Forum: The Power, Peril, and Promise of Boise’s Creative Economy

Forum: The Power, Peril, and Promise of Boise’s Creative Economy

Boise’s creative economy - businesses and non-profits that produce creative goods or services such as films, concerts, advertising, cuisine, architecture, visual art, and performances – is crucial to the dynamic character and economic growth of Idaho’s capital city. 

Bouncing back from closures and layoffs of the pandemic, Boise’s creative businesses and non-profits face new issues such as rising rents and attraction and retention of talent. How do we invest in the city's authentic character while innovating and challenging creative norms in an ever-changing place?

On this panel, creative industry leaders discuss the evolution of Southern Idaho’s creative business and urban environments and the shifting audiences and clients they serve.

Panelists:

• Dr. Amanda Ashley - Professor, Urban Studies and Community Development, Director, School of the Arts, Boise State University

• Eric Gilbert - Co-Founder of Treefort

• Sean Keithly - Economic Development Director, City of Boise, Office of the Mayor

• Kris Komori - Co-Owner of KIN, five-time James Beard Award nominee

Moderator: City Club board member Greg Hahn

Where: Treefort Music Hall, 722 W Broad Street, Boise, ID 83702

When: Tuesday, March 28, 2023 from 11:45 a.m. – 1:00 pm

Tickets: $29 City Club Members with lunch, $35 non-members with lunch, $5 to attend without lunch

This forum is sponsored by Trailhead and Holland & Hart

City Club thanks our Annual sponsor, University of Idaho. The 2023 Forum Series is sponsored by AARP of Idaho, Bank of Idaho, Echelon Group, Idaho Humanities Council, Micron, Optum, Small Mine Development, and St. Luke's. We are pleased to welcome university students to attend our events thanks to our University partner Boise State University.. Our media partners include Boise State Public Radio, Idaho Public Television and the Idaho Statesman. The Osher Lifetime Learning Institute is our Community Partner. This program is made possible in part by a grant from the Idaho Humanities Council, the state-based affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

If you have any questions, call 208-364-4614 and staff can assist you.