Join a referral program that connects you to new business
Looking to grow your network with new and reputable referrals? Ready to network and develop member-to-member connections?
T.I.P.S. is the Boise Metro Chamber's referral program. Business individuals from different industries gather on a weekly basis to grow each other’s businesses. Members of the group do business with each other and also share contacts with other members of the group.
T.I.P.S. is the Boise Metro Chamber's referral program. Business individuals from different industries gather on a weekly basis to grow each other’s businesses. Members of the group do business with each other and also share contacts with other members of the group.
Achieve your goals together
The Boise Metro Chamber has multiple T.I.P.S. Groups currently meeting across the Treasure Valley. Together, they:
- Promote each others' businesses.
- Exchange current business information of interest to group/members in the form of leads.
- Maintain high business ethics and integrity.
- Educate and inform members on other businesses in the community.
- Develop connections and build relationships with fellow Chamber members.
Group rosters and meeting information
If you're interested in joining a T.I.P.S. group or starting one of your own, please email Teresa Kirkmire, Assistant Manager, Membership & Operations, at tkirkmire@boisechamber.org or (208) 472-5241.
If you're interested in joining a T.I.P.S. group or starting one of your own, please email Teresa Kirkmire, Assistant Manager, Membership & Operations, at tkirkmire@boisechamber.org or (208) 472-5241.
Group and participant guidelines.
- One participant per industry per group.
- Leads group members must be employees of a Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce member organization (although, please note the membership applies to the individual, not the company they represent during T.I.P.S. group participation).
- A non-refundable fee of $40.00 per person will be charged on join date. Renewing member fee is $40.00 annually.
- More than three consecutive unexcused absences will constitute removal from the group.
- Members are responsible for their own meal costs.
- The Chamber will maintain a waiting list for the groups by business industry. When an individual drops out or is removed from the group, the group Leader will notify the participant and will contact Chamber staff to find a replacement.
- Meeting places may vary. The Chamber is available for meetings with one-month advance notice. Most groups meet once a week.
- A minimum of 10 members are needed to start/maintain a leads group, with a maximum of 40 members.
- Members are responsible for bringing new leads to each meeting.
- Members must commit to non-disclosure of information that might be construed as derogatory in any nature to other Chamber members. Information at meetings should be understood as neither coming from the Chamber nor substantiated by the Chamber.
