The Director/Fundraiser will be responsible for implementing the fundraising efforts of the DTCP. The position will also have an emphasis on ongoing economic restructuring in downtown Tipp City.

Candidates should expect some administrative and promotional responsibilities. Skills necessary include successful fundraising experience, a passion for preservation, self-motivation and an ability to delegate work to a hands-on Board of Directors.

Interested applicants should apply to the Downtown Tipp City Partnership at info@dtcp.com or 12 S. Main Street, Tipp City, OH 45371. For more information, visit www.downtowntippcity.com or call 937-667-0883.

(TIPP CITY, OH) – The historic church building on 18 East Broadway Avenue (previously “St. John the Baptist” church and now serving as the CrossRoads Christian Fellowship (CCF)) will be hosting an open house this year during the “Tippecanoe Christmas in the Village” Holiday Tour of Homes on Saturday, December 3, 2011 from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Heather Bailey, Chair of the Christmas in the Village Committee, says, “Expanding the focus of the Holiday Tour of Homes beyond the featured 2011 Dow Street homes lets us shine the spotlight on even more of the historical charm of Tipp City.  Just a block south, the CrossRoads Christian Fellowship’s century-old unique architectural elements stand out as classic, yet forgotten, craftsmanship. Like the homes on the tour, the delicate care and restoration of the church are fine examples of preserving our history.”

The recently-renovated chapel, sanctuary and fellowship hall will be decorated for the season, as community members celebrate the building’s centennial as a center for ministry within Tipp City.

Events throughout the day at CCF will include:

Entertainment by Wright State University’s Departement of Music (Woodwind Trio, Flute Quartet, Marimba Band, Ladies’ Barbership Choir “Bella Acapella”)

Premium raffle prizes and biding opportunities (personal checks and cash accepted)

Courtesy refreshments

Hot drinks and fine chocolates for purchase

Children’s Christmas Gift Shop (doors open 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM)

Building rededication,  music and celebration with St. John’s parishoners, CCF members, and Tipp City community members (6:00 PM – 6:30 PM)

Historical displays and much more!

Funds raised will assist in ensuring that the building remain a historical landmark within Tipp City for another century.  To make an outright gift or to dedicate a brick paver within the remodeled structure, please call (937) 667-3916.

“This day is shaping up to be a lot of fun,” says Jim Valekis, pastor of CrossRoads.  “One hundred years ago, the St. John the Baptist building was one of the main village churches—and years of Christmases from days gone by have filled its halls with music.  This year, we want to give the thousands of community members who have used the building a chance to visit with their fond memories.  Guests will have holiday spending options available that will aid in raising funds to preserve this building as a structure of service to the Tipp City community.”

Public restrooms will be available at CCF.   There will be no charge for community members to visit the building on Saturday, December 3.  Tickets for the complete “Christmas in the Village” event can be purchased at http://www.downtowntippcity.org/citv.html.

Valekis added, “We want to kick off the season in a fun way for all – in a spirit of joy and unity.”

Click Here to download and read the flyer with the event listings!

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TIPP CITY, Ohio – Tickets are on sale now for the 2011 Tippecanoe Christmas in the Village home tour. This event originally began in 1980 and has become a beloved holiday tradition anticipated each year by many. This year’s festivities take place on Saturday, December 3rd from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. and will surely delight attendees.

There are 8 holiday homes featured on the tour this year located on Dow Street between Second Street and Fifth Street. Each home has been uniquely accented by a professional Designer. “We wanted to add some new pizzazz to this great holiday tradition,” said Heather Bailey, chairperson for the tour. “The professional Designers have each been paired with a homeowner and it will be fun to see how they take the tabletops ‘over the top.’”  The theme “Over the Top Tabletops” was a fun concept that the committee hopes will offer visitors to the homes some new inspiration for their own holiday tables.

For additional information about the event and to purchase your ticket online, visit www.downtowntippcity.org. Advanced ticket price is just $12 each or $20 the day of the tour.

Advance tickets can also be purchased from the following Tipp City locations starting on November 1st:
Broadway Hair (120 West Broadway)
Coldwater Café (19 East Main)
Clark’s Pharmacy (500 West Main)
Harrison’s Restaurant (106 East Main)
Tipp City Eye Center (115 S Tippecanoe Dr # A)
Tipp Monroe Community Services (3 EastMain)

Proceeds from this year’s event will support three valuable community projects – the Tipp City Area Arts Council, Mobile Meals and Heritage Ohio Education. Monies from this year’s tour will help these organizations fund projects and continue to provide services to the MiamiValley.

Tippecanoe Christmas in the Village is sponsored by Evans Title, Monroe Federal, Prime Lending and RE/MAX Professionals.

Troy, Ohio – October 13, 2011 – Why fight for a parking spot at the mall, walk miles through wall to wall people and indoor noise, only to buy the same things everyone is buying for everyone else? Why not spend your holiday shopping weekends in a boutique town in search of something unique and interesting from a locally-owned shop or gallery?

You may find just what you never knew you were looking for…And perhaps along the way, you may find a little slice of life in Miami County, Ohio… Cool finds, festive neighborhoods and cozy cafés are all right here! Avoid the holiday shopping masses to find unique places and specialty stores all around Miami County Ohio!

During the weekend of November 12th and 13th, the shopkeepers of historic downtown Tipp City warmly invite you to their open house. Don’t miss this “Yuletide Winter’s Gathering” or the visit by Santa, strolling carolers, musicians and carriage rides.  This is indeed, one of the best communities to visit before the holidays to shop for wonderfully unique gifts and collectibles!

The Specialty Shoppes of West Milton have a long tradition of holiday spirit with their annual open house. The 22nd Annual Holiday Open House is November 17th -20th where you’ll find uncommon gifts from traditional to modern and everything in between.

Stroll down Main and Market Streets in downtown Troy for some holiday shopping before seeing thousands of lights switched on for Troy’s Grand Illumination on November 25th.  With roaming carolers, local merchants and everyone filled with holiday cheer, this is the perfect kick off to the holiday season!

If it’s Christmas-themed shopping in a charming small town you’re looking for, be sure to check out downtown Piqua. Browse along Main Street where you’ll find antique shops, art galleries, and a local baked goods shop in this charming step into the past.  Piqua’s Christmas on the Green event is held on December 3rd and features caroling, horse-drawn carriage rides, children’s activities and live entertainment.  It’s certainly a “must do” on many area calendars.

Miami County, Ohio will always embrace the festive spirit during the holidays in each of its art, antique, gift and jewelry shops with a historical flair and local charm.  Each of our downtowns sparkle during this time of year which adds that “something special” to your shopping experience.  And why not make it a weekend shopping excursion and stay at any one of our affordable hotels found in Tipp city, Troy or Piqua.

You can find these wonderful communities along I-75, just minutes north of downtown Dayton.  From town to farm, experience country charm without the noise and crowds you find at those big box stores. Leave all of that behind and take a memorable holiday shopping trip to Miami County, Ohio.

Build your itinerary at www.VisitMiamiCounty.org or call 1-800-348-8993 for more information.

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Mauk Cabinets by Design will celebrate its Grand Opening on Saturday and Sunday, October 8^th and 9^th from 11 am to 4pm.  All are invited to attend.

Mauk Cabinets by Design offers complete design, installation and remodeling services.  The showroom is located in the newly renovated Kilpatrick Building located at 131 W Main Street in historical Downtown Tipp City and offers over 30 displays highlighting a variety of cabinets, countertops, built-ins and vanities.   Aaron Mauk has 15 years of industry experience and has won several national awards for his work.  Mauk Cabinets by Design can assist you in the transformation of any room in your home.

Mauk Cabinets by Design is excited to be a part of Tipp City and its outstanding community.

For additional information, stop by our showroom, visit Maukcabinets.com or call (937) 506-8655.

Photo (L-R): Susan Rambeau, Downtown Tipp City Partnership Chair; Matt Owen, President & CEO Tipp Chamber; Jon Crusey, Tipp City Manager; Mayor Dee Gillis; Aaron Mauk, Showroom Manager; Jim McVicker, Owner.

In the email Owen stated “It is with great excitement as well as sadness that I inform you that I will be leaving the Chamber/Partnership. I have accepted the position of Construction Sales Manager & Commercial Agent with Bruns General Contracting.”

Matt was hired in 2007 as the executive director of the two organizations in a partnership agreement between the Tipp City Chamber and the City of Tipp City. Recently the position came under fire from several City Council members looking to cut costs. Matt has informed the organizations that his last day will be Tuesday, October 18^th.

During his term as executive director for the Tipp City Area Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Tipp City Partnership, Matt accomplished many goals and objectives for the two organizations. I’ll be covering Matt, his hopes for the new position with Bruns, as well as the organizational change plans in more depth beginning next week.

The first annual HarvestFest Street Fair will be on Saturday, October 15, 2011 from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.  We invite everyone in the community downtown to enjoy the fall Halloween festivities on 2^nd Street between Main Street and Dow Street.

The Street Fair will feature activities from local non-profits, including games, family fun, pumpkins, gourds, hand-crafted & baked goods, and more!  The event is FREE for all attendees and will feature giveaways from vendors and other local businesses. Children are welcome to come to the event in Halloween attire.

In the evening, the 5^th Annual Tippecanoe HarvestFest street party will be from 7 p.m. – 11 p.m.

For the second year, we are pleased to have the premiere 80’s band Stranger to entertain the crowd.  Stranger has been performing since 1996 and lead vocalist, Jeff Stevens, is a graduate of Tippecanoe High School.

Attendees must be 21 or over and can come in costume to be part of our extraordinary Halloween costume contest. The event is FREE for all attendees. Beer, wine and soft drinks will be served. This event is rain or shine.

For more information about either of these events, please visit www.downtowntippcity.org or our Facebook page.

The Downtown Tipp City Partnership is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation and members of the National Trust for Historic Preservation and Heritage Ohio with the mission to enhance, preserve, and promote downtown Tipp City. For more information, contact Matt Owen, Executive Director, at 937.667.0883 or visit www.downtowntippcity.org.

TIPP CITY, Ohio – The Downtown Tipp City Partnership (DTCP) has awarded a $500 matching grant to the building owner at 29 East Main Street, Donnie and Kristy Reis of Sweet By Kristy.  The building was formerly a jewelry store, but the Reis’ renovated the store into a cupcake bakery and candy shop earlier in 2011.  In July of 2011, DTCP also awarded Broadway Hair Studio and Company.

The DTCP Design Committee unanimously voted to honor the business’ request for matching grant funds after seeing a vast improvement in the building’s façade by replacing the broken storefront window and adding a new functional awning for this adaptive reuse renovation.

“The building and 2^nd floor apartment were in poor condition before the Reis’ purchased the space. Not only do these enhancements promote a welcoming business, but provide an overall welcoming community for our historic downtown,” says Matt Owen, Executive Director of Downtown Tipp City Partnership.

The DTCP Façade Improvement Program (FIP) is designed to stimulate new investment, enhance business development opportunities and to attract new customers to the historic downtown area. The matching grant program reimburses the participant of an approved project for the cost of improvements to the property’s facade at the rate of 50% of those costs up to a maximum $500 grant.  The program typically honors no less than two (2) recipients each year in the historic district.

The Downtown Tipp City Partnership is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation and is a member of the National Trust for Historic Preservation and Heritage Ohio with the mission to enhance, preserve, and promote downtown Tipp City. For more information, contact Matt Owen, Executive Director, at 937.667.0883 or visit www.downtowntippcity.org.

“We are amazed at the amount of pride and commitment building owners have in the historic district,” says Kevin Guigou, DTCP board member and Design Committee chair.  “It is important to recognize and encourage these leaders in our community for their hard work.”

The DTCP Façade Improvement Program (FIP) is designed to stimulate new investment, enhance business development opportunities and to attract new customers to the historic downtown area. The matching grant program reimburses the participant of an approved project for the cost of improvements to the property’s facade at the rate of 50% of those costs up to a maximum $500 grant.  The program typically honors no less than two (2) recipients each year in the historic district.

The Downtown Tipp City Partnership is a non-profit 501(c)(3) corporation and is a member of the National Trust for Historic Preservation and Heritage Ohio with the mission to enhance, preserve, and promote downtown Tipp City. For more information, contact Matt Owen, Executive Director, at 937.667.0883 or visit www.downtowntippcity.org.

Photo (L-R): Matt Owen, Executive Director Downtown Tipp City Partnership, Debbie and Mike Dungan Building Owners with grandson Ben Campbell

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