A little bit about us…
The Coeur d’Alene Downtown Association (DTA) was established in May 1990 to provide services within the Business Improvement District (BID). The DTA is a comprehensive, non-profit, downtown management agency governed by a membership-elected Board of Directors. The DTA uses the Main Street Four-Point Approach in its revitalization efforts, funded by revenues from the BID, the City of Coeur d’Alene, and various promotional events.
The BID was established in May of 1990 by the City of Coeur d’Alene and the Coeur d’Alene Downtown Association. Idaho state law allows cities to form a BID for the purpose of improving business in a commercial area. A group of volunteer business people circulated a petition throughout downtown Coeur d’Alene. Persons owning businesses within the proposed 22 block downtown BID signed the petition, which was submitted to the Coeur d’Alene City council. The city held a public hearing and established the Downtown BID.
All business owners in the district are required to pay an annual BID assessment. The City collects the assessments and forwards the funds to the Coeur d’Alene Downtown Association. Assessment rates have not been raised since the BID’s inception.
Our Vision
To be the most attractive and vibrant downtown in the northwest.
Our Mission
Ensure that Downtown remains the recognized heart of a vibrant community – a welcoming and exciting destination with a year-round sense of place.
Find our 5 year strategic plan HERE!
Our Values
Authentic
We honor Downtown Coeur d’Alene’s history and character by prioritizing genuine connections, preserving traditions, and embracing change to preserve and enhance the district’s charm.
Welcoming
We work to maintain an environment that is accessible and inclusive, where locals and visitors alike feel a strong sense of belonging and community.
Communicative
We prioritize transparency, active listening, and the utilization of various communication channels to foster an environment where feedback is valued and ideas are exchanged openly.
Entrepreneurial
We will provide resources and mentorship to help entrepreneurs succeed, ensuring that downtown remains a center for innovation and economic opportunity.
Efficient
We maximize impact with our resources to deliver results effectively and be responsive to our community’s needs.
Board of Directors
Adam Graves, President
Range
208-667-0201 | rangeus.com
Elin Kovash
Magpie
208-691-1231 | magpieidaho.com
Beth Rich
Mix It Up Gift & Mix It Up Home
208-667-8603 | mixituphome.com
Mark Robitaille, Secretary
Coeur d’Alene Convention and Visitors Bureau
208-415-0114 | coeurdalene.org
Debbie McKeown, Vice President
Migliore Olive Oil
208-930-0995 | miglioreoliveoilcda.com
Amy Warker, Secretary
STCU
stcu.org
Kareen Link
T-Blue Boutique
208-765-2583 | tiffanybluecda.com
Claire Anderson
The Burger Dock
208-292-4147 | theburgerdock.com
David Bobbitt, Treasurer
First Interstate Bank
208-664-8747 | firstinterstatebank.com
Benjamin Drake
The Crown & Thistle, Gentleman Sausages, Pita Pit
208-667-0201 | Crownandthistlepub.com
Jennifer Morsell
Mountain Madness Soap Co.
208-918-0667 | mountainmadnesssoap.com
Phil Boyd
Welch-Comer Engineers & Surveyors
208-664-9382 | welchcomer.com
Downtown Association Staff
Emily Boyd, Executive Director
208-667-5986 | emily@cdadowntown.com
Chloe Linton, Events Coordinator
208-415-0116 | chloe@cdadowntown.com
Mackenzie Macomber, Marketing Coordinator
208-415-0106 | mackenzie@cdadowntown.com
Duncan Andersen, Maintenance Crew Member
Skyler Clifton, Maintenance Crew Member
Committees
Design & Economic Vitality Committee
The Committee supports community transformation by enhancing physical and visual assets of the downtown core and focuses on economic tools to assist new, and existing businesses. Concerned with keeping our business environment healthy and varied, they contact new property owners/managers and maintain a listing of places available for lease while acting as a catalyst for development and restoration and creating a supportive environment for entrepreneurs in the local economy. This committee is involved with projects such as the flower baskets, the trees along Sherman and Lakeside Avenues, and other amenities such as the street-side benches. They meet on the Third Thursday of every month at 8:00 a.m. in the Coeur Conference Room in the Chamber Building located at 1st & Lakeside.
Events & Marketing Committee
Working to draw visitors and locals alike through events such as Car d’Lane, Street Fair, and the Holiday Parade. The Events & Marketing Committee positions the downtown core as the center of the community and hub of activity while creating a positive image that showcases Downtown Coeur d’Alene’s unique characteristics. They help coordinate cooperative programs and advertising tools such as the Downtown Brochure and create a yearly marketing calendar to provide both local and far-reaching advertising for year-round promotion of the Downtown Business area. They meet the second Thursday of each month at 8:00 am in the Coeur Conference Room in the Chamber Building located at 1st & Lakeside.
Membership Committee
The Membership Committee creates a strong foundation for a sustainable revitalization effort, including cultivating partnerships, community involvement, and resources for the district. The Membership Committee meets quarterly in the Coeur Conference Room in the Chamber Building located at 1st & Lakeside.
Retailer Roundtable
Offering downtown business owners, managers, and employees the opportunity to network with one another, learn a variety of business development tools, address the issues of maintaining a vibrant retail environment in the Downtown business district, and get the pulse on downtown happenings. The roundtable works as a communication forum for the retail and hospitality businesses and has been responsible for helping to give a voice to the small business owner that helps connect the stakeholders in our downtown community! They meet the First Tuesday of each month at 8:00 am in the Coeur Conference Room in the Chamber Building located at 1st & Lakeside.
For more information on any of the above committees, please contact the Coeur d’Alene Downtown Association office at 208-415-0116 or by email.
