A view of the interior of the new Smoothie Life location in downtown Piqua, which is set to open on Friday.
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Smoothie Life, a locally-owned smoothie and healthy food business, has announced the opening of its second location.
Its new location is in Piqua Station, a redevelopment project in downtown Piqua. Piqua Station is a collaborative effort between Small Nation and Winans Coffee & Chocolate, designed to revitalize the downtown area and provide space for new businesses.
Smoothie Life, which opened in 2021, started as a dream for owner Julie Casiano and general manager Kaci Sage. They have grown the business into a workplace that represents inclusivity, proudly employing many members of the Down syndrome community and striving to make a change not only in their lives, but allowing them to make a change in their customers’ lives.
“Starting from the very beginning of our process, we ensure everything we make is done with fresh, quality products that can make you feel good about eating or drinking them,” Casiano said. “We also believe that it is more than ‘just food’ in our establishments and we strive to create a welcoming and positive environment ensuring every guest who comes in the door knows how happy we are to have them.”
The new Smoothie Life location is the newest business to open in Piqua Station after MB Aesthetics, which was already established in the building. In addition to Smoothie Life, the space will soon welcome BUILD Cowork + Space Piqua, further positioning the building as a hub for business and wellness.
Smoothie Life offers a variety of products, including smoothies, wraps, salads, sandwiches, organic juices, local honey and custom merchandise. With a menu built around fresh, quality ingredients, the business provides healthy dining options while fostering a positive and inclusive atmosphere. The Piqua location will also offer grab-and-go Meal Prep Life meals, pop-up collaborations with local vendors, and a welcoming space for gatherings and events.
“Smoothie Life is a fantastic addition to Piqua Station,” Jason Duff, founder and CEO of Small Nation, said. “Julie and her team have created a brand that goes beyond just serving healthy food — they are building community and providing an environment that welcomes everyone. Smoothie Life is exactly the kind of business we are excited to bring to Piqua as part of this redevelopment effort.”
Smoothie Life will open its doors at 115 E. High St. in Piqua on Friday and be open daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Learn more about the smoothie business by following on Facebook and learn more about their meal prep offerings at TheMealPrepLife.com.
