Join the 10th Annual United Way Book Drive – Help Kids Build a Brighter Future!

Reading by third grade is a game-changer. It’s the #1 predictor of a child’s future success in school and life. Before third grade, kids learn to read—after third grade, they read to learn. But 61% of families facing financial instability don’t have books at home, making it harder for children to build strong literacy skills.
That’s where you come in.

The Children’s Book Drive is a community-wide effort to put books into the hands of kids who need them most. Led by United Way of Treasure Valley in partnership with Book it Forward! Idaho, this initiative collects and distributes books to children across Idaho. From early learning centers and Title I schools to juvenile detention centers, we're getting books into the hands of children who need them.

Our goal: 25,000 books. With your help, we can get there!

​Donate new or gently used children’s books to help ensure every child has the opportunity to succeed. We encourage book donations in all languages! Drop off your books between March 1st through March 27th at any Treasure Valley Albertsons, CapEd or WaFd. Check our website for additional information on how you can make an impact!

https://www.unitedwaytv.org/ChildrensBookDrive2025

Savor the bouquet, the food, and the memories! Savor Idaho Wine!
Savor Idaho, the state’s premier wine event, will be held on Sunday, June 8th, 2025 at the beautiful Idaho Botanical Garden. Held during Idaho Wine and Cider Month, come sample from over 30 wineries and cideries from around the state and get a taste of Idaho’s welcoming and approachable wine community. Stroll through the garden, sip Idaho wine and cider, visit local exhibitors, sponsors and food trucks and participate in a painting class by Wine and Design.
Savor The Weekend In Boise! Attend a winemaker’s dinner, participate in many tastings throughout the weekend, book a wine tour then top off the weekend at Savor Idaho. Room rates available at our partner accommodations – Hotel43.
Savor Idaho Tickets Make The Perfect Mother’s Day Gift! Tickets on sale March 1st, 2025! 
VIP Tickets – $125 | 1-2pm (early entry into the event + other added benefits) 
General Admission Tickets – $80 | 2-5pm
Reserve a Table! – $200 | Seats 8 with an umbrella

• Reserved Tables DO NOT include tickets to Savor Idaho
• Must purchase tickets for the event in additional to purchasing your Reserved Table
• Price also includes 4 charcuterie boards that can be picked up when you enter the event 

Is your business interested in sponsoring the VIP Hour or Savor Idaho? Please email Ashlee for more information. 
“The friendly hospitality and laid-back atmosphere of Idaho wineries was on full display!” – Wine Business

Join us on 1.11.25 for the Gebert-Arbaugh Polar Bear Challenge, a wet, wild, and wintery community fundraiser in support of children battling critical illnesses.

Test your mettle against the ice and cold, but walk away with a warmer heart, knowing that you’ve brought hope, joy, and strength to an Idaho child with a life-threatening illness.

SIGN UP HERE: secure2.wish.org/site/TR?fr_id=6193&pg=entry
For more information contact Kaitlyn Picard at [email protected] or (208) 297-6837

BOISE, ID (September 3, 2024)—Hotel Renegade, the 122-key boutique hotel in downtown Boise, has received the prestigious AAA Four Diamond rating after just three months in operation.

The AAA Four Diamond Rating is North America’s Premier hotel rating program. AAA inspectors visit hotels and restaurants throughout the year across North America, the Caribbean and Costa Rica unannounced to objectively verify the 4 Cs of AAA Diamonds: Cleanliness, Comfort, Cuisine and Consistency.

“We are honored to receive the AAA Four Diamond Rating,” said Jussi Santa, General Manager of Hotel Renegade. “This recognition is a true testament to our team’s hard work and dedication to providing exceptional service, meticulous attention to detail and a unique, immersive experience for every guest.”

Hotel Renegade opened to guests in May 2024, delighting locals and visitors alike with its rusticmeets-refined aesthetic along with its modern amenities including meeting spaces, rooftop ballroom, fitness center, in-house restaurant Baraboo Supper Club, The Highlander Rooftop Bar and Blue Collar Coffee Co.

Hotel Renegade is one of four AAA Four Diamond hotels owned and operated by Geronimo Hospitality Group. Bottleworks Hotel and Ironworks Hotel Indy, in Indianapolis, Indiana and Delafield Hotel, in Delafield, Wisconsin, have also earned this designation.

To learn more about Hotel Renegade, visit www.hotelrenegade.com. 

Media Contact: Shannon Kelly, [email protected] 

BOISE, ID – RM Soap Market announces expansion of their retail soap store locations to Boise.
RM Soap Market will host their grand opening of its new store in the Boise Towne Square Mall
on September 8, 2024 with a ribbon cutting ceremony with the Boise Chamber of Commerce on
September 10, at 1pm. The store, located on the ground floor of the Macy's wing, marks a
significant milestone for RM Soap Market as it brings its unique offerings and exceptional
customer service to its first location outside Colorado.

CEO Tony Feltman stated, "We are thrilled to join the Boise community. Boise was a perfect fit
for our expansion. As RM Soap Market, we are dedicated to making a difference. Our brand
reflects our dual inspiration: the majestic Rocky Mountains and our focus on what 'Really
Matters.' Our brand represents our mission to impact lives through simplicity, local
craftsmanship, and community engagement. But more importantly, RM Soap Market is excited
to announce the formation of Story Ranch (storyranch.org), our non-profit arm, dedicated to
providing circle-of-life solutions for individuals with special needs through our Live-Play-Work
program. This collaboration underscores our commitment to creating autonomous solutions and
long-term care for the I/DD community, extending support beyond the lifespan of their parents."
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Located in the Boise Towne Square Mall, the new store will open its doors for their soft launch
on August 31, 2024, offering beloved core products from their Rocky Mountain Collection, which
features fresh, invigorating, and inspired body products crafted with care. Customers can look
forward to unique product lines, grand opening specials and giveaways. Also, be on the look out
for the opening of our customizable body bar experience. Come out and meet our Store
Manager Melissa Schlabs and the RM Soap Market Team.

For more information about RM Soap Market, visit rmsoapmarket.com or follow RM Soap
Market on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn for the latest updates.

Media Contact:                                                                                                                                                           
Niki Cicak, Director of Marketing for RM Soap Market
719.641.3661
[email protected]                                                                                                              
rmsoapmarket.com

Wednesday, July 31 2024 from 4:30 PM – 7:00 PM at WaFd Training Center, 5777 N. Meeker Ave., Boise

Over the past ten years, Women United has been dedicated to serving our community, and they have much to be proud of and even more to look forward to. You are invited to celebrate and honor Women United's founding members, past leaders, and current champions who have been instrumental in their journey. This event is a fantastic opportunity to forge new connections and reconnect with familiar faces.

·       4:30 PM – 5:30 PM: Mingle! Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic) provided by WaFd.
·       5:30 PM – 6:00 PM: Keynote address by Nora Carpenter and special acknowledgments. Raffle prize drawings.
·       6:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Mingle! Last chance to donate and sign up to be part of Women United (until next time).

Open to all adults who would like to celebrate these amazing women. Bring a friend you want to introduce to both United Way and Women United!

How to get raffle tickets:

1. Bring guests
2. Bring hygiene items to donate to local community schools
3. Donate directly to the community fund

 
All proceeds from this event will go to the community fund, supporting impactful community programs.

Please register here to attend. We look forward to celebrating with you!

Medford, Oregon (January 17, 2024) – KDP Certified Public Accountants, LLP and Price Fronk & Co., 
announced today that their professional accounting and advisory firms merged on January 1, 2024. This 
merger combines the skills and expertise of two long-standing Oregon firms; KDP in Southern Oregon 
and Western Idaho and Price Fronk in Central Oregon. The dynamic union extends the footprint, reach 
and offerings of each company. 

KDP, LLP was founded in Oregon in the 1970s and provides tax, audit, advisory, valuation and wealth 
services. Bend-based Price Fronk & Co. has similar offerings in addition to a culture of relationshipbuilding; both of which are great assets as they merge with KDP.

“Bend is an intriguing market, and we see considerable value in the relationships and existing talent at 
Price Fronk & Co.,” says KDP Managing Partner Mark Damon. “We’re looking forward to expanding 
into this vibrant new market.” 

Price Fronk & Co. offers business advisory, tax and audit services to businesses, their owners and high 
wealth individuals. By combining teams and expanding the services offered, their strong client 
relationships, uncompromising commitment to service quality and niche expertise are solidified 
regionwide. 

KDP now employs over 125 professionals, including 14 Partners and six Partners Emeritus. The merger 
solidified KDP’s regional presence with three core office locations—Medford, Oregon, Bend, Oregon and 
Boise, Idaho. As a merged firm, KDP is soon to be a U.S. Top 250 accounting firm and is the leading 
firm in the region.

“With this merger, we can utilize our collective strengths to become more specialized with greater 
horsepower. We will retain the personal service and approach we've always valued. Growth opens new 
opportunities and I'm excited about our future ready firm,” says Damon.

Kara Pardue, Partner of the merged Price Fronk & Co. says, "Our dedication to providing exceptional 
results and solutions to our clients and growth opportunities for our team members is unwavering. This 
announcement is based on the foundation of two exceptional firms with well-established relationships and 
shared commitment to our clients, team members and communities. Our commitment to our expertise, 
integrity, and personal connections is our top priority." 

ABOUT KDP, LLP
KDP Certified Public Accountants, LLP grew out of the firm begun in 1976 by Daniel Kosmatka when he 
purchased Deloitte’s (formerly Haskins & Sells) Medford, Oregon office, and later joined by Dennis 
Donnelly under the name Kosmatka Donnelly & Co. LLP. In 2014, the firm joined forces with another 
large Southern Oregon-based CPA firm and became KDP Certified Public Accountants, LLP. In 2021, 
the Boise, Idaho firm Whittaker & Associates, Inc. joined KDP, extending the firm’s footprint to Idaho. 
In 2024, Price Fronk & Co. from Bend, Oregon merged with KDP to solidify the firm's regional footprint. 
In 2021, KDP joined the RSM US Alliance, an alliance of independently owned CPA firms across the 
United States and Canada, with global affiliations. KDP’s membership in RSM gives them access to the 
resources of the fifth largest CPA firm in the United States, as well as the vast member network of 
affiliated firms. This helps give clients the care and attention of a locally focused firm, with the thought 
leadership, experience, and support of a global organization.
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Since 2014, KDP has grown from 25 team members to an organization of more than 125 team members, 
creating a firm that provides professional tax, audit, advisory, valuation and wealth services. For more 
information, visit www.kdpllp.com.