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Sunday, February 14, 2010
Networking Events Week of Feb 15th
KBOI Business Breakfast
7:30am - 8:45am at NNU's Brandt Center in Nampa
RSVP to breakfast@kboi.com
http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=293290658493&index=1
IBWN Boise Chapter Luncheon
11:00am - 1:00pm at the Owyhee Plaza -- Downtown Boise - $15
RSVP Required: http://www.facebook.com/#/event.php?eid=292163478104&ref=ts
Wednesday, February 17th
February Success Luncheon
11:30am - 1:00pm at the Owyhee Plaza -- Downtown Boise - Free to IBL Members/$25 otherwise
http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=287812061851&index=1
Urban Lunch
Noon - 1:00pm at the Watercooler in Boise
http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=469371190500&index=1
Thursday, February 18th
"A New Outlook" Sales Workshop by Open Lines Training
9:00 - 11:30am at University of Phoenix - $69
http://openlinestraining.com/Flyer.pdf
Jelly Boise!
1:00 - 4:00pm at Stevens-Henager College (3rd Fl Room 305) - FREE
Food will be provided by Bajio Mexian Grill! Be sure to bring your laptop and anything else you need to get your work done! http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=469371190500&index=1#!/event.php?eid=278479898372&ref=ts
Monday, February 8, 2010
Beat the Winter Blues - Business Building Workshop
Come to a informative business building workshop put on by Open Lines Training on Feb. 12th at University of Phoenix 9am - 11:30am. Becky McKinstry will share her tips & tricks as having 20+ years experience as a sales consultant. With registration, you'll receive a workbook take-away, may win a door prize and will receive a one-on-one follow up session with Becky!
For more info visit the Current Workshops page at www.openlinestraining.com
If you can't make Feb 12th, there is another session on Thursday, Feb 18th!
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Boise Events Week of Jan 25th
Tuesday, January 26th
Boise Ice Breakers
6:00 -9:00pm at the Seybold Scientific offices ((1533 N. Cormorant Place, Boise) - $10 for great networking and catered food!
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#/pages/Boise-Ice-Breakers/68949924102?ref=ts
Market Revival2
4:00-8:00pm at the Modern Hotel DT Boise - FREE
Business owners and agency professionals are invited to check out the latest work of Boise's most talented web and graphic designers, writers, photographers, strategy and branding specialists and more. Here you'll find everything you need for professional marketing results, no matter what your budget.
http://www.facebook.com/#/event.php?eid=250033483492&ref=ts
Wednesday, January 27th
Idaho Busniess & Technology Expo
12:00 noon on Wednesday - 5:00pm on Thursday at Boise Center on the Grove
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#/event.php?eid=269059572623&ref=ts
Tech Boise
5:30 - 7:00pm at the WaterCooler (14th & Idaho, Boise) - FREE
Jana Briggs, CEO and Co-founder of Yaro (and self-proclaimed social media junkie), along with Karl Meinhardt, Yaro Board Member, will take us through Yaro's journey - from pitch to development and beyond - and let us in on where they now stand.
http://techboise.com/january-27-startup-weekend-grads-yaro-chat-with-techboise
Thursday, January 28th
IBWN - Boise Chapter Luncheon
11:00 - 1:00pm at the Owyhee Plaza DT Boise - $15
Bring a friend and experience the fastest growing women's network in the valley.
Sydney Warner, Member Services/Dispute Resolution Services with the Better Business Bureau, will talk about Trustworthy Business. Members be sure to bring your badges and avoid the lines. You MUST RSVP for this one and will be charged for the meal if you no show.
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?v=app_2344061033&ref=ts&gid=85123481452#/event.php?eid=244261414721&index=1
Boise Business After Hours Trade Show
5:00 - 7:00pm at the Hilton Garden Inn in Eagle
No RSVP needed. Free to Chamber Members/$10 for Non-Members (pay at door). http://www.boisechamber.org/cwt/external/wcpages/wcevents/EventDetail.aspx?EventID=3510
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Sunday, January 17, 2010
Boise Business - Week of January 18th
Tuesday, January 19th
670 KBOI/NNU Business Breakfast
7:30-8:45am at the DoubleTree Riverside Hotel (2900 Chinden Blvd, Boise)
Topic: Overview of Iraq from perspective of mobilized Idaho soldiers
This event is by invitation only. Get your invitation by emailing breakfast@kboi.com
Learn more: http://www.facebook.com/#/event.php?eid=283051725409&index=1
Wednesdy, January 20th
Jelly Boise!
11:00 - 3:30pm at The Ground Floor Grand Opening Celebration (136. E. Idaho, Meridian)
This event is for telecommuters and freelancers to join together for a day to meet, share ideas, & inspire one another! It's FREE and lunch will be generously provided by Flatbread Community Oven. Don't forget your laptop! Check it out....FIVE FREE one-month memberships to The Ground Floor will be given away!
PLEASE RSVP: http://www.facebook.com/#/event.php?eid=224098184016&ref=ts
The Ground Floor powered by VengaWorks™ Launch Party
4:00 - 7:00pm at The Ground Floor (136 E. Idaho, Meridian) - FREE
The first 10 guests at the Launch Party will receive a month’s free membership!
The Ground Floor is a project of the Meridian Development Corporation (MDC), the urban renewal agency for Downtown. The new flexible workspace is in a historic building at and offers emerging businesses an economical way to take their work to the next level. Learn more: http://www.facebook.com/#/event.php?eid=264372905954&ref=ts
Urban Lunch
12:00 - 1:00pm at the WaterCooler (1401 West Idaho St, Boise)
Topic: Boise's Comprehensive Plan with Tricia Nilsson, Boise City Planning And Development Services. Lunch is provided by Jenny's Lunch Line if you've RSVP'd, but I don't know much it costs. Or bring a brown bag lunch and just listen in!
Learn more: http://www.facebook.com/#/event.php?eid=239508832485&index=1
IBL After Hours
4:00 - 7:00pm at Koko Fit Club (1626 S. Wells Meridian, ID in the Gramercy Business Park) - FREE. Learn More: http://www.facebook.com/#/event.php?eid=250018689287&index=1
Thursday, January 21st
Meridian Business After Hours
5:30 - 7:00pm at Redline Recreational Toys (535 N Locust Grove #170, Meridian) - FREE
This is a member networking event. The sponsor promotes their business in various ways, providing refreshments and door prizes. Learn more: http://www.meridianchamber.org/networking_events.asp
Boise Web Technologies Group Meetup
6:00 - 7:30pm at the US Bank Building downtown Boise - FREE
Topic: Panel discussion with Yaro; Jana Briggs, Brian Bothwell & Greg Harley
Must RSVP: http://www.meetup.com/boisewebtechs/calendar/12107485/
Friday, January 22nd
Barbacoa Employee Fundraiser
5:00 - 11:00pm at China Blue in Boise - $20 and silent auction all to raise money for the employees left without a job after the Barbacoa fire.
http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#/event.php?eid=245230631058&ref=nf
Happy Networking!
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Business Events Week of Jan 11th
Boise Beer and Blog
Every Tuesday from 5:00 to 6:30 pm at the Falcon Tavern in Boise – networking for bloggers and creative types during the happy hour.
http://boise.beerandblog.com/
Wednesday, Jan 13th
In The Trenches Book Lauch Party!
Past or present military people or anyone wanting new business skills will not want to miss this! Local author & speaker Craig Zuber is launching his new book In The Trenches. There will be a public party at PowerHouse Event Center from 6:00 – 8:30pm. This is going global and you have a chance to be a part of the first spark right here in Boise! Four speakers, free food and for every book sold, one book is given to active military personnel.
http://www.facebook.com/#/event.php?eid=219315199384&ref=mf
Thursday, Jan 14th
Kickstand
5:30 to 7:00 pm at the WaterCooler in Boise. $10 for guests.
Kickstand is a thriving community of local innovators. This month they’ll be having a business book review with a stellar panel of local business owners. Panel includes:
Stephen Nipper - Patent Attorney
Bill Meade - Intellectual Property Consultant
Jeff Reynolds - Co-Owner of Rizen Creative (moderator)
Brandon Wright - UltraClean Owner & Meridian Breakfast and Books Club Creator
Rochelle Delong - Consilio Owner
Visit http://www.kickstandidaho.com/ for details.
Monday, December 7, 2009
Boise Events Week of Dec 7th - 11th
Tuesday, December 8th
Boise Ice Breakers
6-9pm at The Modern Hotel & Bar - $10 well spent on food & networking
http://www.facebook.com/#/pages/Boise-Ice-Breakers/68949924102?v=wall
Wednesday, December 9th
Girls in Tech
5:45 - 7:15 Fishbowl Roundtable Event at the Watercooler - FREE
http://www.girlsintechboise.com/Events.aspx
Thursday December 10th
IBWN (Idaho Business Women's Network)
11:15 - 1:00pm - December luncheon at Northern Lights Cinema Grille - $8.50 Northern Lights is located inside Karcher Mall. Park around back by the old Macy's and enter through the Mall Entrance and the door is right inside on the left. Lunch is going to be chicken cordon bleu, mixed steamed veggies, and brownie sundae. Last month they had 150 women attend.
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?v=wall&ref=mf&gid=85123481452#/event.php?eid=193798028251&index=1
Kickstand
5:30 - 7:30 at the Discover Center of Idaho - $5 for non-members
Join Kickstand for their annual end of year celebration to mix, mingle and inspire as they work to support and showcase innovation throughout Idaho. This event features Education Director Woody Sobey. http://www.kickstand.org/Event_Calendar.htm
Boise Young Professionals Happy Hour
5:30 – 7:30 pm at Bad Irish downtown Boise. FREE, but bring a can of food for the Idaho Food Bank. http://www.facebook.com/#/event.php?eid=213973172672&ref=ts
- Allison
Sunday, November 29, 2009
Networking Events Week of Nov 30th
Vibes-Breakfast & Books
7:30 - 8:30am at Flatbread Community Oven in Merdian
Discussing The Go-Giver, by Bob Burg
$1 for coffee, $10 for breakfast. RSVP for Bfast here: http://www.facebook.com/#/event.php?eid=209625663652&ref=mf
Rock & Fries with BoiseLife
6:00 - 9:00pm at the Boise Fry Co. (off Broadway)
BoiseLife has a goal of opening a volunteer center to serve our community and we need your help to get there! Everyone is invited to enjoy an evening of Boise's best Burgers, Fries, Beer, as well as music provided by one of our best rock bands Low-Fi. It doesn't get more local than this. You'll be supporting Boise's nonprofit, restaurant, and music communities all in one evening!
http://www.facebook.com/#/event.php?eid=327612185580&index=1
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2nd
BYP Luncheon
11:30am-1:00pm at the Boise Metro Chamber Offices.
Need to pre-register at boiseyp.org/events
Tech Boise: "Tech Kids Christmas"
5:30pm-7:30pm, at the Watercooler in Boise.
There will be things to occupy your hands and minds – plus free pizza!! There will be Show and Tell: We want to know what YOURfavorite gift is for the Tech Kid in your life. “LED Throwies!”, Show & Tell, Toy Drive
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Boise Networking Events - Week of Nov 16th
Tuesday, November 17th
KBOI Business Breakfast
7:30-8:45am DoubleTree Hotel Boise-Riverside (2900 Chinden Blvd).
Guest Speaker:Bill Whitacre-Incoming CEO of J.R. Simplot Company. This event is by invitation only. Get your invitation by emailing breakfast@kboi.com
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/event.php?eid=177302392343&index=1
Meridian Business & Professional Connection
5:30 - 7:00pm at Port of Subs (2310 E. Overland Rd, Meridian) - FREE
Toni Smith of D.L. Evans Bank is discussing SBA Loans.
Wednesday, November 18th
Ultra Clean Smoke Out!
11:00 - 2:00pm at Ultra Clean in Meridian - $5
This week, the food will be an amazing Taco Bar from Taco Time! Did you know Taco Time makes ALL of their ingredients/sauces FRESH!? It's not as "fast food" as we think! Justin Foster of Tricycle is the speaker from 11 - 11:30. November will also be the kick off month for our new VIP Program! VIP's and industry partners receive free admission otherwise it's only $5 to get in. http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=182837534472#/event.php?eid=192747235241&ref=mf
Entrepreneurship...From Soup to Nuts
5:30 - 7:30pm at the WaterCooler - FREE
Join Kickstand, Boise Young Professionals and the Idaho Small Business Development Center at a FREE event to showcase young entrepreneurs in our community. They are going to share their story of starting their businesses and the challenges that go with entrepreneurship.
http://ow.ly/CKYu
Thursday, November 19th
Jelly Boise!
9:00am - 2:00pm at The Fixx Coffee House (10th St btwn Bannock & Idaho, Boise)
Casual co-working at it's best! Bring your laptop and whatever you need to get your work done. Join us for a fun day of collaboration & coffee. http://www.facebook.com/#/event.php?eid=182837534472&ref=ts
Brewforia's 1st Tweet-Up!
4:30 - 6:00pm at Brewforia! (435 N. Milwaukee) - FREE
Come celebrate in Rick's success of his new brick & mortar store!
Immediately following the TweetUp, Brewforia will be holding their 1st on-site Beer Tasting Dinner (DOGFISH DINNER -not free).RSVP for dinner event: http://bit.ly/2DrghL
http://www.facebook.com/#/event.php?eid=190695764424&ref=nf
Sunday, August 16, 2009
Weekly Networking Events - August 17th
Tuesday - August 18th
Get Famous! - FREE
5:00pm - 8:00pm at Insight Global (1045 Ancona Way, Eagle)
Join the Boise Business Co-Op and sponsors in a night of lights cameras action and of course great food, a live band, and business to business networking. This is your chance to have a commercial filmed about your business.....for Free! Click here for more info:
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/event.php?eid=122740133248
Wednesday - August 19th
Coffee with the Meridian Mayor - FREE
8:00 – 9:30 am at Gino’s Italian Ristorante (3015 W. McMillan, near the intersection of McMillan and Ten Mile Roads in Meridian).
This open-house style gathering provides people who live or work in Meridian a unique opportunity to meet and mingle with Meridian Mayor Tammy de Weerd and other city leaders in a casual, friendly, relaxed environment. Attendees are welcome to ask questions, discuss neighborhood issues, and pick up information about upcoming community events. No reservations necessary. Direct questions to Shelly Houston at 489-0531.
Ultra Clean Smoke Out
11:00 Am Speaker
11:30 - 1:30 Lunch & Networking
This is one of my favorites. It's free lunch at Ultra Clean in Meridian. 400 - 500 people show up!
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/event.php?eid=111877621389&ref=ts
Thursday, August 20th
Jelly Boise
8am - 12pm in the Idea Studio at The Watercooler - FREE
Lunch at Mazzah (17th & State) to follow for interested parties
View details HERE --> http://techboise.com/are-you-ready-to-jelly-boise
JELLY is currently going on in 100 cities around the world. It's like going to work to see all your cool peeps, but WITHOUT the office politics!
Also look for JELLY to be featured in next week's Boise Weekly article discussing Boise's Grassroots Tech Movement!
Sunday, August 9, 2009
Networking Events Week of August 10th
Tuesday, August 11th
Boise Ice Breakers
6:00 - 9:00pm at Bungalow in Hyde Park (1520 N 13th St) = $10
Put on by the awesome crew at Seybold Scientific!
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=112031798876
Thursday, August 13th
Idaho Business Women's Network (IBWN) - women only
11:30 - 1:00pm at Dave's Grille (1411 Shilo Drive, Nampa) = $7.50
Speaker is Lori Volz owner of Metamorphic Massage Therapy. The lunch is 1/2 chicken salad with drink and dessert.
http://www.evite.com/pages/invite/viewInvite.jsp?inviteId=IRVAPQNDWPRGIWKGXFKT&li=iq&src=email&trk=aei2
Kickstand - Open Mic Social Night!
5:30 – 7:00 at The Watercooler Idea Studio at 14th & Idaho
August is a "social" event and there is no set program. Instead, we will set the PA system up and make it available for "open mic". There will be a sign-up sheet for those who want 5 minutes to pitch an idea, celebrate a success, or tell a good story! (it must be legal and ethical!)
