Boise is Growing
The streets of downtown Boise are teeming with vibrant activity these days. Have you struggled to find a parking spot or even book a hotel room lately? If so, you’re not alone. The exponential increase in commerce throughout the downtown Boise corridor and beyond is clearly the sign of a robust city on the rise. And for small and locally-owned businesses, this is a beautiful thing. Then comes the cleaning. One of the most important challenges that a small brick-and-mortar business can face during periods of growth is keeping up with the cleaning needs. As your business and the greater community sees more hustle-and-bustle, sanitation can be tough. As a small business, here is what you need to know about Boise experiencing population growth.
Ready or Not, Here They Come
On warm, sunny weekdays in Boise the people watching can include cell-phone toting business luncheons, families sipping coffee at outdoor cafes, and selfie-stick-wielding tourists taking in the view outside of the capital building. Ready or not, more customers have come. But just how many people are we talking about? According to Newsweek, since 2020 one of the fastest growing states in the U.S. has been Idaho, increasing by 6.2 percent between 2020 and 2023, according to data from the U.S. Census Bureau. Not only that, origins of this trend can be traced back to the previous decade. Between 2011 and 2021, nearly half a million people moved to the state. These are the kinds of numbers that don’t just get statisticians or human geographers excited….this is great for business.
Hotels Are Booked
Looking for a last-minute getaway this weekend? Lodging might be an issue. According to Visit Boise, hotels in Boise are at a year-round 70% occupancy rate. In the summertime, they’re often 100% to 90% full. The good news is that development of new hotels has ramped up. For example, the new Residence Inn Eagle Boise by Marriott hotel opens on Oct 29th. Conference attendees on expense-accounts will be ready to wine and dine. This is good for business.
More Commerce is Coming to Boise and Treasure Valley
Okay, if you’re a local Boise resident or business owner you may not be concerned with hotel occupancy fun-facts. But what is happening downstream from this? According to Idaho Commerce, 5 million people have come in and out of the Boise airport in just 9 months in 2024. What’s more, these visitors have brought in $1.9 billion to Boise’s economy. In other words, we’ve got a good thing going here. And for those of you who got in early with property ownership….good for you. In fact, give yourself on the back.
More People = More Cleaning Problems
So the headline is that Boise and Treasure Valley see an increase in business and population. It’s all-good, right? Almost. An increase in population does present a few challenges. Facility maintenance is one of them.  Whether you’re operating a dental office, a small school, or even a church you may have noticed more smiling faces stroll past.  And of course you want to capture their attention with a clean storefront.  But maintaining curb appeal can be tough.  In addition, more customers might be asking to use your restroom and other parts of your facility.  If you’re stretched thin by performing the cleaning yourself, or are struggling with inconsistent staff efforts, you might want to consider the benefits of hiring a cleaning company to help. Â
Final Thoughts
At Business Cleaning Solutions we’re proud to help businesses in Boise look their best. Our goal is to make commercial cleaning easy. Are you in need of a free service estimate? As always, we’re at your service!