#023: Troy Evans on a Community-Centric Approach to Business

In this episode, Alex chats with Troy Evans about the origin story of Commonspace and VanderKamp, the influence our environment has on our energy and mindset, and the reality of entrepreneurship and figuring things out as you go along.  Troy Evans is the founder of Commonspace Properties Inc., a development company that creates and manages inclusive spaces that cultivate connective human experiences. He believes our differences make us unique, and our commonalities are the key ingredients for a community.  On top of Commonspace, Troy has been building on a new project with his business partners. Vanderkamp is a unique and immersive experience set within 850 acres of pristine wilderness in Upstate New York. Taking inspiration from the natural world and the history of the land, Troy and his team have crafted spaces that encourage contemplation, conversation, and curiosity to celebrate the things that will make your experience there magical.  To learn more about Commonspace, click here.  To check out Commonspace’s Instagram, click here.  Commonspace is located at 251 South Warren St., Syracuse, NY To learn more about VanderKamp, click here.  To check out VanderKamp’s Instagram, click here.  VanderKamp is located at 1 Vanderkamp Center, Cleveland, NY  2024 CNY WOMEN’S SUMMIT For 20% off of your 2024 CNY Women’s Summit GA ticket, use promo code CULTIVATE20 at checkout.  2024 CNY Women’s Summit sponsored by CNY Magazine: 3/8/24 at The Oncenter (Syracuse, NY)  - Learn more ⁠here.⁠  This episode is brought to you by the ⁠CNY Women’s Network.⁠ AT CNY WOMEN'S NETWORK, WE BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF WOMEN COMING TOGETHER TO CONNECT, GROW, AND ELEVATE THEIR LIVES. BY CURATING DYNAMIC AND WELCOMING SPACES FOR PEOPLE TO DEVELOP PERSONALLY AND PROFESSIONALLY, WE ARE ABLE TO ENHANCE CENTRAL NEW YORK’S SMALL BUSINESS ECONOMY; EVERYBODY WINS.   This episode is brought to you by⁠ Kithe Studio⁠. A 1,300 Square-ft creative studio in downtown Syracuse, New York.