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!

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

Are you ready to JELLY Boise?!

IT'S HAPPENING! We're having our first JELLY in Boise next week!

View details HERE --> http://techboise.com/are-you-ready-to-jelly-boise

August 20th in the Idea Studio at The Watercooler
8am - 12pm
Lunch at Mazzah (17th & State) to follow for interested parties

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!

Jelly!

Do you telecommute? Do you miss friends and idea exchanges at the office but not miss office politics? Set up a Jelly!

Watch a video about jelly and find out more here: http://workatjelly.com/

Jelly's are currently going on in 20 cites around the world. We should start one in Boise!
Whatta ya think?