During the second week in February 2024, our Senior Marketing and Communications Manager, Amber Hawton-Hill, attended the Western Association of Chamber Executives (W.A.C.E) 2024 Conference in Garden Grove, California. The organization and conference are committed to fostering education and enhancing the professional development of Chamber executives and staff. W.A.C.E. represents over 800 Chamber professionals in 21 Western states and Canada. When Amber returned from the conference, she had gained valuable connections with her counterparts from other Chambers (such as the Billings Chamber of Commerce, Chino Valley Chamber of Commerce, and Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce), inspiring perspectives towards daily operations and execution of Chamber events, experience as a speaker for a break-out session on Branding, and (drumroll, please) a 1st place award for our weekly eNews!
When the vetting process was complete, our Boise Metro Chamber eNews had received a grade of 91%! This exciting accolade landed her a beautiful commemorative plaque, recognition during the award ceremony, some valuable digital real estate on the Communications Awards page of the W.A.C.E.'s website, and a lot of street cred for the rest of the conference!!
We're filled with pride about this accomplishment and are humbled to be mentioned alongside these other incredible Chambers who were also recognized for their outstanding E-newsletters:
Perhaps you haven't subscribed and are wondering what all the fuss is about. Fear not! Anyone can sign up at anytime for the Boise Metro Chamber's weekly eNews to receive updates on our advocacy efforts, read our latest blogs, be notified of upcoming Chamber and Chamber member's events, learn about our new members, and more! You can also browse an archive of our eNews. Boise Metro Chamber members joined WebMarkets' and Totally Boise's clients on the steps of the CenturyLink building at 999 W. Main St. in Downtown Boise on January 25, 2024 to celebrate the ribbon cutting for the agencies' new location. The businesses extended their hospitality by inviting the crowd to tour their second floor offices while hosting Business After Hours. They orchestrated an airline-themed event complete with "gates" where guests could check-in to learn about each of their services and get passport stamps to be entered to win fun prizes. After navigating the WebMarket's concourse they filed into a lounge area full of a delicious selection of sandwiches, cupcakes, and beverages from Boise Brewing.
As the night concluded, CEO and founder of WebMarkets, Kris Lloyd ascended above the audience, standing on a chair, and gave a heartfelt testimony regarding the rollercoaster ride the businesses have experienced while growing out of four other offices over the last 13 years. The team now boasts 19 team members, a presence in Coeur d'Alene, and provides marketing services ranging from SEO to AI to Digital Marketing and Brand Management. Lloyd concluded by asking the crowd to recognize the hard work of the WebMarkets and Totally Boise teams which have helped pave the way to the companies' successes. Sheridan's Home & Patio will host the next Business After Hours on February 29th, 2024. Located at 2957 E. Fairview Ave. in Meridian, the team is excited to welcome local businesses and community members to take advantage of great networking opportunities, enjoy delicious hors d'oeuvres, and discover the Treasure Valley's largest selection and lowest prices on luxury patio furniture. BOISE, ID –The Boise Metro Chamber is excited to announce its 2024 Executive Committee and Board of Directors. The Boise Metro Chamber is the only five-star accredited Chamber in Idaho.
"We are proud to say that our board is made up of influential leaders in our community who represent the business sector in the Treasure Valley. With their collective expertise and dedication, we are confident that their invaluable contributions will significantly enhance our goal of ensuring the continued success of the business community in the Treasure Valley,” stated Bobbi-Jo Meuleman, Boise Metro Chamber’s President and CEO. “We look forward to another year of engaging our members through programs, events, and advocacy efforts, and are grateful for the guidance and support of our board members,” Meuleman added. Dan Price, Community Banking President of Mountain West Bank, will serve as the 2024 Boise Metro Chamber Executive Committee Chair. Price will begin his sixth year of service on Boise Metro Chamber’s Executive Committee. Garrett Lofto, President & CEO of J.R. Simplot Company, is new to the Executive Committee and will serve as Committee Chair in 2025. Lofto previously served on the Board of Directors for four years. Odette Bolano, CEO of Trinity Health’s West Region, will serve as the 2024 Boise Metro Chamber Executive Committee Past Chair. This marks her third year of service on the Boise Metro Chamber’s Executive Committee. Emily Baker, Founder & Chair of Portman Square Group, will serve as an At-Large Chair. Baker enters her seventh year of service on the Boise Metro Chamber’s Executive Committee as she takes on this role. The Boise Metro Chamber is grateful to the following members for returning to their roles within the Executive Committee in 2024:
The Boise Metro Chamber wishes to welcome the following new members to its 2024 Board of Directors:
The following members will continue to serve on the Board of Directors in 2024.:
Ex-officio members of the Board of Directors include:
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