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December 20, 2017                        Events, resources & information for the benefit of our members.  
HAPPY HOLIDAYS AND
BEST WISHES
FOR THE NEW YEAR!
Check out our new Health Insurance Benefit Offering:
We encourage you to look into this option available to groups from 2-50 as many of our members have been seeing very favorable rates. 
Contact Jim Saner with Montgomery Insurance 937.372.7646
 or Randy Gifford with Reichley Insurance 937429.0655

Check out our new website portal:
And be sure to watch the new video featuring Lisa Wolters  and Nate Cornett of Yellow Springs Brewery about their growing enterprise.

2017 Board
Craig Mesure, President
Nick Gaskins, Vice Pres
Sheila Dunphy Pallotta, Treasurer
Molly Lunde, Secretary
Randy Gifford
Bruce Grimes
Wendy Pace
Ann Simonson
 
Ex-Officio Members
Mario Basora, YS Schools
Dave Boyer, WPAFB

Chamber Staff
Karen Wintrow, Exec Dir
Alex Scott, Event Coordinator 
Lauren Mikesell, Weekend Staff
Print/Copy Services 
Color .35 members
         .40 nonmembers
B&W  .10 members
         .15 nonmembers
  
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2017 Business News
 
The year ended with perhaps one of the most momentous business events not only for 2017 but the last few decades with the groundbreaking for the new Cresco Labs facility. On December 14, Charlie Bachtell President of Cresco Labs along with business and government leaders from Yellow Springs, turned the first shovel of dirt for their new 25,000 square foot facility on approximately 10 acres on the northwest corner of the village-owned property at Dayton-Yellow Springs and East Enon. Construction is expected to take about five months and the enterprise will initially start with around 20 employees with the possibility of growing to 75 as sales and production of medical cannabis increases.

A business that hasn't stopped growing since it began operations in 2013, Yellow Springs Brewery received planning commission approval to build an event space at their warehouse location at 1475 Xenia Ave. They have also ramped up production in that facility and the Millworks brewhouse to keep up with the demand for their products especially cans.

There were major changes to the landscape of downtown retail with the retirement of two long-time business owners. First, Mark Crockett and Gail Zimmerman retired and closed Rita Caz Jewelry Studios. Then Priscilla Moore retired and closed Mr. Fub's Party Toys & More.

Both of those closures have happy endings as the Rita Caz space was taken by House of AUM, who already had a yoga studio and boutique in the rear. They expanded into a beautifully remodeled space filled with yoga merchandise and gifts and providing a bright spacious location for classes. And we will soon be welcoming Yellow Springs Toy Company, owned by local resident Jamie Sharp, into the Fub's location.

Some new retailers also opened in Yellow Springs in 2017. The Blue Butterfly opened on Dayton St selling specialty home goods and gifts. Wander & Wonder opened on Xenia Avenue selling clothing and items for outdoor enthusiasts. Lady Loom, also on Xenia Ave was the second shop for Wildflower Boutique owner Danyel Mershon featuring unique clothing and accessories for women. And last but not least, Little Fairy Garden opened at the rear of King's Yard featuring items for gardens and hosting parties.

We were also happy to welcome Gilah and Shep Anderson as the new owners of the hardware store aptly named Yellow Springs Hardware. It is so important for the shops that provide goods and services for residents to remain strong and we have no doubt that they will continue the commitment to provide the goods and services villagers have come to know from the hardware store.

On the food front, we had an opening and a closing. First we welcomed Miguel's Tacos to the rear of the King House behind Asanda Imports selling fresh and authentic tacos, burritos and bowls. Unfortunately, our other Mexican restaurant, Dona Margarota's closed its doors late in November with an uncertain future for the building.

Village government also undertook several projects including a new sidewalk on part of Yellow Springs-Fairfield and N. Winter St as part of Safe Routes to School and ADA compliant crosswalks on the west side of Xenia Ave. Facilitating the development of the CBE, the village extended water, sewer and stormwater infrastructure to the entrance to the property on Dayton-Yellow Springs Rd. Most importantly, by year's end, the new Yellow Springs Water Treatment Facility will be operational and delivering manganese-free/moderately softened water to the community. And the farmed portion of Sutton Farm is now owned by Glen Helen to be restored to it's original forested landscape.

Miami Township Fire & Rescue was successful in their levy to build a new firehouse on the old Wright State Physicians property on Xenia Ave with construction in 2018. Yellow Springs Schools discussed a variety of options for new facilities and after community input decided on the recommendation of a new/remodeled Middle School and High School at the existing location. A levy is expected on the May 2018 ballot.

YS Chamber Holiday Party 12/13 at 
S&G Artisan Distillery & 
Yellow Springs Brewery
Thanks to sponsors 
Anderson-Williamson Insurance Agency & Erie Insurance
 
 
Member News
Welcome New Members
By Design - Graphic and web design company
Honeycomb Digital - web content management and much more

Thanks for Renewing 
Ability Network, A-C Service Co, Anderson-Williamson Insurance Agency, Antioch School, Aug Dog Dyes, Fred Bartenstein & Associates, Bonadies Glasstudio, Cole Acton Harmon Dunn, Dunphy Real Estate, Electric Service Co, ElectroShield, Friends Care Community, Greene County Eye Care, Greene Memorial Hospital, Grimes Pottery, Jackson Lytle & Lewis Celebration Life Center, Jan Augenstein-Coldwell Banker Heritage, Kelley & Company Equestrian, Millworks Development, Nadia Malarkey Garden Design, Rails to Trails Conservancy Midwest, Reflecting Whispers Fused & Stained Glass, Jerry Sutton, Thomas Do-It Center, Urban Baby Bonnets, Village Artisans, Yellow Springs Community Library, Yellow Springs Home Inc, Yellow Springs Pottery

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Business Education & Events

Greene County Career Center Workforce Education
Various classes and times; 2960 W. Enon Rd., Xenia, OH
Meeting the needs of business and individuals in workforce training and certification. Adult classes.

Clark State Community College Workforce Training
Various classes, times and locations; (937) 431-7164
Professional development classes and individualized programs to help your employees and company rise to the top.

Various classes and  times; Brinkman Educational Center, Springfield, OH; (937) 328.7972
Providing workshops, certifications, consulting, networking and meeting space to help lead, grow and strengthen non-profit organizations.

Wright State University SBDC Workshops 
Various Times; Various Locations.  Register online.
A series of classes for anyone starting a new business including start-up basics and writing a business plan. Other specialized classes also available.   

Various Times; Various Locations
A variety of free and fee-based business courses to meet your needs and challenges. Information and services valuable to start up business or one looking for new ideas to improve. Mentoring services and workshops are free or minimal cost.

Dayton SCORE Non-Profit Initiative
Various Times; Various Locations
An assessment tool, workshops and mentoring to improve the operations of non-profit organizations.