Metro Connection | July 2019 | Vol. 71 No. 7

July 2019

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THE POWER OF ONE (CEO) 2019 GOVERNOR'S ADDRESS JULY 31 | NOON TO 1 P.M. JUMP BOISE 1000 W. MYRTLE ST., BOISE

POWER Engineers' CEO Bret Moffett talks about his long-term vision and global outreach at our second CEO Speaker Series of the year

A publication of the Boise Metro Chamber | Vol. 71 No. 7

LB ACADEMY GRADUATION

Simplot Ballroom, Boise State Univ ersity

2019 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE John Cunningham, Block 22 LLC, Chairman Charlene Maher, Blue Cross of Idaho, Chair-Elect Scott Madison, Intermountain Gas Company, Immediate Past-Chair Bill Connors, Boise Metro Chamber, President & CEO Tom Mortell, Hawley Troxell Of Counsel Dan Price, Mountain West Bank, Treasurer Emily Baker, Portman Square Group At Large Rebecca Hupp, Boise Airport At-Large

2019 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Bill Avey, HP Joel Barker, J.R. Simplot Company Odette Bolano, Saint Alphonsus Laura Cobb, Citi Kate Eldridge, HDR Engineering

BVEP ECONOMIC SUMMIT Boise Centre West

Mike Garcia, Corporate Office Installations Lauren Hamilton, BSU Alumni Assoc., BYP Chair John Howard, MotivePower, Inc. Gerald Hunter, Idaho Housing & Finance Jeremy Malone, Oppenheimer Companies, Inc. Don Melendez, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. Kate Morris, KTVB Susan Morris, Albertsons Deborah Nelson, Givens Pursley, LLP, BVEP Board Chair Grant L. Petersen Jr., Bronco Motors Kathy Pidgeon, Riverside Hotel, BCVB Board Chair Joel Poppen, Micron Technology, Inc. Adam Richins, Idaho Power Company Sean Robbins, Regence Blue Shield Jim Shipman, Colliers International

CEO SPEAKER SERIES

Justin Smith, U.S. Bank Meredith Stead, BVEP, LB President

Garrett Lofto, J.R. Simplot Company

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Get to Know Brick6 Creative's Christian Kilpatrick This month, we are thrilled to introduce Christian Kilpatrick from Brick6 Creative as our featured member. We asked Christian a few questions about himself and what it's like using a childhood favorite toy as a unique business development workshop. Here's what he had to say: Favorite Idaho escape?

McCall Favorite place in Boise to take a visitor?

Downtown Boise. We have the best downtown by far.

What is the most important trend in your business or industry?

In my business, the most important trend is to focus on the people of the organization and extract what matters most from them and use that to help the business.

What is the best advice you've received?

Be authentic and genuine about everything you do.

Who is a local business or business person you admire?

ShareTagg What is the number one reason to do business with your company or organization?

We use a unique, non-traditional method that focuses on the people of the organization, rather than just the systems and processes.

SEEN & HEARD

What do you enjoy most about your company or organization?

I enjoy knowing that our methods to problem-solving are completely unique and that as an organization, we truly believe in questioning everything. We challenge the status quo and look to push the boundaries of what it means to be a successful business.

Additionally, fun and purposeful play is the name of the game in everything we do. We make sure to consciously do those two things in every workshop and everyday business.

Tell us about a current or upcoming project or companywide initiative.

We are working on creating a continuous event where new or aspiring entrepreneurs or small business owners can "build a business" in a week. Typically, something like that might take weeks or months, but we believe if we can get everything out in the open and unlock knowledge, skills, insights, and ideas in a week long workshop, a business can be "built". This is definitely a work in progress, but we believe we can pull it off in the next few months or so. Stay tuned!

BOISE TO HOST 25 OF THE BRIGHTEST OF AFRICA'S FUTURE LEADERS The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) is a signature effort to invest in the next generation of African leaders. Nearly 1 in 3 Africans are between the ages of 10 and 24, and approximately 60 percent of Africa’s total population is below the age of 35. YALI launched in 2010 to support young African leaders as they spur growth and prosperity, strengthen democratic governance, and enhance peace and security across Africa.

Bill Connors with IREX Senior Project Director Jill Grana. IREX administers the YALI program.

Beginning in mid-June, Boise State University will host 25 of Africa’s bright, emerging public management leaders for a six-week leadership institute, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State.

The Chamber will be welcoming these individuals to the valley by hosting them at our Business After Hours on June 27 and at a July 22 Boise Hawks game.

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WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

Join us in welcoming our newest members from May 1–31, 2019

ASPEN VALLEY SENIOR LIVING COMMUNITY 4455 E. Warm Springs Ave., Boise, ID 83716 (208) 906-1900 | www.aspenvalleyseniorliving.com Assisted Living

IDEAL-IDAHO COLLEGE SAVINGS PROGRAM 700 W. Jefferson St., Ste. 126, Boise, ID 83702 (208) 488-9879 | www.idsaves.org Associations – Government

POSTAL CONNECTIONS 10673 W. Lake Hazel Rd., Boise, ID 83709 (425) 785-6148 | www.postalconnections.com/south-boise/ Mailing Services

AT&T RETAIL STORE 617 E. State St., Eagle, ID 83616 (208) 939-3335 | www.att.com Cellular - Equipment & Services

INSURE IDAHOME 5012 W. Emerald St., Boise, ID 83706 (208) 464-7336 | www.insureidahome.com Insurance

PROCTER & GAMBLE 800 W. Main St., Ste. 920, Boise, ID 83702 (518) 275-2313 | www.pg.com Manufacturers

CHARLES HOFFMAN PHOTOGRAPHY 3100 N. Lakeharbor Ln., Ste. 171, Boise, ID 83703 (208) 608-1555 | www.charleshoffman.format.com Photography

KIDSCARE HOME HEALTH OF IDAHO 1835 Wildwood St., Boise, ID 83713 (877) 200-8152 | www.kidscarehomehealth.com Home Health Services

TAKE THE CAKE 1118 W. Finch Dr., Nampa, ID 83651 (208) 502-1401 | www.takethecakeidaho.com Caterers

COTTONWOOD CREEK BEHAVIORAL HOSPITAL 2131 S. Bonito Way, Meridian, ID 83642 (208) 202-4714 | www.hopeinboise.com Behavioral Health Hospital

LYSI BISHOP REAL ESTATE 1161 W. River St., Ste. 310, Boise, ID 83702 (208) 472-5337 | www.lysibishop.com Real Estate

TREASURE VALLEY KNOCKERBALL Meridian, ID (208) 376-9050 | www.knockerballtreasurevalley.com Entertainment

MIIG ENTERPRISES PRESENTS 500 S. 8th St., Boise, ID 83702 (925) 999-5332 | www.miigenterprises.com Event & Meeting Planning Services

TRITOWN BICYCLES 1510 N. 13th St., Boise, ID 83702 (208) 297-7943 | www.tritownboise.com Bicycles

NINKASI BREWING COMPANY Meridian, ID (208) 921-8444 | www.ninkasibrewing.com Breweries

UNLEASHING LEADERS INC. 2510 W. Champagne Dr., Eagle, ID 83616 (916) 217-6199 | www.unleashingleaders.com Trainings – Leadership

NUMSP 3380 W. Americana Terrace, Ste. 170, Boise, ID 83706 (208) 996-2629 | www.numsp.com Information Technology - Equipment & Services

URBAN AIR ADVENTURE PARK 3876 E. Lanark St., Meridian, ID 83642 (208) 278-2005 | www.urbanairmeridian.com Amusement/Event Centers

PANDAMANIA 1513 N. Milwaukee St., Boise, ID 83704 (208) 376-6669 | www.pandamaniasalon.com Beauty Salons

VERITAS GLOBAL TRANSPORTATION INC. 500 E. Shore Dr., Ste. 130, Eagle, ID 83616 (208) 473-2364 | www.veritasglobaltrans.com Shipping Services

ELEVAT, INC Eagle, ID (805) 801-0643 | www.elevat-iot.com Information Technology - Equipment & Services GEICO TREASURE VALLEY 2959 N. Eagle Rd., Ste. 115, Meridian, ID 83646 (208) 917-6050 | www.geico.com/insurance-agents/ Insurance HEATHERWOOD SENIOR LIVING 5277 W. Kootenai St., Boise, ID 83705 (208) 996-1131 | www.heatherwoodseniors.com Retirement Communities IDAHO INTEGRATED MARKETING 4315 N. Nuova Ave., Meridian, ID 83646 (203) 500-5652 | www.idahointegratedmarketing.com Marketing

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If you missed our first CEO Speaker Series event featuring J.R. Simplot Company's CEO, Garrett Lofto, then you're in luck!

The chance to hear one of Idaho's most successful CEOs speak is just around the corner, this time showcasing the advancements in a range of technological projects, led by POWER Engineers' own Bret Moffett.

Moffett, appointed chief executive officer in May 2016, has helped POWER better serve the needs of its clients, shareholders, and employers through organic growth since the start of his career back in 2000. In 2006, Bret Moffett was tasked with leading the company's back-office operations. He earned his B.S. in computer science from New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology, his MBA from Boise State University, and is a graduate of the Stanford University Graduate School of Business Executive Program.

“We have an incredible team at POWER,” stated Bret. “I’m energized, excited, and more than a little humbled to be part of this great organization.”

Don't miss this chance to hear Bret speak on August 28!

Register online on our website.

CEO Speaker Series with Bret Moffett of POWER Engineers August 28 | Noon to 1:30 p.m.

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Chamber legend Ray Stark was May's Chamber Connector of the Month! Ray brought in a whopping $1,349 in new membership and received a gift card to the Boise Co-Op.

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