Metro Connection | November/December 2023 | Vol. 75 No. 6

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METRO CONNECTION Keeping up with Boise

CHAMBER ANNOUNCES 2024 BOARD CHAIR: DAN PRICE SANJAY MEHROTRA CHATS WITH DR. MARLENE TROMP ADVOCACY UPDATE: IDAHO LAUNCH GRANT PROGRAM

CEO Bobbi-Jo Meuleman Takes the Reins Scan For Digital Version

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BOISE METRO CHAMBER BOARD ANNOUNCES 2024 CHAIR: DAN PRICE 2023 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Odette Bolano, Trinity Health, Chair Dan Price, Mountain West Bank, Chair-Elect Emily Baker, Portman Square Group, Past Chair Bobbi-Jo Meuleman, Boise Metro Chamber, President & CEO Bill Connors, Boise Metro Chamber, President Emeritus Tom Van Hemelryck, WaFd Bank, Treasurer Gerald Hunter, Idaho Housing & Finance, At-Large Rebecca Hupp, Boise Airport, At-Large Matt Walters, Elam & Burke, Of Counsel

2023 BOARD OF DIRECTORS Adam Altwies, Inn at 500 Adam Richins, Idaho Power Company April Arnzen, Micron Technology, Inc. Chris Roth, St. Luke’s Health System Cord Christensen, PetIQ Dean Sandros, United Heritage Erin Anderson, Idaho Botanical Gardens Fran Malecha, Amalgamated Sugar Company Garrett Lofto, J.R. Simplot Company Jeff Newgard, Bank of Idaho Jennifer Swindell, Idaho Ed News Jessica Hagan, KTVB Jessie Mix, Boise VA Medical Center/OR ANG, Leadership Boise President Jim Shipman, Colliers International Jodi Whittaker, KDP Certified Public Accountants, LLP John Colgrove, Albertsons Companies Kelly Olson, Western States Equipment Laura Cobb, Citi Michael Ballantyne, TOK Commercial Real Estate Nate Brazier, Stinker Stores Paul Zurlo, Blue Cross of Idaho Rachel Flachbart Sladek, Idaho Association for the Education of Young Children, BYP Chair (Ex-Officio) Todd Gill, United Heritage Tom Mortell, Hawley Troxell Tom Werner, Lamb Weston Editorial Office: 1101 W. Front St., Suite 100, Boise, Idaho, 83702 (208) 472-5205 Boise Metro Connection (USPS 227-520) is published bi-monthly in January, March, May, July, September, and November by Boise Metro Chamber. Copyright © Boise Metro Chamber, 2023.

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Publisher & Executive Editor: Bobbi-Jo Meuleman, President & CEO Amber Hawton-Hill Boise Metro Chamber Senior Marketing & Communications Manager

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The Boise Metro Chamber is pleased to congratulate Dan Price on his election to Chair of the 2024 Board of Directors.

Price, of Mountain West Bank, is currently a member of the board’s 2023 Executive Committee, and will replace Odette Bolano of Trinity Health at the head of the table.

Dan Price has spent the past 39 years in the financial services industry focused on people, culture, and communities. The last 23 years of that time was at Mountain West Bank and currently he serves as Community Banking President.

He’s been active in various integral roles with the Boise Metro Chamber including Board Treasurer, Member of the Board Executive Committee, Board of Advisors member, and active member on the Financial Services Board. “I hold deep appreciation for the exceptional work of our past board chairs and retiring CEO, Bill Connors. Exciting times lie ahead as I look forward to collaborating with our new CEO, Bobbi-Jo Meuleman, in our continued mission to foster the success of the Chamber and the Boise business community,” says Price.

Dan Price has a deep commitment to the Treasure Valley. In addition to the Boise Metro Chamber, Price currently serves the following community leadership positions: • President, Saint Alphonsus Foundation Board & Community Hospital Advisory Board member • President, Idaho Bankers Association Board of Directors • Treasurer, The Mentoring Network • Member of the College of Idaho Business Advisory Committee • Member of Together Treasure Valley • Vice President, King of Glory Lutheran Church Council His past community leadership positions included: • Downtown Boise Association – Board Chair and Board of Directors • Junior Achievement – Board Chair and Board of Directors • United Way of Ada County (Treasure Valley) Campaign Chair and Board of Directors A graduate from Caldwell High School and the College of Idaho, Dan Price also undertook professional development at the Pacific Coast Banking School, Graduate School of Banking at Madison, and the Academy of Professional Banking at Louisiana State University.

Additionally, Price is a proud graduate of the Boise Metro Chamber’s Leadership Boise Program and received recognition as one of the Idaho Business Review’s Excellence in Finance honorees.

Rooted in the Treasure Valley, Price has a deep connection to the region and enjoys travel and spending time with friends and family, including his two young grandsons.

Special thanks to Odette Bolano of Trinity Health for serving as the Chair of the 2023 Boise Metro Chamber Board of Directors.

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WE BID FAREWELL & THANK YOU TO BILL CONNORS We express our most sincere gratitude to you, Bill Connors, president and CEO of the Boise Metro Chamber from 2009-2023. You were the longest serving CEO in our organization‘s 146-year history! Your former staff, Chamber membership, volunteers, elected officials, board members and colleagues cherish the kindness and leadership you invested in all of your endeavors for the Boise community. We wish you and Anne all the best!

MEET BOBBI-JO MEULEMAN BOISE METRO CHAMBER’S NEW PRESIDENT AND CEO

We were thrilled to have Bobbi-Jo Meuleman officially join our team in October. As a way to get to know her, we thought it would be fun to ask her a few light-hearted questions:

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What traits have you lived by in your career?

Be kind, be responsive, work hard, maintain relationships, build strong partnerships, and have fun.

Does your family have any big traditions?

Every year before Christmas we go to the Botanical Gardens Winter Garden aGlow. I also let my boys decorate the Christmas Tree on their own. It is something I look forward to each year. We have hot chocolate and put a Christmas movie on. They have so much fun looking at all their ornaments and actually do a pretty good job decorating. The tree has only fell over once from not being decorated evenly!

What phone app do you use the most?

Infinite Campus, making sure my oldest son is turning his homework in.

What do you do in your free time?

I guess you could say I am a sports mom! Most of my free time is spent at our boys sporting events from baseball, football, basketball, soccer, skiing and swimming. It is hectic at times, but keeping our boys involved and active is a big priority for me and my husband, and I love cheering my guys on! When we don’t have sports I love taking our dog Pete to the river.

What is your favorite movie?

Hands down Lonesome Dove. I am also a BIG fan of Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter.

What is your favorite topic to talk about?

I could go on for days about the importance of strategic investments in infrastructure and education.

What are you most excited for in your new position?

This is a great area to live, and a lot of that success can be attributed to the investments and support the business community provides. I am excited to advocate for and promote the businesses of the Treasure Valley to keep the great success we have going and provide the business sector the support and resources they need to succeed.

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SANJAY MEHROTRA, MICRON CEO SPEAKER SERIES - OCTOBER 4

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NEW PRESIDENT & CEO, BOISE METRO CHAMBER

Sanjay Mehrotra, CEO of Micron Technology, discussed the future benefits of cutting edge memory manufacturing in Boise and the USA during his fireside chat with Dr. Marlene Tromp, President of Boise State University, at the Boise Metro Chamber’s second 2023 CEO Speaker Series. The event took place at Stueckle Sky Center.

Mehrotra shared news about the $15 billion expansion of Micron’s Boise campus which will be the size of 10 football fields. “Micron is a great source of pride for Boise and the United States,” stated Mehrotra.

“We are working hard to help develop and advance the workforce for the future starting with a dedication to bringing back production to Boise and the United States.” He said the facility is estimated to bring 2,000 direct jobs and 15,000 community jobs over the next ten years.

“This expansion project will improve wages in the community and aide child poverty.”

“Currently only 2% of memory is made in the U.S., and it is all produced by Micron,” shared Mehrotra. Micron has its sites set on increasing domestic production over the next two decades through the manufacturing plant in Boise, and a megafab, which will be the largest semiconductor fabrication facility in the United States, located in Syracuse, New York. These plants will, “Strengthen U.S. technology leadership as well as economic and national security, driving American innovation and competitiveness for decades to come,” according to Sanjay Mehrotra.

Mehrotra predicted Micron will have a very important role in the development of AI since Micron is creating the industry’s fastest high bandwidth memory (HBM) which is also low powered.

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He thanked Dr. Marlene Tromp and Boise State University for being one of their biggest sources of recruiting, BVEP for it’s partnership, and Mayor Lauren McLean and Governor Brad Little for their support.

THREE DISTINGUISHED LEADERS JOIN OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Boise Metro Chamber is pleased to announce the addition of three exceptional business leaders to its esteemed Board of Directors. The appointments were voted in during a board meeting held on September 7, 2023.

JOHN COLGROVE President, Intermountain Division of Albertsons Companies

FRAN MALECHA President and CEO of Amalgamated Sugar

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PAUL ZURLO

CEO of Blue Cross Idaho

Their diverse backgrounds and extensive experience will help shape the Chamber’s strategies and strengthen its commitment to promoting economic growth and prosperity in the Boise metropolitan area.

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YOUR ONE-STOP HOLIDAY GIFT AND INFO SHOP!

If you’re struggling to find a gift for that hard-to-shop-for person this holiday season, check out the Boise Metro Chamber Gift Shop and Visit Boise Information Center, located inside the Boise Metro Chamber at 1101 W Front St, Suite 100, in Downtown Boise! Stocked with unique and locally-created items from Boise Metro Chamber members, you’ll find fun Boise and Idaho-themed shirts, hats, books, candies, wine, beer, candles, keychains, postcards, drink bottles, stickers, blankets, soaps, merch from BSU, U of I, Steelheads and more!

It’s also your top resource for informational brochures about the Boise area if you are entertaining guests who want to tour the area!

Follow @boisegiftshop_visitorinfo on Facebook and Instagram to stay up to date on new products and mark your calendar for these recurring sales: 10% off beer and wine every Wednesday and 10% your entire purchase on the 1st Thursday of every month.

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PHOTO CORNER AUGUST-SEPTEMBER 2023

8/9 - George Mulhern, CEO and Chairman of the Board at Cradlepoint shared the story of his company’s success at the CEO Speaker Series.

8/16 - Governor Little spoke to a sold out crowd during his address at the Grove Hotel.

8/18 - Leadership Boise kicked off its opening retreat. This year’s theme is “Restoring Trust and Respect through Civil Discourse,”

8/24 - Holiday Inn Express Boise (University Area) hosted a successful Business After Hours Trade Show.

9/5 - Representative Mike Simpson

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8/30 - Blaine Bergeson of EOS Worldwide introduced tips to get a grip on business at this year’s first Business Education Series.

9/5 - Local mayors attended the Chamber’s Congressional Forum featuring Representative Mike Simpson.

9/15 - Boise Metro Chamber welcomed New Valley Leaders during a VIP reception at the Morrison Center.

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9/5 - Edge Brewing hosted Start-Ups & Suds featuring American Innovative Equipment, LLC.

9/28 - Chamber Ambassadors gather around Adrienne Esposito and the WaFd Bank banner, host of September’s Business After Hours.

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ADVOCACY UPDATE Stay up-to-date on your city and state's government af fairs

Tori Thomas Community and Government Affairs Manager

It’s a pleasure to share with you our collective commitment to advancing the economic and educational prospects and the broader Idaho community.

The Boise Metro Chamber strongly backed the Governor’s expansion of the Idaho Launch program last session. This grant program aims to cover 80% of tuition and fees, up to $8,000, for students pursuing in-demand careers at eligible institutions. With a budget of about $75 million, it could potentially grant up to 10,000 awards annually.

Idaho is a diverse state with both rural and metro communities. This program is a great

opportunity to bridge the gap between industry, school, and state; to better understand what each community needs in their workforce and train students to fill that need.

As Idaho’s largest business-first organization, we believe this program will ensure our workforce stays strong, our families stay united, and the next generation feels empowered and supported to stay in our great state. For more information about Idaho Launch, you can visit: nextsteps.idaho.gov In the realm of federal legislation, we’ve seen a surge in travel since the COVID pandemic. HR 3935, Securing Growth and Robust Leadership in American Aviation Act, seeks to reauthorize the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) through FY2028. This legislation addresses numerous

aviation-related issues, including the pilot shortage, by extending the pilot retirement age from 65 to 67. This change will enable more experienced pilots to continue working and training new generations to enter the workforce.

Over the years, travel and tourism have been central to our advocacy efforts, and we believe that this legislation will help ensure that opportunities continue to flow into our state as we continue to grow.

As we near the upcoming legislative session, we express our gratitude to everyone, both within and beyond our state borders, for their ongoing efforts in making Boise an exceptional place to live and do business.

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thank you to our table sponsors • Amalgamated Sugar Company • Bank of America • Banner Bank • Boise Airport • Boise State University • Citi

• Cloverdale Funeral Home, Cemetery & Cremation • Colvita Creative • CSHQA • Cushing Terrell • D.L. Evans Bank • Delta Dental of Idaho • Elam & Burke

• ESI Construction • Mountain West Bank, • Fidelity National Title Division of Glacier Bank • Geronimo Hospitality Group • Northwest Nazarene • Hillcrest Bank University • Idaho First Bank • PetIQ, LLC • Idaho Press • Republic Services • Idaho State University • The AZEK Company Meridian • The Grove Hotel

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ADVOCATE DONORS • Alliant Merchant Solutions • Anthony’s Restaurants • The AZEK Company • Blue Gander Window Cleaning • Bogus Basin • Boise Metro Chamber • Boise Nice • Bronco Motors • Cherished Images Fine Art Photography • Chris Reeve Knives • CS Beef Packers • D&B Supply • Executive Cleaning • HDR • Horizon Credit Union • Hotel Ketchum • Hotel Renegade

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• Delta Dental • Delta Flight Museum • Dogtopia • Dutch Bros.

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• Idaho Art Gallery • Idaho Candy Company • Idaho Ed News • Idaho State Historical

• Roaring Springs • Rush Bowls • Ruth’s Chris Steak House • Scentsy • Skin Owl • Smoky Mountain Pizza • Sockeye Alehouse • Springhill Suites by Marriott

Society and Flowershop • Idaho State University • Enoteca Restaurant & Wine • Idaho Steelheads Bar • Idaho Wines • Elam & Burke • Inn @ Northrup Station Parkcenter • Elements Massage • Inn at 500 • Stemfinity • Exten IV Therapy • Keller Williams Realty Boise • Sweet Cheeks Beauty Bar • Extra Mile Arena • La Quinta Inn & Suites • The Art of Ward P. Hooper • Fairfield by Marriott • Ling & Louie’s Asian Bar • The Basque Market • Fishers Technology and Grill • The Boardroom • Franz Witte Landscape • Lori Van Duyne • The Commons Climbing • Fred Astaire Dance Studios • Lowe’s Home Improvement Gym • Gardner Company • Micah Hetherington • The Flicks • Garibaldi’s of Garden City • NH Collection Hotels • The Morrison Center • Golden Steer Steakhouse • Northern Quest Resort and • The Riverside Hotel (Las Vegas) Casino • Treasure Valley YMCA • Goldy’s Breakfast Bistro • P1FCU • Tucanos Brazilian Grill • Hampton Inn & Suites • Papa John’s • Warhawk Air Museum Downtown • Peppermill Reno • WaterWalk Boise-Meridian • Hawley Troxell Law Firm • PIVOT • Wepa Café • Home 2 Suites by Hilton • POJOs • Western States Equipment • Boise/Downtown • Procter & Gamble Co. • Homewood Suites by Hilton • RC Willey • Wildhorse Resort & Casino Eagle/Boise • Reed’s Dairy • World Center for Birds • Hunter’s Ace Hardware • Residence Inn Marriott Boise of Prey • Huntington Learning Center Downtown/University • Zoo Boise • Hyatt Place Fremont/Silicon • Richard’s Restaurant & Bar Valley • River Club

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Upcoming Events Business After Hours (BAH) is a monthly opportunity to socialize with fellow Chamber members and meet a Chamber member business. Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and beverages at a different member location each month. The November BAH will be hosted at Bank of Idaho from 5-7 PM.

Congressional Forum With Senator Jim Risch PRESENTED BY During this luncheon at The Riverside Hotel on November 21. Senator Jim Risch, currently serving as Idaho’s 28th Senator, will review information and updates from Washington D.C.

Holiday Reception with Elected Officials PRESENTED BY Join us at 5 PM at Boise Centre East Room 420 for our annual Holiday Reception with Elected Officials. Meet and greet state officers, area legislators, mayors, county commissioners, community college trustees, city council members, school board members, and more!

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