The below flyer has details and  registration information regarding an Active Shooter Seminar Series that will be starting March 16th and offered free of charge over a virtual platform.  As Emergency managers, we believe  it’s critically  important  to help business owners and managers educate themselves on how best to plan, prepare and respond, for these kind of events that are happening with alarming frequency in our country. To that end, the Idaho Office of Emergency Management has partnered with several other states in our region and the Department of Homeland Security and several private sector businesses  to develop the Private Sector Preparedness Response and Recovery Seminar Series (PSPR2).  The seminar series, entitled “Mass Casualty Impact and Recovery,” will examine in monthly 90-minute sessions the best practices shared BOTH by  businesses who have gone through them, and government officials forced to respond to them. This private sector led, CISA supported series, is unique in that it seeks to explore the short, mid and long-term aftermath and impacts that businesses must confront after a mass casualty shooting type event.
 
The Private Sector Preparedness Response and Recovery (PSPR2) Seminar Series: Mass Casualty Impact and Recovery, will examine how businesses can better prepare, respond and recover from active shooter and other mass casualty events. Each 90-minute seminar will include subject matter experts from business and the government sharing critical infrastructure best practices, valuable lessons, and planning resources and tools to assist with mass casualty impact and recovery. This series is designed for companies and organizations interested in enhancing their knowledge and understanding of the impact and recovery of a mass casualty event. The audience is any business and partner interested in learning more, and the series will be open nationally. Please see the attached flyer for more details and registration information. We hope you will share this flyer and the registration link, and QR Code,  with your valued members.
 
Seminars are free,  not cumulative and may be taken individually. Each seminar counts toward continuing education with CEU credits. The first Seminar is March 16 at 0900 PST/1200 EST.  The deadline for registration is March 15th Noon Pacific.
 
For more information, please contact:
Jon  Hanian
Public-Private Partnerships Program Manager
Idaho Office of Emergency Management
jhanian@imd.idaho.gov
208-488-2014

Watch Previous Presentations
Missed any of this season's presentations? Access the full list of recorded presentations on our website or by heading to our YouTube channel.
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About the Fettuccine Forum

The Fettuccine Forum is a lively and informal gathering, which invites the public to interact with politicians, artists, historians, activists, advocates, and professionals in an effort to promote good citizenship and responsible growth through education. Support from the Office of the Mayor, Boise State Public Radio, and the Department of History at Boise State University all make the Forum possible. More information: www.boiseartsandhistory.org/learn/fettuccine-forum 

About the Boise City Department of Arts & History
The Department of Arts & History’s mission is to provide leadership, advocacy, education, services, and support for Arts and History to preserve Boise’s character and enhance our community’s quality of life. We envision a city where everyone has access to art and history, and the opportunity to pursue and experience Boise through a variety of cultural offerings. More information: www.boiseartsandhistory.org

​One-hour webinar features Founder and CEO, Cheryle Jackson
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CLEVELAND –February 10, 2023 — KeyBank’s Key4Women will present “Grit and Grace”, a free, one-hour virtual event on Wednesday, March 1, at 12pm eastern standard time.
The webinar will kick off Women’s History month with guest speaker, Cheryle Jackson, Founder of Grit and Grace, The Movement and current CEO of MyOwnDoctor, a groundbreaking telehealth company. This lively webinar will discuss why practicing grace along with grit is the answer to not only sustaining success but walking in your brilliance to live a life you desire.
Jackson’s history-making career has been marked by her ability to break barriers. She has served as a C-suite executive at a global aviation company, CEO of the Chicago Urban League, a candidate for the U.S. Senate seat vacated by President Obama, communications director for an Illinois Governor, and a vice president at National Public Radio. In 2018, Cheryle founded Grit and Grace, The Movement, a women’s empowerment, coaching and media company. In 2020, she became CEO of MyOwnDoctor, a telehealth company that offers culturally specific care with platforms Black Telehealth and LatinX Telehealth.
Her highly accredited TEDx Talk “Grit and Grace” validates the career trajectories of go-getters but also implores women to place self-compassion on par with ambition as a lasting model for success.
“Key4Women is about empowering women, which is what Cheryle embodies in her work throughout her career,” said Rachael Sampson, Key4Women Leader. “Our attendees are going to walk away feeling energized to take on and overcome challenges that will drive them to success.”
For more information, visit 
Key4Women | KeyBank
 , or register online by February 28th here.

About KeyBank
KeyCorp's roots trace back nearly 200 years to Albany, New York. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Key is one of the nation's largest bank-based financial services companies, with assets of approximately $189.8 billion at December 31, 2022. Key provides deposit, lending, cash management, and investment services to individuals and businesses in 15 states under the name KeyBank National Association through a network of approximately 1,000 branches and approximately 1,300 ATMs. Key also provides a broad range of sophisticated corporate and investment banking products, such as merger and acquisition advice, public and private debt and equity, syndications and derivatives to middle market companies in selected industries throughout the United States under the KeyBanc Capital Markets trade name. For more information, visit 
Banking, Credit Cards, Mortgages, and Loans
 . KeyBank is Member FDIC.

Bogus Basin announced that passes for the 2023-24 season will run February 24th through March 5th, 2023. The sale offers the opportunity for recreation enthusiasts to secure the deepest discounts on a badge of honor – a Bogus Basin Season Pass. During the sale, more than two-thirds of the non-profit’s 2023-24 season passes will be snapped up by devout fans interested in locking in to one of the nation’s leading values in mountain recreation.

The 2023-24 Season Pass product options remain the same, including the popular True Bogus Pass that provides year-round access and partner mountain benefits. In the 2022-23 season, the industry leading True Bogus Pass featured unrivaled access to 50+ partner resorts. The incredibly affordable Night Season Pass, introduced last fall, is available for purchase at its lowest price point during the sale.
The purchasing process is a bit different this year, thanks to Bogus Basin’s new RFID technology. Current pass holders can now reload and reuse their same physical pass, which reduces waste, saves time, and lowers costs.

For 80 years, Bogus Basin has defined what it means to have nearby access to world-class mountain recreation and education. It is a prized local purveyor of outdoor experiences since its inception in 1942. Built for the community, by the community, Bogus Basin is a showcase for the Treasure Valley’s laid-back, outdoorsy lifestyle. Year-round offerings include lifelong opportunities for recreationalists of all ages and abilities – skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, mountain biking, environmental education, and more.

Bogus Basin’s mission of engaging the community in affordable, accessible and fun year-round education and recreation, coupled with its 501(c)(3) non-profit status, ensures that the guest experience comes first at Bogus Basin – decisions are not driven by shareholders, private financial interests, or expensive real estate deals. Earnings go back into the operation, to improve the on-mountain guest experience. In recent years, strong season pass sales and new offerings, including summer operations, have allowed the area to invest more than $40 million in capital projects.

“The improvements we’ve been able to make have deepened the support and trust of the communities that we serve, which is something we do not take for granted. Bogus Basin’s pass holders and guests understand that their support translates into even better recreation experiences.”
Brad Wilson, General Manager

As the Treasure Valley population and interest in outdoor recreation grows, Bogus Basin is able to manage capacity and retain its affordability by taking advantage of its long operating hours and lowering the price of season passes and tickets at off-peak times. The Twilight, Night, and Midweek pass products have exploded in popularity. The area is currently working on a new 10-year master plan, exploring options for terrain expansion, new lifts, new facilities, and more.

Bogus Basin remains committed to offering an unparalleled recreation experience for the Treasure Valley, providing 12-13 hours of daily access in the winter, and seven-day operations in the summer. The area’s diverse season pass product mix, combined with its proximity to the Treasure Valley, provides flexible, season-long access for every age group and budget.
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Full Details on 2023-24 Season Pass Sale
Full Details on Season Pass Reloading Process

KeyBank’s Key4Women will present “Grit and Grace”, a free, one-hour virtual event on Wednesday, March 1, at 12pm eastern standard time.
The webinar will kick off Women’s History month with guest speaker, Cheryle Jackson, Founder of Grit and Grace, The Movement and current CEO of MyOwnDoctor, a groundbreaking telehealth company. This lively webinar will discuss why practicing grace along with grit is the answer to not only sustaining success but walking in your brilliance to live a life you desire.  
 
Jackson’s history-making career has been marked by her ability to break barriers. She has served as a C-suite executive at a global aviation company, CEO of the Chicago Urban League, a candidate for the U.S. Senate seat vacated by President Obama, communications director for an Illinois Governor, and a vice president at National Public Radio. In 2018, Cheryle founded Grit and Grace, The Movement, a women’s empowerment, coaching and media company. In 2020, she became CEO of MyOwnDoctor, a telehealth company that offers culturally specific care with platforms Black Telehealth and LatinX Telehealth.
 
Her highly accredited TEDx Talk “Grit and Grace” validates the career trajectories of go-getters but also implores women to place self-compassion on par with ambition as a lasting model for success.
 
“Key4Women is about empowering women, which is what Cheryle embodies in her work throughout her career,” said Rachael Sampson, Key4Women Leader. “Our attendees are going to walk away feeling energized to take on and overcome challenges that will drive them to success.”
 
For more information, visit key.com/women, or register online by February 28th here.  

Property damage remediation specialist says the importance of advance planning grows as severe weather and climate events become more frequent‌
Meridian, ID (Grassroots Newswire) February 9, 2023 - Since Fall 2022, the United States has experienced extreme weather from coast to coast ranging from major rain and flood events to hurricanes and tornadoes to extreme freezing conditions including a "once in a generation blizzard." As catastrophic weather events impact property owners more frequently, it magnifies the need for disaster readiness ahead of this spring's storm season.
The National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), part of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), reports that from 1980-2022, there were, on average, 7.9 "billion-dollar" events each year. In 2021, there were 20 "billion-dollar" weather or climate disaster events, and 2022 delivered another 18 - each year more than doubling the previous multi-year average.1
"These statistics are revealing," says Christian Isaacson of SERVPRO® of Boise, "but not surprising to businesses like SERVPRO who specialize in disaster response and remediation. SERVPRO franchise owners experience the real-life impact of events like these as home and business owners reach out for help after flooding, fire, wind, and other natural disasters wreak havoc on their properties. That's why we continue to emphasize the importance of preparing in advance before disaster strikes."
Because spring weather can be particularly unpredictable, Isaacson urges property owners in the Meridian area to take advantage of state, federal and other online resources now to prepare for a possible severe weather event. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) offers tips here2 for preparing an emergency kit to have on hand. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) offers an emergency preparedness checklist here3, and more ideas and tools are available from sources like the Red Cross, the AARP, and others.
According to Rick Isaacson, CEO of Servpro Industries, LLC, the number of calls for help and web traffic to 
Commercial & Residential Restoration Services
 increased more than 300% after the most recent winter storm event in late December 2022 over the same period last year (12/22/22 - 12/28/22).

"Advance preparation might have helped some of these property owners literally weather the storm with less damage," said Isaacson. "And for those whose homes or businesses were severely damaged or destroyed in spite of efforts to avoid damage, advance preparation would mean that critical papers, contact numbers, insurance information, and recovery plans would be close at hand. Time spent improving your disaster readiness is time well spent."
SERVPRO specializes in disaster cleaning, restoration, and construction services, helping to remediate damage, making it "Like it never even happened," for both commercial and residential customers. For more information on SERVPRO of Boise, please contact Christian Isaacson at (208) 375-0300 or Cisaacson@servproboise.com. For more information about SERVPRO, please visit 
Commercial & Residential Restoration Services
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1. Billion-Dollar Weather and Climate Disasters | National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI)
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2. Spring Weather

3.https://www.energy.gov/sites/prod/files/FEMA_Red-Cross_Emergency_Preparedness_Checklist.pdf

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About SERVPRO
For more than 50 years, SERVPRO has been a trusted leader in fire and water cleanup and restoration services, construction, mold mitigation, biohazard and pathogen remediation. SERVPRO's professional services network of more than 2,000 individually owned and operated franchises spans the United States and Canada, responding to property damage emergencies large and small - from million-square-foot commercial facilities to individual homes. When disaster strikes, homeowners, business owners and major insurance companies alike rely on SERVPRO to make it "Like it never even happened."

​The Idaho District Council of the Urban Land Institute (ULI-Idaho) announces the first Sustainability Conference in Boise, taking place March 6 at Boise Centre.
 
“We are excited to have an opportunity with the Randall Lewis Center for Sustainability in Real Estate to bring in national speakers and industry experts to Idaho discuss net zero practices and sustainability initiatives. Working with national, regional, and local experts, together we have developed a wide range of resources and discussion topics to help our communities and the broader real estate and land use industry better understand the business case for net zero,” said Karlee May, Executive Director.
 
The half-day program begins with a national keynote speaker over lunch, Billy Grayson, and then features seven different afternoon break-out sessions which allows for attendees to select the topics they wish to dive in to. The mixture of local and non-local speakers and panelists are coming from across the nation to contribute their expertise and knowledge to the Idaho community.
 
Program Schedule:
11:30 – 12:30   Registration opens, visit information booths / networking
12:30 - 1:45      Welcome / lunch / keynote
2:00 – 2:45        Breakout Session #1
          Attendee choice of 1 session from the 4 different tracks:

• Buildings/Mass Timber
• Infrastructure/ Clean Energy
• Idaho Climate Change, water/fire/drought
• ENVISION/Sustainable planning, design & construction

3:00 – 3:45        Breakout Session #2
          Attendee choice of 1 session from 3 different tracks:

• Technical conversations
• Case studies
• Tangible partnerships

4:00 – 5:30        Closing Reception
 
“By channeling our resources and energies into tacking these important and pressing challenges we can maximize our impact. This is a great place to start, hopefully continuing these valuable conversations going forward”, said May. “There is also a tremendous amount of encouragement from the industry locally- the companies and universities who are supporting this program truly care about our environment and the real estate industry.”
 
Registration for the Sustainability Conference is open anybody interested in these topics and how we can best move the needle in Idaho collectively. We are proud to be offering CM credits for planners as well. Please find additional information, registration links, and ongoing announcements of breakout sessions and speakers online at Idaho.uli.org/events.
 
For questions about ULI-Idaho or the Sustainability Conference visit Idaho.ULI.org
 
Supporting organizations include: Idaho Power, Boise State University, Boise Cascade, City of Boise, Andersen Construction, Idaho Smart Growth, Keystone Concepts, WoodWorks, APA Idaho, HDR, Holland & Hart, USGBC-Idaho and HUNT Electric.

In October 2023, MONOPOLY puts Boise on the board. Boise residents will be able to play the world’s most popular board game in a way that pays tribute to the iconic landmarks in the City  of Trees. Boise is among an elite group of places chosen, including Brooklyn, Kansas City, and Scottsdale, to get its very own edition of the iconic game. 

From today until October 1st, Boise residents can voice which locations they would like to see featured on the board by submitting it to the official Boise MONOPOLY email, Boise@toptrumps.com.  

MONOPOLY: Boise Edition will feature locally themed squares to replace Boardwalk and Park Place from the original Atlantic City MONOPOLY board. In addition, they will include customized “Community Chest” and “Chance” playing cards, making the entire game unique to Boise. A few squares will also be dedicated to Boise-specific parks, monuments, museums, and more.  

Top Trumps, manufacturers of the official Boise version of MONOPOLY under license from global branded entertainment leader Hasbro, say the game will be on shelves starting in October of this year. Aaron Green, a representative from Top Trumps, said: “We want to ensure that the MONOPOLY: Boise Edition is an accurate portrayal of what locals love about their city, so we would love for everyone to get on board and send us their recommendations of what they would like to see included. Everything is up for consideration – Bogus Basin, BSU Broncos, Camel’s Back Park, the Greenbelt; we want to know your Boise favorites that must be on the board – so please get involved!”  
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Bill Connors, President & CEO of the Boise Metro Chamber, joined the announcement and said: “A Boise version of the beloved MONOPOLY game is a fantastic opportunity to bring the community together, and it is a reflection of the vibrancy of our city. From the Greenbelt to the Foothills and everything in between, let’s work together to make this game emblematic of what it means to live and ​work in the City of Trees.”