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“IT’S A FUN WAY FOR THE COMMUNITY TO LEARN ABOUT AND SUPPORT LOCALLY OWNED BUSINESSES LIKE RESTAURANTS, SERVICE PROVIDERS AND SHOPS, ALL IN THE SAME WEEK.” — ANGELA CASTELLI

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The Shop Fishers: Summer Series event started two years ago in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the shutdowns of local businesses. City leaders created the event to boost the local economy and support small businesses in Fishers. The citywide celebration is back July 16 through 23, and offers shoppers discounts and promotions at their favorite local boutiques, restaurants, gyms, spas and online retailers. “The last few years have been especially tough on local businesses,” says Kara Hall, marketing and public relations manager for the City of Fishers. “Entrepreneurship is a huge, community-wide focus. This initiative really rallies behind our local entrepreneurs and directly affects the local economy.”

Sales in July are typically slower for local businesses, as many families are traveling for one last summer getaway before returning to school in August. Hall says the event is meant as a last blast for summer. Shoppers can take advantage of back-to-school deals and dining on patios before the fall weather arrives. Since its inception, boys boutique Roman & Leo has participated in the event. Owner Angela Castelli says she participates year after year because she feels fortunate to have her small business in a community that promotes entrepreneurship and innovation. She says she’s in a group of boutique owners across the country, and many do not feel the same level of support from their community that she receives from Fishers.

“We love participating in Shop Fishers each year because as a proud 14-year resident of Fishers, we love our community Last year more than 70 homegrown retailers and couldn’t imagine raising our family participated, highlighting Fishers’ diverse or building our business anywhere else,” retail sector. This year city leaders hope to Castelli says. “It’s also a fun way for the increase the number of businesses joining community to learn about and support the event. The companies are spread out locally owned businesses like restaurants, through the growing areas of Fishers service providers and shops, all in the same including Saxony, the Nickel Plate District week. The city does a wonderful job of and west Fishers. educating and promoting local businesses to our community.” “This year we’re offering some local Etsy shops to Fishers, so that’s a new and unique Roman & Leo is offering 20% off on all component this year,” Hall says. “It’s also a shorts to help kick off summer, and help great way to discover some of the businesses keep boys cool well into fall weather. in the areas of Fishers you don’t normally get to visit.” The event also attracts first-time participants The summer series is offered as a sister event to Small Business Saturday in November. TownePost.com / JULY 2022 / 11

like Bay Area Bistro. Owner Anne Dinkel hopes to boost her sales after struggling with her brick-and-mortar location during

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the shutdowns of 2020. “I had to close down my storefront in 2020, and am now focused on my catering and participating in the Fishers Farmers Market each Saturday,” Dinkel says. “I am at the market each Saturday selling traditional Filipino lumpia and pancit. I’m really hoping participating in these types of events introduces more local Fishers residents to Filipino food.” Discounts and promotions vary by business. Some offer a free gift with a purchase, a percentage off your total, and even special events throughout the week. Hall says it’s a diverse way to shop locally and save money. She says a ton of new businesses have opened in the last few years, and this event is a great way to support your tried-and-true favorites while also finding new businesses to love. “At the end of this event each year, we survey to see what worked, and make changes for the following year,” Hall says. “Last year we

heard that one of our local businesses had record-high sales during this initiative.” Residents are encouraged to follow the City of Fishers on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for deals and giveaways during the week. “Many of our participating businesses will donate items for us to give away, and those are always popular with our shoppers,” Hall says. “It’s a great way to increase their exposure within the community.” Shopping local offers residents a personal touch from smaller businesses, as opposed to large corporations. The items sold are often unique and exclusive to that small business. It also reduces environmental impact by reducing travel. Lastly, it ensures the money spent at local businesses stays in the local community. For a complete list of participants, go to thisisfishers.com/shop-fishers.

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COOL BEGINNINGS BRUSTER’S REAL ICE CREAM CELEBRATES GRAND OPENING IN FISHERS Writer / Kylee White Photographer / Sam Zachrich

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Owners Tiffany and Ben Schlueter opened Bruster’s off Olio Road, across from Hamilton Southeastern High School.

eing from Pennsylvania, Tiffany Schlueter was no stranger to the homemade ice cream Bruster’s sold. When the opportunity arose for her and her husband, Ben Schlueter, to open up a shop in Fishers, they jumped at the chance. “I grew up in Pittsburgh and Bruster’s was the ice cream shop I went to, and I thought it was just a Pittsburg thing,” she says. The idea to open a store in Fishers started back in 2020 when the couple decided they wanted to give back to the community by opening a franchise. They did some research on top franchises to open and work for. That’s when they found Bruster’s. “We were always wondering how to get more involved in the community and this was our way to do that,” says Ben, a co-owner. The couple has called Fishers home since 2004, and fell in love with the community that surrounds it. With determination and support from Bruster’s, they were able to open their location on Olio Road in early March of 2022. They both say Olio Road was the place they wanted to be, due to the fact that not only are they just down the road, but the shop also gives the east side of Fishers a new ice cream place to enjoy. “This way it’ll be right there for the kids, for us, and all of our

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“We’re in here doing everything right now, opening the store, making the ice cream, scooping ice cream, closing things down and getting our books run,” Ben says. Scooping and creating ice cream isn’t the only factor that goes into the process of opening an ice cream shop. “Right now the big process is not only keeping the store running and building a client base, but also training our employees,” Ben says. As of right now, Bruster’s employee base is mainly Hamilton Southeastern High School students. However, Bruster’s uses this opportunity to help give first-time employees good experience for future jobs. “It really gives us a blank piece of paper to write our story, and hopefully we’re teaching them good habits about how to run a business, how to be a good entrepreneur and how to be a good steward in the community,” Ben says.

friends and family who live on the east side of Fishers,” Tiffany says. Currently, both Tiffany and Ben are involved in all everyday tasks for running the ice cream shop, which can vary from day to day depending on what needs to be done.

but also that customers receive the service they deserve. Ever since they opened, Tiffany and Ben have been working with their staff to make sure all customers are greeted with a smile and given the best service possible for whatever they may be celebrating. “People are coming here to celebrate stuff - they’re coming here to celebrate a good report card, a baseball win, or whatever else they have going on, and we want to be able to give them that treat that they’re hoping for,” Ben says. Reviews have been coming in for Bruster’s, most of them positive. “We wanted to be involved in the community,” Ben says. “The support around us has just been amazing.”

The Schlueters are excited for their journey as franchise owners. They both feel as though the reviews have been in support of the new shop, and are happy that Bruster’s has come to Fishers. “It’s like we’ve filled in something that was missing,” Tiffany Ben believes in creating a fun atmosphere says. “I feel that I’ve been talking up the ice for the workers that will then result in cream for so long that I started thinking, better customer service overall for the ’What if my friends come try this and they establishment. “We want our workers to don’t like it?’ But every single person liked love what they’re doing and to be passionate it. Even people we don’t know are posting about helping somebody at the window,” he online saying that there is really something says. Since they are new to town, the staff different about it. It’s fun to see other people and manager team have been working hard love it when they try it too.” to make a lasting impression on those who buy an ice cream treat from them. You can visit Bruster’s Real Ice Cream at 12350 Olio Road in Fishers. For more info, Bruster’s is committed to making sure not call 317-288-4552 or visit brusters.com. only the ice cream that they serve is tasty,

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eal Brown, a chef and lead consultant for One Trick Pony, located in the Fishers Test Kitchen, says the eatery concept grew out of a request and a pleasant childhood memory. “My partner Greg Howe and I are the consultants for the City of Fishers on the Fishers Test Kitchen,” Brown explains. “We were asked to set up a concept in the space previously occupied by Natural State Provisions (in the early days of the Fishers Test Kitchen), while we seek out and vet the best, exciting Fishers Test Kitchen concepts. While I am technically the chef of One Trick Pony, Greg and our operating manager, are both chefs as well, and contribute to the menu in their own way.” Brown says the name One Trick Pony refers to doing one thing extremely well - making excellent, big burgers that are smashed on a hot griddle. OTP has done just that — becoming the longest-standing concept at the Fishers Test Kitchen and one of the most popular lunch and dinner options, too. Brown notes that everything on the menu is fresh. The diner-style smash burgers are made of equal parts meat and cheese, and the beef is prepared to order. Brown, who also runs Neal Brown Hospitality and Pizzology in Carmel, says the Fishers community response has been extremely positive over the last few

It was a highly memorable dinner, and made an impression on Brown. years. One Trick Pony has attracted a large following and has grown in popularity, thanks to both positive word of mouth and glowing reviews from loyal customers. “It’s been great,” Brown says.

“We sat at an old Formica table that was reminiscent of a bowling alley,” Brown says. “It had every condiment you could imagine sitting in the center of the table. My neighbor, Old John, made smash burgers and french fries, and I have never forgotten that meal. You could say that I love smash burgers.”

Brown has thoroughly enjoyed the business, which was inspired by an excellent meal he One of the burgers is named after Old John, had as a child. featuring tomato, lettuce, onion, mustard and mayo. “One Trick Pony is inspired by a burger I had when I was about 9 or 10 years old,” Check their menu for prices and specials. Brown says. “My neighbor was a retired There are plenty of burger options, and farmer, Old John, and he was the guy in the customers wanting to spice things up can neighborhood that we all kind of wondered get the popular Whizbang Fries with cheese about as kids. I think he sensed this, and whiz, jalapeños and caramelized onions. asked my mom if I could come next door for dinner one night, so off I went.” Stop by One Trick Pony at 9713 District North Drive, Suite 1210 in Fishers. To find Brown says the neighborhood friend went out more, call 317-953-6398, ext. 104. You out of his way to make sure the food tasted can also email them at info@otpburger.com, great. He also knew how to present a meal. or check out their website at otpburger.com. TownePost.com / JULY 2022 / 19

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IN THE KNOW CITY OF FISHERS LAUNCHES COMMUNITY AMBASSADORS ADVISORY COMMITTEE

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Last September the City of Fishers launched a resident advisory committee called Community Ambassadors, to help residents feel more connected to the city and each other. The committee is comprised of a diverse group of 30 Fishers residents.

Amphitheater. The goal is for residents who love the city to meet up and learn about each other and the community.

“The goal is for the ambassadors to help you get connected with other community members,” Perry says. “These people are very engaged in different aspects of the community. They might have a great recommendation for a restaurant to try “We wanted to select a group of diverse or a social club to join. They will have individuals for this program,” says Stephanie information on upcoming events. If you’re a Perry, assistant director of community and longtime resident and want to meet people, public relations for the City of Fishers. the tent is a space where you can socialize “We wanted racial diversity, age diversity, and network.” marital status diversity, diversity in how long they’ve lived in Fishers, and diversity The Community Ambassadors launched in their professions. We have longtime their website on June 1 with profiles of each residents, new residents, business owners member. Each member profile features a and nonprofit leaders. We wanted to list of topics that applies to their life, such ensure we were representing different as vegan food, parenting, cultural events, demographics.” health and wellness, and youth athletics. During the summer concert series, two group members will be stationed at the Community Meetup Tent at the Tuesday night concerts at the Nickel Plate District

city through the government or you don’t attend local events, you can reach out to our ambassadors,” Perry says. “They can help you find resources on gardening or whatever areas you’re interested in as a resident.” Bethann Buddenbaum joined the group to help spread the word about all that Fishers has to offer. She says her goal is to be a community connector. “I am continually impressed by the dedication to making this city dynamic and diverse,” Buddenbaum says. “I look forward to this program growing, both in size and opportunities for engagement. Connecting with a neighbor to get objective information and insight into personal experiences is helpful and authentic. It builds trust. I am excited to be a part of this bridge-building opportunity.”

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growing up here for other residents. He says the culture of Fishers is unique because the city grew substantially from being a small town, in a relatively quick amount of time. He thinks the city has done a great job incorporating vibrant culture and history. The group also worked to revamp the new resident guide in conjunction with Fishers Magazine. For more information, visit thisisfishers.com/community-ambassadors.

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Owner and instructor Daniel Gallion studied music education at Ball State University.

MAKING MUSIC FISHERS MUSIC ACADEMY TEACHES STUDENTS TO FIND THEIR INSTRUMENT 2006, studying music education and taking for the next business name.” part in several music programs including the The academy consists of several instructors Ball State University Singers. including Gallion, who offer individual Music can be a lifelong pursuit. At any age, lessons for voice, guitar, piano, trombone “Ball State had a lot of advisors and you might feel the urge to learn how to sing and drums as well as group lessons for mentors who were very good leaders and or play an instrument for the first time or guitar. entrepreneurial in spirit,” he says. “I think maybe dust off that old guitar or piano to some of that rubbed off on me to where I shore up your chops. “Every student is different, and we have wanted at some point have my own studio instructors with training and degrees who for giving private instruction.” Fishers Music Academy on South Street can guide them where they need to go,” was founded by Hoosier native and Carmel While studying at Ball State, Gallion began Gallion says. “We don’t have a standard, High School grad Daniel Gallion to offer one-size-fits-all approach to the learning offering lessons himself and eventually private musical instruction and guidance for process. Once the individual completes the founded dg Voice Studio for voice, piano anyone who might feel such a need. registration process and commits to lessons, and guitar classes. Initially operating the business out of his home, Gallion eventually we meet them and get to know their abilities “Fishers is a very rich musical area, and grew his client base to the point of needing a and desires and may choose different there are so many students here to go separate facility and moved into his current methods and curriculums as we go for that around so it’s great to be a part of it,” Gallion space on South Street in the spring of 2017. specific individual.” says. “We try to make sure whoever wants to get a music education can come in here and All ages are welcome, and Gallion even “Part of the business plan that I wrote over be comfortable and get the most out of their 10 years ago was to change the name of the offers a Mommy and Me program for infants lessons.” and toddlers up to age five. Moms, dads or business to continue what we’re doing as it grandparents can bring their little one in grows, to reflect what we offer and who we After graduating from Carmel High School for lessons centered on folk and traditional represent,” explains Gallion. “We decided where he participated in choir and band, that Fishers Music Academy was a perfect fit songs and rhymes, and Gallion says the Gallion attended Ball State from 2002 to Writer / Jon Shoulders Photography Provided by Eli Beaverson & Fishers Music Academy

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program is based on early childhood research on the development of the brain through music memory and expression. “It’s important for us to provide lessons to students of all ages — we’ve had kids who were only a few months old, and students in their 90s,” says Gallion, a member of the Indiana Piano Teachers Guild. “One summer we had a 90-year-old lady come in to complete one of her bucket-list desires and did voice lessons. That’s one of the nice things about music — it’s really ageless and anyone on any level can explore it.” Gallion says his current student enrollment is healthy and continues to grow in all age groups. “We’ve continued to add instruments as we add instructors with experience in different areas,” he adds. “And, as interest grows in different things, we add lessons at the school.” Several instructors at Fishers Music Academy are performers themselves, and Gallion says he undergoes an extensive interview process when hiring new staff members as he feels a student’s relationship with his or her instructor is

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crucial in that student’s musical journey. “Teacher-student fit is really important because you’re opening up to that person and sharing time, and it can be a nerveracking experience,” Gallion says. “We try to offer an experience where the teachers are fully engaged and enthusiastic about building a relationship with each of our students and helping kids reach their goals — whether that’s just getting better, experiencing music with another person, doing talent contests or prepping for college.” Fishers Music Academy is located at 8923 South Street. For more information, and to schedule lessons or a tour, call 317-220-7858 or visit fishersmusicacademy.com.

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