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Showing posts with label boise business events. Show all posts
Showing posts with label boise business events. Show all posts

Sunday, February 14, 2010

Networking Events Week of Feb 15th

Tuesday, Februrary 16th

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

Beat the winter business blues!

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

Can you believe it's already the last week in January? The year is flying by. Have you done the networking in the New Year you promised yourself you'd start doing? Below are opportunities for you to get involved this week! Did you know the world is run by the people that just show up?

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

As you are networking and mingling with new and familiar faces this week, be mindful of how you can help others. If we have others' best interests at heart, our little corner of the world is a much happier place. Oh, and there are some giveaways at the two Ground Floor events on Wednesday! Don't miss out!

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

Tuesday, Jan 12th

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

Hey ya'll. I have been gathering ntwking & fun Boise events since June but haven't received much feedback on this site in the "comments". Is anyone out there reading this? Do you feel this is a valuable tool for you? I'd sure love your feedback as to if you'd like me to continue gathering events for you!?

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

Remember, it's all about relationships...Happy Networking!
- Allison

Sunday, November 29, 2009

Networking Events Week of Nov 30th

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1st

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

A fun week in the Boise Valley! Check out all the exciting events below!

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

Below are a couple events I know of happening this week in Boise!

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!)