Investing in Tomorrow’s Leaders: Why Your Gift Matters

Imagine a future for the Greater Idaho Falls area where our businesses are led by ethical, innovative entrepreneurs — and our communities are guided by public servants who prioritize service over self-interest. A future where young leaders understand both the high-stakes world of private enterprise and the equally vital role of public stewardship. That future starts today, with the Emerging Leaders Program, and it needs your support.

The Emerging Leaders Program, funded through the Greater Idaho Falls Chamber Foundation, is a two-year leadership experience for high school students who want to make a difference. In Year 1, students dive deep into leadership in the Private Sector, learning about entrepreneurship, business management, innovation, and the critical role businesses play in economic growth. In Year 2, they transition to studying Leadership in the Public Sector, exploring governance, civic responsibility, policy making, and how public institutions impact the quality of life in our communities.

But this program is more than just classroom learning. It’s about inspiring a sense of civic duty and responsibility — showing students that leadership isn’t just about success; it's about service. It's about making decisions today that create opportunity tomorrow. Through mentorship, real-world projects, and direct engagement with local leaders, students gain firsthand insight into what it truly means to build and sustain a thriving community.

Why does this matter for Greater Idaho Falls?

Because our region is growing. New businesses are opening their doors. New families are moving in. New challenges and opportunities are emerging. If we want Idaho Falls to remain a place where innovation thrives, where civic engagement is strong, and where the next generation is ready to lead — we must invest in programs like this one.

Without programs like Emerging Leaders, we risk a future where young people leave our community for opportunities elsewhere, where businesses struggle to find visionary leadership, and where civic participation declines. With your support, we can equip our youth with the skills, character, and passion they need to lead — right here at home.

When you donate to the Chamber Foundation to support the Emerging Leaders Program, you aren’t just funding a program. You’re investing in a movement — a movement that believes leadership must be taught, encouraged, and celebrated. You’re giving students the tools they need to dream bigger, act bolder, and serve better.

The leaders of tomorrow are sitting in our classrooms today. Let’s give them every reason to lead — and stay — in Greater Idaho Falls.

Donate today. Lead tomorrow.

Emerging Leaders Program

By Greater Idaho Falls Chamber Foundation Inc

Emerging Leaders Program

Investing in our future