From Healthcare to Holistic Fitness After graduating from the College of Idaho, Allen Traylor began his career in healthcare by working at Healthwise, a local non-profit. From the start of his career, he understood that the healthcare system was … [Read more...]
IDS-069 Allen Traylor – UpCycle
Allen Traylor is the founder of UpCycle, a fitness studio located in downtown Boise's BoDo district. As a holistic fitness center, UpCycle is designed to be a particularly supportive community —both mentally and physically. They offer a variety of … [Read more...]
IDS-067 Hannah Ball – Urban Land Development
Hannah Ball is a Principal Owner of Urban Land Development in Garden City, Idaho. After growing up in Garden City, Hannah returned with a new vision for the future, creating of a new commercial corridor along 34th Street. Her goal? To bring new … [Read more...]
IDS-066 Collin Rudeen – Boise Brewing
Inspired by the structure of community supported agriculture, Collin Rudeen founded Boise Brewing, one of only a few community-owned breweries in the country. Rudeen and his fellow owners in Boise Brewing are currently brewing up new ways to give … [Read more...]
Collin Rudeen & Boise Brewing
Starting Boise Brewing Collin Rudeen worked as an industrial engineer in the renewable energy industry before quitting his job. With his new free time, he wanted to enjoy life and “just do some fun stuff.” He began spending a lot of his time … [Read more...]
Melissa Nodzu & Destination Caldwell
The Artist In 1991, Melissa Nodzu moved to Boise to attend Boise State University. She later married a Boise native whose parents ran their own small business, Tomcat Printing. Nodzu credits working for her in-laws’ business with bringing out her … [Read more...]
IDS-063 Melissa Nodzu – Destination Caldwell
Melissa Nodzu is the Director of Events for Indian Creek Plaza in Caldwell. Only 20 miles west of Boise, Caldwell is significantly more affordable than the capital city and is experiencing a boom and revitalization of its own. One of the key leaders … [Read more...]
IDS-057 Maggie Benedetti – Wild Hearts Idaho
Maggie Benedetti is the Founder of Wild Hearts Idaho. After completing her Master’s in Social Work, Maggie realized that her love for Boise and the outdoors was a major part of her identity. Wanting to be true to herself while serving her community, … [Read more...]
Maggie Benedetti & Wild Hearts Idaho
After completing her Master’s in Social Work, Maggie Benedetti worked in youth mental health counseling for the Women’s and Children’s Alliance. While living in other states and abroad, she realized that her love for Boise and the outdoors was a … [Read more...]
IDS-054 Kevin Quinn – Alert Squad
Kevin Quinn has developed two apps which are currently available in the Apple and Android app stores: ExactPlus and AlertSquad. He also has seven addition apps in development which will address needs he sees in the music, real estate, and health … [Read more...]