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May 8, 2002
Boise Chamber Leadership Conference to be Aired on NPR News 91
In a cooperative effort with the Boise Metro Chamber of Commerce, NPR News 91 will broadcast the keynote addresses of the ninth annual Leadership Conference held recently in Sun Valley. The conference theme was “Responsible Growth for Treasure Valley’s Future.”
Speakers included local and national authorities on economic development, technology and education. themes included air and water issues, land use and transportation, local government funding and how higher education pertains to economic development.
Chamber Vice President of Governmental Affairs Ray Stark said the conference was held in Sun Valley during the off season to provide a retreat setting with more casual, relaxed attire and the freedom to focus on the theme.
Local business sponsors covered the speaker fees, allowing regional and national leaders to address the group. “The conference provides opportunity for relationship-building among business and elected officials … and the opportunity to learn together on topics that pertain to the future of the Treasure Valley,” Stark said.
The one-hour broadcasts will air at 11 a.m. Thursdays in May and June and will be repeated at 7 p.m. the following Saturdays.
The schedule is as follows:
 | May 9 — Bill Fulton, president of Solimar Research Group, author of The Reluctant Metropolis, “Responsible Growth in Emerging Metro Areas.” |
| May 16 — Richard Terra, editor of Foresight Update, “Nurturing Nanotechnology as Part of Our Future Economy.” (Nanotechnology works with materials and substances at the atomic and molecular levels) |
| May 30 — Mark Limbaugh, U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, “Overview of Water Issues for Treasure Valley’s Future,” and Rob Sterling, Micron Technology, “Industry Requirements for Growth in the Treasure Valley Air Shed.” |
| June 13 — Dena Belzer, consultant, Strategic Economics, “Linking Land Use and Transportation,” and Jim Weatherby, professor of public policy and administration, Boise State University, “Funding Government in High Growth Communities.” |
| June 20 — Conference Wrap-Up. Clair Bowman, Belzer and Weatherby report on results of breakout sessions with Boise State President Charles Ruch, “Wrapping it all together: successful elements of responsible growth.” |
NPR News 91 Associate General Manager Jim East said the series is being broadcast because of the value of each of the presentations. “Our chamber of commerce has had the foresight to provide this kind of leadership. While not all of us could attend the sessions, all of us can benefit from the wisdom and perspective of these regional and national leaders,” he said.
NPR News 91 broadcasts on KBSX Boise at 91.5 FM; KBSY Burley at 88.5 FM; and KBSJ Jackpot, Nev., at 91.3 FM. NPR News 91 is part of the Boise State Radio Network, a service of Boise State University.
Contact:
Jim East
Boise State Radio
Associate General Manager, Network Programming
(208) 426-5333
Media Contact:
Larry Burke
Boise State communications and marketing
(208) 426-1577
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