Local YPs: Erika Prosser, Jinah Yoon, Jeff Prosser, Brandy Mamizuka, and Christine Agosta

The Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the launch of a new program designed to attract and retain young talent to the Boise area.

Click HERE to read the article about BYP in the Idaho Statesman's Business section on Thursday, October 26, 2006.

Click HERE to see the cover piece for the Idaho Business Review and HERE for the article on BYP from the IBR's October 30 - November 5, 2006 issue.  Photos from the event are posted on the events page of our BYP website.

So what exactly is a “Young Professional”? Boise Young Professionals (BYP) is designed to connect, empower and engage Boise’s 21-40 year-old population. “The intent of BYP is to focus on the individual needs of this demographic, increase our attraction and retention of a young talented workforce, and provide a much needed resource to the members of our community,” said Nancy Vannorsdel, President & CEO of the Chamber.

Not only will this new program target area YPs for attraction and retention purposes, but it will also be open to non-chamber member individuals from any profession. “BYP encourages people from all industries to get involved including local artists, engineers, non-profit workers, entrepreneurs, lawyers, bankers, and any other interested professionals,” said Ben Quintana, Programs Manager for the Chamber.

Members of the BYP Steering Committee have a conversation with newly elected Ada County Commissioner, Paul Woods during the Mayor Bieter "Unplugged" event.

The program is currently guided by a 16 member BYP Steering Committee, which is comprised of individuals from several areas of the community. Ben Quintana, Programs Manager for the Chamber, led this original group, which also acted as a formation team, while they shaped and designed the structure of BYP. The steering committee members were instrumental in developing this new program and provided a voice for the needs of YPs in the Boise Metro area.

Opportunities for sub-committee/work-team involvement is available with this program and BYP is looking for action-oriented YPs to join in their efforts. BYP will have its own separate membership of only $50 per year and will not require membership with a Chamber.

The Boise Metro Chamber and BYP would like to give a special thank you to our major program sponsors for the 2007 year: Adecco Technical, Washington Trust Bank, and Hewlett-Packard (HP).

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