and get your businesses' ad in our upcoming 2024-25 Spotlight member directory!
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2024 MARCH/APRIL METRO CONNECTIONCheck out our new Advocacy Update blog authored by Tori Thomas. View upcoming Chamber events, new members that joined in December and January, learn about our Leadership Development programs, a summary of our Legislative Forum in January. View photos from our recent events, ribbon cuttings, and see our Ambassador Spotlight.
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2024 JAN/FEB METRO CONNECTIONCheck out an advocacy update for the new year, read about the CEO Speaker Series with Bobbi-Jo Meuleman and learn about our Top 10 Business Stories of 2023. View photos from our October & November events as well as thanks to our 2023 Presenting Sponsors. Find out about new Chamber members, ribbon cuttings, who our Board of Advisors are and upcoming events in 2024!
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Pick-up a copy of the Metro Connection at the Boise Metro Chamber headquarters: 1101 W. Front St., Suite 100, Boise, Idaho 83702. Your membership includes a subscription. If you are a Boise Metro Chamber member are not currently receiving the Metro Connection newsletter and would like to update your communications preferences, please click here to request.
