Mission, Vision & Who We Are

Your Business will be supported by the Downtown Boise Association
The Downtown Boise Association (DBA) is a non-profit 501(c) 6 Corporation that manages the downtown Boise Business Improvement District (BID). The mission of the DBA is “To be the steward for the operation and promotion of downtown Boise as a clean, safe and vibrant place in which to work, shop, live and play.”

Who are Members of the DBA?
DBA members are those that are in the BID that includes the area bounded by 5th, State, 13th and Myrtle Streets.

How is the DBA Funded?
The budget is derived from mandatory BID assessments, events, sponsorships and grants.

What specifically does the DBA do?

¦ Services : The DBA manages the “ Clean Team ” which cleans and sweeps downtown sidewalks and manages the 400 flower planters located throughout downtown.

¦ Events: The DBA organizes downtown events located in the Grove such as Alive After Five , Jazz on the Grove , and the Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration . In addition the DBA markets downtown events aimed at the retail sector such as “ First Thursday ” and “ Christmas in the City ”, and promotes Boise through a marketing campaign called “ Fall for Boise ”.

¦ Marketing: The DBA promotes downtown as a Boise Shopping, Dining, Arts and Entertainment destination through the Downtown Map & Directory , television, radio and print advertising throughout the year. The DBA manages a comprehensive gift card program aimed at both general public distribution and major employer incentive programs. The card can be used at over 250 downtown locations including public parking garages.

¦ Communication: The DBA supports and maintains a web site located at www.downtownboise.org and sends out a weekly email to members with “need to know” information about downtown happenings.

¦ Advocacy: The DBA is recognized by Boise City Council as the primary advocate for downtown Boise , which enables the DBA to take leadership roles in downtown issues that impact the Downtown core.

¦ Business Development : The DBA works with the City of Boise , Capital City Development Corporation and the Boise Valley Economic Partnership to promote Downtown Boise to interested parties.

Current Annual Report :
Download the DBA 2007 Annual Report -
Download the full 2007 Idaho Business Review Supplimental - [warning: 3mb]