HOLIDAY CONNECT AFTER HOURS
Dinner is provided. Registration is required.
Members - $15
Guests - $25
MIX, MINGLE & MISTLETOE SOCKS
Join us for our annual Holiday Connect After Hours, a relaxed evening of good food, great company, and a fun twist on networking - a festive sock exchange game that will have you laughing and mingling all night long.
Enjoy a full dinner with wine, beer, and non-alcoholic options as you mix and mingle with fellow women in business.
Whether you’re celebrating a big year, looking to make new connections, or just ready to unwind before the holidays, this is the perfect way to wrap up the season.
What to bring: A wrapped pair of festive or cozy socks & we’ll take care of the rest!
✨ Evening Highlights:
* A delicious full meal and drinks included.
* A lighthearted networking game that gets everyone talking.
* Plenty of holiday cheer (and maybe a little friendly competition!)
* Come for the connections, stay for the laughter - and leave with new friends, a happy heart, and a surprise pair of socks!
This isn’t just another networking event. It’s your chance to plug into a community that gets you: women who dream bigger, push harder, and lift each other up every step of the way.
Registration is required & will be checked at the door.
6:00 - 8:00 PM - See you there!
ABOUT OUR EVENT SPONSORS:
This year’s Holiday Connect After Hours is sponsored by:
- 4 The Love of Paws
- Castle & Cooke Mortgage
- WaFd Bank
EMILY ROMERO | 4 THE LOVE OF PAWS
Hi, I’m Emily Romero. After 13 years as a corporate recruiter, I traded pitching careers for pitching tennis balls to dogs. In May 2025 my husband Mark and I opened 4 The Love of Paws in Caldwell.
It was scary starting over, but faith, family, and community support carried us through. Now I get to blend my love for animals with my passion for people.
“Your Dog’s Home Away From Home” is not just a slogan, it is what every pup truly experiences with us.
WAFD BANK
HEATHER CHAMBERS
Heather Chambers is the Western Idaho Division Manager for WaFd Bank, leading twelve branches across Western Idaho — including Boise, Meridian, Eagle, Nampa, Caldwell, Payette, and McCall — to provide exceptional client service and make a positive community impact. She and her team are passionate about helping clients and businesses succeed through exceptional, concierge-level service and by strengthening communities with meaningful financial solutions and true partnership.
ADRIENNE ESPOSITO
Adrienne Esposito has called Boise home for more than 30 years and loves everything the great Idaho outdoors has to offer! You’ll often find her camping, fishing, hiking, or boating with her husband, her best friend and favorite adventure partner.
A passionate community leader, Adrienne proudly serves on the Board of the American Red Cross, as a Cabinet Member for the United Way, and as an Ambassador for the Women’s and Children’s Alliance.
In her professional life, she brings over 15 years of banking expertise to her role as Vice President and Branch Manager at WaFd Bank, where she’s spent the last five years leading with energy and heart. Guided by her unwavering values of family, faith, and community, Adrienne is driven to connect people, inspire others, and make a lasting deference.
CATERING BY:
SHERRI SMITH | TASTY TOUCHES CATERING
Sherri Smith is the founder of Tasty Touches Catering, where her lifelong passion for cooking meets her dedication to bringing people together through food. From a young age, Sherri found joy in the kitchen, creating dishes that not only nourish but also celebrate connection and community.
An award-winning and credentialed culinary professional, Sherri has been recognized throughout her career in numerous magazines, advertorials, and social media features. With over 20 years as a member of the National Dietary Managers Association, she continues to uphold the highest standards of culinary excellence, blending her professional expertise with a creative touch that makes every event memorable.
Deeply committed to supporting local businesses and community causes, Sherri is an active member of the Chamber of Commerce and volunteers with various organizations throughout the Treasure Valley. Her belief in the power of localism, connection, and good food defines both her business and her personal mission.
When she’s not in the kitchen or coordinating events, you’ll find Sherri out in the community and always ready to meet new people and share a friendly hello.
Idaho Regional Community Partners:
