The Downtown Boise Business Census
Do you own or operate a business in Downtown Boise?
Be sure to submit your Business Census by January 1 2027!
FAQs
What is the Business Census?
The Business Census is an expanded version of the standard Business Listing submission form. While the Business Listing form captures general info about your business for the public, we've realized we are missing important internal information about our members that will help us serve you better.
For the first time, we are encouraging all DBA members to fill out the Downtown Boise Business Census instead of the standard annual Business Listing form. While we'll continue to ask that your check and resubmit your Business Listing every year or every time you have a change to your business's info or hours, we will only ask you to fill out the Business Census once every several years.
I'm lost. What is a Business Listing?
Downtown Boise Association membership includes a listing in our online business directory hosted on this site. Having an up-to-date Business Listing helps us direct people to your establishment and share accurate information about your offerings and operating hours. If you're a DBA member, you've been prompted to check and re-submit your Business Listing once a year to make sure it is still accurate.
Our online business directory sees tens of thousands of visitors each year looking for local spots to frequent. Unlike big search engines and map apps, other businesses can't pay to show up first in search results. Users equitably find the businesses they are actually looking for by name, by category and features, or even by proximity.
A Business Listing in our directory is included in your membership, and doesn't cost you anything. If your business is within the Downtown Boise Business Improvement District, or you are a paid Associate Member, you qualify!
How does DBA use the information on the Business Census?
Most of the new information on the Business Census is contact info that will be used internally by DBA staff. While you may want your businesses' main phone and email listed online, we understand that's not always the best way to contact you about important information regarding your business. By sharing multiple contacts and communication preferences with us on your Business Census, we can send information directly to the person who needs to see it, refrain from contacting you about irrelevant matters, and leave your main business contact open for your customers.
The Business Census also asks for your foundation date and/or year. We want this information so that we can honor your big milestones and anniversaries with you.
Finally, the census asks for all of the standard, public-facing info that goes on your Business Listing including contact info, hours, a description of your business, and your favorite business logo and photos to make sure we are sharing the best version of your business with guests.
Do I need to fill out the Business Census or have a Business Listing?
No, but we strongly encourage both for all DBA members! Sharing accurate information online about your business is one of the most effective ways we have to serve you.
Accessibility
Do you need assistance completing the Business Census?
Reach out to Community Engagement Manager, Abbie Berg
aberg@downtownboise.org | 208-616-1052
Do you have questions about your membership status?
Reach out to Program Manager, Riley Dieffenbach
rileyd@downtownboise.org | 208-472-5252