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2021-02-10 Arts Diversity Subcommittee
ARTS DIVERSITY SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING Meeting Room A and B, 33 East Broadway Avenue Meridian, Idaho Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at 5:00 PM MINUTES VIRTUAL MEETING INSTRUCTIONS Limited seating is available at City Hall. Consider joining the meeting virtually: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/957727677 Or join by phone: 1 866 899 4679 Access Code: 957-727-677 ROLL-CALL ATTENDANCE _x____ Tom Vannucci, Chair _x____ Jessica Peters _x____ Natalie Schofield _x____ Leslie Mauldin APPROVAL OF MINUTES [ACTION ITEM] 1. Approve Minutes from Subcommittee Meeting on January 11, 2021 J. Peters made motion to approve minutes, seconded by N. Schofield All ayes 2. Appoint Subcommittee Member to Record Minutes for Subcommittee Meetings N. Schofield volunteered to take minutes. DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Continue Discussion Regarding the Purpose of the Subcommittee with Resources T. Vannucci referenced the video from the packet and the McArthur foundation and suggested that the Subcommittee focus on inclusivity, not just diversity along with the phrase, "When we do not actively include, we actively exclude." The Subcommittee discussed their purpose moving forward and agreed to rename the Subcommittee “AIM” Arts Inclusivity Meridian after brainstorming a few other names. J. Peters brought up the difference between equity and equality and how equity can be more beneficial with reference to image below. 4. Review Equity/Diversity Consultant Availability and Cost J. Peters suggested reaching out to the Idaho Empathy Network. T. Vannucci will send an email. 5. Create Actionable Goals for the Subcommittee and Commission T. Vannucci will prepare a mission of sorts for next meeting to discuss. ACTION ITEMS 6. Generate New Name for the Subcommittee L. Mauldin made a motion to approve the name Arts Inclusivity Merdian (AIM) for the Subcommittee, seconded by N. Schofield All ayes NEXT MEETING - MONTH XX, 202X 7. Determine Regular Monthly Meeting Time The Subcommittee agreed to meet regularly on the second Wednesday of the month at 5:00pm. ADJOURNMENT L. Mauldin made motion to adjourn, seconded by N. Schofield All ayes To develop, advance, and nurture all facets of the arts to enhance the quality of life for Meridian residents and its visitors ARTS DIVERSITY SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING Meeting Room A and B, 33 East Broadway Avenue Meridian, Idaho Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at 5:00 PM All materials presented at public meetings become property of the City of Meridian. Anyone desiring accommodation for disabilities should contact the City Clerk's Office at 208-888-4433 at least 48 hours prior to the public meeting. Agenda VIRTUAL MEETING INSTRUCTIONS Limited seating is available at City Hall. Consider joining the meeting virtually: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/957727677 Or join by phone: 1 866 899 4679 Access Code: 957-727-677 ROLL-CALL ATTENDANCE _____ Tom Vannucci, Chair _____ Jessica Peters _____ Natalie Schofield _____ Leslie Mauldin APPROVAL OF MINUTES [ACTION ITEM] 1. Approve Minutes from Subcommittee Meeting on January 11, 2021 2. Appoint Subcommittee Member to Record Minutes for Subcommittee Meetings DISCUSSION ITEMS 3. Continue Discussion Regarding the Purpose of the Subcommittee with Resources 4. Review Equity/Diversity Consultant Availability and Cost 5. Create Actionable Goals for the Subcommittee and Commission ACTION ITEMS 6. Generate New Name for the Subcommittee 1 NEXT MEETING - MONTH XX, 202X 7. Determine Regular Monthly Meeting Time ADJOURNMENT 2 ARTS DIVERSITY SUBCOMMITTEE MEETING Parks and Recreation Conference Room, 33 East Broadway Avenue Ste 206 Meridian, Idaho Monday, January 11, 2021 at 12:00 PM MINUTES VIRTUAL MEETING INSTRUCTIONS Limited seating is available at City Hall. Consider joining the meeting virtually: https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/373655533 Or join by phone: 1 866 899 4679 Webinar ID: 373-655-533 ROLL-CALL ATTENDANCE _x____ Thomas Vannucci, Chair _x____ Maria Tzompa _x____ Bonnie Zahn Griffith _x____ Jessica Peters DISCUSSION ITEMS 1. Review Reference Materials Subcommittee members reviewed materials on their own time and discussed their impressions together. 2. Learn the Individuals' and the Subcommittee's Understanding of Diversity Each Subcommittee member shared their thoughts regarding the reference materials and their thoughts on diversity. The overarching thoughts expressed included: • A unanimous desire to make the appropriate changes to Arts Commission programs in order to be more equitable. The Subcommittee recognized that evaluations will need to be done in each Subcommittee (Events & Outreach, Public Art, and Initial Point Gallery) and changes made to create accommodations for underserved communities. • The thought to change the name of the subcommittee as the term “diversity” does not cover all that the Subcommittee would like to accomplish. 3 Item 1. 3. Discuss Why Arts Diversity in Meridian is Important After discussing the reference materials, the Subcommittee indicated a desire to create goals, structure, and actionable items for the Subcommittee to work towards. T. Vannucci requested that the Subcommittee verbalize, measure, and create a time bound element to all their goals after the formula presented by Paloma Medina in her TEDx talk. J. Peters informed the Subcommittee that Americans for the Arts has a statement sheet for groups like the Subcommittee that are working towards these goals. The Subcommittee also thought of the Idaho Commission on the Arts and Boise’s Arts & History Department as references for how to go about making these goals and taking action towards equity. 4. Review Demographical Information for Ada County The Subcommittee reviewed the demographic information in our region and agreed that diversity in our art programs would need to be tailored to our area. They also acknowledged that it is a responsibility as an organization to create opportunities for artists to develop their artwork. J. Peters informed the Subcommittee that Crystal Campbell, another City employee and former organizer of the group Unity Through Inclusion, and has documents that show a deeper dive into the demographics of Ada County. These documents could be helpful and A. Belnap will request them to discuss at the next meeting. 5. Determine the Need for Equity/Diversity Consultants The Subcommittee also acknowledged that it is necessary to have the right people in these conversations. They would like to look into hiring a consulting organization or individual to facilitate their work. J. Peters suggested looking at Inclusive Idaho and other Idaho non profits. 6. Identify Current Funding Opportunities In order to hire a consultant, A. Belnap recommended that the Subcommittee look into grants. Again, the Subcommittee thought to look into grants through the Idaho Commission of the Arts. NEXT MEETING – TBD Because the Subcommittee roll call could change after the new Subcommittee Chairs are introduced at the next Commission meeting, A. Belnap will send out a WhenIsGood form after the Commission meeting to establish a regular meeting time for the Subcommittee. ADJOURNMENT B. Griffith made motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by J. Peters All ayes 4 Item 1. Economic Overview City of Meridian, ID November 18, 2019 5 Item 3. Source: JobsEQ®, http://www.chmuraecon.com/jobseq Copyright © 2019 Chmura Economics & Analytics, All Rights Reserved. 2 DEMOGRAPHIC PROFILE .................................................................................................................................................................... 3 EMPLOYMENT TRENDS ...................................................................................................................................................................... 5 WAGE TRENDS .................................................................................................................................................................................... 5 COST OF LIVING INDEX ....................................................................................................................................................................... 6 INDUSTRY SNAPSHOT ......................................................................................................................................................................... 7 OCCUPATION SNAPSHOT ................................................................................................................................................................... 9 INDUSTRY CLUSTERS ........................................................................................................................................................................ 11 EDUCATION LEVELS .......................................................................................................................................................................... 12 REGION DEFINITION ......................................................................................................................................................................... 13 FAQ ................................................................................................................................................................................................... 14 6 Item 3. Source: JobsEQ®, http://www.chmuraecon.com/jobseq Copyright © 2019 Chmura Economics & Analytics, All Rights Reserved. 3 Demographic Profile The population in the City of Meridian, ID was 91,917 per American Community Survey data for 2013-2017. The region has a civilian labor force of 44,877 with a participation rate of 65.7%. Of individuals 25 to 64 in the City of Meridian, ID, 35.6% have a bachelor’s degree or higher which compares with 32.3% in the nation. The median household income in the City of Meridian, ID is $64,375 and the median house value is $221,300. Summary1 Percent Value City of Meridian, ID Boise City, ID MSA USA City of Meridian, ID Boise City, ID MSA USA Demographics Population (ACS) — — — 91,917 677,346 321,004,407 Male 49.0% 49.9% 49.2% 45,001 338,305 158,018,753 Female 51.0% 50.1% 50.8% 46,916 339,041 162,985,654 Median Age2 — — — 35.7 35.9 37.8 Under 18 Years 28.7% 26.2% 22.9% 26,340 177,565 73,601,279 18 to 24 Years 7.0% 8.9% 9.7% 6,451 60,091 31,131,484 25 to 34 Years 13.2% 13.7% 13.7% 12,135 93,052 44,044,173 35 to 44 Years 14.1% 13.4% 12.7% 12,961 91,059 40,656,419 45 to 54 Years 13.9% 12.7% 13.4% 12,789 86,231 43,091,143 55 to 64 Years 11.1% 11.7% 12.7% 10,179 79,228 40,747,520 65 to 74 Years 7.7% 8.2% 8.6% 7,041 55,536 27,503,389 75 Years, and Over 4.4% 5.1% 6.3% 4,021 34,584 20,229,000 Race: White 93.6% 89.8% 73.0% 86,036 608,261 234,370,202 Race: Black or African American 0.8% 1.0% 12.7% 740 6,584 40,610,815 Race: American Indian and Alaska Native 0.2% 0.8% 0.8% 186 5,157 2,632,102 Race: Asian 2.3% 2.0% 5.4% 2,104 13,263 17,186,320 Race: Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.2% 0.2% 0.2% 153 1,079 570,116 Race: Some Other Race 1.1% 3.3% 4.8% 1,027 22,480 15,553,808 Race: Two or More Races 1.8% 3.0% 3.1% 1,671 20,522 10,081,044 Hispanic or Latino (of any race) 6.6% 13.3% 17.6% 6,070 90,422 56,510,571 Economic Labor Force Participation Rate and Size (civilian population 16 years and over) 65.7% 64.4% 63.3% 44,877 334,403 161,159,470 Prime-Age Labor Force Participation Rate and Size (civilian population 25-54) 83.0% 81.2% 81.6% 31,411 218,630 103,761,701 Armed Forces Labor Force 0.0% 0.2% 0.4% 33 1,158 1,024,855 Veterans, Age 18-64 5.7% 6.2% 4.9% 3,129 25,373 9,667,749 Veterans Labor Force Participation Rate and Size, Age 18-64 79.2% 75.5% 75.8% 2,477 19,162 7,326,514 Median Household Income2 — — — $64,375 $55,326 $57,652 Per Capita Income — — — $29,857 $27,506 $31,177 Poverty Level (of all people) 9.8% 13.8% 14.6% 8,966 92,145 45,650,345 Households Receiving Food Stamps/SNAP 6.7% 11.0% 12.6% 2,225 27,082 15,029,498 Mean Commute Time (minutes) — — — 22.2 22.0 26.4 Commute via Public Transportation 0.2% 0.4% 5.1% 75 1,223 7,607,907 Educational Attainment, Age 25-64 No High School Diploma 3.6% 8.2% 11.4% 1,716 28,673 19,230,541 7 Item 3. Source: JobsEQ®, http://www.chmuraecon.com/jobseq Copyright © 2019 Chmura Economics & Analytics, All Rights Reserved. 4 Summary1 Percent Value City of Meridian, ID Boise City, ID MSA USA City of Meridian, ID Boise City, ID MSA USA High School Graduate 23.0% 25.2% 26.0% 11,037 88,113 43,784,920 Some College, No Degree 27.2% 25.4% 21.2% 13,068 88,650 35,803,629 Associate's Degree 10.6% 9.7% 9.0% 5,114 33,886 15,199,517 Bachelor's Degree 25.6% 21.9% 20.5% 12,298 76,583 34,602,913 Postgraduate Degree 10.1% 9.6% 11.8% 4,831 33,665 19,917,735 Housing Total Housing Units — — — 34,130 263,186 135,393,564 Median House Value (of owner-occupied units)2 — — — $221,300 $194,774 $193,500 Homeowner Vacancy 0.7% 1.3% 1.7% 168 2,336 1,346,331 Rental Vacancy 0.5% 3.0% 6.1% 45 2,414 2,838,344 Renter-Occupied Housing Units (% of Occupied Units) 23.8% 31.6% 36.2% 7,904 78,075 42,992,786 Occupied Housing Units with No Vehicle Available (% of Occupied Units) 2.9% 4.1% 8.8% 972 10,054 10,468,418 Social Enrolled in Grade 12 (% of total population) 1.8% 1.5% 1.4% 1,686 9,907 4,437,324 Disconnected Youth3 0.8% 2.2% 2.7% 42 853 456,548 Children in Single Parent Families (% of all children) 20.9% 26.2% 34.5% 5,362 45,023 24,106,567 With a Disability, Age 18-64 6.4% 10.2% 10.3% 3,469 41,163 20,276,199 With a Disability, Age 18-64, Labor Force Participation Rate and Size 55.1% 46.0% 41.4% 1,910 18,947 8,395,884 Foreign Born 5.4% 6.4% 13.4% 4,922 43,405 43,028,127 Speak English Less Than Very Well (population 5 yrs and over) 2.2% 4.2% 8.5% 1,859 26,626 25,654,421 Source: JobsEQ® 1. American Community Survey 2013-2017, unless noted otherwise 2. Median values for certain aggregate regions (such as MSAs) may be estimated as the weighted averages of the median values from the composing countie s. 3. Disconnected Youth are 16-19 year olds who are (1) not in school, (2) not high school graduates, and (3) either unemployed or not in the labor force. 4. Census 2018, annual average growth rate since 2008 8 Item 3. Source: JobsEQ®, http://www.chmuraecon.com/jobseq Copyright © 2019 Chmura Economics & Analytics, All Rights Reserved. 5 Employment Trends As of 2019Q2, total employment for the City of Meridian, ID was 45,309 (based on a four-quarter moving average). Over the year ending 2019Q2, employment increased 3.1% in the region. Employment data are derived from the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and imputed where necessary. Data are updated through 2018Q4 with preliminary estimates updated to 2019Q2. Wage Trends The average worker in the City of Meridian, ID earned annual wages of $50,851 as of 2019Q2. Average annual wages per worker increased 5.0% in the region over the preceding four quarters. For comparison purposes, annual average wages were $57,025 in the nation as of 2019Q2. Annual average wages per worker data are derived from the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and imputed where necessary. Data are updated through 2018Q4 with preliminary estimates updated to 2019Q2. 9 Item 3. Source: JobsEQ®, http://www.chmuraecon.com/jobseq Copyright © 2019 Chmura Economics & Analytics, All Rights Reserved. 6 Cost of Living Index The Cost of Living Index estimates the relative price levels for consumer goods and services. When applied to wages and salaries, the result is a measure of relative purchasing power. The cost of living is 0.5% higher in City of Meridian, ID than the U.S. average. Cost of Living Information Annual Average Salary Cost of Living Index (Base US) US Purchasing Power City of Meridian, ID $50,851 100.5 $50,591 Boise City, ID MSA $47,587 98.0 $48,559 USA $57,025 100.0 $57,025 Source: JobsEQ® Data as of 2019Q2 Cost of Living per C2ER, data as of 2019q2, imputed by Chmura where necessary. 10 Item 3. Source: JobsEQ®, http://www.chmuraecon.com/jobseq Copyright © 2019 Chmura Economics & Analytics, All Rights Reserved. 7 Industry Snapshot The largest sector in the City of Meridian, ID is Health Care and Social Assistance, employing 7,516 workers. The next-largest sectors in the region are Retail Trade (6,143 workers) and Accommodation and Food Services (5,510). High location quotients (LQs) indicate sectors in which a region has high concentrations of employment compared to the national average. The sectors with the largest LQs in the region are Construction (LQ = 1.79), Finance and Insurance (1.59), and Wholesale Trade (1.36). Employment data are derived from the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and imputed where necessary. Data are updated through 2018Q4 with preliminary estimates updated to 2019Q2. Sectors in the City of Meridian, ID with the highest average wages per worker are Manufacturing ($112,138), Management of Companies and Enterprises ($111,719), and Utilities ($94,677). Regional sectors with the best job growth (or most moderate job losses) over the last 5 years are Construction (+1,483 jobs), Accommodation and Food Services (+1,395), and Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (+935). Over the next 1 year, employment in the City of Meridian, ID is projected to expand by 814 jobs. The fastest growing sector in the region is expected to be Health Care and Social Assistance with a +2.8% year-over-year rate of growth. The strongest forecast by number of jobs over this period is expected for Health Care and Social Assistance (+209 jobs), Construction (+94), and Accommodation and Food Services (+93). 11 Item 3. Source: JobsEQ®, http://www.chmuraecon.com/jobseq Copyright © 2019 Chmura Economics & Analytics, All Rights Reserved. 8 Current 5-Year History 1-Year Forecast NAICS Industry Empl Avg Ann Wages LQ Empl Change Ann % Total Demand Exits Transfers Empl Growth Ann % Growth 62 Health Care and Social Assistance 7,516 $50,426 1.15 634 1.8% 922 350 363 209 2.8% 44 Retail Trade 6,143 $33,127 1.30 701 2.5% 906 364 460 82 1.3% 72 Accommodation and Food Services 5,510 $18,492 1.35 1,395 6.0% 989 397 500 93 1.7% 23 Construction 4,646 $50,018 1.79 1,483 8.0% 554 165 294 94 2.0% 61 Educational Services 2,936 $38,347 0.79 111 0.8% 316 132 141 43 1.5% 54 Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services 2,901 $63,504 0.95 935 8.1% 311 94 157 60 2.1% 52 Finance and Insurance 2,828 $70,467 1.59 549 4.4% 324 103 166 55 1.9% 56 Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services 2,676 $35,213 0.92 489 4.1% 360 132 179 49 1.8% 42 Wholesale Trade 2,345 $71,574 1.36 488 4.8% 274 93 154 26 1.1% 31 Manufacturing 1,739 $112,138 0.46 232 2.9% 187 67 115 5 0.3% 81 Other Services (except Public Administration) 1,298 $28,272 0.66 215 3.7% 170 68 81 22 1.7% 48 Transportation and Warehousing 1,148 $46,373 0.56 316 6.7% 139 52 70 17 1.5% 71 Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 1,145 $22,779 1.26 294 6.1% 181 72 89 19 1.7% 92 Public Administration 994 $57,526 0.47 86 1.8% 103 39 53 11 1.1% 53 Real Estate and Rental and Leasing 656 $48,237 0.84 204 7.7% 76 31 36 9 1.4% 51 Information 368 $51,804 0.42 74 4.6% 41 13 23 5 1.2% 55 Management of Companies and Enterprises 292 $111,719 0.43 75 6.1% 31 10 17 4 1.5% 11 Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting 149 $37,336 0.24 26 3.9% 18 7 9 2 1.3% 22 Utilities 11 $94,677 0.05 -3 -5.1% 1 0 1 0 1.7% 21 Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction 9 $60,176 0.04 1 1.3% 1 0 1 0 1.1% Total - All Industries 45,309 $50,851 1.00 8,307 4.1% 5,792 2,134 2,844 814 1.8% Source: JobsEQ® Employment data are derived from the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and imputed where necessary. Data are updated through 2018Q4 with preliminary estimates updated to 2019Q2. Forecast employment growth uses national projections adapted for regional growth patterns. 12 Item 3. Source: JobsEQ®, http://www.chmuraecon.com/jobseq Copyright © 2019 Chmura Economics & Analytics, All Rights Reserved. 9 Occupation Snapshot The largest major occupation group in the City of Meridian, ID is Office and Administrative Support Occupations, employing 6,481 workers. The next-largest occupation groups in the region are Sales and Related Occupations (5,384 workers) and Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations (5,370). High location quotients (LQs) indicate occupation groups in which a region has high concentrations of employment compared to the national average. The major groups with the largest LQs in the region are Construction and Extraction Occupations (LQ = 1.61), Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations (1.38), and Healthcare Support Occupations (1.20). Occupation groups in the City of Meridian, ID with the highest average wages per worker are Management Occupations ($87,900), Legal Occupations ($87,000), and Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations ($82,500). The unemployment rate in the region varied among the major groups from 0.7% among Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations to 3.3% among Farming, Fishing, and Forestry Occupations. Over the next 1 year, the fastest growing occupation group in the City of Meridian, ID is expected to be Personal Care and Service Occupations with a +3.1% year-over-year rate of growth. The strongest forecast by number of jobs over this period is expected for Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations (+88 jobs) and Office and Administrative Support Occupations (+77). Over the same period, the highest separation demand (occupation demand due to retirements and workers moving from one occupation to another) is expected in Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations (958 jobs) and Sales and Related Occupations (767). Occupation Snapshot in City of Meridian, ID, 2019q21 Current 5-Year History 1-Year Forecast SOC Occupation Empl Avg Ann Wages2 LQ Unempl Unempl Rate Online Job Ads3 Empl Change Ann % Total Demand Exits Transfers Empl Growth Ann % Growth 43‑0000 Office and Administrative Support 6,481 $36,500 1.00 135 1.7% n/a 830 2.8% 843 352 414 77 1.2% 41‑0000 Sales and Related 5,384 $39,400 1.19 127 2.3% n/a 917 3.8% 843 334 433 76 1.4% 35‑0000 Food Preparation and Serving Related 5,370 $22,800 1.38 118 2.9% n/a 1,239 5.4% 1,046 426 532 88 1.6% 47‑0000 Construction and Extraction 3,404 $42,300 1.61 58 2.6% n/a 1,045 7.6% 430 126 236 67 2.0% 29‑0000 Healthcare Practitioners and Technical 3,086 $82,500 1.19 20 0.7% n/a 495 3.6% 248 90 85 73 2.4% 11‑0000 Management 2,663 $87,900 0.96 29 0.9% n/a 638 5.6% 272 74 147 51 1.9% 53‑0000 Transportation and Material Moving 2,372 $36,300 0.76 55 2.2% n/a 378 3.5% 331 121 175 35 1.5% 39‑0000 Personal Care and Service 2,231 $26,300 1.13 49 2.3% n/a 565 6.0% 434 192 173 69 3.1% 25‑0000 Education, Training, and Library 2,186 $42,100 0.87 35 1.5% n/a 120 1.1% 237 104 98 35 1.6% 13‑0000 Business and Financial Operations 1,990 $65,900 0.84 35 1.3% n/a 492 5.8% 225 62 124 38 1.9% 49‑0000 Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 1,605 $45,300 0.92 17 1.2% n/a 343 4.9% 190 58 104 28 1.7% 51‑0000 Production 1,509 $36,600 0.55 30 1.9% n/a 161 2.3% 188 66 110 12 0.8% 31‑0000 Healthcare Support 1,495 $32,400 1.20 19 1.4% n/a 0 0.0% 232 93 93 46 3.1% 37‑0000 Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance 1,387 $27,700 0.89 37 2.6% n/a 281 4.6% 208 87 96 25 1.8% 15‑0000 Computer and Mathematical 1,007 $74,100 0.76 16 1.0% n/a 300 7.3% 93 19 52 23 2.2% 17‑0000 Architecture and Engineering 874 $77,700 1.14 12 1.0% n/a 253 7.1% 83 23 44 16 1.8% 27‑0000 Arts, Design, 653 $46,400 0.82 16 1.5% n/a 104 3.5% 77 29 38 10 1.5% 13 Item 3. Source: JobsEQ®, http://www.chmuraecon.com/jobseq Copyright © 2019 Chmura Economics & Analytics, All Rights Reserved. 10 Occupation Snapshot in City of Meridian, ID, 2019q21 Current 5-Year History 1-Year Forecast SOC Occupation Empl Avg Ann Wages2 LQ Unempl Unempl Rate Online Job Ads3 Empl Change Ann % Total Demand Exits Transfers Empl Growth Ann % Growth Entertainment, Sports, and Media 21‑0000 Community and Social Service 583 $44,900 0.78 9 1.1% n/a 41 1.5% 82 25 42 15 2.5% 33‑0000 Protective Service 403 $40,800 0.41 13 1.4% n/a 29 1.5% 56 26 26 5 1.2% 19‑0000 Life, Physical, and Social Science 305 $60,700 0.85 6 1.2% n/a 40 2.9% 35 9 21 6 1.9% 23‑0000 Legal 216 $87,000 0.57 3 0.9% n/a 11 1.1% 18 6 8 4 1.9% 45‑0000 Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 106 $33,100 0.36 2 3.3% n/a 23 5.1% 17 4 12 1 1.1% Total - All Occupations 45,309 $45,100 1.00 841 1.8% n/a 8,307 4.1% 6,196 2,327 3,063 805 1.8% Source: JobsEQ® Data as of 2019Q2 unless noted otherwise Note: Figures may not sum due to rounding. 1. Data based on a four-quarter moving average unless noted otherwise. 2. Wage data are as of 2018 and represent the average for all Covered Employment Occupation employment data are estimated via industry employment data and the estimated industry/occupation mix. Industry emp loyment data are derived from the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and currently updated through 2018Q4, imputed where necessary with preliminary estimates updated to 2019Q2. Wages by occupation are as of 2018 provided by the BLS and imputed where necessary. Forecast employment growth uses national projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics adapted for regional growth patterns. 14 Item 3. Source: JobsEQ®, http://www.chmuraecon.com/jobseq Copyright © 2019 Chmura Economics & Analytics, All Rights Reserved. 11 Industry Clusters A cluster is a geographic concentration of interrelated industries or occupations. The industry cluster in the City of Meridian, ID with the highest relative concentration is Electric/Electronics Mfg. with a location quotient of 1.81. This cluster employs 875 workers in the region with an average wage of $171,883. Employment in the Electric/Electronics Mfg. cluster is projected to contract in the region about 0.1% per year over the next ten years. Location quotient and average wage data are derived from the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages, provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, imputed where necessary, and updated through 2018Q4 with preliminary estimates updated to 2019Q2. Forecast employment growth uses national projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics adapted for regional growth patterns. 15 Item 3. Source: JobsEQ®, http://www.chmuraecon.com/jobseq Copyright © 2019 Chmura Economics & Analytics, All Rights Reserved. 12 Education Levels Expected growth rates for occupations vary by the education and training required. While all employment in the City of Meridian, ID is projected to grow 1.8% over the next ten years, occupations typically requiring a postgraduate degree are expected to grow 2.4% per year, those requiring a bachelor’s degree are forecast to grow 2.0% per year, and occupations typically needing a 2-year degree or certificate are expected to grow 2.1% per year. Employment by occupation data are estimates are as of 2019Q2. Education levels of occupations are based on BLS assignments. Forecast employment growth uses national projections from the Bureau of Labor Statistics adapted for regional growth patterns. 16 Item 3. Source: JobsEQ®, http://www.chmuraecon.com/jobseq Copyright © 2019 Chmura Economics & Analytics, All Rights Reserved. 13 Region Definition Boise City, ID MSA is defined as the following counties: Ada County, Idaho Gem County, Idaho Boise County, Idaho Owyhee County, Idaho Canyon County, Idaho 17 Item 3. Source: JobsEQ®, http://www.chmuraecon.com/jobseq Copyright © 2019 Chmura Economics & Analytics, All Rights Reserved. 14 FAQ What is a location quotient? A location quotient (LQ) is a measurement of concentration in comparison to the nation. An LQ of 1.00 indicates a region has the same concentration of an industry (or occupation) as the nation. An LQ of 2.00 would mean the region has twice the expected employment compared to the nation and an LQ of 0.50 would mean the region has half the expected employment in comparison to the nation. What is separation demand? Separation demand is the number of jobs required due to separations—labor force exits (including retirements) and turnover resulting from workers moving from one occupation into another. Note that separation demand does not include all turnover—it does not include when workers stay in the same occupation but switch employers. The total projected demand for an occupation is the sum of the separation demand and the growth demand (which is the increase or decrease of jobs in an occupation expected due to expansion or contraction of the overall number of jobs in that occupation). What is a cluster? A cluster is a geographic concentration of interrelated industries or occupations. If a regional cluster has a location quotient of 1.25 or greater, the region is considered to possess a competitive advantage in that cluster. What is the difference between industry wages and occupation wages? Industry wages and occupation wages are estimated via separate data sets, often the time periods being reported do not align, and wages are defined slightly differently in the two systems (for example, certain bonuses are included in the industry wages but not the occupation wages). It is therefore common that estimates of the average industry wages and average occupation wages in a region do not match exactly. What is NAICS? The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) is used to classify business establishments according to the type of economic activity. The NAICS Code comprises six levels, from the “all industry” level to the 6-digit level. The first two digits define the top level category, known as the “sector,” which is the level examined in this report. What is SOC? The Standard Occupational Classification system (SOC) is used to classify workers into occupational categories. All workers are classified into one of over 820 occupations according to their occupational definition. To facilitate classification, occupations are combined to form 23 major groups, 96 minor groups, and 449 occupation groups. Each occupation group includes detailed occupations requiring similar job duties, skills, education, or experience. About This Report This report and all data herein were produced by JobsEQ®, a product of Chmura Economics & Analytics. The information contained herein was obtained from sources we believe to be reliable. However, we cannot guarantee its accuracy and completeness. 18 Item 3. The Association of Religion Data Archives | Maps & Reports http://www.thearda.com/rcms2010/rcms2010a.asp?U=16001&T=county&Y=2010&S=Name[2/5/2020 9:12:59 AM] Search Maps & Reports: 2010 Report 2000 Report 1990 Report 1980 Report 1980-2010 Change 1990-2010 Change 2000-2010 Change County Membership Report Maps and Reports > Select Counties > 52,126 252 22,441 26,302 420 67,288 223,536 Evangelical Protestant Black Protestant Mainline Protestant Catholic Orthodox Other Unclaimed Congregational adherents include all full members, their children, and others who regularly attend services. The 2010 reports contain incomplete counts of congregations and adherents belonging to the eight largest historically African-American denominations. These denominations are not included in the 2000 reports and are largely missing from the 1990 and 1980 reports. [More information on the data sources] Religious Bodies Tradition Family Congregations Adherents Adherence Rate† American Baptist Association, The Evangelical Protestant Baptist 1 24 0.06 American Baptist Churches in the USA Mainline Protestant Baptist 7 2,673 6.81 Anglican Church in North America Evangelical Protestant Episcopalianism/Anglicanism 2 ------ Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of North America, The Orthodox Eastern Liturgical (Orthodox)1 50 0.13 Assemblies of God Evangelical Protestant Pentecostal 10 4,256 10.85 Bahá'í Other Other Groups 2 209 0.53 Buddhism, Mahayana Other Other Groups 4 1,271 3.24 Buddhism, Theravada Other Other Groups 1 300 0.76 Buddhism, Vajrayana Other Other Groups 1 36 0.09 Calvary Chapel Fellowship Churches Evangelical Protestant Pentecostal 5 ------ Catholic Church Catholic Catholicism 9 26,302 67.03 Christian and Missionary Alliance, The Evangelical Protestant Holiness 2 65 0.17 Christian Brethren Evangelical Protestant Ind. Fundamentalist 1 ------ Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)Mainline Protestant Baptist 3 1,193 3.04 Christian Churches and Churches of Christ Evangelical Protestant Baptist 8 6,802 17.34 Christian Methodist Episcopal Church Black Protestant Methodist/Pietist 2 252 0.64 Church of Christ, Scientist Other Christian Science 1 ------ Church of God (Anderson, Indiana)Evangelical Protestant Holiness 1 828 2.11 Church of God of Prophecy Evangelical Protestant Pentecostal 1 73 0.19 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, The Other Latter-day Saints 132 61,860 157.66 Church of the Brethren Evangelical Protestant European Free-Church 2 189 0.48 Church of the Nazarene Evangelical Protestant Holiness 8 3,725 9.49 Church of the United Brethren in Christ Evangelical Protestant Methodist/Pietist 1 23 0.06 Churches of Christ Evangelical Protestant Baptist 3 800 2.04 About the ARDA | Tools | FAQs | Contact Us Search the ARDA Advanced Search Ada County (Idaho) Religious Traditions, 2010 Reports Go! 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The Association of Religion Data Archives | Maps & Reports http://www.thearda.com/rcms2010/rcms2010a.asp?U=16001&T=county&Y=2010&S=Name[2/5/2020 9:12:59 AM] Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches Evangelical Protestant Presbyterian-Reformed 1 ------ Community of Christ Other Latter-day Saints 1 128 0.33 Conservative Baptist Association of America Evangelical Protestant Baptist 1 ------ Converge Worldwide/Baptist General Conference Evangelical Protestant Baptist 1 90 0.23 Episcopal Church Mainline Protestant Episcopalianism/Anglicanism 4 2,293 5.84 Evangelical Covenant Church, The Evangelical Protestant Methodist/Pietist 1 79 0.20 Evangelical Free Church of America, The Evangelical Protestant Methodist/Pietist 1 85 0.22 Evangelical Friends Church International*Evangelical Protestant European Free-Church 4 911 2.32 Evangelical Lutheran Church in America Mainline Protestant Lutheran 5 2,427 6.19 Foursquare Gospel, International Church of the Evangelical Protestant Pentecostal 4 284 0.72 Free Methodist Church of North America Evangelical Protestant Holiness 1 401 1.02 General Association of Regular Baptist Churches Evangelical Protestant Baptist 4 ------ Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Orthodox Eastern Liturgical (Orthodox)1 130 0.33 Hindu, Indian-American Hindu Temple Assoc.Other Other Groups 1 1,562 3.98 Hindu, Post Renaissance Other Other Groups 1 16 0.04 Independent Baptist Fellowship International Evangelical Protestant Baptist 1 ------ Independent Yearly Meetings of Friends*Mainline Protestant European Free-Church 1 15 0.04 International Churches of Christ Evangelical Protestant Baptist 1 90 0.23 Jehovah's Witnesses Other Adventist 5 ------ Korean Presbyterian Church in America Evangelical Protestant Presbyterian-Reformed 1 ------ Lutheran Church--Missouri Synod Evangelical Protestant Lutheran 4 1,887 4.81 Mennonite Church USA Evangelical Protestant European Free-Church 2 101 0.26 Metropolitan Community Churches, Universal Fellowship of Mainline Protestant Other Groups 1 24 0.06 Muslim Estimate Other Other Groups 3 924 2.35 National Association of Free Will Baptists Evangelical Protestant Baptist 1 53 0.14 New Apostolic Church of North America, National Organization of the Other Other Groups 1 ------ Non-denominational Evangelical Protestant ----43 22,247 56.70 Orthodox Judaism Other Judaism 1 60 0.15 Orthodox Presbyterian Church, The Evangelical Protestant Presbyterian-Reformed 1 46 0.12 Pentecostal Church of God Evangelical Protestant Pentecostal 1 109 0.28 Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.)Mainline Protestant Presbyterian-Reformed 5 1,835 4.68 Presbyterian Church in America Evangelical Protestant Presbyterian-Reformed 1 182 0.46 Reform Judaism Other Judaism 1 575 1.47 Reformed Church in America Mainline Protestant Presbyterian-Reformed 1 219 0.56 Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia Orthodox Eastern Liturgical (Orthodox)1 100 0.25 Salvation Army Evangelical Protestant Holiness 1 291 0.74 Serbian Orthodox Church in North America Orthodox Eastern Liturgical (Orthodox)1 140 0.36 Seventh-day Adventist Church Evangelical Protestant Adventist 8 2,219 5.66 Southern Baptist Convention Evangelical Protestant Baptist 11 2,445 6.23 Unitarian Universalist Association of Congregations Other Liberal 1 343 0.87 United Church of Christ Mainline Protestant Presbyterian-Reformed 2 528 1.35 United Methodist Church, The Mainline Protestant Methodist/Pietist 8 11,234 28.63 United Pentecostal Church International Evangelical Protestant Pentecostal 3 ------ United Reformed Churches in North America Evangelical Protestant Presbyterian-Reformed 1 ------ Vineyard USA Evangelical Pentecostal 2 3,345 8.53 20 Item 3. The Association of Religion Data Archives | Maps & Reports http://www.thearda.com/rcms2010/rcms2010a.asp?U=16001&T=county&Y=2010&S=Name[2/5/2020 9:12:59 AM] Protestant Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod Evangelical Protestant Lutheran 2 476 1.21 Zoroastrian Other Other Groups 0 4 0.01 Totals:355 168,829 The population of Ada County, Idaho was 392,365 in 2010; in 2000 it was 300,904. The total population changed 30.4%. The adherent totals of the religious groups listed above (168,829) included 43.0% of the total population in 2010. * In an effort to better match the ASARB standards for adherents, a few religious bodies changed the way their adherents were reported in 2010, including the Catholic Church, Amish groups, Friends groups, Jewish groups, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Non-denominational Christian Churches, and the United Methodist Church. This change does not affect any of the data in the newly released 2010 U.S. Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. In fact, the data for these groups are now more comparable to that of other bodies than it was in previous decadal reports. However, the change in methodology can distort assessments on growth or decline between 2000 and 2010 for each of these groups. County-level 2000 data using the new methodology are not readily available. ASARB staff has adjusted some 2000 county-level adherent statistics to allow for a more accurate picture on growth or decline. The revised maps and charts are now available on-line at www.usreligioncensus.org for those who are interested in these trends. 2010 data were collected by the Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies (ASARB) and include statistics for 236 religious groups, providing information on the number of their congregations and adherents within each state and county in the United States. Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E. Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H. Taylor supervised the collection. These data originally appeared in 2010 U.S. Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study, published by the Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies (ASARB). [More information on the data collection] †The adherence rate provides the number of adherents of a particular group per 1,000 population. For example, in 2010 the Episcopal Church had an adherence rate of 7.6 in Autauga County, Alabama. This means that about 8 out of every 1,000 people in Autauga County were Episcopalian. GIS MAPSTIMELINEQUICKSTATS RELIGIOUS GROUPS US CONGREGATIONAL MEMBERSHIPINTERNATIONAL DATA ARCHIVE About the ARDA | Related Links STAY CONNECTED Subscribe to the ARDA: COPYRIGHT © THE ASSOCIATION OF RELIGION DATA ARCHIVES. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. SERVER - AMAZON Source 21 Item 3. 1 IDAHO HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION - 2019 Agency Overview The Idaho Human Rights Commission was created by the Idaho Legislature in 1969. The act has been amended several times over the years, but the purposes of the act as set forth in Idaho Code 67-5901(2) remain unchanged: “To secure for all individuals within the state freedom from discrimination . . . and thereby to protect their interest in personal dignity, to make available to the state their full productive capacities, to secure the state against domestic strife and unrest, to preserve the public safety, health, and general welfare, and to promote the interests, rights and privileges of individuals within the state.” Currently the Commission has statutory authority to investigate complaints of discrimination in education, employment, real estate transactions, and public accommodations based on race, color, religion, national origin, and sex. In employment, housing, and public accommodations, it also handles disability discrimination claims. Claims of age discrimination, for those who are 40 years of age or older, are processed only in employment cases. There are nine Commissioners who are appointed by the Governor, representing labor, industry, and the ethnic and geographic diversity of Idaho. The Commission has one office in Boise, and a staff of 10 FTEs. Core Functions/Idaho Code Administrative case processing. Idaho Code 67-5901, 67-5906, 67-5907, and 67-5908 The primary work of the Commission is to investigate claims of discrimination and to advise the parties on whether there is probable cause to believe that illegal discrimination has occurred. The administrative complaint must be filed within one year of the alleged unlawful discrimination. Idaho law makes the administrative filing a prerequisite to a case being filed in court. A court claim must be filed by a private party within 90 days of the Commission’s issuance of administrative closure. The Commission contracts with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to handle federal discrimination claims within the state of Idaho. The Commission also has authority to file claims in court on behalf of victims of discrimination. Information and referral. Idaho Code 67-5906 (9) The Commission frequently is contacted by people in difficult situations that fall outside the scope of the Commission’s statutory authority. In each case, the intake officer attempts to direc t the person to a resource that will be able to provide more direct assistance. Commission intake staff also receive many contacts from people who could file a formal administrative complaint with the Commission, but do not want to do so at that particular point in time. Intake staff will work with them to help them resolve their problems on their own, without the necessity of filing an administrative complaint. Education about discrimination and the law. Idaho Code 67-5906 (9), (10) and (11) Commission staff offer seminars, workshops, technical assistance, and training programs to help Idahoans understand discrimination law and to be able to resolve discrimination disputes on their own. The Commission also has the responsibility to inform the Governor and the Legislature of any recommendations it may have for legislative or other action to effectuate the purposes and policies of the anti -discrimination law. Most of the statutory changes that have been made over the years to the Idaho Human Rights Ac t have come, at least in part, from Commission efforts to fulfill this responsibility. Also, the Commission has taken public stands on issues before the Legislature and other bodies that would impact human rights within the state. Revenue: Revenue comes from a federal contract with the EEOC, and the Department of Labor Penalty and Interest Fund and Employment Security Special Administration Fund. Revenue FY2016 FY2017 FY2018 FY2019 FY2020 1,019,900 1,193,300 1,171,600 1,092,951 1,210,201* *FY20 increase reflects additional federal contracts completed by Commission staff 22 Item 3. 2 IDAHO HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Profile of Cases Managed and Key Services Provided FY2019 Cases Managed and Key Issues Raised FY2016 FY2017 FY2018 FY2019 Total cases filed with the IHRC 403 485 502 398 Issues most frequently raised in administrative cases* Discharge (actual or constructive) 70% 73% 71% 69% Sexual harassment 13% 12% 14% 11% Harassment/Intimidation** 29% 38% 33% 32% Failure to accommodate a disability 18% 23% 29% 22% Terms & conditions of employment 17% 26% 23% 26% *Some cases raise more than one issue, so the percentages may total more than 100% **Charges allege harassment or intimidation based on race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, or disability. In FY2019, the Commission resolved 489 cases of discrimination (not including many informal public accommodation cases), the vast majority of which will not go into either state or federal court. Case Resolutions FY2016 FY2017 FY2018 FY2019 Total of administrative cases resolved 463* 418* 392* 489* No probable cause findings 75.2% 71.3% 74.5% 77.1% Mediations, settlements, successful conciliations 15.8% 22% 17.4%*** 12.3%*** Conciliation failures 2.1% 1.4% 1.0% 2.3% Non-jurisdictional; Notice of Right to Sue without findings; other** 6.9% 5.3% 6.9% 8.4% *Informal processing of public accommodation cases not included. **Other includes failure to cooperate, withdrawal without benefits, and failure to locate. ***In FY19, the Commission found “probable cause” in 4.91% of administrative cases resolved, compared with 3.1% in FY18. Individual benefits to complainants in FY2019, including monetary and compensatory damages totaled $427,553.39. The Commission realizes incalculable savings to the parties, the State of Idaho, and the state and federal judicial system because of the administrative process developed by the IHRC, which avoids litigation in a vast number of cases. Investigators and an intake officer field intake calls during all hours of operation. Intakes FY2016 FY2017 FY2018 FY2019 Total number of contacts 1,761 2,031 1,588 1,156 Average per month 147 169 132 96 Total number of charges drafted 383 599 468 301 Average per month charges drafted 32 50 39 28 Percentage of drafts per month 21.7% 29.4% 29.5% 26.0% 23 Item 3. 3 IDAHO HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION: FY2019 Breakdown by Basis (State & Federal) (Many charges allege more than one basis, so percentages may total more than 100%) Basis Fiscal Year Total Breakout Breakout Breakout Breakout Total Claims Filed FY 2019 FY 2018 FY2017 FY2016 398 502 485 403 Employment 377 (95%) 478 (95%) 465 (96%) 376 (93.3%) Public Accom. 12 (3.0%) 12 (2.4%) 8 (1.6%) 19 (4.7%) Housing 6 (1.5%) 8 (1.6%) 10 (2%) 6 (1.5%) Education 3 (.8%) 4 (.8%) 2 (.4%) 2 (.5%) Disability FY2019 FY2018 FY2017 FY2016 165 (42%) 252 (50%) 241 (50%) 171 (42%) Harassment 45 (27%) 29 (12%) 62 (26%) 41 (24%) Failure to Hire 3 (2%) 8 (3%) 20 (8%) 11 (6%) Discharge 122 (74%) 192 (76%) 158 (66%) 135 (79%) Accommodation 87 (53%) 133 (53%) 111 (46%) 73 (43%) Sex FY2019 FY2018 FY2017 FY2016 156 (40%) 165 (33%) 171 (36%) 139 (35%) Female 89 (57%) 104 (63%) 107 (63%) 96 (69%) Pregnancy 18 (12%) 19 (12%) 21 (12%) 15 (11%) Male 65 (42%) 33 (20%) 35 (20%) 23 (17%) Sexual Orientation 2 (1%) 6 (4%) 6 (4%) 2 (1%) Gender Identity 0 (0%) 3 (2%) 2 (1%) 3 (2%) Retaliation (all bases) FY2019 FY2018 FY2017 FY2016 100 (25%) 180 (36%) 166 (34%) 107 (27%) Age (40+) FY2019 FY2018 FY2017 FY2016 52 (13%) 71 (14%) 102 (21%) 69 (17%) National Origin FY2019 FY2018 FY2017 FY2016 41 (10%) 36 (7%) 50 (10%) 38 (9%) Mexican 6 (15%) 9 (25%) 10 (20%) 6 (16%) Hispanic 24 (59%) 10 (28%) 19 (38%) 18 (49%) Middle Eastern 4 (10%) 4 (11%) 5 (10%) 1 (2%) Other 7 (17%) 13 (36%) 16 (32%) 13 (34%) Race FY2019 FY2018 FY2017 FY2016 32 (8%) 34 (7%) 43 (9%) 24 (6%) Black 22 (69%) 22 (65%) 23 (53%) 15 (62.5%) American Indian 4 (12.5%) 0 (0%) 6 (14%) 3 (12.5%) White 4 (12.5%) 6 (18%) 5 (12%) 4 (17%) Other 2 (6%) 6 (18%) 9 (21%) 2 (8%) Religion FY2019 FY2018 FY2017 FY2016 22 (6%) 21 (4%) 32 (7%) 25 (6%) Other 19 (86%) 19 (91%) 25 (78%) Muslim 1 (5%) 1 (5%) 3 (9%) Jewish 1 (5%) 0 (0%) 2 (6%) Protestant 1 (5%) 1 (5%) 2 (6%) 24 Item 3. 4 Performance Highlights In FY 2019, 489 cases of discrimination were resolved, the vast majority of which will not go into either state or federal court. During FY 2019, Commission staff filled 36 requests for technical assistance presentations (addressing more than 2,000 individuals), primarily on the issues of harassment in the workplace, disability discrimination, fair housing, and creating and maintaining a respectful workplace. The Commission recently completed a strategic planning process with staff and Commissioners that included refining processes and procedures in light of the Commission’s Mission and Vision. As a result of this process, Commission staff have eliminated the previous backlog of investigative cases and reduced the average duration of an investigation. In addition, the Commission presented Idaho’s official ceremony to celebrate Martin Luther King/Idaho Human Rights Day once again in the Statehouse rotunda with Governor Little delivering the proclamation. Governor Little also reappointed three sitting Commissioners. As a result of economic circumstances, the Legislature approved legislation that merged the Commission with the Idaho Department of Labor, which took effect on July 1, 2010. In June 2010, the Commission moved to the Department of Labor’s Main Office at 317 W. Main Street, Boise, Idaho. The Department of Labor provides administrative and logistical support, while the Idaho Human Rights Commission retains independence in its operations, including the processing of discrimination cases, as established when the Idaho Legislature created the agency 50 years ago. Disability Discrimination in Places of Public Accommodation. The Human Rights Act also prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in places of public accommodation. Although federal law already required accessibility, the Legislature chose to establish a state law enforcement system that would be more effective than relying on the federal processes. In response, the Commission has an informal resolution s ystem designed to address accessibility issues quickly and easily whenever possible. Complainants are offered the alternative of filing an informal or formal complaint. For More Information Contact Benjamin J. Earwicker, Ph.D., Administrator Idaho Commission on Human Rights 317 W. Main Street Boise, ID 83735-0660 Phone (208) 334-2873 x 4055 Benjamin.Earwicker@labor.idaho.gov 25 Item 3. Meridian Specific Labor Statistics: • QWI Explorer: Explore Wages in Dollars broken down by Race, Sex, Ethnicity, and Age- https://qwiexplorer.ces.census.gov/static/explore.html#x=0&g=0 • General Economic Data (Incl. Poverty and Wages by Sex, Age, Ethnicity)- https://datausa.io/profile/geo/meridian-id#economy • Business Owners by Sex and “Minority” Status (also general census info)- https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/fact/table/meridiancityidaho,ID/RHI225218 National Data: • National Numbers on (Un)Employment by Age, Sex, Race, Ethnicity- https://www.bls.gov/cps/tables.htm 26 Item 3. MEMO TO DIVERSITY SUBCOMMITTEE Topic: Resource Review and Guiding Principle(s) Inspiration: Culture, Equity and the Arts in Chicago – MacArthur Foundation https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zeMYIi5tlbA Suggested Guiding Principle: “When we do not actively include, we actively exclude.” – Dr. Liza A. Talusan, Ph.D. 27 Item 3. MEMO TO DIVERSITY SUBCOMMITTEE Topic: Generating a New Name for the Subcommittee NAMING TYPES – Inspiration for discussion 1. Descriptive names explicitly state what the entity does 2. Emotional or evocative names can provide broad meaning and memorable options 3. Abstract or made-up names are devoid of overt meaning but may help the entity stand out in a crowded category. 4. Functional names which describe what the entity is or does. Functional names tend to be the most common and least differentiated (e.g., Whole Foods, Public Storage, OfficeMax). 5. Invented names which have no semantic meaning (e.g., Skype, Häagen -Dazs). 6. Experiential names which describe the product experience (e.g., H ighfive, Zendesk, Under Armour). 7. Eye Opener names which are provocative and create cognitive dissonance when associated with a particular category, product, or service (e.g., Virgin, Starbucks). 8. Anacronym names are recognizable and relatable (e.g., NATO, N ASA, UNESCO) a. AIIM – Arts Inclusivity in Meridian b. AEFAM – Arts Equality for All Meridian c. MADAE (Pronounced may -day) – Meridian Arts Diversity and Equality NAMING EXERCISES – Subcommittee members to familiarize themselves with the following steps for discussion. 1. Assemble a diverse team. As with all brainstorms, diversity in the group is essential to encourage creativity and avoid groupthink. 2. Discuss the entity positioning and target market. Who is the audience for the entity message? What is the brand promise? What is the value proposition? 3. Agree the criteria by which the name will be chosen. It should be professional, short, memorable and available. Note that in general it is not essential for the name to be descriptive of the entity or its function – think of Google, Amazon Kindle or Pepsi. 4. Describe what it does in two words. 5. Describe the entity features and in particular what makes it different. 6. Generate names. 7. Generate random words. 28 Item 6.