Structure, Motivation and Management Keep Revitalization Chugging Along. A Community Improvement District (CID) is only as good as a community makes it, and Martin City has a lot to show after more than a decade of hard work. We first came together to create momentum for the overhaul of 135th Street and now we’re building...
Commitment to Cleaning-Up Dry Cleaning Finds Global Appeal Can you remember the world before ride-sharing, two-day shipping and on-demand movies? In an age when groundbreaking ideas are upending old ways of doing things, GreenEarth® Cleaning fits right in with a clear vision for taking dry cleaning to a positive new place. “We’ve worked for over...
Survival spirit shines again under pandemic pressures. Dr. Libby Robertson is well-known for her animal health expertise. Over the years, she’s also become a pro at pushing through a crisis. “This is a profession that constantly puts you to the test,” explains Robertson. “But I’ve really been tested as a business owner too, and long...
Busy Season is Already Growing Like a Weed. Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, excitement is sprouting on schedule at Rosehill Gardens. Their landscaping calendar has been filling up and seasonal features at headquarters in Martin City will soon blossom into big attractions. “Winter held on too long last year, but this year we’re off to a...
Famous for hometown service in Martin City, RC’s is now serving as an example. If you want to rattle David Van Noy, you’re going to need more than a global pandemic. “I never know what tomorrow will bring,” says Van Noy with a smile, throwing up his hands. “All we have is today, and today...
After a tasty test run late last year, The Scoop is looking forward to reopening soon to offer artisan ice cream as the perfect complement to Martin City’s already famous culinary culture. Who doesn’t love ice cream? Well the difference between T.J. Carr and the rest of us is the fact that he won’t settle...
Old soul of Martin City’s dining culture offers experienced view of fighting back. Mandatory social restrictions, empty streets, and fear of the unknown. This is Mike Van Noy’s first pandemic, but it’s not his first rodeo. “Like my Dad used to say, you’ve got to take the bitter with the sweet and that’s what this...
Local Sales and Marketing Pros Define Strategic Path to Store Shelves As independent grocery broker Schraad & Associates expands across the country, a team in Martin City is winning the Midwest with a refined talent for building brands that fill your shopping cart. When you stroll through a local grocery store, you likely see the...
Expertise Remains in High Demand 44 Years After Opening on Oak Street. As one of the oldest businesses in Martin City, Great Plains Drilling’s love of our community runs deep. The construction contractor is known across the region for highly specialized services and a trusted reputation built on a foundation of hard work. A Quiet...
Entrepreneur’s dome oasis turns his business into a year-round attraction. Howard Barewin loves entertaining people on an island of paradise in Martin City. That’s why the end of warm weather every year made him so unhappy. The first chilly winds that whipped through the neighborhood always signaled the shutdown of his business. “I just hated...
