Business News & Updates

March 2023

Meet Congressman, State Legislators, & County Officials

On Friday, March 17th start your day with coffee, pastry, and local elected leaders. From 8am-10am at the City Building, expected guests include: Congressman Warren Davidson, State Senator George Lang, State Representative Rodney Creech, State Representative Thomas Hall, Butler County Auditor Nancy Nix, Butler County Treasurer Michael McNamara,12th District Court of Appeals Judge Matthew Byrne, and Butler County Engineer Greg Wilkins. Join them and members of City Council in the City Council Chambers, City Building, 11 East State Street. FREE












CELEBRATE TRENTON'S EARTH LEGACY


In April, the City will partner with local organizations to celebrate Earth Day and Arbor Day-join in!


  • April 20th- City Council celebrates 7th Anniversary of Trending Threads, a local store specializing in the resale of clothes and gym shoes


  • April 22nd- Earth Day at Founders Park- Free trees and seeds; Free children's craft kits from MidPointe Library; Trenton Historical Museum exhibit & more!


  • April 27th- Activity to celebrate Arbor Day, TBA


Make a legacy. Plant Native Ohio trees and flowers to support Trenton's environment for generations. Grow vegetables to feed families and neighbors. Create a special nature-related activity, like a menu item, or a special promotion for gardeners. Highlight your "green" operations. Spruce up your storefront with Native Ohio pollinator-friendly flowers. Partner with the Great Miami Riverway. Or just take a walk. Have fun!


Want to know more about Native Ohio flowers, trees, birds, flowers, or pollinators? Beelieve us you do! Click here.


Check out this National Arbor Day Foundation list of 150 things to do to celebrate Arbor Day- they are good for Earth Day and beyond.

Interested in Earth Day, Business Expo, "pop-up" storefronts, Town tours, & other business promotions? Click to Connect with Nicole Ard, Assistant City Manager, or call 513-988-6306

Upcoming City Events


Special events are a great way to give back to the community, have fun, and introduce your business to residents and visitors. To date, the City is sponsoring the following special events. Watch this space for more information, including additional events, requests for vendors and sponsors.


Can't participate? Help promote an event with your employees, customers or suppliers. Post on social media. Allow us to hang posters. Consider creating a special event-themed promotion, drink or menu item. Maybe a package with another business!


  • Earth Day at Founders Park- April 22nd, 12-2pm, also Trenton Historical Museum & Points Around Trenton
  • April Trenton Business and Community Association Lunch-Carriage Lane B&B on April 25th at 12pm
  • Arbor Day- April 27th, TBD 
  • Spring Fest in T-Town! June 3rd, 12-4pm
  • Movies in the Park, Second Saturday of each month, at dusk
  • June 10th- Beauty & The Beast (Musical)
  • July 8th- The Secret Life of Pets 1
  • August 12th- The Secret Life of Pets 2
  • September 9th- High School Musical
  • Fall Fest in T-Town!, September 23rd
Connect with Sharon Leichman, Assistant to the City Manager, on event sponsorship, vendors, or volunteering. Or call 513-428-0150

Did you know?

City special events are promoted on the electric sign board outside of City Hall, as well as on the City's website, Facebook page, and newsletter. Events are also promoted through Travel Butler County, https://www.gettothebc.com. New this year- the Great Miami Riverway and EventBrite.


Travel Butler is the County tourism and visitors bureau. The Great Miami Riverway is a 20-member coalition that is a part of Miami Conservancy. Both Travel Butler and the Riverway promote Trenton and Southwest Ohio to residents and visitors. Businesses and organizations can directly share information about their businesses and events with both organizations.


Click to Explore Travel Butler!
Read more about the Great Miami Riverway and partner!

Trenton's income tax staff provide one-on-one support all year round, not just in April. Let us help you and your employees. Payment plans and other assistance might be available.


Did you know?

The City will prepare individuals' local tax returns for FREE

More info, including electronic forms

March 28th Lunch

Save the date for the next Trenton Community and Business Association Lunch!

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You Enlightened Us

In February, the news poll asked, "Is your organization interested in hosting an electric vehicle charging station for public use?" While response was limited, there was interest.


The City will pursue consideration of resources to construct public charging stations on public and private property in Trenton. For example, the OKI Council of Government's Carbon Reduction Program. Please contact the City if you would like to explore the opportunity for your property.

Business Resources

Regional Plans, Grants, Loans, & More!


The Chamber of Commerce April Lunch

The Chamber of Commerce of Middletown, Monroe, and Trenton is hosting its monthly Business Luncheon on April 6th from 11:45 am to 1:15 pm at South Main Events, 2710 S. Main Street, Middletown. Click here to make your reservation(s).



Trenton Community and Business Association April Lunch

Save the date! Space will be limited. Carriage Lane Bed and Breakfast, April 25th, 12pm



OKI Strategic Regional Plan/Community Survey

The City and County are members of the Ohio-Kentucky-Indiana Regional Council of Governments (OKI). OKI is a council of local governments, business organizations and community groups who work together to improve the region's quality of life and economy. The organization helps support transportation planning and development of Southwest Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky. To ensure that Trenton business voices are heard, please take the OKI's community survey. Survey results will help OKI develop and refine a regional strategic policy plan reflective of community feedback and local plans from throughout the region.


Read more about OKI's Strategic Policy Plan here


Click here to participate in OKI's regional survey


Still Time to Apply for a 0% Interest City Loan

The City of Trenton, in partnership with the Trenton Community Improvement Corporation (CIC), is accepting applications for loans to support Trenton businesses. $23,000 of a $100,000 USDA grant remains available to fund 0% interest loans. Loans must be repaid to the City to make funds available to help additional businesses. 

 

A panel of finance professionals will confidentially review applications on a rolling, first-come, first-served basis. Given limited funding, successful applications may be funded in full or part. Given additional, alternative resources may be available through the City or other organizations, businesses are encouraged to contact City staff to discuss each business situation.

 

Contact Finance Director Matthew Mesisklis with loan application questions at 513-428-0159.


Click here for a loan application or go to the Finance Department 11 East State Street

Connect with Nicole Ard, Assistant City Manager, on Economic Development & business resources, or call 513-988-6306
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