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Rapid government expansion and increased taxes, regulations, entitlements, debt, and attacks by anti-business activists are all evidence that the American free enterprise system is faced with unprecedented challenges

The Campaign for Free Enterprise, a new U.S. Chamber initiative will rally small businesses, local chambers, policymakers, and the general public to stand up for free enterprise, entrepreneurship...read more

More than 100 people attended "Breakfast with the Governor" Wednesday at the Marriott Courtyard in Meridian. Governor Otter encouraged us to focus on all of the good things our state has to offer. He also reminded us that innovation is extremely important in our current economic situation.

What are you doing to re-invent your business through innovation to remain viable?

The chamber welcomes new members:

Cameo Salon, Computer Stop Inc - Sherri Swihart, Kelly-Moore Paint Co., Inc and

Little Red Hen all located in downtown Nampa.

Brownfield's Prosthetic & Orthotic Technologies - Boise (Coming to Nampa soon), KW Commercial - Nampa, Valley Crisis Center - Nampa and DK Commercial - Meridian.

Welcome and thank you for your support!

Pride, gratitude and relief - that's what I felt when I read that Impact Radio Group, under the leadership of General Manager Darrell Calton took the lead to raise more than $80,000 for the Stockdale Family from Middleton. Ryan's pain and suffering are more than I can even imagine. I hope his surgery is a huge success and he and his family have many years of love and laughter together!

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The chamber wishes to congratulate Brown Bus Company on its 50^th Anniversary. Brown Bus Co. has served the local school districts, businesses, and community since 1959. They will be hosting an open house for their valued customers, friends, and members of the community on Thurs., Aug. 13^th beginning at 4:30 p.m. For more information contact info@nampa.com

What is your biggest challenge today? How relevant is the Nampa Chamber of Commerce to your business? How important are networking opportunities to you?

These are a sample of the questions that will be included in the chamber's on-line membership survey.

We look forward to hearing from our members!

The staff and board of directors congratulate Hollie Lindner, Chairman of the Chamber Board and Director of Marketing & Public Relations, Northwest Nazarene University for being named as one of this year's Accomplished Under 40. This presitgious designation is part of the Idaho Business Review's annual recognition program to honor outstanding business people under 40 years old.

Hollie...read more