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Kirez Reynolds has done more in one lifetime than most do in five. His love of detail and obsession with his interests has led to an interesting, varied résumé that includes working alongside early internet pioneers, investing in Bitcoin before it became a household name, owning CrossFit gyms, and training Navy SEALs. So when he purchased a Footprints Floors franchise in Boise this year, it seemed like an unexpected next step.
But for Reynolds, every career has been built on following his instincts and curiosity. His professional career began at Cornell University, where Reynolds taught internet courses before the World Wide Web became available to the public. He built websites, developed business intelligence databases for major consulting firms, and even wrote philosophy pages on one of the earliest online encyclopedia projects that would eventually become Wikipedia. However, all that online, sitting at the computer all day, was wearing on his physical health. Determined to change course, Kiraz threw himself into Adventure Racing, an off-road multi-sport competition. The races introduced him to former members of SEAL Team Two, who eventually recruited him to help manage their company before asking him to become a fitness trainer for East Coast SEAL teams. “I did have a lot of energy because I was young and I was obsessive,” he said. “I never watched TV. I slept five hours a night, and just was going hard all the time.” Reynolds’ career continued to evolve. He owned CrossFit gyms, consulted in the cryptocurrency industry, and sold advanced engineering technology for the construction industry. He loved construction technology, but was ready to stop working on computers. Then, the pandemic prompted Reynolds and his family to relocate. “I started looking at Idaho where I could raise my kids because I wanted mountains and rivers and lakes and forests,” he said. He trained as a lineman before realizing the travel would keep him away from his wife and four children. Despite the diverse résumé, flooring ultimately became the next step. The business combines his love of construction and allows him to specialize in one service for a simpler model that allows for more time with his family. Reynolds is putting just as much attention to detail and rigor into the flooring business as his past ventures. “I understand everything about the flooring systems. I simply carry out what I promise to do and I follow up. I do not abandon customers, and I do not neglect them,” he said. “I will keep on solving problems until they love their floors. That's what I do.” BOISE, Idaho – Capital City Development Corporation (CCDC) has launched five new and expanded ParkBOI parking products to provide employees, employers, and visitors more flexible ways to park in downtown Boise. There are no waiting lists for the new products which launched on August 1. The new products complement ParkBOI's existing parking options, including First Hour Free, which remains available daily from 5 a.m. to 8 p.m.
The new products were created in response to feedback from current passholders and input gathered during public outreach efforts. They offer more flexible parking solutions for hybrid employees, businesses managing employee parking, evening and weekend hospitality workers, and customers who want the convenience of pass-style garage access without committing to a traditional monthly pass. The new lineup includes the Limited Pass, All Access Pass, Hourly Parking Passport, Overnight Pass, and Shared Monthly Account. "Downtown Boise doesn't operate on a one-size-fits-all schedule, and parking shouldn't either," said Zach Piepmeyer, CCDC Parking and Mobility Director. "We listened to our customers and the downtown community, then developed more flexible parking options that reflect how people work, visit, and do business today. Whether someone commutes every day, works a hybrid schedule, manages employee parking, or enjoys downtown in the evenings, there's now a ParkBOI product designed to meet their needs while helping keep downtown accessible for everyone." New ParkBOI Products
"Public parking is about much more than providing a place to leave your vehicle," said Piepmeyer. "It's an investment in downtown Boise's economy. A well-managed public parking system supports local businesses, helps employers attract and retain workers, improves access for visitors, and keeps downtown connected as our city continues to grow." Unlike privately owned parking facilities, revenue generated through ParkBOI is reinvested back into Boise's public parking system to maintain existing garages, improve customer experience, support mobility initiatives, and strengthen downtown economic vitality. The new products reflect CCDC's ongoing commitment to providing parking options that better match how people live, work, and visit downtown today. The new products reflect CCDC's ongoing commitment to providing parking options that better match how people live, work, and visit downtown today. More information is available at www.ParkBOI.com. BELOIT, Wis. & BOISE, Idaho (August 4, 2026) — Hendricks Commercial Properties is pleased to announce the addition of Shannon Eldridge as Vice President of Asset Management and the promotion of Cade Kennedy to Leasing Manager, strengthening the company’s Western Region leadership team as it continues to grow its commercial real estate portfolio and presence throughout the West. Based in Boise, Eldridge returns to Hendricks Commercial Properties after previously serving in senior leadership roles across development, asset management, and acquisitions and dispositions. With more than 25 years of commercial real estate experience, he has led portfolio strategy for nationally recognized organizations and brings extensive expertise in maximizing asset performance and creating value. As Vice President of Asset Management, Eldridge will lead the strategic oversight of the company’s Western Region portfolio, focusing on financial performance, operational excellence, leasing initiatives, redevelopment opportunities and capital investment strategies. Kennedy, who most recently served as a Financial Analyst with Hendricks Commercial Properties, will now serve as Leasing Manager. Kennedy will lead leasing efforts across the company’s Boise portfolio, overseeing office and retail properties including The Hoff Building, Jefferson Place, The Owyhee, BoDo District, The Warehouse Food Hall and Hotel Renegade. Kennedy will focus on attracting and retaining quality tenants, cultivating broker and tenant relationships, and executing leasing strategies that support occupancy goals and long-term asset performance. “We’re thrilled to welcome Shannon back to Hendricks Commercial Properties and excited to see Cade take on this expanded leadership role,” said Rob Gerbitz, President and CEO of Hendricks Commercial Properties. “Boise and the Western Region continue to be a significant part of our long-term growth strategy, and we’re committed to investing in the people and expertise needed to support that growth and continue delivering value for our tenants, partners and the communities we serve.” Hendricks Commercial Properties has earned a strong reputation for creating distinctive, award-winning destinations through thoughtful redevelopment and exceptional design. The company received the BOMA Idaho and City of Boise Building Excellence Award and the ENR Mountain States Best Projects Award for its renovation and restoration of The Warehouse Food Hall. It also earned the BOMA Idaho Excellence in New Commercial Development Award and Boutique Design magazine's Gold Key Award for Excellence in Hospitality Design for its boutique Hotel Renegade. To learn more about Hendricks Commercial Properties Western Region portfolio and leasing opportunities, visit www.hendricksgroup.com. ###
 PORTLAND, Ore. (July 7, 2026)— After more than five years serving the Boise market, and with attorneys who have called Idaho home far longer, Miller Nash LLP is deepening its roots. The premier, regional law firm announces the relocation of its Boise presence to the heart of downtown, marking the next step in its commitment to Idaho's business and legal communities.
Miller Nash’s new Boise office is located in U.S. Bank Plaza at the crossroads of W Main St. and S Capitol Blvd., placing the firm in the center of the city’s business, civic, and cultural activity. Steps from downtown restaurants, shops, museums, and green spaces, the office offers a dynamic setting for attorneys to collaborate with clients and stay connected to the momentum driving Boise’s continued growth. The new office address is 101 S Capitol Blvd, Ste 900. “We are excited to begin this next chapter in downtown Boise, a location that places us closer to the energy, opportunity, and growth shaping the region,” says KC Hovda, partner-in-charge of the Boise office. “This move strengthens our ability to provide tailored legal solutions to the thriving local community. We look forward to this chapter of Miller Nash’s bright future.” Miller Nash's Boise team brings deep Idaho ties and a wide-ranging practice built for today's complex business environment, from commercial litigation and high-stakes disputes to the transactional and regulatory matters that keep businesses and governments running. Whether clients are closing a deal, resolving a dispute, or navigating a regulatory challenge, the team pairs practical industry knowledge with a seamless combination of deal work and advocacy.  BOISE, ID. (July 9, 2026) — Wild Hearts Idaho is gearing up for the Sixth Annual Wild River Dash on Saturday, August 22, at Esther Simplot Park. The event is the Treasure Valley's only paddle and run duathlon, combining two of Boise's favorite summer activities into one race: paddling across Quinn's Pond and running along the Boise River Greenbelt.
For Boise families looking for a way to spend a Saturday morning outdoors, the Wild River Dash is an entry point into the world of multisport racing without the intimidation factor. The kid course is short enough that young participants can finish feeling proud, and the relay option means friends, siblings, or parents and kids can split the work and share the fun. Adults and teens tackle a half-mile paddle across Quinn's Pond followed by a two-mile run on the Greenbelt. Kids ages 5 to 11 take on a shorter course with a quarter-mile paddle and a one-mile loop around the end of the pond. All proceeds from the Wild River Dash go directly to Wild Hearts Idaho, a Boise-based nonprofit that provides free outdoor adventures to girls ages 12 to 18 across the Treasure Valley. Since its founding in 2016, the organization has more than seven hundred girls hiking, backpacking, rock climbing, rafting, and snowshoeing through Idaho's wild spaces. Every adventure is free of cost to participants, with all gear, meals, and transportation provided. “We started the Wild River Dash because we wanted to bring the whole community together around things Boise does so well: getting on the water, getting out on the Greenbelt, and supporting young people in the outdoors,” said Serena Rasmussen, Executive Director of Wild Hearts Idaho. “There's nothing else like this in the Treasure Valley. Every year participants leave with a big smile on their faces, whether they pushed themselves competitively or participated just for fun.” Wild Hearts Idaho is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. To register for the Wild River Dash, visit runsignup.com/Race/ID/Boise/WildRiverDash. For questions, contact [email protected]. About Wild Hearts Idaho Wild Hearts Idaho builds community, confidence, and leadership skills in girls ages 12 to 18 through free outdoor adventures across Idaho. Founded in 2016, the organization runs year-round programming including hiking, backpacking, rafting, rock climbing in the name of building confidence, community, and resilience among the next generation. All adventures are free to participants, removing financial barriers so every girl can access the outdoors. Learn more at wildheartsidaho.org.  Boise, ID — June 19, 2026 —KeyBank has awarded a $20,000 grant to Breaking Chains Academy of Development (BCAD) to support the Canyon County Youth Empowerment (CCYE) Project, an initiative providing education, workforce training, mentoring, and wraparound services to at-risk youth ages 16–18.
The CCYE Project serves approximately 100 youth annually across Canyon County and surrounding communities. Participants often face significant challenges, including school disengagement, housing instability, justice system involvement, and the effects of trauma. Through a relationship-centered, trauma-informed approach, the program helps students reengage in education, earn their GED or high school equivalency, and build pathways to employment or continued learning. “KeyBank is committed to investing in organizations that strengthen our community and create lasting opportunity,” said Scott Schlange, Idaho market president for KeyBank. “Breaking Chains is doing critical work to support young people at a pivotal time in their lives. This grant will help expand access to education, workforce development, and essential services that empower youth to achieve long-term success.” The program combines individualized GED/HSE instruction with job readiness training, mentoring, and essential support such as meals, transportation, hygiene resources, and referrals to mental health services. These comprehensive services remove barriers that often prevent youth from completing their education and achieving stability. Each year, the program is expected to help approximately 60 students earn their GED or equivalency, with the majority transitioning into employment, workforce training programs, or postsecondary education. By equipping youth with skills and support, the CCYE Project helps reduce recidivism, strengthen the local workforce, and promote safer, more resilient communities. “This support from KeyBank is an investment in the potential of the young people we serve,” said Luis Granados, executive director for BCAD. “It allows us to continue providing the education, mentorship, and critical resources our students need to overcome obstacles and build independent, successful futures.” About Breaking Chains Breaking Chains Academy of Development (BCAD) is a 501(c)(3) community-based nonprofit organization founded in 2016 and dedicated to helping at-risk youth ages 14–18 break cycles of violence, crime, and gang involvement. Serving Canyon County, Idaho and surrounding communities, BCAD equips young people with the education, workforce skills, mentorship, and support necessary to build safe, stable, and successful futures. Through its three core pillars, education services, workforce development, and mentoring. BCAD provides youth with the tools needed to overcome challenges and transition confidently into adulthood. The organization also offers wrap-around services, including daily meals, transportation assistance, clothing, hygiene products, school supplies, and access to essential resources that remove barriers to success. By combining prevention, intervention, and long-term support, Breaking Chains Academy creates pathways to opportunity, empowers youth to reach their full potential, and strengthens communities by breaking the cycle of violence and creating lasting positive change. About KeyCorp KeyCorp's roots trace back more than 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 billion at March 31, 2026. 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 950 branches and approximately 1,100 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 https://www.key.com/. KeyBank Member FDIC.  18Ninety Creative recently graduated from the prestigious Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program, a nationally recognized executive education initiative designed to help entrepreneurs scale their companies through practical business education, strategic planning, financial analysis, and leadership development. The program provides small business owners with access to world-class curriculum, expert advisors, and a powerful network of fellow business leaders from across the country.
What made this experience especially meaningful for us is that we were selected to participate in the National Cohort—bringing together growth-oriented businesses from all 50 states—and 18Ninety Creative was the only Idaho-based company represented in our cohort. Over the course of the program, we developed a comprehensive growth plan for the future of our business while building relationships with entrepreneurs tackling similar challenges across a wide range of industries. Learn more here: www.goldmansachs.com/community-impact/10000-small-businesses/us |
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