1991 Our Story Begins Dayton OH
Our story begins in Dayton, Ohio. Three men - a captain in the Air Force, a Christian business owner, and a pastor - had a vision to start a Christian business direcory, and unite the body of Christ. KTW, Inc was established.
- K - Bryan Kelchner
- T - Larry Trimbach
- W - Greg Weis
1992-95 Christian Blue Pages
- The name “Christian Blue Pages” was adopted. The name reflected the blue paper on which the directory was printed.
- The new name and logo was first adopted for print directory.
- Our one print publication separated into three localized publications: Cincinnati & NKY, Dayton/Miami Valley & Springfield, and Columbus & central Ohio.
1996-2000 Christmas Carol Songbook
- Christmas Carol Songbooks first released in Columbus, Dayton & Cincinnati OH
- Graphics and sales operations brought in-house.
- ChristianBluePages.com launched, allowing consumers to find Christian owned and operated businesses 24/7 online.
- Springfield/Urbana local directory released – separate from the Dayton-Miami Valley print directory.
2001-2005
- First Northern Kentucky print directory released.
- First Indianapolis print directory & Christmas carol songbook are launched.
- Anderson/Muncie print directory launched.
- New logo design unveiled.
- New brand message released – “Get it Out of the Blue”.
- “Get it Out of the Blue” jingle produced.
- Akron/Canton directory debuts.
2006-2010
- 15 year anniversary celebrated.
- First Greater Cleveland directory released.
- ChristianBluePages.com revamped - easier to use and greater search capabilities.
- Banner ads & coupons added to website.
- Christmas carol songbook renamed to “Christmas Blue Pages”.
- Christian Blue moves into realm of social media with Facebook & LinkedIn.
- Carol Cincinnati launched – a city-wide Christmas caroling outreach.
2011-2015 Android & iPhone Apps Launch
- Our first Android and iPhone apps released.
- Christian Blue celebrates its 20 year anniversary as employees and their families enjoy a 4 day Royal Caribbean cruise to Cozumel, Mexico.
- New Christmas website launched – GoCaroling.com
2016-2020
- Christian Blue celebrates 25 years of serving Ohio, Indiana & NKY consumers.
- New website TrustBlueReview.com launched... with consumer review tool, events calendar, and more.
- Trust Blue Review re-branding for radio and television commercials.
- TRUSTY the Lion mascot debuts at “The Fest” Christian music festival in Cleveland.
2021 and beyond
- Digital “Flip Page” directories released in all print markets.
- 30 Year Celebration Event
- New website launched - ChristianBlue.com
- New Christian Blue mobile app released.
- Christian Blue Certified designation for Christian owned & operated businesses unveiled.