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Local business owner urges companies to join Mead community events as town grows
Summary
Eric Bartouch, owner of Eric Bartouch Insurance Agency Incorporated, urged businesses to participate in Mead—ommunity events such as Community Days and Trick-or-Treat Street, saying the town ppears to be growing and that chamber activities help small companies reach residents.
Eric Bartouch, president and agent of the Eric Bartouch Insurance Agency Incorporated, urged local businesses to participate in Mead community events to reach residents and build relationships.
Bartouch introduced himself during the presentation, saying he has family roots in Mead and that he bases his business decisions on what serves both his household and his company. "If I'm going to put my business in Mead... what's good for my business is what's good for me," he said.
He pointed to local events such as Community Days and Trick-or-Treat Street as chances for businesses to be visible without heavy advertising, describing them as opportunities to "be part of the community" and connect directly with customers. He also said recent local development nd new office space downtown indicate growth that small businesses could serve.
The presenter highlighted the chamber's role in organizing events that allow businesses to introduce themselves and engage with residents. He described Mead as "a nice place to live" and emphasized that surrounding population centers expand the customer base for town businesses.
The remarks were delivered as a community/business presentation; no formal actions or policy changes were recorded in the transcript. The talk focused on promotion and civic engagement rather than legislative or budgetary issues.
