THE CONNECTION Small Business Award Winners
STATE OF THE CITY AND UNIVERSITY ADDRESSES
LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE OPERATION THANK YOU
Keeping up with Boise
July 2023
Kent Oram of ICCU Inducted into Chamber Hall of Fame
MAYOR MCLEAN DELIVERED INSPIRING
STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS
2023 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Odette Bolano, Saint Alphonsus, Chair
Dan Price, Mountain West Bank, Chair-Elect
Emily Baker, Portman Square Group, Past Chair
Tom Van Hemelryck, WaFd Bank, Treasurer
Matt Walters, Elam & Burke, Of Counsel
Gerald Hunter, Idaho Housing & Finance, At-Large
Rebecca Hupp, Boise Airport, At-Large
Bill Connors, Bo ise Metro Chamber, President & CEO
2023 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Adam Altwies, Inn at 500
Adam Richins, Idaho Power Company
April Arnzen, Micron Technology, Inc.
Charlene Maher, Blue Cross of Idaho
Chris Roth, St. Luke’s Health System
Cord Christensen, PetIQ
Dean Sandros, United Heritage
Erin Anderson, Idaho Botanical Gardens
Garrett Lofto, J.R. Simplot Company
Jeff Newgard, Bank of Idaho
Jennifer Swindell, Idaho Ed News
Jessica Hagan, KTVB
Jim Shipman, Colliers International
Jodi Whittaker, KDP Certified Public Accountants, LLP
John McCreedy, Amalgamated Sugar
Kate Eldridge, HDR Engineering
Kelly Olson, Western States Equipment
Laura Cobb, Citi
Lee Scott, Unleashing Leaders Inc., LB Chair (Ex-Officio)
Michael Ballantyne, TOK Commercial Real Estate
Nate Brazier, Stinker Stores
Rachel Flachbart Sladek, Idaho Association for the Education of Young Children, BYP Chair (Ex-Officio)
Susan Morris, Albertsons Companies
Todd Gill, United Heritage
Tom Mortell, Hawley Troxell
Tom Werner, Lamb Weston
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Mayor Lauren McLean drew a crowd of over 500 people, with standing room only, at her annual “State of the City” address at JUMP on May 18th She touched on important aspects of her vision for Boise’s growth including affordable housing, public safety, property taxes, transportation, and access to public parks for everyone.
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Presenting Sponsors for the State of the City were, Idaho Central Credit Union and Saltzer/ Intermountain Health. The sponsor of the postaddress patio reception was Poss Architecture + Planning and Interior Design. Other Sponsors included, Gardner Company, Albertsons, St. Alphonsus, Blue Cross, Micron and the J.R. Simplot Company.
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you Mayor McLean for continuing this great tradition with us, and thank you sponsors and attendees!
DR. TROMP DISCUSSED BSU’S EXTRAORDINARY ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN STATE OF THE UNIVERSITY
The 2023 State of the University address was delivered on May 23 by Dr. Marlene Tromp, who is beginning her fifth year at the helm of Boise State University. Speaking to the business community at the Stueckle Sky Center, Dr. Tromp highlighted the innovative work BSU is doing with the Idaho National Laboratory (INL) in the area of cybersecurity.
She also mentioned the exciting launch of UPWARDS, a partnership between BSU and Micron Technology, which was announced earlier this month at the Group of Seven (G7) summit in Hiroshima, Japan, alongside industry CEOs, university presidents, the U.S. Secretary of State, the U.S. Ambassador to Japan, and the Japanese Minister For Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology.
The State of the University presenting sponsor was Idaho Central Credit Union. Gardner Group was the event sponsor.
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BOISE METRO CHAMBER’S ANNUAL LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE IN SUN VALLEY
The April 2023 Leadership Conference was a highly anticipated event, bringing together key decision-makers and stakeholders in transportation from across Idaho. This year marked the 30th anniversary of the conference. Hosted in beautiful Sun Valley, Idaho, the conference focused on the theme “Trains, Planes, and Automobiles: Mobility in Idaho.” The event brought together Idaho’s governor, mayors from the Treasure Valley, commissioners, city council members, other elected officials, regional CEOs,
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SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR & CHAMBER EXCELLENCE AWARDS 2023
The Boise Metro Chamber, the only five-star accredited Chamber in Idaho, held its annual Small Business of the Year & Chamber Excellence Awards luncheon on Monday, June 5th, at Boise Centre West. It was the largest event of its kind in the Boise Metro Chamber’s 146 year history!
During the event, seven organizations received prestigious awards. In addition, the Chamber named a “Government Advocate of the Year” (Wayne Hammon) and a “Hall of Fame Award Recipient” (Kent Oram).
“Wayne has been an institution in Idaho politics for years,” said Bill Connors, Boise Metro Chamber President and CEO. “As a member of the Chamber’s Board of Advisors, he has been a go-to on transportation issues for the Chamber, political leaders, and the construction industry. His support of our transportation expansion efforts makes him a natural for this award.”
“I’ve been in government and around government for almost 30 years, and ‘advocate’ is the nicest thing anyone’s ever called me,” said Hammon, as he accepted the award. He called upon attendees to “push back” against anyone who wants to take away our great quality of life and to “make Idaho the shining star it needs to be.”
The 2023 Hall of Fame Award recipient, Kent Oram, served as the CEO of Idaho Central Credit Union from 2007 through his retirement in 2022. “Kent has not only been a supportive member of the Boise Metro Chamber Board of Directors, but he built his institution into one of the largest in Idaho and one of the most philanthropic enterprises in the state,” said Connors. “He joins an elite group of people who have made our organization and our state more resilient than ever.”
Oram introduced himself as a “former CEO and current farmer of hay, goats, sheep, cows, horses and grandkids.” As he accepted the award, Oram said, “It’s our job as leaders of the community to give back everything we can give and still stay in business so that we can give back some more tomorrow.”
The event was made possible by the support of presenting sponsors Meta and Delta Air Lines
2023 AWARD RECIPIENTS
Financial Services Industry Award: Washington Trust Bank
Food and Agriculture Industry Award: CS Beef Packers
Healthcare Industry Award: RescueStat
Nonprofit Excellence Award: Idaho Association for the Education of Young Children
Jim Moore Lifetime Legacy Travel Industry Award: Skål International Boise Small Business of the Year: The Flicks
Medium-Sized Business of the Year: Allied Business Solutions
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HALL OF FAME AWARD RECIPIENT
Kent
RETIRED PRESIDENT & CEO, ICCU
GOVERNMENT ADVOCATE OF THE YEAR Wayne Hammon CEO, IDAHO AGC
OPERATION THANK YOU Volunteers Needed July 27!
Operation Thank You will take place on Thursday, July 27. Scan the QR code to register to deliver packets on this day, or contact Teresa Kirkmire at (208) 472-5241 or tkirkmire@boisechamber.org.
Sign up now!
We cannot thank our over 1,900 members more for their generosity and support of our organization, which is how Operation Thank You came to be. Every July, we hand deliver approximately 1,900 thank-you packets to each one of our members and thank them for their support. Teams of volunteers and individual volunteers are always needed to help the chamber staff deliver packets.
You and your team are invited to be a part of a couple of challenges to help make the delivery process a little fun — and competitive! Details and prizes will be announced later!
After all of the packets have been delivered to each member, we will celebrate at our Business After Hours from 5-7 p.m. with drinks, appetizers, and drawings for prizes at Sunwest Bank located at 1299 N. Orchard St., Ste. 100, Boise. Thank you to this year’s sponsors!
Event Sponsor: WaFd Bank
Box Sponsor: Idaho Records Management
Breakfast Sponsor: Panera Bread
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Visit: boisechamber.org/blog to view photos of all our Chamber events!
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The Chamber, BVEP and Visit Boise staff ate a farewell lunch at Leku On to celebrate exiting interns Amanda and Ramlah.
New Chamber members gathered at the President’s Reception for New Members at The Arid Club, sponsored by Bank of Idaho.
The COSTCO team smiles for a photo during Business After Hours in April.
Parilla Grill & Cantina owner, Justin Zora, poses with our team after lunch at the new downtown location.
Reaching the Full Potential Treasure Valley of the
The Treasure Valley was named for its abundant resources and opportunities; however, these aren’t equally accessible to all who call it home. And unfortunately, the number of Idahoans who are struggling is increasing. To provide insights and propose solutions, United Way of Treasure Valley is hosting State of the Treasure Valley, where we’ll present the ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) Report.
Join us at 4pm on August 3rd to hear the report’s findings and learn how to create a positive impact in our community! Learn more
RSVP at unitedwaytv.org/state-treasure-valley
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BBSI*
3573 E. Longwing Ln. Ste. 220 Meridian, ID 83646 (208) 898-0272 bbsi.com
Boise Adaptive Snowsports Education (BASE Idaho)
13601 W. McMillan Rd. Boise, ID 83701 (208) 841-4863 baseidaho.org
Caravel Autism Health 1087 E. Park Ave. Boise, ID 83712 (208) 369-9168 caravelautism.com
Carrington College
1122 N. Liberty St. Boise, ID 83704 (208) 672-0711 carrington.edu
Comparion Insurance Agency 3501 E. Overland Rd. Meridian, ID 83642 (208) 323-7755 comparioninsurance.com/insurance-agent/ idaho/meridian-0065
DPI Staffing
1406 N. Main St., Ste. 200 Meridian, ID 83642 (208) 971-0140 dpistaffing.com
Edward Jones- Kory Gaona 9050 W. Overland Rd., Ste. 125 Boise, ID 83709 (208) 362-3299 edwardjones.com/us-en/financial-advisor/ kory-gaona
EOS Worldwide 9465 W. Emerald St., Ste. 140 Boise, ID 83704 (208) 230-0743
https://www.eosworldwide.com/jenniferderoin
Fluid Truck P.O. Box 10870 Boise, ID 83713 (208) 602-8512 fluidtruck.com
Gage Young Real EstateSilvercreek Realty Group 1099 S. Wells St. Meridian, ID 83642 (208) 477-4545 gageyoungrealestate.com
Heritage Bank*
250 S. 5th St., Ste. 660 Boise, ID 83702 (208) 602-7067 heritagebanknw.com
Idaho Foundation for Parks and Lands
5657 E. Warm Springs Ave. Boise, ID 83716 (208) 344-7141 idaholands.org
In Time Tec, LLC* 580 E. Corporate Dr. Meridian, ID 83642 (208) 258-2424 intimetec.com
Keller Williams Realty Boise, Little Dream Homes, LLC 1065 S. Allante Pl. Boise, ID 83709 (208) 371-7200 littledreamhomes.com
Kingfisher Productions Boise, ID (208) 994-4706 madronafilms.com
Manzo General Contracting LLC 2404 W. Bank Dr. 3rd Floor Boise, ID 83705 (208) 593-1767 manzogc.com
Mountain America Credit Union 6161 N. Ten Mile Rd. Meridian, ID 83646 (208) 422-2936 macu.com
Paramount Payment Systems 841 E. Fairview Ave. Ste. 101 Meridian, ID 83642 (986) 226-5075
paramountpayment.com
Precision Communications Holdings, LLC (dba PreCom) 1400 E. Watertower St. Ste. 100 Meridian, ID 83642 (208) 344-3660 precom-inc.com
Product Flow 10067 W. Java Ct. Boise, ID 83704 (208) 982-2559 prodflo.com
Remedy Residential 3612 Hill Rd. Boise, ID 83703 (208) 514-2646
remedyresidential.com
Rise Visible 10400 W. Overland Rd. PMB 303 Boise, ID 83709 (208) 810-0640
risevisible.com
Synergy 1 Lending 2025 E. Riverside Dr. Ste. 240 Eagle, ID 83616 (208) 794-3522
uridahome.com
TalentFill
600 N. Curtis Rd. Ste. 101 Boise, ID 83706 (208) 949-2955
talentfill.com
The Collective Church 2590 N. Bogus Basin Rd. Boise, ID 83702 (208) 919-9188
collectivechurch.org
Tributary Whitewater Tours 38481 Sawmill Cutoff Ln. Halfway, OR 97834 (800) 556-6060
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WaterWalk Boise-Meridian* 88 N. Olson Ave. Meridian, ID 83642 (986) 999-4250
waterwalk.com/locations/waterwalk-boise/
Wealth Management Associates 873 E. State St. Eagle, ID 83616 (208) 310-7486
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New Members for April- May
Weiser Classic Candy 449 State St. Weiser, ID 83672 (208) 414-2850 weiserclassiccandy.com
Academy Mortgage Corp. 2845 E. Overland Rd. Stes. 160 & 170 Meridian, ID 83672 (208) 207-2853
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Adair Homes, Inc.
411 S. Hannibal St. Caldwell, ID 83605 (208) 795-5699 adairhomes.com
Advocates for the West 1320 W. Franklin St. Boise, ID 83702 (208) 342-7024 advocateswest.org
Always Developing Leader, LLC
1211 East 900 South Eden, ID 83325 (208) 421-7510
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Atlas Technical Consultants 2791 S. Victory View Way Boise, ID 83709 (208) 376-4748 oneatlas.com
Boise Bubbly & Taps 439 E. Shore Dr. Eagle, ID 83616 (208) 740-1143
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ComedySportz Boise
440 Pennwood Dr. Meridian, ID 83642 (208) 918-0520 boisecomedy.com
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson Boise West 3355 E. Pine Ave. Meridian, ID 83642 (208) 297-2868
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Elevate Eye Care, PLLC 404 E. Parkcenter Blvd. Ste. 170 Boise, ID 83706 (208) 210-4832
Flynn 2600 S. Liberty St. Boise, ID 83709 (208) 861-0754
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High Road PEO
1211 E. Bannock St. Boise, ID 83702 (208) 440-6820 highroadpeo.com
Idaho Gift Baskets
760 E. King St., Ste. 102 Meridian, ID 83642 (208) 484-0124
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Idaho Youth Soccer Association 131 SW 5th Ave., Ste. C Meridian, ID 83642 (208) 863-2932
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LEAP Housing 670 E. Riverpark Ln. Ste. 170 Boise, ID 83706 (208) 391-2823 leaphousing.org
Madre LLC 1034 S. LaPointe St. Boise, ID 83706 (208) 515-4592 madre-tacos.com
New Colony Beer Company 420 N. Orchard St. Boise, ID 83706 (208) 424-5159 newcolonybeerco.com
Pine Coffee Supply, LLC 175 N. 14th St. Boise, ID 83702 (417) 827-1979
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Rollin’ Records 6803 W. Fairview Ave. Boise, ID 83704 (208) 506-6210 rollinrecs.com
Sawtooth Valuation Advisory LLC 3597 E. Monarch Sky Ln. Ste. 240 PMB#3147 Meridian, ID 83646 (208) 470-6550 sawtoothvaluation.com
Sea Crab House 800 W. Main St. Ste. 230 Boise, ID 83702 (503) 995-5555 seacrabhouse.com
Section 37 Axe Room Garden City 3725 W. Chinden Blvd. Garden City, ID 83714 (208) 813-6244
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Trevor’s Trek Foundation 5793 N. Remus Pl. Meridian, ID 83646 (208) 861-9031 trevorstrek.org
U.S. Bank 1000 S. Broadway Ave. Boise, ID 83706 (208) 383-7868 usbank.com
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Photos from the New Member Reception on 5/4.
RIBBON CUTTINGS
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4/21
4/22
4/26 Idaho Central Credit Union 5/1
Sockeye Ale House
Hunter’s Ace Hardware
Parrilla Grill Downtown
The Peregrine Fund’s World Center for Birds of Prey
CATCH, Inc.
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SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR RIBBON CUTTING SPONSOR:
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5/12 Appliances 4 Less Boise
5/12 Pine Coffee Supply
5/2 Idaho Small Business Development Center
5/4 Idaho Nonprofit Center
5/19 Peterson Auto Group - BMW
5/19 Peak Chiropractic 5/19 Accent Home Furniture & Design
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Upcoming Events
JUL. 27
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS
SUNWEST BANK
To wrap-up Operation Thank You, Sunwest Bank will be hosting guests at their North Orchard St. location starting at 5PM! Enjoy a glass of beer/wine, yummy appetizers, and networking. Those in attendance will have the chance to win some cool prizes!
25TH ANNUAL BOISE
JUL. 31
METRO GOLF CLASSIC
THE RIVER CLUB
This four-person golf scramble with a 9AM shotgun start will be held at The River Club in Garden City, Idaho. Registration includes your golf cart, golf, beverages, lunch, gift bag and a chance to win great prizes! Breakfast begins at 8AM
CEO SPEAKER SERIES: GEORGE MULHERN
THE RIVERSIDE HOTEL AUG. 9
The speaker series is a terrific opportunity for members to hear from the CEO’s of some of our community’s top companies. This 12PM event will showcase George Mulhern, Head of Ericsson’s Enterprise Wireless Solutions Business Area (BEWS) and CEO of Cradlepoint.
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