Membership Benefits
Downtown Boise Association (DBA) manages clean and safe programs, creates events that drive traffic downtown, develops enticing promotions, engages businesses and the community through extensive marketing, keep businesses updated with crucial information, and advocates for downtown with partners and stakeholders. We work to keep Downtown Boise vibrant, clean, and safe! Links to access membership benefits are provided below.
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Business Listing
Submit or make changes to your business listing for our main directory page. This listing can be updated at anytime by either submitting a form below or contacting programs@downtownboise.org.
Any listings with the Downtown Boise Association will be verified and approved prior to publishing.
Event & Promotion Calendar
Hosting an event? Having a huge summer blow out sale? Someone say karaoke? If your business or organization is hosting an event or promotion that is held within Downtown Boise, submit as many as you like. Utilize the events calendar as another marketing platform to boost visibility.
First Thursday in Downtown Boise
First Thursday in Downtown Boise is a monthly event that showcases the city's vibrant arts and cultural scene. Each month businesses, organizations, artists, etc. will host a promotion and/or collaboration at their establishment to celebrate of local art, host live music, highlight new merch, but overall encourage community engagement.
Submit a FT EventCurrent FT Listings
*Events must be approved prior to listing. As a general rule, to be included online, events must be submitted no later than one week prior to the next First Thursday.*
Interested in alcohol tastings at your First Thursday event? Partner with a licensed alcohol provider to offer sales or a tasting service at your business. Only a licensed alcohol provider can assure your event will be up to the city and state’s permitting standards. For questions on permits, please call the Boise City Clerk’s Office 208-972-8150
- For help identifying Idaho Wineries to participate in your First Thursday event, please reach out to Ashlee Struble, ashlee@idahowines.org.
- For help identifying Idaho Breweries to participate in your First Thursday event, please reach out to Sheila Francis, sheila@idbrewers.org.
Downtown Boise Gift Card Program
A complimentary program for businesses to increase sales and customer engagement! The Downtown Boise Gift Card is processed as a credit card transaction and all sales go directly to the business. No extra equipment, software, or fees are associated with the program, a simple agreement form and test transaction is needed for set-up.
If interested in becoming a participant in the program, contact info@downtownboise.org.
Program Print-Out Gift Card FAQ
Maintenance & Services
Beautification programs and the Downtown Maintenance Team are exclusive to BID members include ; these services focus on street level maintenance to enhance community an include business experiences within the BID. Additionally, DBA serves as an informative hub, ensuring the downtown community are updated on events that may be of interest or have an impact on them.
Maintenance & Services Placemaking Programs Streetscape Initiatives Social Impact Resources
Want to Receive DBA Member eNewsletter?
Member only eNewsletter that provides information and updates about all things Downtown Boise. To stay up to date and access various resources subscribe below.
Questions? Concerns?
Contact us at info@downtownboise.org or fill out our inquiry form.
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