The March 11 chamber breakfast at Bluffton Town Hall was sponsored by Eikenbary Landscape Co., which also provided a program on how the new business is using social media to broaden brand awareness in the community.

Owners Brett and Chase Eikenbary began their presentation by thanking Greenhorn for providing the breakfast, which included items from the 112 Vine St. restaurant’s new brunch menu. Coffee was provided by the Twisted Whisk Cafe.

The Eikenbarys then took turns telling the story of how the landscaping business was created, Brett’s experience in the landscaping, the business organizations that are supporting their new endeavor and how they are now using Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and–eventually–YouTube to connect with customers.

The presentation also included an eye-opening summary of the development of social media over the past ten years, highlighting how it has come to be an important marketing opportunity for small businesses.

SOCIAL MEDIA SAMPLER

Eikenbary Landscape Co. is providing “Pro Tip Tuesdays” on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/104884468685298/videos/1103640316878243 to get homeowners and businesses thinking about how they tackle landscaping.

On Instagram videos include “Getting Ready to Roll” featuring the company’s new trailer with graphics by Masterpiece Signs. https://www.instagram.com/tv/CaxY7mZK8bX/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link 

On TikTok you’ll find Brett having fun in videos with lively music and graphics. https://www.tiktok.com/@eikenbarylandscape/video/7051281924240887087?is_...

PROGRAM SPONSOR

Eikenbary Landscape Co., https://www.eikenbarylandscape.com/, [email protected], (419) 205-0759, 2070 Township Road 35, Mount Cory, Ohio 45868

MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENTS

March 11 chamber member announcements included:

Bluffton Ride to Remember (www.RidetoRemember.net)  invited members to donate promotional items to cinch sack that will be provided to riders at the eighth annual event on July 16, 2022. (See related article for more details.)

Ebenezer Mennonite Church, 8905 Columbus Grove-Bluffton Rd, provided information about the GriefShare support group that will be meeting at Bluffton Town Hall. New Senior Pastor Nick Ringger introduced himself to the guests.

Mennonite Home Communities of Ohio, 410 W. Elm St.,  announced an Independent Living spring move-in special.

Stratton Greenhouses, 9915 Lincoln Hwy,  invited members and individuals to sponsor the flowerpots that line Bluffton’s Main Street. LINK to application

ABOUT THE CHAMBER

The chamber breakfast was emceed by board secretary Tony Pinks. For more information on chamber program sponsorships and membership, email [email protected] and visit www.explorebluffton.com.