Up and Running
As we kick off our 2022 Business Spotlight series, we are excited to feature a local business that is committed to providing a considerate, passionate, and knowledgeable experience to each and every person who walks through their doors. Many in the community know Up and Running as the local experts when it comes to shoe fittings, performance apparel, fitness nutrition and recovery needs. But the real magic is in the culture and the core values of the business, set by founder and owner, Susie Stein, and her team.
Ivy
Tucked away in an unassuming shopping center in Washington Township is one of the most creative, vibrant, and unique shops you have ever seen. Ivy is a custom floral and plant shop that also features the eclectic works and handmade goods of local makers and artisans. After opening their doors in June 2020, Ivy has emerged as a leader in the community for local artists to showcase their work. With new and rotating items expertly curated by owner, Liz Akbay, it's the perfect place to browse for gifts and local goods.
Ivy also offers hands-on flower arrangement classes, fun workshops, and custom florals for special events. Find Ivy on Instagram or Facebook at @ivydyt and @IvyDayton, respectively. We are proud to have Ivy in the Washington Township family and invite you to follow along as we celebrate all that makes your Washington Township community such a great place to live, work, and play.
Bar Codes Unlimited
For many in Washington Township, Craig Dring is a familiar face. A longtime member of Centerville Noon Optimist Club, lead volunteer for TOPSoccer for special needs children, and local business owner, Craig has been actively involved in our community for decades. In this episode of our Business Spotlight Series, we talk with Craig about his business, Bar Codes Unlimited, and what it’s like being an industry leader.
Bar Codes Unlimited is a full-service barcode, point-of-sale, and data collection business located right here in Washington Township. Their customers include everyone from Fortune 500 companies to local mom and pop companies, and everything in between.
We are proud to have Bar Codes Unlimited in the Washington Township family and invite you to follow along as we celebrate all that makes your Washington Township community such a great place to live, work, and play.
SICSA
For almost 50 years, SICSA has been changing the lives of animals and people in the Miami Valley by promoting the welfare and adoption of dogs and cats through their numerous animal-centered programs and services. In 2020, SICSA moved from Kettering, Ohio and built a new, state-of-the-art facility right here in Washington Township. In this episode, we speak with SICSA about their new facility, some exciting program opportunities, and the community partnerships that help fuel their mission.
We are proud to have SICSA in the Washington Township family and invite you to follow along as we celebrate all that makes your Washington Township community such a great place to live, work, and play.
McCutcheon Music
With over 40 years of teaching experience and countless awards and accolades, you would be hard pressed to find a music student in the Dayton region whose education journey wasn't impacted in some way by Jim McCutcheon. Known as "The Guitar Man", Jim McCutcheon, alongside his wife Deb, opened McCutcheon Music in Washington Township on Marco Lane in 1992. The store is a full service music education shop offering repairs, sales, and lessons. In this episode, we speak with Jim and Deb about their passion for the arts, the hottest instrument at the moment, and an impromptu ukulele concert!
We are proud to have McCutcheon Music in the Washington Township family and invite you to follow along as we celebrate all that makes your Washington Township community such a great place to live, work, and play.
Andie's Cakery
Long before Andie's Cakery was an official business, the local community has been enjoying their desserts. This is because the family responsible for the delicious treats at Andie's is the same family who owns Geez Grill & Pub in Washington Township. Each dessert at Andie's Cakery is made to order, meaning no detail is overlooked and every ingredient is thoughtfully selected. In our final Business Spotlight episode, we talk to the mother and daughter duo responsible for these high quality sweets and how important it is for them to remain connected to the Washington Township community.
We are proud to have Andie's Cakery in the Washington Township family and invite you to follow along as we celebrate all that makes your Washington Township community such a great place to live, work, and play.