CHAMBER NEWS The Official Newsletter of the Troy Chamber of Commerce ABOUT OUR SPOTLIGHT TUESDAY, 7 SEPTEMBER, 2022 This month we have done a spotlight interview on POP UP @ 4 W Main Street Pop up @ 4 W Main is a unique and picturesque event venue located on the Square in downtown Troy The space is versatile and can be used for most any type of event or gathering The business was created and is run by Jessica Minesinger and Karin Boone Inside This Issue: SpotlightInterview:PopUP @4WMain MemberoftheMonth DiggingIntoWhat'sNew Didyouknow? WelcomingNewMembers MemberDiscountProgram NominationsforCommunity ServiceAwards NotesGoingIntoSeptember BusinessTipoftheMonth ConnectWithUs
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SPOTLIGHT: POP-UP @ 4 W. MAIN A:Whenweopenedin2018asLunch@4W Main,ourmaingoalwastoprovidemorefastlunchoptionsfor downtownTroy.Wehadsomegreatanchorrestaurants,mostofthemweresitdownplacesthatwouldtake atleastanhourforlunch,ortheydidn’tservelunchatall.Wewantedtobringsomedifferentmenuoptions todowntownTroy.Inaddition,werecognizedhowdifficultitistostartyourownsmallbusinessandcarrythe overhead of a brick and mortar. We wanted to offer an amazing location to people who are just starting theirbusinesses Wealsosawtheneedforaprivateeventvenueforunder50people SEPT. 2022
A: Our mission was much the same as our inspiration. Quick and tasty food options, support local, and start upsmallbusinesses,andtoprovideaprivateeventvenueabletoaccommodatevarioustypesof events We rebranded in the fall of 2020 to Pop up @ 4 W Main, which expanded our mission and inspiration Ourvenueismulti use,youcanhaveapop uplunch,party,businessmeeting,orshop What Inspired You This What was your mission at the start of your business? How does that compare to your mission now? How did you come up with the name for your business? A: We have long believed that the name of your business should say what you do. We chose Lunch @ 4 W. Main initially because our main focus was providing quick & tasty lunch options Rebranding to Pop up was actually a fairly simple evolution We realizedthatwhileofferinglunchoptionswasgreat,Pop upmade moresensetopeople eat,party,shop:youcandoitallatPop up@4W Main Q. How many employees does your business have? It’s just the 2 of us Jessica owns 2 other businesses Troy Land Development, Inc. & Surgical Compensation & Consulting, Inc Karenworksforthosecompaniesaswell
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Karen I really enjoy working with people as they are planning their various pop ups and events, as well as the change of pace of not sitting in front of a computer all day I enjoy being involved in the local, downtown community There are challenges to this for certain, but I chose to live and work in downtown Troy and there is definitely a feeling of pride for what our small businesses, the Troy Chamber and Troy Main Street have created in our downtown community. In a previous life, I was a pre school teacher, so I appreciatethecreativityandflexibilitythatPop upoffers.
A: Obviously, the pandemic was a huge challenge for everyone We were fortunate to have Smokin’ Bee Bee Qwithusconsistently.Weworkedwiththemtoquicklyprovidepre ordered,pickupmealsassoonas wecouldopenbackup Wewereabletoreschedulemanyofourprivateeventsandonlyhadtorefunda few. WorkingwiththeCity&HealthDepartmenthavehaditschallengesaswell Anysmallbusinessesand/or food establishments know that there are often a lot of every changing hoops to jump through We have learned to communicate clearly, educate ourselves, and to keep an open mind and willingness to grow andlearnaswenavigatevariousobstacles
A Jessica Pop Up is the ultimate entrepreneurial journey, which I absolutely love! I started my first business my senior year of college, 27 years ago, and have been self employed ever since I am an entrepreneur at heart, and I am uniquely aware of the challenges to start, and run, a successful business My favorite part of Pop Up is supporting other small, start up companies, especially woman owned companies, as they work through their business plans and find their market niche. Pop up is a great placetotestasmallbusinessconceptonyourscheduleandbudget.
A: Poppin’ Off, Oh Crepe & Oh! Boba are our official Pop up babies, but we have helped many other small business gain traction. Michelle’s Macarons had a few pop-ups with us before opening her brick & mortar. Various food trucks, home bakers, online boutiques, local artists, and home makers regularly use our venue to setuptheirownlittlepop upshops Wehaveanewvendorthatshouldbelicensedandreadytoserveinlate September/earlyOctoberthatweareexcitedaboutsostaytunedfordetailsonthat!
Q:You call yourself “an incubator for small businesses”, how many small businesses would you say you have helped get a foothold and/or brick and mortar business in the community?
Q: What elements of your business do you think makes you so unique and so vital to the Troy small business community?
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A: The fact that our venue is adaptable and multi use is huge. We are licensed Satellite Kitchen, so food vendors can sellfromourspace Ourfurniturecaneasilyberedesignedto host a pop up shop, dinner party, bridal shower or a business meeting The process is really simple and we are fairlyhandsoffexceptforthemarketingyoursmallbusiness, which we feel like also makes us super unique. We are constantlypromotingotherpeopleandbusinesses
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SEPT. 2022 A: Ultimately, we’d love to see the space used every day in a way that meets our mission, supports downtown Troy and the community, and promotes small business owners on their entrepreneurial journeys. Q:
A We love seeing all the many things that people dream up to do in ourvenue. TheChamberandafewotherlocalcorporationshaveusedourspace for weekday business meetings This is definitely something we would like to promote Moving your team meetings to a new space sparks creativity and inspiration, while also providing a boost to your concentration, which results in more effective meetings It improves participants'moraleandbooststheiroverallenergy effective we coordinate boxed lunches if needed. Contact us todayformoredetails info@popuptroy.com. What is something would to do
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with your business, or start to offer more? Q: What is a dream goal that you would love to achieve with your business in the future? A: We’d love to see the Pop Up used more frequently on weekdays, morning, and evening. We offer the perfect space for business meetings, club meetings, brainstorming sessions, church groups, home school groups,holidayparties,luncheons,etc!We’rehappytocoordinatebreakfastand/orlunchdeliveryforyour groupandourpricingisextremelycost effective Q. Are there any needs that you have not met in the community, that you would like to serve in the future? A huge thank you to Pop Up @ 4 W Main from the Troy Chamber of Commerce, for this wonderful interview!
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The owner and president Tom Drake, has lived in Troy since 1976 after moving here from Tipp City. He and his wife Cathy have raised their two kids Jim and Julie here in Troy, and both have returned from college to work in the City of Troy
Their major customers are: Honda of America Plants in Marysville, East Liberty, Greensburg IN., Anna Engine Plant, Honda of Alabama and Honda Canada, F & P America here in Troy and F & P Georgia, all Hobart Brothers plants, Hobart Corp Service, Dayton Phoenix, Monarch, French Oil, and Collins Aerospace (BF Goodrich).
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Medway Tool Corporation, located at 2100 Corporate Dr. in Troy, are celebrating their 30th anniversary this year. Working closely with many Troy businesses (who they also sub-contract additional work with), provide machined details and fabrications from steel and aluminum; they also produce precision assembly tooling and fixtures along with short run production tooling. Medway Tool currently employs 17 full time employees and 2 part-time employees. With their current officers: Tom Drake Owner/Pres., Jeff Otis Vice-Pres./Gen Mgr., Mark Rice-Vice-Pres, Sales Mgr., and Marybeth Pilcher -(Ret.)/Amy Carmean, Office Mgrs..
The new Commerce Center Building happened on August 3, 2022. It will be located on the northwest corner of Barnhart Rd and State Route 55; the facility will be 18,000 sq. feet and is a $6.2 million dollar project. It will house the Ohio BMV, County Department of Development & Building, and the Health District, with the hopes that it will be a central location for vehicle, title, license, and permit needs. The goal date for completion is by the end of June 2023.
DIGGING INTO WHAT'S NEW.... SEPT 2022 Groundbreaking: Miami County Commissioners "Commerce Center Building" Groundbreaking for Greenville Federal in Troy construction26,GreenvilleThegroundbreakingforthenewFederalTroywasonJuly2022.ItwillbelocatedonDorsetRd.inTroy,andwillbeafullsizedofficetoservetheSouthernpartoftheCity.Thegoalforcompletedisin6months,withthehopestoopenattheendof2022orbeginningof2023.Onceitiscompleted,thebranchinKrogerMarketplacewillmovethere.
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The Awards Committee of the TACC seeks nominations and recommends candidates for community leadership awards, including: Young Man of the Year, Young Woman of the Year, Community Service Award, Outstanding Educator of the Year, and Distinguished Citizen. The specific qualifications can be found with the nomination form can be found at https://www.troyohiochamber.com/communityawards/ Award recipients will be recognized at the Community Awards Night n Thursday, November 3.
Now Accepting Nominations for Community Service Awards
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Nominations
The Troy Area Chamber of Commerce awards program recognizes and celebrates achievements of individuals who distinguish themselves through their work or personal involvement within the community. are due by September 30th.
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Notes for This Month
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Join the Troy Chamber on October 21st 3:00pm for “Chat with Kat”. “Chat with Kat” are just casual meetings where we can have conversations to connect with you about your business, and how we can best serve you; light refreshments will be provided. You will have the opportunity to connect with other members, and ask the Executive Director any questions you may have
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Yes....more construction. "A Road To A Better Troy" will be continuing construction in Troy as the year goes on; however, do not fear! Here at the Chamber we understand that there are inconveniences that come with updating our roads, so we've created a Facebook page to help you navigate and stay up to date. You can also post on this Facebook page yourself. If you have information you would like to submit to us to post on the page, please contact hmccartney@troyohiochamber.com. https://www.facebook.com/troyisopen
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LETS CONNECT It feels like so many things these days are changing quicker than we can keep track of them ....which means we need to make sure we update information regularly. This could mean making sure your hours of operation, location, and contact
