2019
GCM Contracts with Firebrand for Brand Refresh and Retail Rollout

Firebrand, a marketing agency cooperative with extensive experience in food co-op start-ups has been chosen to create the new logo and branding for Gem City Market.

Community Partnership: Kettering Health Announced 50/50 Employer Match

Kettering Health partnered with Gem City Market to deliver a 50/50 Employer Match. Any Kettering Health employee wanting to become a Community-Owner Member of Gem City Market has just $50 equity contribution because Kettering Health chips in the other $50. The match resulted in over 400 new members.

Capital Campaign Launch and Site Announcement with Ambassador Tony Hall
Capital Campaign Launch and Site Announcement with Ambassador Tony Hall

The future site of Gem City Market announced as 300-400 Salem Avenue, Dayton Ohio 45402 This major investment in the Northwest side of Dayton is aiming to raise $4.2 million, over a third of which has already been committed. Ambassador Tony Hall is Capital Campaign Chair, with honorary Co-Chair Mama…Read More

Community Feedback Sessions with Architects
Community Feedback Sessions with Architects

Matthew Sauer Architects is responsible for site and building design. Community feedback sessions were held at Dayton Public Libraries as an opportunity for members to review designs, ask questions, and give feedback.

Business Planning

With support from University of Dayton and industry consultants, market studies, surveys, business plan and financial model completed.

Launch the Plan
Launch the Plan

Held first public meeting to present the business plan and seek feedback from the community. Incorporated Cooperative and began accepting memberships.

1st Annual Members Meeting
1st Annual Members Meeting

At our first Annual Members Meeting, we voted in two community elected board members: David K. Greer (3-year term) and Carrie Scarff (2-year term). Carrie and David join the seven existing board members including: Amaha Sellassie (President), Jules Rastiskis (Vice President), Fred Holley (Treasurer), Erica Fields (Secretary), Lela Klein, Rick…Read More

2015
Community Planning Process
Community Planning Process

Public Health Opportunity Mapping led to the formation of a food access steering committee.