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Kerber is the President/COO of KSM. She has been with theCompanysinceJulyof1997 Sheiscontinuingthevisionher father,DanKerber,hadforthecompanywhenitwasfoundedin 1979. The philosophy that she shares with her father is: treat everyone with respect, take pride in your work, make a quality productanddeliveritontimeandwhenyoudo,makesureyou invoice for it the day it’s delivered Dan believed in KSM’s Core Values of Excellence, Integrity, and Community. Kathy is very proud to continue instilling those values in everything we do eachandeveryday!"
NEWS The Official Newsletter of the Troy Chamber of Commerce ABOUT OUR SPOTLIGHT OCTOBER, 2022 "Kathy
Inside This Issue: Spotlight:KSMInterview MemberoftheMonth LeadershpTroy AcceptingNominations NewMembers ChamberEnergyProgram DidYouKnow? BusinessTipoftheMonth ConnectWithUs
SPOTLIGHT:
KSM METAL FABRICATION A:Wearelookingintoproducingmoreintheaerospacefield.AndI’dliketoworkmoreon proving solutions to customers, such as focusing on close tolerance work and values added. So that there is an ease of convenience for our customers, and less pain/headache for them. Focusing on anything we can do to make it an easier process forthem. OCT. 2022 A: My Dad started in HVC, but then got into aerospace. We’ve been shifting more into aerospacebygettingcertificationsthatsetsusapart,suchastheISO9001andAS9100D certifications. The time spent on these certifications allows us to have quality systems and more on time delivery in place. We’ve already had these qualities present at KSM, butnowthey’remoreformallydone Q: What is the mission of KSM Metal Fabrication? Q: What is your mission/vision compared to previous family/leaders? Q. How many employees does your business have? A 18 Q. What moments/things have been most rewarding to you running KSM? A.Developingourteamandseeingthemgrow.
Q: What challenges have you had to face and overcome?
A: COVID hit us hard especially with us focusing our work in aerospace.Ourpartsareshippedallovertheworld,whichof course with air travel diminished, affected us When that happened half of the workforce was working 24 hours a week. And troubles didn’t end after returning to work. We were hit with a supply chain problem and cost issues. It's been a struggle the past two years Furthermore, as a small business,there’ssomuchredtapethatyoumustgothrough. And sometimes large companies that are customers, don’t always comprehend or understand what goes into being a smallbusiness Asasmallbusinesswehavepeople“wearing multiplehats”.
Q: What is something new you would like to do with your business, or start to offer more?
A: Concentrate on more value added services If we can make the part here and then continue with the next steps in the process, that could save our customers time andhavingtodothenextfewstepsthemselves.Wewouldn'tjustliketomakethepart itself; we would like to continue the next steps of the process for the item that is needed Intheend,savingthecustomersfromhavingtodotoomuch
Q: What inspired you to be so involved in supporting the Troy Community?
A: Both of my parents, but especially my dad. My dad believed that if you have a business here, you contribute and you are part of the community, and you support this community you work in. He instilled that in all his kids. It has now been 7 years in a row participating in United Way, and we are hoping for an 8th. Our employees are part of the community, and we need to be a good steward for them. Furthermore, our employeesneedtounderstandtheirroleinthecommunityaswell.
Q: What is a dream goal that you would love to achieve with your business in the future?
A: We still want to be part of the Troy community and be a good business for Troy. We wanttocontinuetogrow.
A huge thank you to Kathy Kerber at KSM Metal Fabrication from the Troy Chamber of Commerce, for this wonderful interview!
OCT. 2022
Troy
Citizens Center
Recently The Troy Senior Citizens Center celebrated their 60th anniversary The center was incorporated in 1962, with the original building once being the golf house/shack that was donated by the Hobart Brothers. The Senior Citizens Center had their 60th anniversary celebration this September on the 13th with a food truck, around 150 people in attendance, and lots of fun. Their current goal/mission is to be “A Playground for Seniors” where you can meet with others to “play”.
There are so many things that the center offers: crafts and exercise classes, book clubs, bridge/bingo, festivals/bazars, holiday events, and even manicures/haircuts from Creative Images Institute of Cosmetology. And those are just a few things that they offer! Currently they have members that attend regularly, and new members are always welcomed. Folks 55 and older can “try out” the center with two free visits to check out events, and then can choose to join if they want. They have a Fall Festival Event coming up for members on October 21st that will have food and lots of fun!
So feel free check out their website to see their newsletter, “Senior Moments”, and calendar for upcoming events, programs, and support that is offered at the center. So, feel free to check out the center located at 134 N. Market St. Troy, OH 45344. Just come on down and play!
Troy Senior Citizens Center Board:
President: Kathi Witte
Vice President: Becky Riley
Treasurer: Jerrilee Holtzapple
Trustees: Diana Hunsbarger. Claudia Schertzinger, Cindy Steinecker, Wanda Vetters, Gery Voisard, and Hannelore Zimmerman
Member of the Month:
Senior
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937 335 2810 https://www.troyseniorcitizens.com/
LeadershipTroyiscurrently
Troy gives participants a behind the scenes tour, equipping them with the information to prepare them for leadership roles in the future. This program is 10 months long and includes topics such as: history of Troy, criminal justice system, city and county government, education, and much more.
To learn more about Leadership Troy, you can find more information on our website: https://www.troyohiochamber.com/leadership troy/
Leadership Troy Applications Open for 2023 OCT 2022
acceptingapplicationsforthe 2023class.Theapplication deadlineisDecember1,2022, andisavailableonline. Leadership
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Troy Chamber Board
Chamber Seeks Board Nominations for 2023
The Troy Area Chamber of Commerce will receive applications for its board of directors. Community leaders are encouraged to serve and participate in governing the finances and strategic initiatives of the Chamber, which represents roughly 470 member businesses and organizations. Board terms are two years in length, and selected individuals from this year’s nominations will be seated Jan. 1, 2023. Any employee of a member business or organization in good standing may submit a Board Application. If you have additional questions feel free to speak with a current board member or call Kathi at (937) 339 8769.
A nominating committee will review candidates and make selections to fill positions based on business category, occupation or profession, memberships in civic and fraternal organizations, achievements, community contributions, and participation in Chamber projects or events. Business categories include retail, professional, service, manufacturing, technical, wholesale, not for profit, and others.
Applications may be submitted using the form on our website: https://www.troyohiochamber.com/board-application/ or via traditional mail at the Chamber office.
OCT 2022
Accepting Nominations for 2023
OCT 2022 Welcome New Members Midland Atlantic Properties 8044 Montgomery Road Suite 370 Cincinnati OH 45236 (513) 792 5000 https://www.midlandatlantic.com/ Village of West Milton 701 S Miami St. West Milton, OH 45383 (937)698 1500 https://www.westmiltonohio.gov/ Spinnaker Pressure Sensitive Products 800 543 9452 937 332 6500 https://www.spinps.com/website/ website.nsf Cup of Joe Media (937) 418 8919 https://acupofjoemedia.com/ Korrect Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning Inc 7967 W Third Street Dayton, OH 45417 (937) 837 2333 https://www.korrectplumbing. com/
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Webinar Wednesday Info: OCT 2022 Boo! Guess who... There's so many fun fall events going on around town. Here a couple coming up. If you have an event you want added to our community calendar, contact: hmccartney@troyohiochamber.com or call 937-339-8769 Did you Know? Canyoufigureoutwho'swhofromthechamberteam's Halloweenphotos????Answerwillberevealedonsocial medialOct.28th October 29th 9am-12pm
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Wednesday Info: OCT 2022 Thank you to everyone that attended the Golf Scramble on September 23. It was a beautiful day at Miami Shores for the sold out event. Golf Outing Recap Bruns Realty Park National Bank Edison State Jon Coomer Investment Management Edison State Community College Outlook Financial Your CBD Store THANK YOU TO OUR PRESENTING SPONSORS
Business
Tip of the Month
We know it feels way too early to discuss the Holiday Season...but it's coming. And it's better to be early and prepare, than to be late at last minute. Here are some tips for the Holiday Season ahead.
Make sure that when your are getting ready for the holiday season, and the sales/events that might go with it, that you share them on social media and on event calendars. Coordinating your sales/events with fellow businesses/events can help draw customers in. If you are a small business, a day you will want to mark in your calendar is Small Business Saturday, which is November 26th.
Remember to take your employees into consideration when the holiday season comes around. Need an idea for rewarding you employees? Check our Gift Card program: https://app.yiftee.com/gift-card/troy--oh-troy
MEMBER FACEBOOK GROUP
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
LETS CONNECT
Follow the Chamber on social media platforms to stay connected
Use our hashtags: #MyTroyChamber #RememberAMember Want us to share your post? Be sure to tag us in the post or in the comments and we will do our best to share and help you with added reach.
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