Recent developments in the City of Star have inspired a group of local business leaders to form a collective business association. The Star Chamber of Commerce became officially a federally recognized 501 (c) 3 organization as of January 2005.

The Star Chamber is new to the area but the officers have a proven business history. The Treasurer Tammi Ryals is a CPA, owner Accounting and Tax Services LLC. The Secretary Kathy Hicks manages an Independent Insurance Agency, Star Insurance. The Second Vice President Philip McCune has several business activities in the area including the Star Depot Moxie Java, The Ranch Makers, The Vine Makers. First Vice President Dr. Kasy Lewis has Team Lewis Chiropractic, and the President Julia Fenwick has three separate Insurance Agencies. This group is charismatic and inspirational to the business community.

In January, the Mule Days Committee and the City of Star proposed to the new Star Chamber the opportunity to coordinate the annual Star Mule Days activity. After careful consideration, the Chamber agreed to the terms negotiated and the Star Chamber of Commerce has made dramatic steps to accommodate the popular voice of the citizens of Star with regards to the Mule Days event.

Star Mule Days and Community Fair will now be held the first weekend in June . This year that means Saturday June 04, and Sunday June 05. The Chamber is attempting to maintain the Mule activity as well as provide additional draw for the citizens of Star and the surrounding communities.

More information regarding the schedule for Mule Days, including Parade registration, Vendor registration and how to join the Chamber may be obtained at the Star Chamber of Commerce web site, or by calling the Star Chamber of Commerce Office at 208.286.9110. The web address staridahochamber.com (please be advised that the site is under construction and that the address must be entered in the address field. Using a search engine will yield no site as the development is not complete).