Join us for the 4th Annual Military
Honoring Veterans, Families & Community Partners!
Military Uniform Showcase, Silent & Live Auctions, Formal Dinner Networking, Special Tributes & More!🎉
Date: Friday, September 11th, 2026
Time: 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm
Place: Boise Centre, Boise, ID 83702
Attire: Suit and Tie/Ball Gown/Service Dress (Optional for active and prior service)
We invite you to be a part of an extraordinary evening that celebrates the rich heritage of military service and honors the sacrifices made by our service members and their families.
This event is a time dedicated to recognizing the dedication, service, and sacrifices of those who have served and continue to serve. Attendees will have the unique opportunity to experience the history of military service firsthand, as participants will be dressed in authentic uniforms from various eras, showcasing the evolution of military heritage.
Your generous contributions will directly support the mission of the Idaho Veterans Chamber of Commerce, ensuring that we continue to provide essential navigation services for veterans, service members, and their families in Education, Housing, Entrepreneurship, Workforce Development, and Family & Wellness Services.
Email us to donate raffle baskets, gift cards, share your memorabilia, donate desserts, live auction items, or to become a sponsor!
Distinguished Speaker
- Zach Fuller | Veteran | U.S. Army Green Beret
- Founder & CEO | Silent Sector
Zach Fuller is a former U.S. Army Green Beret whose life was shaped by the wars that followed September 11, 2001. He enlisted in 2004 and served as a Special Forces Engineer Sergeant, including combat deployments to Afghanistan. In that role, he operated in hostile and uncertain environments where trust, adaptability, technical skill, and commitment to the team were essential to mission success. His military service was recognized with multiple awards and decorations, including the Bronze Star Medal and the Meritorious Service Medal.
After leaving the Army, Zach faced a transition familiar to many veterans: moving from a life defined by mission, brotherhood, and service into a civilian world where purpose was less clearly defined. Rebuilding that sense of direction required him to translate the lessons of Special Forces into a new environment and discover how he could continue contributing beyond the uniform. That journey gave him a deep appreciation for both the challenges veterans carry and the extraordinary value they can bring to businesses, communities, and causes greater than themselves.
Zach found his next mission through entrepreneurship and business leadership. Early in his civilian career, he entered the real estate private equity industry and led efforts that raised more than $300 million in investment capital, developing the methodology and building the team that made the effort scalable. He later founded Silent Sector, a cybersecurity firm that serves organizations across the country with a mission to protect the backbone of the American economy and our way of life. Through this work, he has continued building capable teams, creating opportunity, and applying the lessons of military service to a new arena.
Today, Zach speaks about service, sacrifice, transition, leadership, and the enduring human need to belong to something greater than ourselves. Drawing from his experiences in combat, business, and life after the military, he encourages veterans to recognize that their capacity to serve did not end when they took off the uniform. He also challenges employers and community leaders to recognize the character, resilience, and potential found throughout the veteran community. Zach and his wife, Jennifer, live near Boise with their two daughters. His faith, family, and Idaho community remain central to his life and his enduring commitment to service.
- Evening Events
- * 5:30 PM - Cocktail Social Hour - Music provided by American Tradition Band
- ✔️6:15 PM - Opening Military Ceremonies
- - National Anthem Sung by Janell Billings, Bank of America (Former First Responder)
- - Posting of the Colors, Veterans of Foreign War District 5, Honor Guard
- ✔️ Welcome & Introductions
- ✔️ POW/MIA Missing Man Table Tribute
- ✔️ Dinner | Music Provided by American Tradition Band
- - Chaplains Indication
- - Veterans Chamber Impact Stories
- ✔️ Distinguished Speaker - Zach Fuller
- ✔️ Dessert Dash - Email us if you have a yummy desert you want to donate
- ✔️ Live Auction
- ✔️ Twin Towers Light up the Sky Tribute
- ✔️ Paddle Raise
- ✔️ Closing Ceremonies - Retiring the Colors
- ✔️ Dance the night away until 10:00 PM with American Tradition Band
Posting of the Colors presented by the District 5 Veterans of Foreign wars Honor Guard
Singing of the National Anthem rendered by Janelle Billings, Retired First Responder & VP Relationship Manager, Bank of America and longtime member of the Idaho Veterans Chamber of Commerce.
Janell Billings is a Vice President and Relationship Manager in Business Banking for Bank of America’s Idaho market. In this role, she leads a dedicated team of specialists focused on understanding each client’s unique needs and delivering strategic, customized financial solutions that support growth and long-term success.
An Idaho native, Janell has witnessed firsthand the state’s remarkable expansion and evolving business landscape. She brings a deep understanding of both the opportunities and challenges facing local companies and is committed to helping them navigate complexity with confidence.
Janell is inspired by the entrepreneurial spirit of the businesses she serves and is passionate about helping companies scale, innovate, and thrive across a wide range of industries, including transportation, manufacturing, wholesale trade, healthcare, and general commercial sectors.
Auctioneer - Nate Shelman Afternoon Host | NewsTalk KBOI
- What Else to Expect?
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Military Uniform Showcase – Experience a tribute to military history with service attire from various eras, honoring the evolution of military tradition.Special Tributes – Honoring those who gave their lives, whether in combat, during their service, or due to the invisible wounds of war. Hearing stories of impact on family members or personal stories of serving our country.Silent, Dessert, & Live Auctions – Participate in exclusive auctions to support military families, veteran initiatives, and navigation services.Dinner and Connection – Indulge in an elegant dining experience with fellow attendees, Veterans, Military, families, and community leaders, supporters, and partners.
We are honored to Welcome....
American Tradition - A Classic Country Band
SHARE AN EVENING WITH US.....Enjoy an evening of music provided with a deep love for country music and a strong connection to American values! AT band has such a rich mix of backgrounds and experiences, making their music even more special and relatable to their audience.
With over 200 years of collective music experience, their performances bring a lot of energy and passion to the stage!
Their working lives and professions are Railroad, Nurse, Information Technology, Pilot, and Sales, so they are regular working-class citizens wanting to spread some of America's classic country music that brings back memories of yester-year.
Turning visitors into lead
Tribute in Light, the two beams of light that evoke the memory of the Twin Towers, is a commemorative public art installation first displayed on the six-month anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. Since then, Tribute in Light, presented in partnership with Con Edison, has appeared in the night sky each 9/11 to honor those killed and shine a light on the unbreakable spirit of New York.
An extension of Tribute in Light supported by New York City Tourism + Conventions, Tribute in Lights provides a unique opportunity to pay tribute and increase public awareness of the anniversary. Buildings and landmarks throughout New York and across the country are invited to light their facades in blue from dusk to dawn on September 11.
~ BRONZE SPONSORSHIP ~
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By becoming a sponsor, you help support our military community while positioning your business as a dedicated advocate for those who have served. Sponsorship provides visibility, recognition, and a unique opportunity to engage with military leaders, business professionals, and community members who value the contributions of our nation’s heroes.
IDVCC reserves the right to decline sponsorships that may conflict with federal or Idaho law, the organization's charitable mission, contractual or grant requirements, military or veteran partnerships, or the reputation and interests of the veterans and military families we serve.
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