Mayor Bieter "Unplugged" - December 7, 2006

On Thursday, December 7 BYP hosted an open forum for discussion with Boise's Mayor Dave Bieter.  To read and post comments about this event, please visit the BYP Blog.

The event was held at the Visual Arts Collective  (VaC) -1419 W. Grove St, Boise) from 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.  Doors opened at 4:30 and the speaking event began at 5:00.  Immediately following the event, all guests were invited to enjoy fodnue, appetizers, and drinks during a special reception hosted by Spontaneous Productions.  Guests were able to mingle with over 200 YPs, view local artwork at the VaC, and attend First Thursday in downtown Boise.  Lush (a lounge), a new night-life spot located at 760 Main Street in downtown Boise, was the featured sponsor of the event. 

This event was FREE to all BYP members and $15 for non-members.  A sell out crowd of 225 people attended the event. 

Featured sponsor: 

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BYP Kick-off event a success!

Boise Young Professionals, which boasts the tag line “connect. empower. engage.,” had their kick-off event on Tuesday, October 24th from 3:30 – 7:00 p.m. The event featured noted author and business leader, Steven M.R. Covey, who highlighted his recent book, The Speed of Trust. Covey addressed the audience at The Egyptian Theatre and discussed the importance of trust in any organization. Immediately following the speaking engagement, Covey joined a few hundred YPs for a reception at The Rose Room.

To watch an interview clip with Stephen M.R. Covey, click The Speed of Trust.

Click HERE to view the kick-off video played at the event.

The launch event was made possible by the generous support of several sponsors. A special thank you to our Presenting Sponsors, Norco Inc., George Fox University, and Adecco Technical; our Media Sponsors, Idaho Business Review and Peppershock Media Productions, LLC; our Catering Sponsor, Villano’s; and our Co-Sponsor, Better Business Bureau.

Click HERE to see the sponsor and committee page of the kick-off video.

Young professionals at The Egyptian Theatre for the BYP Kick-off.

Boise Young Professionals on the marquee at The Egyptian Theatre.

The BYP keynote speaker and author of The Speed of Trust, Stephen M.R. Covey standing with BYP Manager and emcee for the kick-off event, Ben Quintana.

BYP Steering Committee member Dave Quintana of DBSI - Discovery Real Estate Services enjoys the kick-off event and prepares to hand out info to guests.

BYP Steering Committee members Kevin McGowen, Thornton Oliver Keller, Robin Rausch, DBSI - Discovery Real Estate Services, and Travis Palmer, Washington Trust Bank, prepare to stamp hands of event attendees with the blue "BYP" title.

BYP Steering Committee member Shane Nelson, United Heritage smiles for the camera and prepares for a fun kick-off event at The Eygptian Theatre.

Jessica Flynn, joined other local YPs at the BYP Kick-off.

BYP Steering Committee members Jamie Heinzerling, City of Boise, Brian Larsen, Hawley Troxell Ennis & Hawley, and Ben Lattin, New York Life prepare for 400 local young professionals to attend the BYP Kick-off.

BYP Steering Committee members Anneliese Olson, HP, Dave Quintana, DBSI - Discovery Real Estate Services, Corey Christensen, Christensen & Associates, and Jason Crawforth, TreeTop Technologies at The Egyptian Theatre for the kick-off.

Laura DeLaney, owner of Rediscovered Bookshop sold copies of Stephen M.R. Covey's new book, The Speed of Trust, during the kick-off event.  Karena Boesel, Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce (right) shows off a copy of the new book.

Steven Guadagno, Area Director for Adecco Technical joined other YPs and attendees at The Rose Rose for the BYP reception.  Adecco Technical was a Presenting Sponsor for the BYP Kick-off and will be one of three major BYP Program Sponsors during 2006-2007.

Debbie Jones (left) and Debra Moore (right) take care of the masses during registration at the event.  Both Debbie and Debra work at the Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce.

Another picuture of the keynote speaker, Stephen M.R. Covey and BYP/Chamber Programs Manager, Ben Quintana.

Boise YPs at the The Rose Room during the kick-off reception.

Kahle Becker and Caroline Pavlinik enjoy cocktails and appetisers during the reception event.

BYP Steering Committee member Jason Crawforth, Treetop Technologies (red vest)and Jennifer Stiffler enjoy cocktails and a laugh at the reception event.

BYP Steering Committee member Kevin McGowan, TOK (red vest) with Taylor and Christy of Wells Fargo Bank.

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