PinDrop® Travel Trailers Named Customer Champion: Celebrating as a Co-100 Honoree in Washington D.C.

The PinDrop® Team is thrilled to share the highlights from an unforgettable experience in Washington D.C., where PinDrop® Travel Trailers was celebrated as one of America’s Top 100 Small Businesses in the prestigious Co-100 cohort, recognized by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. This recognition, which brings together 100 of the nation’s most innovative and resilient small businesses, is a testament to the hard work, ingenuity, and dedication that drive this growing company, PinDrop®, forward.

The 2024 Co-100 Cohort of America's Top 100 Small Businesses in Front of the Nation's Capitol Preparing for a Private Tour

What It Means to Be a Co-100 Honoree

Being named a Co-100 honoree is no small feat. This program established by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce acknowledges small businesses that demonstrate exceptional leadership, innovation, and customer impact across diverse industries. As founders of PinDrop® Travel Trailers, Tim and Ruth Ellen are honored to join this inspiring group of entrepreneurs and founders in the nation's capitol, Washington D.C. They met many business owners with unique stories and achievements who have overcome challenges and who enrich America’s economic landscape. Read full Press Release.

Founders Tim and Ruth Ellen Elinski Celebrating Their Company PinDrop®

Our Visit to Washington D.C.: Highlights and Takeaways

The visit was filled with opportunities to learn, share, and connect. PinDrop® Founders, Tim and Ruth Ellen participated in a dynamic small business forum that underscored the importance of community and collaboration in today’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. Additionally, they attended hands-on workshops that provided invaluable insights on small business ownership, what it means to be a founder, and strategies for long term success. One session focused on marketing strategies to elevate your company brand and how to tell a business story more effectively, while another explored the transformative potential of AI in business. These workshops equipped the team with fresh perspectives and new tools to continue driving PinDrop’s growth.

The U.S. Chamber's Co-100 Celebrating at the Evening Gala in Washington D.C.

The experience was equally about networking. Tim and Ruth Ellen engaged with fellow small business owners from across the country, each bringing their own expertise, whether in manufacturing, food production, tech, retail, creative services, and a host of other industries. The shared conversations inspired and opened doors for future collaborations and innovations.

PinDrop® Named a Customer Champion

Founders Tim and Ruth Ellen Attend the Small Business Forum as Part of the Co-100 Celebration

A key highlight of our Co-100 experience was PinDrop® being named a Customer Champion. This designation recognizes businesses that excel in creating exceptional customer experiences and building meaningful relationships with their clients. For PinDrop®, this recognition is deeply personal. It reflects the team's commitment to listening to the outdoor and adventure community, understanding customer and experience needs, being eco-concious, producing an efficient and effective product, and constantly improving a premium micro camper to offer the best possible adventure experience, using high quality materials and expert craftsmanship.

PinDrop® Travel Trailers was selected as a Customer Champion because of their customer-first approach in everything they do—from attentive, hands-on design and manufacturing processes to the eco-friendly and functional features that clients have come to love. Always grateful for feedback and complete passion for the growing PinDrop® family, this continues to fuel innovation and purpose for PinDrop.

For more on the Co-100 journey, check out the full press release here.