Tasha Weaver of the Downtown Tipp City Partnership joins Greg Enslen of the Tippecanoe Gazette to chat about the DTCP Annual Dinner, held in January.

Founding Members Honored

The Downtown Tipp City Partnership (DTCP) marked the beginning of its 20th anniversary celebration on January 27th at the 2024 Downtown Awards Ceremony. While the official 20-year milestone will be reached in 2025, the evening was a kickoff to recognizing two decades of dedication, appreciation, and the future of downtown Tipp City.

Held at the Tipp Center, DTCP Executive Director Tasha Weaver highlighted the evening’s purpose: celebrating the 2024 Downtown Awards, welcoming the 2025 DTCP Board Members, and honoring the founding members of the DTCP.

Reed Spencer shared heartfelt words about the origins of DTCP, recognizing the founding members whose dedication laid the foundation for the organization.

2024 Successes

DTCP 2024 Board President Chris Snider provided a review of 2024’s successes, thanking city officials, elected representatives, and city employees for their support. We extend our sincere gratitude to the Tippecanoe Gazette for being our media sponsor in 2024, helping us share our stories and successes with the community.

2024 Downtown Awards

The 2024 Downtown Awards recognized outstanding businesses, volunteers, and organizations for their contributions to the community.

• Bodega Market was named Restaurant of the Year
• Living Simply Soap took home both Shopping Spot of the Year
• Chaffee’s Brewhouse was honored as the Libations Spot of the Year
• The Hair Barre received Salon of the Year
• The Tipp City Public Library was recognized as the Non-Profit of the Year
• Zack Jacobs - State Farm Agent was awarded Service Industry Business of the Year
• Rad Candy Company earned New Business of the Year
• Chris Snider was honored with the William Henry Harrison Volunteer of the Year award
• Mauk Cabinets by Design received the Heart of Downtown Award

Sponsor Shoutouts

DTCP expressed deep gratitude to the sponsors who made the event possible, including Premium Sponsors Abbey Credit Union, Mauk Cabinets by Design, and Mark E. Davison - Sibcy Cline Realtors. Special appreciation was given to Story Point Troy for catering, the Tippecanoe Masonic Lodge #174 for bartending services, and volunteers from Luke Zerkle and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Studio Fifty provided an incredible photo backdrop setup, adding a stylish and memorable touch to the event. In closing, Mark Davison thanked all attendees for their continued support of DTCP, encouraging everyone to become a “Friend of Downtown” and contribute to the community’s ongoing vibrancy.

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