Tasha Weaver of the Downtown Tipp City Partnership joins Greg Enslen of the Tippecanoe Gazette to chat about how people and businesses can join the Partnership in supporting the downtown. She also walks us through the latest updates to the DTCP website.

Partnership website

The Downtown Tipp City Partnership (DTCP)'s website highlights local shops, restaurants, and lodging options, along with detailed information about the DTCP and how to get involved. Built and maintained by BashFoo, the website is your go-to source for updated news about what's happening downtown -- and a great place to discover new shops and restaurants.

"Join Us" and Get Involved

Under the Join Us tab, individuals and businesses are invited to become a "Friend" of the DTCP by joining and making a donation. The "Friends of DTCP" page highlights current supporters and sponsors, while the "Become a Member" page allows for sign-up and donations.

When you become a Friend of Downtown Tipp City, you’re not just joining a program—you’re making a real difference. Your support helps the DTCP:

• Host unforgettable events like the Christmas Parade and Jeep Cruise In, where families create lifelong memories.
• Beautify downtown with seasonal displays, blooming flowers, and festive holiday décor that welcome visitors with open arms.
• Support local businesses with grants and opportunities that allow them to grow, thrive, and keep our downtown full of life.
• It’s more than membership—it’s friendship. And friends like you keep the heart of Tipp City beating.

Thanks for tuning in! Thanks so much to the Downtown Tipp City Partnership for joining us on this special episode - for more information, visit their website at https://downtowntippcity.org.

The News Makers podcast is a presentation of the Tippecanoe Gazette. For more information or to subscribe to the newspaper, visit www.tippgazette.com. Talk soon!

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.

Thanks for tuning in! Thanks so much to the Downtown Tipp City Partnership for joining us on this special episode - for more information, visit their website at https://downtowntippcity.org. The News Makers podcast is a presentation of the Tippecanoe Gazette. For more information or to subscribe to the newspaper, visit www.tippgazette.com. Talk soon!

Greg Enslen of the Tippecanoe Gazette and Meredith McKee of the Tipp Chamber chat about the upcoming 2025 Tipp City Chamber Teen Leadership Academy!

Teen Leadership Academy is a program that connects our businesses, schools, community, governments and non-profits to rising Seniors in high school. Meredith spills all the details on how to apply for the program, what the participants will get to do, and more! APPLICATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED NOW so get to the Chamber website ASAP and click on Events, then Teen Leadership Program to apply!

Or use this link: APPLICATION

Applicants will need to provide two recommendation letters. Letters must come from community leaders, faculty members, club advisers, etc. Only one (1) of the letters may be from a school academic faculty. Letters may not be from a parent, guardian, or relatives. For information on submitting these letters, please review the application.

In 2018, the inaugural class was started right here in Tipp City and Bethel Local School districts. The committee consists of business leaders who see the need to create an opportunity for Juniors, entering their Senior year of high school, to grow and connect within our community. Any student within those parameters, who reside within the Tipp City and Bethel Local School Districts are welcome to apply.

Thanks for tuning in! Thanks so much to the Tipp City Chamber of Commerce for joining us on this special episode - for more information, visit their website at https://www.tippcitychamber.org. The News Makers podcast is a presentation of the Tippecanoe Gazette. For more information or to subscribe to the newspaper, visit www.tippgazette.com. Talk soon!

Greg Enslen of the Tippecanoe Gazette and Meredith McKee of the Tipp Chamber welcome éclat Facial Studio to downtown Tipp City! Karin is the owner of the éclat chain of three facial studios, with locations in Troy, Piqua, and their newest location, Tipp City, and she joins us on the News Makers podcast to answer all of our questions, including how she got started and why she chose Tipp City for her newest studio! Listen in to hear lots of juicy details about her studio, including information on the different services provided and how she got into the business.

éclat Facial Studio is located at 111 E Main Street and offers a lengthy list of available services, including many different kinds of facials, Hydrafacials, Microchanneling, PCA Skin Professional Peel, Dermabrasion and Dermaplane, Radiofrequency Therapy, LED Light Therapy, Thai hand and foot reflexology, and seasonal facial offerings. Check out their website at https://www.eclatfacialstudio.com for more details and more offerings.

Founded in 2021, éclat Facial Studio is an upbeat, open-concept facial studio with 3 locations in Troy, Piqua, and Tipp City, Ohio. We believe in celebrating the uniqueness of every individual, which is why each facial is meticulously crafted and tailored to your specific skin type using high-quality, organic, and cruelty-free skincare products. Each facial at éclat focuses on replenishing, rejuvenating and restoring your skin. From customized facials to targeted treatments and enhancements, you'll receive exactly what your skin needs, every time. For more information, check them out at their website or on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/eclatfacialstudio.

Thanks for tuning in! Thanks so much to the Tipp City Chamber of Commerce for joining us on this special episode - for more information, visit their website at https://www.tippcitychamber.org. The News Makers podcast is a presentation of the Tippecanoe Gazette. For more information or to subscribe to the newspaper, visit www.tippgazette.com. Talk soon!

Tasha Weaver of the Downtown Tipp City Partnership drops by to update us on their March and April events! She digs into ALL the details and updates us on a bunch of events coming up in March and April, 2025! As listed on the www.downtowntippcity.org website, she covers the Train Depot Cleanout event (3/1), the St. Paddy’s Day Beer Crawl (3/7), the Preservation Assessment Workshop with David Mertz (3/10) and the "No Joke! We love Volunteers!" event, taking place on April 1. She also adds updates on two NEW events!

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in downtown Tipp City with our annual festive beer and seltzer crawl, to be held 3/7! Stroll through participating merchant locations, enjoy 4oz. samples of craft beer and seltzers at every stop, and soak up the lively Irish spirit. Grab your friends, wear your green, and join the fun – it’s the perfect way to cheer St. Paddy’s Day! 🍺 Sláinte! 🍀 Tickets will be limited – you don’t want to miss out on this year’s beer crawl! This year, we are selling two tickets. One is just for the Beer Crawl. It gets you our commemorative pint glass and 12 beer tickets, each good for a 4oz pour. The second ticket is for the Beer Crawl + Carry Out Dinner. You’ll receive a Beer Crawl ticket and a ticket for a Bodega Carry Out Dinner – redeemable Tuesday through Friday over the next 90 days. You can use it that night or wait until another evening when you don’t want to cook!

Thanks for tuning in! The News Makers podcast is a presentation of the Tippecanoe Gazette. For more information or to subscribe to the newspaper, visit www.tippgazette.com. Talk soon!

In this special episode, Greg Enslen isn't the interviewer -- he's the guest! Tasha Weaver of the Downtown Tipp City Partnership interviews Greg about his book, especially the Frank Harper Mysteries series, and they discuss "A Splash of Scarlet," the latest book in the series! Tasha grills Greg on how he comes up with ideas for the series, how he decided to tie everything into Tipp City by creating a fictional town, "Cooper's Mill."

They chat about the upcoming book and his plans for future titles in the series, along with some of the inspirations that led to the creation of Frank Harper, the lead character in the series. Learn all the inside secrets, including a few tidbits about secret locations included in the next book. And Tasha has some great ideas about hosting a Frank Harper tour of Tipp City!

For more information about Greg's books, including ways to order copies of the books and background information on the more than 30 books written by Greg, visit his website at www.gregenslen.com. Thanks for tuning in! The News Makers podcast is a presentation of the Tippecanoe Gazette. For more information or to subscribe to the newspaper, visit www.tippgazette.com. Talk soon!

Join us for a great chat with Tasha Weaver of the Downtown Tipp City Partnership! She digs into ALL the details for a bunch of events coming up in March and April, 2025! As listed on the www.downtowntippcity.org website, she covers the Train Depot Cleanout event (3/1), the St. Paddy’s Day Beer Crawl (3/7), the Preservation Assessment Workshop with David Mertz (3/10) and the "No Joke! We love Volunteers!" event, taking place on April 1.

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in downtown Tipp City with our annual festive beer and seltzer crawl, to be held 3/7! Stroll through participating merchant locations, enjoy 4oz. samples of craft beer and seltzers at every stop, and soak up the lively Irish spirit. Grab your friends, wear your green, and join the fun – it’s the perfect way to cheer St. Paddy’s Day! 🍺 Sláinte! 🍀 Tickets will be limited – you don’t want to miss out on this year’s beer crawl! This year, we are selling two tickets. One is just for the Beer Crawl. It gets you our commemorative pint glass and 12 beer tickets, each good for a 4oz pour. The second ticket is for the Beer Crawl + Carry Out Dinner. You’ll receive a Beer Crawl ticket and a ticket for a Bodega Carry Out Dinner – redeemable Tuesday through Friday over the next 90 days. You can use it that night or wait until another evening when you don’t want to cook!

Thanks for tuning in! The News Makers podcast is a presentation of the Tippecanoe Gazette. For more information or to subscribe to the newspaper, visit www.tippgazette.com. Talk soon!

Coffee with Champions! Meredith McKee from the Chamber drops by the News Makers podcast to chat about an exciting new program for the Tipp Chamber, Coffee with Champions, starting on February 18! Looking to grow as a leader and make a positive impact? Join the Chamber for their weekly Coffee with Champions leadership workshops, where you’ll connect with other local leaders and gain valuable insights to help you be a force for good in your world. Each week features a new, exclusive personal growth topic focused on personal growth, leadership development, and business improvement.

What You’ll Learn:

• Perseverance
• Winning Gracefully
• Marketing Strategies
• Giving and Social Impact
• Building Effective Teams and Employees
• Financial Management and Money Mindset
• Vision and Leadership
• Retirement and the 2nd Half of Life
• Mentoring the Next Generation

Free for Tipp City Chamber members. Non-members may attend up to two sessions before becoming a member. Registration is encouraged, but not required. Thanks to Meredith McKee from the Tipp Chamber for popping in! Thanks for tuning in! The News Makers podcast is a presentation of the Tippecanoe Gazette. For more information or to subscribe to the newspaper, visit www.tippgazette.com. Talk soon!