How to Directly Support Your Local Businesses during COVID-19

To see the current CDC guidelines, please visit https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html.

Local Business Information

Please follow @buy_idaho on Instagram, and @BuyIdahoInc on Facebook for live updates on our stories regarding the most recent business changes and offerings. Many businesses are in a contstant state of flux and their information is changing rapidly. We will do our best to keep you informed.

• Don Day at BoiseDev News has done an excellent job of collecting and reporting pertinent news for the Treasure Valley. Their Facebook group and website are a bevy of excellent information. This page on boisedev.com shows restaurants you can support via pick-up and/or delivery. This page shares information on large grocery retail.
• If you are located in the Wood River Valley (South Central Idaho) Local Food Alliance is an incredible resource all year round, and especially during this COVID-19 pandemic. They have created a page with food resources for those in the Wood River Valley area. Additionally their Instagram Stories is a continually updated resource.
• Groves Country Mushrooms: Have you heard about this new platform called, REKO Treasure Valley?? We’ve started this to help local growers and producers connect with customers. Members of this page will be able to see what products LOCAL area Farmers, growers, and producers have for sale each week and then specific times to meet up. Thank you for your continued support!
• Sockeye Brewing: IT’S OFFICIAL! We’re MOBILE! We’re happy to now provide local BEER and FOOD delivery directly to your home along with our curbside pickup we announced yesterday! To place an order, visit SOCKEYEBREW.COM and click our online ordering portal (front and center). From there you’ll be prompted to select “delivery” or “pickup”, food or beer choices and…that’s it! A super simple, quick way to have beer and delicious food dropped at your doorstep! *For orders under $20 there will be a $5 delivery service charge. Orders OVER $20 will qualify for FREE DELIVERY!* *Delivery available in select areas of the Treasure Valley only*
• “At Press & Pony, we’re committed to the health and safety of our employees and customers. As such, to help keep business ticking along and keep everyone safe, here’s the plan we’ve implemented to ride out this wild Coronavirus coaster: Starting tomorrow, March 19th, we’re closing our doors. But don’t fret! We’ll bring the bar to you! Virtually drink with us! We plan to host a few virtual bars over either FaceBook Live or Instagram Live. Grab your favorite drink and listen to us tell our favorite stories! Also, given the circumstances, if you’re willing to scratch our backs now, we’ll scratch your back later (figuratively, of course): Buy eGift Cards online for a 10% discount now — we’ll store the cards for you — so you’ll essentially get a discount the next time you come in. Also, if you spend over $50, we’ll add a surprise somethin’-somethin’ for you…. Here’s the link: https://squareup.com/gift/B6QWMT47E8TEC/order In addition, while we’re anticipating a bumpy few months, and we anticipate having to cutback some hours, we’ll stay committed to our staff and community. All our staff will receive one free meal per day (through our sister Boise Fry Co.). And we plan to deliver a few free meals to people in the community that may need it — so if you know of anyone that’s struggling right now, please call (208) 204-4167 or email us at info@pressandpony.com and let us know. We’re excited to continue to serve you amazing drinks, whether now by bringing the bar to you, or in the future after we reopen the bar. Thanks for being great customers.”
• The STIL: A quote from The STIL owner, Kasey Allen, “I don’t have much to say.. We are giving $10 off any gift card purchases of $30 or more. I know there are a bunch of causes to support right now and I hope wherever this note finds you, you’re doing your best to support the community around you. Code: HELPLOCAL10 Thanks friends.”
• MassMutual Idaho: MassMutual Idaho wants our community to know that we are working through this COVID-19 crisis to help with any concerns regarding insurance coverage, investments and long-term strategies. While our offices remain open with strict sanitary precautions, we have been investing for years in safe and secure technology. We can HELP OUR CLIENTS REMOTELY USING ALL TYPES OF TECH INCLUDING ZOOM/SKYPE/TEAM/FACETIME MEETINGS AS WELL AS ONLINE APPLICATION THROUGH DELIVERY SYSTEMS. We are listening to our clients and the community and are here to help them protect those that matter most while taking advantage of these troubled times to reevaluate their individual portfolios. This is a GOOD time to talk to your trusted advisor. We are here for YOU.
• Action Sports Media We are open full time with the ability to work from home and create video, photo and animation services for wide range of companies including more focused time spent planning creative marketing campaigns.
• Moxie Java Chinden Moxie Java on Chinden and Moxie Java on Glenwood greatly appreciate your understanding & support as we navigate through this time together. We are committed to caring for the health & well-being of our community. In support of guidance being provided from local health officials & government leaders, we have made the following changes: Use of our Drive Thru service is highly encouraged. Order through DoorDash, Uber Eats or Grub Hub. We are pausing use of personal cups. All condiments, lids, etc.. will be kept behind the counter & provided upon request. We will pour creamer into your cup as requested. As always, we will continue our outstanding sanitizing procedures & cleaning. Mon-Fri *5:30am-7:00pm & Sat-Sun*6:30am-6pm
• Lifestyle Cafe: open M-F 7a-4p & Sat 9a-4p. Serving healthy smoothies, waffles, acai bowls, b6&b12 energy teas and immune boost. We are committed to serving you healthy meal alternatives. You can order for pickup and we can deliver curbside. You can text “Insta Order” to 2088001174. Menu is on my Instagram or if you message me I can send it to you.
• City Peanut Shop is currently opened and have carefully prepped goods ready to go. We are able to distance from customers and also have www.citypeanut.com  for mail order or will deliver for free in Boise City Limits. You can also call to place an order 208-433-3931. Thanks for supporting local.
• Alma Naturals in mccall is open, but can also order online at www.almanaturals.net
• The Lift Bar + Grill The Lift is focusing on food, wine and beer to-go orders from 12-8 daily. We miss our guests already! Hope to see everybody healthy and happy soon! To-Go menu: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ghqqmHfMTDjEAl1J5j2K-0AxUHsEvRdJ/view?usp=sharing&fbclid=IwAR1YcH-yoYjAFkJQwLRAo2y6cqNr95UE8RGJKTNA8TwHIThT8kd_16_jlYo
• RJM Computers As of 03-19-20 we are still open normal hours of 8-6 Monday thru Friday and 10-4 Saturdays. Computers, Computer parts, Computer repair, we have over 4000 computer items in stock in our showroom, 4524 W. Overland in #Boise, 208-472-2800.
• Desert Mountain Grass Fed Beef is doing meat delivers and pick up on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. We have all cuts of grass fed beef available Call Debby @ 208-337-4780 or 208-249-0463 leave a message #grassfed #eatlocal
• Renewable Energy NW LLC we are open 8-5 Mon-Sat. Please call us for a free solar site visit. Crews are out on job sites installing systems.
• Capital Cleaning is in full force and working with businesses, restaurants, schools/campuses, and residential clients to deep clean and sanitize surfaces, floors, ducts, upholstery and more to make it a safe and healthy environment for everyone. We are following the CDC guidelines to keep our staff and others protected, and are here to help. The medical professionals in our community are working long hours and taking a risk every day to keep us safe. We are offering 20% off services for those in the medical field to show our appreciation for what they do. In addition, we are offering payment plans for people who are undergoing hardship due to this situation. We want you to have peace of mind without adding another stress to your life. We LOVE this community and want to support as much as we can. Please reach out if you need anything. And I love the creative ideas from local businesses, you all ROCK! www.capitalcleaningidaho.com
• Solar Concepts – Idaho – Our Meridian showroom is open 10:30am-5:15pm M-F and 11:00am-3:00pm Saturday. We are doing on-site estimates and installing Solatube daylighting systems, Solatube Whole House fans, Solar Star Solar attic fans and skylights. You can also call for a general phone estimate. We will wear respirators by request while on site. Consider a Solatube Whole House fan to keep your home air quality healthy. Call for details!
• Idaho Pool Remodeling: open daily and helping our pool and spa clients daily including chlorine deliveries.
• Plant Therapy: Our Meridian location will be open M-F 10am-6pm 3371 N Eagle Rd. For anyone in quarantine that may need the essentials, Our Fairview Retail Store is offering FREE delivery from 4-6pm Monday through Saturday. Call Whitney at 208-352-7880 Plant Therapy Essential Oils offers FREE shipping on our website! <3 
• Proof Eyewear: Buy One, Get One FREE. Purchase and Sunwear or optical frame and get a free final sale frame.
• Emsi: Our No. 1 priority through all of this is the health and safety of our employees, clients, and partners. To that end, most of our employees are now working remotely. Our infrastructure and security processes remain intact, our software is operational, and we are still here to support you. During this time, we want to make sure you have the information and tools to support your community and make the best possible decisions. In the weeks and months to come we will be assembling webinars for training and support, and also publishing data-driven insights on how COVID-19 will affect our communities. It’s our hope that this information will help provide some stability during the uncertainty. If you have any questions, concerns, or topics you’d like us to look into, please let us know. Take care, and stay healthy. Best, The Community Insights Team
• IBL Events & Expo Idaho: Effective March 12, 2020 – Based on recommendations from local public health officials, the Ada County Commissioners have decided to cancel all events at EXPO Idaho through May 10 to reduce the transmission risk of COVID-19, also known as coronavirus. EXPO Idaho staff are working with promoters to find future date options to reschedule canceled events.
• Bio-One Boise: If you need disinfection for your property, or anticipate needing our services, simply reply to this email. We will send you our Coronavirus (COVID-19) Disinfection Package, which explains what the virus is, answers questions about our protocols, and streamlines the estimate and vendor onboarding process for new customers. 
• Talloo: These are truly uncharted times and we’re learning right alongside you as we navigate COVID–19 together. Due to new information we’ve learned about the virus, we have no choice but to change the way we support the Talloo community. Effective immediately we will stop hosting face-to-face meetings. We will host virtual events using Zoom meeting technology. Our meetings are posted on our website with links to download and setup the Zoom app. When you wish to join a Virtual Circle, simply click the event you wish to join, or the JOIN button, and the Zoom application will launch. You may join via phone or with video. 
• Sif, Idaho Workers’ Compensation: For over 100 years, SIF has been the reliable and competitive source of workers’ compensation for Idaho, and I want to personally communicate to you this will not change. Most of our employees have already transitioned to remote work, and SIF will maintain core teams in our Boise home office to ensure service levels remain high. Please know our phone lines remain open during normal business hours, and we are here to help. Our website has a brief FAQ to answer questions you may have about the impact of COVID-19 on workers’ compensation as well as helpful information from the CDC and state of Idaho, available here.
• Boise Public Library: Main library and branches closed until further notice; Classes, programs and events cancelled or postponed until May 9 . Due to concerns about the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19), the City of Boise is closing all facilities and department offices to the public until further notice. This includes the Main Boise Public Library and all Library! branches. All library programs, events, classes, activities and volunteer opportunities through May 9 are also cancelled or postponed. Although external book returns will remain open, we encourage you to keep your materials as all due dates will be extended until June 1, 2020. If you have any questions or customer service needs, please contact us at 208-972-8255 or email askalibrarian@cityofboise.org. Staff will be monitoring phone lines and emails during the temporary facilities closure and responding as soon as possible to messages.
• TechHelp: TechHelp Specialists will keep you informed on the status of current and future workshops and events. We will waive cancellation fees for any projects or events that our clients wish to reschedule. We are offering meetings by phone or video conference at the client’s discretion. Our specialists and outside consultants will continue to take precautionary measures in order to minimize the risk of transmission. We created a webpage where we will post information that Idaho manufacturers may find useful. We will also provide that information via email and our social networks as appropriate. We will let you know about the growing list of online resources for training, information, and programs to assist manufacturers. We already listed some useful webinars on our Event Calendar.  NIST MEP is beginning to provide information about programs and funding designed to help companies weather the storm and recover. We will collect this valuable information and share it with you as appropriate.
• Lost Grove Brewing: Gosh, these are crazy and overwhelming times to say the least. While we can no longer serve you a beer in our taproom for the time being, let us get pints to your home through pick-up or delivery. We love this community and are going to miss seeing familiar faces everyday. Thank you in advance for your continued support. We’ve got this!
• Potter Wines: Local Winery to Deliver Locally! Potter Wines – Home of the Jalapeno Wine and Jalapeno Wine Lemonade. Message the home page or message me directly or if not in the area order online and we will get it to you as soon as possible!
• Parks Royal Body Works: We are still open! Due to “social distancing” please stay outside our front door and WE WILL COME TO YOU! We can write an estimate and get you scheduled for a future date and make sure your car is safe to drive. We are a small family run business…please share and support LOCAL!!  https://parksroyal.com/

If you have any business needs, please contact the Buy Idaho office at 208-343-2582 and we will help you find the resources you need to continue to function to the best of your ability.