Staff Spotlight
Not everyone may be familiar with our team here at the Chamber; so for the month of April, we wanted to focus on our staff and getting to know us better.
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How long have you been at the Chamber?
4 ½ years
Why do you like working at the Chamber?
I absolutely love being a part of a team and an organization which makes a difference for individuals, businesses, and the community. I am blessed to be a part of the Troy community and in a position where I can hopefully play a role in the future of our wonderful community.
Share something that people don't know about you:
I was once the lead singer in a cover “hair band.” All the best; KISS, Motley Crue, Ratt, Winger, Ozzy Osbourne, etc. were in the playlist. The name of the band was Tipper Gore. Although I have lost quite a bit of vocal range, and hair, I am a still a sucker for karaoke.
Contact me in regards to: Economic and Community Development, including starting or expanding a business in Troy, Career Education Programs
Email: jgraves@troyohiochamber.com
Kathi Roetter Executive Director
How long have you been at the Chamber?
I will celebrate 9 years with the Chamber in July.
Why do you like working at the Chamber?
Working for the Chamber is a dream job. Each day offers something different and there is nothing better than the opportunity to promote the businesses and the people of Troy, Ohio.
Share something that people don't know about you.
I have an obsession with Reese's peanut butter Easter eggs I don't think there is a better version of the Reese's seasonal shapes
Contact me in regards to: Leadership Troy, Teen Leadership Troy, Government Affairs, Awards Program, Business Education Partnership Committee, Certificate of Origin, Coffee with Champions, Seminars, Chamber Day to Day operations
Email: kroetter@troyohiochamber.com
Shelby Chaney
Membership & Program Director
How long have you been at the Chamber?
5 years
Why do you like working at the Chamber?
The joy of seeing our Members make connections throughout the year that benefits not only their company, business, or non-profit but also personally.
Contact me in regards to:
Membership, Member Benefits/Programs/Discounts, Ambassadors, Ribbon Cuttings, HR Council, Miami County Young Leaders, Billing, Notary Services, Marketing, Networking Events
Email: schaney@troyohiochamber.com
Hannah McCartney
Administrative & Program Assistant
How long have you been at the Chamber?
I have been at the Chamber for about 9 months
Why do you like working at the Chamber?
I love getting to know all of the amazing people that make up the community of Troy/Miami County; getting to know our local businesses and their impact in the community has been so rewarding.
Share something that people don't know about you: I used to be in ballet and my favorite composer is Tchaikovsky
Contact me in regards to:
Setting up Meetings with Chamber Staff, Chamber Newsletter, Relocation Guides/Packets, Entryway Signs, Booking the Meeting room, the Community Calendar, Job Postings, Yiftee, Member/Community Information Wall, Event Logistics
Email: hmccartney@troyohiochamber.com
Troy-MiamiCountyPublicLibraryismakinganinvestmentinthecommunitybyopeningaMakerLabonthe secondfloorattheHobartGovernmentCenterinTroy Thespacewillincludea5,000squarefootmakerspace andclassroomaswellasmultiplepublicmeetingroomsandtheadministrativeofficesforthelibrary
ConstructionendedinMarchwiththespacescheduledtoopenApril17 Hourswillbe10am-7pm MondayThursdayand10a.m.-4p.m.Friday-Saturday.
Constructioncostswere$466,521whileequipment,technologyandfurnishingscost$298,479
Makerspacesareplaceswherepeoplewithsharedinterests,especiallyincomputingandtechnology,cangather toworkonprojectswhilesharingideas,equipment,andknowledge It’saplaceforhands-onlearningand creatingwithtoolsthatmaynototherwisebeaccessibletothegeneralpublic.
TheMakerLabwillhouse3Dprintersanda3Dscanner,alasercutter,vinylprinter,CNCmillingandrouting machines,solderingstations,asublimationprintstationandpress,embroideryandsewingmachines,an electroniccutter,anengraver,aUVprinter,anaudiorecordingstudio,handtools,safetygear,andmore Additionalequipmentwillbeaddedasthereisdemandandifthebudgetallows.
Projectideasincludeeventbanners,photo/logomugs,cuttingboardsandwoodsigns,walldecorations,etched glassprojects,3Dmodels,stickers,andmore
TheclassroomwillhouseacomputerlabwithMacandWindowslaptopsofferingspecializedsoftwareand printers(includingalargeformatprinter).InadditiontoMicrosoftOffice,therewillAutodeskFusion360(CAD) andTinkercad,Canva,AdobeCreativeCloud,iMovie,Blender,GarageBand,andresumesoftware
Plansincludethreemeetingsroomsandtwo individualstudy/co-workingspaces
Anyonewithalibrarycardcanusethespaceand anyoneinthestateofOhiocangetalibrarycard Thelibrarycurrentlyhasabout24,000librarycard holders Userswillsignupforthemachinethey wanttouseonlineorviaphone.Theywillreadand signaMakerLabwaiverandwillhaveaone-time safetybriefing Staffwillbeavailabletohelpwith projectsasneededthoughtheywillnotdoprojects forpeople.Therewillbenochargetousethe equipmentbuttherewillbeachargefor consumablematerialsused
Futureplansincludeclassesonusingthe equipmentandvarioussoftwareaswellas outreachtoareaschoolsandotherorganizations
Baker and Zartman
Gemini Health & Wellness
550 Summit Ave Suite 202
Troy OH 45373
(937) 980-9011
Keystone Wellness
1741 West Main Street
Troy, OH 45373
(937) 980-0590
www.keystonewellnesscenters. com/
Pedego Electric Bikes Troy
225 E. Main Street
Troy OH 45373
(937) 552-9060
pedegoelectricbikes.com/dealer
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https://sites.google.com/geminihea lthwellness.com/gemini/home
Magnolia Mae Boutique
105 W Main St. Troy OH 45373
(937) 271-8144
www.facebook.com/magnoliam aetroyoh
Technology First
1435 Cincinnati St Ste 300 Dayton OH 45417-4614
(937)229-0054
www.technologyfirst.org/
The Chamber provides Relocation Guides and Packets for those choosing to relocated to Troy.
When you are hiring, the Chamber can provide you with relocation information that includes informational to assist them with acclimating to Troy. The guide includes utility, banking, accommodation information and more.
Packets can be picked up at the office or bulk amounts of packets can be requested with 48 hours notice.
The Relocation Guide is available online at this link: www.troyohiochamber.com/relocation/
Did you know that Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Administrator John Logue announced at the Feb. board meeting that Ohio’s private employers will pay nearly $90 million less in workers’ compensation premiums in the next fiscal year due to an 8% rate reduction approved by the BWC Board of Directors.
A history of BWC rate changes can be found online by clicking this link. https://info.bwc.ohio.gov/static/Employers/RateChangeHistoryPAandPEC.pdf
The Chamber offers a BWC group discount, the average Chamber member is saving over $1,500.00 annually.
Primary- Thursday, April 13, 2023
7:30 pm
Leadership Troy Alumni and the Troy Chamber of Commerce invite you to attend Meet the Candidates Night. The evening will feature candidate in contested races and ballot issues. Featured: City of Troy Mayor Candidates: Robin Oda William (Bill) Lutz Aggregation Issue for the City of Troy. The Mayor's Race will most likely be determined during the May primary.
April 20, 2023 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Join us as Mayor Oda and Patrick Titterington give an update on the 2022 year and what's to come in the future.
Register at: business.troyohiochamber.com/events
Community College- Wednesday, April 26, 2023 (4:30 PM - 6:30 PM)
Join us for a Joint Business After Hours - along with the Troy, Piqua, Preble County, Sidney Shelby, Tipp City Chambers of Commerce
At 5:15pm there will be a dedication ceremony for their new training room Come network, enjoy appetizers, and live music
Register at: business troyohiochamber com/events
The Chamber will be pouring beer at the Troy Truck Yard event. Stop by and see us.
Troy Truck Yard
Featuring the Naked Karate Girls
Friday, April 28th
6:00-9:00pm
Public parking lot off of South Walnut St.
Our Annual Auction is coming up! If you are interested in donating this year, be thinking about what you would like to contribute. More information coming soon to our social media and website
Doyouhaveajobopeningatyourbusiness?Whenpostingitonlineforapplicants, youarealsoabletoshareitonourwebsiteunder"JobsBoard/Listings". https://business.troyohiochamber.com/jobs
Youcansendthelink/informationforyourjobpostingstobesharedonourwebsite tohmccartney@troyohiochamber.comorcallthechamberformoreinformation.
Did you know that the Chamber has a Members Only Facebook group?
The purpose of the group is to find connections, share current promotions, business needs and additional resources
Follow the Chamber on social media platforms to stay connected
Use our hashtags: #MyTroyChamber
#RememberAMember
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