The PC Spring Small Business Event took place March 25-26 at Seven Mile Park in Eaton. The event featured local and small businesses, with a portion of the proceeds being donated to the PC Humane Society.
EATON — A Preble County Spring Small Business Event was held Sunday, March 26, at Seven Mile Park in Eaton. The event was organized by Amanda Byrd, and open to the public.
“I set one up in December at National Trail — what I was trying to do is showcase local businesses that people may not have known about, while helping the school,” remarked Byrd. “I take a portion of the vendor fees and donate that to whatever organization I’m trying to help. So, in December that went to the school.”
Byrd explained the proceeds from the March event were being donated to Preble County Humane Society, largely inspired by recent animal abuse cases in the county.
She added, she herself is a small business owner and entrepreneur, which is what originally piqued her interest in other local businesses. “I discovered over two dozen businesses in and around Preble County I didn’t even know existed. All because I wanted to put this event on to help the Humane Society,” she said.
Byrd described the diversity displayed by the businesses as being unique and appealing, with products that “aren’t offered at Wal-Mart, Target or Kohl’s.”
Also at the event were food trucks, a raffle for National Trail wrestling camp, an Easter egg hunt for kids and 4-H activities.
Registered vendors included Hannah LeeAnn Hansen with Shop at the Rustic Farm, Debbie Dake with Fired Up Tees, Sammy Sheppard with Sunny Sam’s Shop, Renee Friesner’s crafts, Tayler Castor, Lexus Foltz with Scents by Lex and more, Zani Eliton, Brittany Begley with Brit’s Baubles, Debbie Lee with Seconds Please, Leanne Waites with S and L Custom, Katie Lacey with Katie’s Cookies Hon, Angelique Clem with Blessed Resin Art, Makeysha McNew with Sweet Threads on Wheels Boutique, PrettyEye Candy, Joanie Essig Moore with What Smells Candle Scents, Holly Stouffer ColorStreet and NuSkin, Jennifer Hensel McHargue with GiGi’s Blankets, Ronda Cooper Soler with Paper Pie (educational books and toys, formerly Usborne books,) and Bonnie Callahan with Odd 1 Bead and Native American jewelry and history.
Also, Kaitlyn Killen with Katy Did It baked goods, Tracey Pacey with Bare Foot in the Kitchen (crafts), Sharon Townsend with 31, Taylor Caster with Lone Cactus Boutique , Kacie Creates. Claudine Poch with Claudycats, Pamela Sams with Pam’s Boutique, Kade Kayser with Crafts, Ed and Amy Cook with Arizona Woodworking and Warm Creations, Stephanie Selby with The Crafting Company, Christina Sturgeon with The Warrior’s Post, Mommas Pop N Kettle- Kettlecorn, Tracie Scrivner and Mills and Michelle Tiemann with Paparazzi, Amanda Byrd with ByrdCage Custom Creations and Byrd Contracting, Cindy A. Kramer with Brookside Farms and Sarah Williams with Bulletproof 189.
Also, Michelle Utley with Happi Succs, Gregory Behrens with Pet Wants Eaton, Cathy Lawson with Heartfelt Attic Crafts, Jamie Schunk with Rustic-Wildflowers, Abagail Shepard with Earthy Mama, Amanda White with Wonderview Woodworking, Brandi R. Banfieldwith Paynter 4-H, Preble County Council on Aging, BL BBQ with Larry Cantor, Frontline Coffee, Fatty Daddyz, and Ashley Nicole Smith with Avery’s Sweet and Savory LLC.
Due to inclement weather, the first day of the event, Saturday, March 25, was postponed, but has since been rescheduled for Saturday, May 20, from noon to 5 p.m. at Seven Mile Park.
According to Byrd, almost all the listed vendors from this month’s event have registered for the May 20 event.
Reach Nathan Hoskins at 937-683-4057.
