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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 22, 2009

Happy Thanksgiving!

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving with family and friends. I hope you feel blessed with loved ones, health and happiness!
- Allison

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

Thursday, November 5, 2009

Boise Events - Week of Nov 9th

This is an exciting week in the Treasure Valley! Lots of great activities and opportunities to network with dynamic business folks.

Tuesday, November 10th

Meridian Business Days
7:30 am - 2pm at Meridian City Hall - FREE
Feel the power of workshops, networking, and FREE food from local restaurants.
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/event.php?eid=191838028477&ref=ts

Thursday, November 12th

Ignite Boise
Ticket Holders get in at 6:00 pm. General Admission at 6:30 pm. Show starts at 7PM.
Admission is always FREE. This is one of the most interesting events in Boise!
http://igniteboise.com/

Friday, November 13th

BYP Happy Hour
5:30 - 7:30pm at The Lobby
Come out to one of Boise's newest bars The Lobby (formally the location of Lush). Come see how they have changed this great hotspot. Now SMOKE FREE!
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=home#/event.php?eid=187398739574&ref=ts

Hope to see you out and about! Happy Networking!

Sunday, October 18, 2009

Networking Events - Week of Oct 19th

Tuesday, Oct 20th

KBOI Breakfast
7:30 - 9:00AM - FREE
NNU's Helstrom Business Center Harter Lecture Hall
804 East Dewey, Nampa, Idaho
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/group.php?gid=56718334131&ref=ts

Wednesday, Oct 21st

UltraClean Smoke Out!
11:00am - 2:00pm @ UltraClean (Meridian) - FREE
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/event.php?eid=150684083830&index=1

Girls In Tech
5:45 - 7:00pm @ The WaterCooler (Boise) - FREE
Networking & Q&A with an HP IT Manager
RSVP Here: http://gitboiseoct09.eventbrite.com/

Friday, Oct 23rd

Get Your IGNITE BOISE Tickets!!
Pre-sale on tickets (FREE) at http://igniteboise.com/

Sunday, October 11, 2009

Networking Events - Week of Oct 12th

Monday, October 12th

Boise Rec Fest Happy Hour
5:00 - 7:30pm at the Modern Hotel Bar (1314 W. Grove St., Boise)
Suggested donation is $10 at the door. It is a Fundraiser after all!
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/event.php?eid=146477160987&index=1

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

LEED Gold Certification Ceremony
4:00pm - 6:00pm at VengaWorks (943 W Overland Rd., Meridian)
VengaWorks™ has earned LEED NC* (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold Certification under the U.S. Green Building Council and would like to invite you to help us celebrate. The event will host many of our partners who aided in the integrated design and construction process, and give the public the opportunity to take tours and hear from designers and thought leaders on the future of Green Building. Come see Meridian’s newest, high performance workplace. Green door prizes and drinks, too.

Thursday, October 15th

Jelly Boise!
9:00am - 1:30pm (drop-in) at the Watercooler (1401 W. Idaho, Boise)
Casual coworking at it's best. Bring your laptop and hang out with some cool peeps!
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/pages/Jelly-Boise/119717690957?ref=ts (click on the "Events" tab) to learn more.

That's Extraordinary!
11:30am - 12:45pm at Country Inn & Suites (3355 E. Pine Ave, Meridian) - $15.00
Did you know your productivity is directly related to your stress level? Come learn how!
RSVP: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/event.php?eid=286367705440&index=1

Boise Tweetup
4:30 - 7:00 pm at Berryhill's (121 N 9th Street, Boise)
Come meet your FaceBook and Twitter friends in person!
http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/event.php?eid=173650972795

Happy Networking!
-Allison