Check out our events calendar here https://www.merchantsmain.com/pages/events I was born and raised right here in Navarre, Ohio. I grew up on Rockville Rd., and all my life I drove past these buildings in town. Never once did I imagine that one day my husband and I would be the ones purchasing properties in the Fairless community — not for gain, but to give them life again. To turn them into places where people can gather, make memories, feel welcomed, and feel proud of where they live. We do this for the community and for the future generations who will come after us. My husband and I coach, we run two other businesses, and we started The Main Impact Foundation to support children and families who need help making life just a little easier. We love children and we believe in their hope for the future. One day we won’t be here anymore, and my only wish is that we gave enough back that even one child is inspired to build on whatever impact we made — and that they, too, try to make the world a better place. Today’s world can feel like it’s all about who you know, who you say yes to, and people being afraid to stand for what they believe in because of pushback. But I can stand here today and say this: I am not a yes person. I am a person who believes in accountability. I stand behind what I say and what I believe in. And I will never let anyone tell me what I’m worth or what I’m allowed to build. You can only control yourself and what you put into this life. Hard work, dedication, confidence, and loyalty will always put you on the path you were meant to be on. You may lose people along the way, but that’s part of growth. It’s surprising how, when you rise and stay honest with yourself, you start to see people’s true colors — especially the ones who try to pull you down. We are building. We are giving back. And we believe in this community with everything we have.
