May Chamber News

C H A M B E R N E W S

Inside This Issue:

Spotlight Interview

Member of the Month

Tips to Get Started With Video Marketing

New Members

Did you know?

Current Promotions

Upcoming Events

Troy Strawberry Festival

Tip of the Month

Connect With Us

About our Spotlight:

IIn July 1948, R.C. Hemm began Hemm’s Glass Shops, Inc. at our present Piqua, Ohio location and we have expanded to serve the entire Greater Miami Valley. Our growth has only been possible due to continuous evaluation of our team, our business systems, and executing our vision, mission, and core values.

Through a spirit of togetherness, between our loyal customers and mission-oriented employees, Hemm’s Glass Shops, Inc. now operates out of four locations, with the capacity to deliver successful, long-lasting projects of any scale.

May 2023 Vol. 5

The Official Newsletter of the Troy Chamber of Commerce

Spotlight: Hemm's Glass Shops

Q: What inspired the founding of Hemm’s Glass?

A: In July 1948, R.C. Hemm began Hemm’s Glass Shops, Inc. at our present Piqua, Ohio location. The inspiration behind the company was to serve a niche in the auto glass industry while providing an organizationforourteamtogrowbothprofessionallyandfinancially

Q:Hemm’s Glass Shops is celebrating its 75th Anniversary this year. How has that been achieved?

A:Hemm’sGlassisathird-generationfamilyownedbusiness

Eachgenerationhadaprimaryfocuson supporting local businesses, residents and associations Currently Hemm’s is focused on creating and implementingatrademarkqualitysystemtocontinuethetraditionofexcellence

Q:What was the mission at the start of the business? How does that compare to the mission now?

A:Our mission has always been to pride worry-free projects to our customers, suppliers and stakeholders Wecontinuetostriveforthismissioneveryday Ourcultureofresponsibilityanddependabilityallowusto createlastingrelationshipswithinourcommunities

Q: How was the business named?

A:Raymond Charles Hemm was the founder

Q:How many employees does your business have?

A: It fluctuates yearly, but on average we employover100teammembers

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Q: What moments/ things have been the most rewarding?

A: Making it to 75 years will be a huge accomplishment We have been able to prevail through various ups and downs and continue to grow while still holding on to our values We’ve been a part of many major projects throughout Miami County and Western Ohio. Being able to see our work come to life is alwaysrewarding.

Q: What challenges has the business had to face and overcome?

A. Various obstacles have come about over the years, like the 2008 housing crash and most recently the supply chain and price increase issues related to Covid Most recently inflation and finding a qualified workforce is our biggest obstacle Our goal is to have and continue to build a team that is abletoadaptandovercomethechallenges

Q: What elements of your business do you think makes you so unique and so vital to the Troy/Miami Valley small business community?

Q: Hemm’s Glass is unique in our ability to focus on many different customers and stakeholders We have our service division who is focused on making sure our residential and auto glass customers are taken care of We have our commercial division who fabricates and facilitates installations to major projects all across the state Some of our recent projects include the new Columbus Crew StadiumLower.com Field, the interior of the Dayton Arcade, and the new Monroe Federal building in Tipp City. The Piqua YMCA will be our next major project in Miami County and we are looking forward to that challenge.

Being members of our community is not only a core value but something we experience with our team members A number of our employees are involved in local charities like the United Way, the Piqua Community Foundation and others The majority of our team members live within 20 miles of our headquarters and it’s important for us to support and fuel those around us We are focused on relationshipsandgivingvaluetothemarketplace.Withoutit,wecannotserve.

Thank you from the Troy Chamber of Commerce to Hemm's Glass Shop for this wonderful interview!

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MemberoftheMonth CoriGraphics

Fornearly45years,CoriGraphicshasbeenattheforefrontof theprintingindustry.Asafamily-ownedandoperated businesssinceitsinception,thecompanyhasneverlostsight oftheimportantroleitplaysinthelocalcommunity OriginallyknownasIn-A-Jifwhenitfirstopeneditsdoorsin 1978,CoriGraphicshasgrownbyleapsandboundsinthe decadessince Today,thecompanyboastsstate-of-the-art equipment,amodernfacility,andanexpandedrangeof capabilitiesthatextendfarbeyonditshumblebeginnings.

Despiteitsimpressivegrowthandsuccess,CoriGraphicsremainscommittedtothesamevaluesthathaveguided itsoperationsfromthebeginning.Forinstance,thecompanyisproudtoofferpersonalizedservicetoeachand everycustomerthatwalksthroughitsdoors,takingthetimetoanswerquestionsandprovideguidancethroughout theprintingprocess Additionally,CoriGraphicscontinuestoprioritizespeedandefficiency,strivingtoliveuptoits originalnamebycompletingjobsquicklyandaccurately.

Of course, CoriGraphics has come a long way since its early days as a local printer. Today, the company boasts an impressive array of equipment, including large offset presses, multiple digital machines, and a large format department that produces everything from banners to coasters. This expanded range of capabilities has allowed CoriGraphics to serve a broad range of customers, from schools and churches to small businesses and corporations. Whatever your printing needs may be, CoriGraphics is here to help you take the stress out of the process. So why wait? Visit our website today to learn more about our services and how we can help you achieve your printing goals (corigraphics.com).

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Essential Tips: Essential Tips: 3TipstoGetStartedWithVideo MarketingonaBudget

In today’s digital world, videos are key to creating content that gets noticed and is memorable.

Video marketing can seem complicated, but it doesn’t need to be! Try these four tips to get the most bang for your buck with video

Determine the strategy. Why are you doing the video? What is the main goal to achieve?

Create a plan. Determine where, when, and how you will use the video. Recruitment, product demos, and FAQs are all great video opportunities

Determine who will shoot the video. Shooting the video yourself can be cheaper, but the quality may be lower (and many people find it takes longer than they expect). Hiring a professional is usually more expensive, but an expert can guide you on the right strategy and produce high-quality content.

Repurpose the video. Plan to capture as many shots as possible so you’ll have a bank of video content to use in multiple ways - on social media, in emails, on your website, and more.

With a little planning, you can create a video strategy that reaches your audience and stays within your budget. By Tyler Louth, Chief Executive Officer at Marketing Essentials.

Submit your marketing and sales questions to Tyler at connect@mktgessentials.com.

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Buffalo Wild Wings

2313 W. Main Street

Troy, OH 45373

(937) 440-9016

www.buffalowildwings.com/

Fermentum Enterprises LLC

DBA Crafted & Cured

8 S Market St. Troy, OH 45373

(937) 552-7553

www.craftedncured.com/

Lightning Electric Inc. 3992

Gettysburg Pitsburg Rd

Arcanum, OH 45304

(937) 316-8035

www.lei2000.net/

Oswald Companies

1100 Superior Ave. 15th Floor

Cleveland, OH 44114

1.855.4OSWALD

www.oswaldcompanies.com/

Redwood

1030 Redharvest Drive Troy, OH 45373

(937) 941-5445

www.redwood.com/

Metro Services

10860 Belleville Rd Belleville, MI 48111 (734) 678-7458

www.metroindustrialservices.com/

Porta Kleen

353 Fox Dr. Piqua, OH 45356

1-800-972-3800

www.portakleen.com/

Senior Music Connection 1841 West Main Street #315 Troy OH 45373

(937) 308-3669

www.seniormusicconnection.com/

Welcome New Members! Welcome New Members!

Did you Know?

The Chamber has a brochure wall with local business and attraction information.

We provide this information to members, visitors and new residents at no charge. Members are encouraged to provide us with promotional materials that we can include on the wall.

Send or bring in informational materials to the office to be included on the wall. This is especially important if you've made recent updates. These materials can be brochures, informational cards, and/or flyers. The wall display includes the following sizes : 8.5x11" and 4.25x9".

If you have materials that you would like to be added to this wall, please contact us by calling the Chamber or by emailing: hmccartney@troyohiochamber.com

MemberDiscoutProgam Promotion

Thursday, May 25, 2023 (5:00 PM - 7:00 PM) (EDT) Join us for Women & Wine. Women & Wine will feature a guest speaker and time to network and connect with area business women. Appetizers Provided. Drinks are at your own expense.

May speaker: Coming Soon

Thursday, May 25th 5:00 - 7:00 pm

Location TBD

Save the Date: We have changed the date for our 2023 Community Awards; it will now be on October 26th.

Young Leaders of Miami County hosts events monthly, be sure to check our event calendar.

MemberDiscoutProgam UpcomingEvents

ROCK!

BERRIES BERRIES ROCK!

GET TO KNOW THE CHAIRWOMAN

TammyWalkupwillserveasthe2023GeneralChairwomanofthe 2023Festival

TammywasbornandraisedinTroy,OhioandgraduatedfromTroy HighSchoolin1983. ShelivesinTroywithherhusbandScott. They havethreechildrenBenjamin,EvanandChristopher. Allthree graduatedfromTroyHighSchoolandlivehereinTroy.

Professionally,Tammyhasbeenanentertainmentagentsince1993 Herinvolvementintheentertainmentindustryiswhatledhertojoin theStrawberryFestivalcommittee. Shehasservedasthe EntertainmentChairsince2018andhasenjoyedworkingwiththe festivalliningupthebandsforpastfestivals.

Tammylooksforwardtoagreatweekendandfantasticweatherat the2023Festival!

Event Event

IInformation nformation

ListofEvents:

Jr. Golf Tournament: Sunday May 20

Miami Shores Golf Course

Bike Time Trials: Tuesday, May 30, 2023

Miami East High School, Board of Education Building, just North of Casstown on State Rt. 589

Children's Big Wheel Race: Friday June 2

N. Market St. Bridge & Water St.

Children's Shuttle Run & Dash: Friday June 2

N Market St Bridge & Water St

Pie Eating Contest: Saturday June 3 12:30pm

Near Community Stage on the Lower Levee (Arena Side)

Tennis Shootout: Saturday June 3

Troy Community Park

5K-10K Classic Run & @ Mile Strawberry

Shortcake: Sunday June 4

Riverside Drive- Troy Community Park

SuperKids: Sunday June 4

Location: TBD

Cruise In: Sunday June 4th 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Troy Community Park

All event information can be found here: troystrawberryfest com/events-2

ROAD CLOSURES

DowntownstreetswillbeginclosingonThursday,June1 at5:00pmandwillremainclosedthroughtheweekend. DowntownStreetswillreopenby7amonMonday,June 5. Forcompletestreetclosureinformation,visitthe festivalwebsite.

PRE-ORDER STRAWBERRY DONUTS

Didyouknowyoucouldpre-orderyourstrawberry donuts? OrderonlinetosupporttheTroyMusicBoosters DeliveryandPickupoptionsforJune1&2.

https://www.troystrawberrydonuts.com/

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Tammylooksforwardtoagreatweekendand fantasticweatheratthe2023Festival!

Tip of the Month

Gain visibility and attendance for your event by sharing it on our community calendar.

You can send your event information to hmccartney@troyohiochamber.com and it will be shared on our community calendar. Make sure to include the necessary information: Event Name, Location, Times/Dates, Description, and any event promotional materials/posters.

Our community calendar is visible on our website here: business.troyohiochamber.com/calendar