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  • Where you can buy the new 2024 Valentine Card and more Valentine 411

    Where you can buy the new 2024 Valentine Card and more Valentine 411

    In the photo above is CeeCee Collins the President of the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance and Lauren Connolly revealing Lauren’s winning design at a recent event at City Hall. (Photo by David Miller/Loveland Magazine © 2024)

    Loveland, Ohio – The 2014 Loveland Valentine Card was designed by Loveland artist Lauren Connolly and for the first time represents the world famous Loveland Castle, Chateau Laroche. (Read more about the castle HERE and HERE.)

    The Valentine Program began in 1972 and has grown over the years to include a variety of Valentine community activities, as well as our nationally-known cachet stamping and postmark program.

    Cards are out and about around town at the following locations:

    • Fleurish
    • Lemons and Limes
    • Trailside Provisions
    • Alley Boutique
    • Better Blends
    • Mile 42 Coffee
    • Hometown Cafe
    • Bike Trail Books
    • Whistle Stop Clay Works
    • City Hall
    • Union Savings Bank
    • Graeters
    • Pet Wants
    • and Kroger (soon).
    The pricing is $2 each or 3 for $5. The Valentine Ladies will be stamping the cards with Loveland’s unique cachet at the Loveland Post Office from Feb 1st through February 12th, 10 AM until 4 PM on weekdays and until 2 PM on Saturdays.
    About artist Lauren Connolly

    Wildlife Photography, Painting, & Nature Journaling

    Wildlife education through visual arts

    Creating ways to connect to something wild!

    “My passion is for conservation, and my mission is to create ways to use wildlife in visual arts to spark a desire in people to get outside and connect with the natural world.”

    Maritime Studies Degree & Certified Remote Pilot (JL Aerial Views)

    PADI S.C.U.B.A. Instructor & OH Certified Volunteer Naturalist

    Pet Portrait Watercolor Artist & Explorer (WildDevelopments. Etsy.com)

    Read more about Lauren’s adventurous life…

    For inquiries into my work or my availability, please use the form to contact me. I thank you for your interest, and I will do my best to get back to you soon! 

    Email: Lauren@JLAerialViews.com

    Welcome to Wild Developments, a unique podcast inviting you on a profound journey connecting nature, art, and storytelling. Inspired by transformative experiences and a deep appreciation for the outdoors, our founder shares a personal story that led to a departure from a corporate career and a rekindled passion for visual arts. Amid the challenges of the pandemic, nature became a sanctuary, fostering connections through routine nature journaling, photography, and watercolor paintings. The podcast emerges as a bridge to unite people through the power of narrative, encouraging listeners to share their unique stories. In this collective journey toward healing and connection, Wild Developments inspires individuals to venture outside and embrace the transformative forces of nature.

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    How to send your Valentine for cachet stamping with the Loveland, Ohio postmark

    Valentine Lady Linda Cox stamping Valentine Cards at the Loveland Post office. (Chamber Photo)

    All valentines are hand-stamped with Loveland’s unique cachet, which is modeled after the year’s winning card, and then hand-cancelled with a special Loveland, Ohio postmark.

    Each year, The ladies re-mail thousands of cards to all 50 states and many foreign countries. They also stamp wedding invitations throughout the year.

    MAIL IN YOUR VALENTINE
    In a larger envelope send your prepared cards with the proper postage attached, the addressee, and your return address and they will add the romantic cachet stamp and the Loveland postmark.

    Mail to:

    The Valentine Lady
    Little Miami River Chamber Alliance
    113 Karl Brown Way, Second Floor
    Loveland, OH 45140

    DEADLINE TO MAIL:

    ALL CARDS MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN FEBRUARY 11th to be mailed in time for Valentine’s Day.

    DROP OFF YOUR VALENTINES
    If you’d like to personally drop off your Valentine cards for stamping, take them to the Post Office during the hours above or at the Chamber office at 514 West Loveland Avenue in the West Loveland Historic District next to Union Savings Bank. The phone number is: (513) 683-1544

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    Valentine Breakfast

    Feb 9
    8:30 AM – 10 AM
    Join the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance along with the Loveland area business community & residents for our 2024 Valentine’s Day Breakfast Event at the Oasis Conference Center!

    Join us as we honor and recognize our 2024:

    -Valentine Lady
    -Valentine Card Designer
    -Poetry Contest Winners
    -Valentino Coloring Contest Winners

    There will be special entertainment and a full, hot breakfast! Come and see why everyone “Loves” Loveland, OH!

    BUY TICKETS

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    [Photo Album] “Ladies” kick off Loveland Valentine’s season

    Interview with Becky Giver the 2024 Loveland Ohio Valentine Lady

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    Valentine’s Season is upon us in the Land of LOVE!
    Parents: Need an activity for the long, cold weekend ahead? Check out our Valentino coloring contest and our poetry contest for all ages!
    Poetry: https://lmrchamberalliance.org/…/valentine-poetry-contest/
    Valentino: https://lmrchamberalliance.org/…/valentino-art-contest/
  • Happy New Year!

    Happy New Year!

    I’m looking forward to a fresh start, I hope you all are as well. I’m going to share my New Year’s Resolution with you all…to save money. We had a handful of life events in 2023 so a lot of money went out the door. Most of it reasonable. As we reflected on what was brought in, we were a tad ashamed that more had not been put away or invested. Wish me luck!

    The article this month relates to helping small businesses saving money. There are four simple ideas listed. I like simple. Hopefully, if even one helps your small business save some money you will be happy. The chamber is a non-profit small business as well. I plan to definitely see where we can save some money and still provide incredible service.

    If any of you were able to attend our Annual Meeting at the beautiful 1859 in downtown Loveland, the chamber offered a year in review. We also shared what to expect in 2024 that will be different. We’re thrilled to share, that the chamber will be doing more giving back and participating with our non-profits. I’m personally very excited about this!

    BONUS article: Tax Credits for Small Businesses

    Have a great year for ALL small businesses!

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    CeeCee Collins is President of the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance.

    She was born and raised in Beavercreek, Ohio, CeeCee Collins attended Carroll High School and has been a swimmer her entire life. She received her undergraduate degree at Xavier University where she also participated on the swim team for four years. She graduated from college in 1989 and began working at USA Today Newspaper as a Regional Marketing Manager. After marrying James Collins IV, they moved to Tampa, FL where she worked for the Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA for 6 years as an Executive Director.

    CeeCee and her family moved back to the tri-state area after her second child’s birth. She continued to work for the Greater Cincinnati YMCA for 10 years part-time. CeeCee then pursued full-time work and became the Development Director at Ohio Valley Voices for 6 years. Throughout her years at the YMCA and Ohio Valley Voices she was active in the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance (formerly the Loveland Area Chamber of Commerce). She became the President of the Chamber in 2013.

    CeeCee continues to enjoy working at the chamber and keeping up with her three children.  She and Jim live in Miami Township.

  • [Photo Album] “Ladies” kick off Loveland Valentine’s season

    [Photo Album] “Ladies” kick off Loveland Valentine’s season

    Loveland, Ohio – Last Saturday the Loveland Valentine’s Ladies gathered a near-capacity crowd inside the Loveland City Hall. The occasion was to introduce Becky Giver as the 2024 Loveland Valentine Lady and Lauren Connolly as the newest Valentine Card designer.

    Chamber Board chair, Kevin Egan spoke and the event was emceed by Chamber President/CEO CeeCee Collins and Vice President of Operations, Meredith Taylor. Mayor Kathy Bailey gave each of the current Valentine Ladies a rose as they were introduced.

    Stay tuned for information about purchasing the 2024 Valentine’s card and instructions on a special way to have it mailed.

    Watch this Interview with Becky Giver the 2024 Loveland Ohio Valentine’s Lady.

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    Kay Bolin, was crowned in 2018, and she read this history of the program:

    A Valentine Lady is a woman who has distinguished themselves by their commitment and involvement in the community and like a Marine … once a Valentine Lady ALWAYS a Valentine Lady.

    The Loveland Valentine Lady tradition began in 1972, when Dr. Roland Boike implemented the idea & coined the phrase “There is nothing in this world so sweet as love’.  His secretary Doris Pfiester volunteered to stamp all cards, which Doris did until 1988 when her daughter Ruth took over the stamping.  Later that year, the Loveland Chamber began an official Valentine Lady program which included a new Valentine Lady every year which began in 1989.  Our 2024 Valentine Lady is #35.

    The first step in becoming a Valentine Lady is to be nominated; all letters of nomination are due to the Chamber in November of each year.  Then the Valentine Program Committee reviews all letters of nomination and then votes on who has distinguished themselves by their commitment and involvement in our community.

    All the Valentine Ladies are different, but we have one thing in common and that is we love our community therefore we love being involved and helping our community.  That common thread truly makes us Valentine Sisters.

    The first and one of the most rewarding responsibilities of a Valentine Lady is going to

    the various Loveland schools (pre-K through 4th grade) during the first two weeks of February.

    Each Valentine Lady chooses her topic for her presentation.

    Another fun Valentine Ladies duty is:

    The crowning of a King and Queen at Magnolia Springs Assisted Living and Memory Care Unit.  We also visit the Lodge Retirement Community for games with the residents.

    There is an annual Valentine Breakfast at Oasis every year in February which is a great representation of the Chamber’s Valentine Program …

    •The new Valentine Lady will be there, along with other Valentine Ladies.

    •The new Valentine card is shown and the artist who created the artwork is introduced.  Each year the design is different as the artist is different, but the message is always the same “There is nothing in this world so sweet as love.”

    •There is a Valentino coloring contest for the kids and a Valentine poetry contest for all ages.

    This breakfast is a wonderful opportunity to see and feel what the Valentine Program is all about and it is always the Friday before Valentine’s Day.

    And I can’t forget to mention the Post Office tradition.  People make it a point to send their Valentine Cards to family and loved ones every year with our hand stamped cache “There is nothing in this world so sweet as love” and the hand stamped postmark from Loveland, Ohio.  This really is a sweet Loveland tradition.

    We stamp 1,000’s of pieces of mail each year, in 2023 they were mailed to 46 states plus Washington DC, 5 other countries and to the Army and Fleet Post Offices.

    The Post Office is also a fun volunteer job, and a wonderful way for you to connect in our community.  Just contact the Chamber if you are interested in volunteering next year.

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    All photos ©2024 David Miller/Loveland Magazine

    The Annual Valentine’s Day Breakfast

    Join the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance along with the Loveland area business community and residents for the 2023 Valentine’s Day Breakfast Event!

    Friday, February 9 at the Oasis Conference Center starting at 8:30 AM.

    Join us as we honor and recognize our 2024….

    • Valentine Lady
    • Valentine Card Designer
    • Poetry Contest Winners
    • Valentino Coloring Contest Winner

    There will be special entertainment and a full, hot breakfast!

    Come and see why everyone “Loves” Loveland, OH!

    Please call the office for additional information – 513-683-1544

    ORDER YOUR TICKETS

  • Valentine Program and Breakfast

    Valentine Program and Breakfast

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    Loveland, Ohio – Our Loveland Valentine Breakfast is a wonderful way to celebrate Valentine’s Day in the Sweetheart of Ohio. Join us for a lovely community breakfast on Valentine’s Day!

    February 9

    8:30 AM

    Oasis Conference Center

    The Loveland Valentine Breakfast by the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance is sponsored by Oasis Golf Club and Conference Center.

    Stay tuned for Ticket information!

  • BREAKING: The very latest about Christmas in Loveland!

    BREAKING: The very latest about Christmas in Loveland!

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    Grab a shuttle from LECC school on Loveland Miamiville or head to the nature preserve on E. Loveland Avenue. The Shuttle will run the entire time.

    Loveland, Ohio – The Little Miami River Chamber Alliance is pleased to share that the City of Loveland will once again be transformed into a beautiful wonderland for the Christmas holiday.

    On December 16 visitors can enjoy horse carriage rides, a children’s train ride, and a trolley ride around town. NEW THIS YEAR: Santa will fly over the City of Loveland at 6:30PM! Look to sky for this Christmas magic! At the heart of the event you will find the main stage with live entertainment all evening, vendors row for local businesses, 25+ vendors at the Holiday Market, and food trucks. Entertainment, vendors & shopping can be found in the center of town next to the live nativity scene near Fleet Feet. North Pole magic can be found doing crafts with Mrs. Claus and a visit with Santa! Bring your pup along for the best dressed pet costume contest followed by pics with your pup and Rudolph. Looking to adopt a pet this Christmas? League for Animal Welfare will be on site with many of their cats & dogs for adoption! Children will love petting and interacting with horses, mini cows, mini donkeys, and bunnies brought by Branch Hill Estates. There are free activities all over the city please refer to the map!

    CeeCee Collins, President of the chamber shared that “there will be so many fun activities such as train rides, caroling and Santa’s Wonderland, just to name a few! This is such a great event where the businesses want to give back to everyone that has patronized and visited in downtown. They truly appreciate everyone supporting local businesses and hope they will return to enjoy all of the Loveland area. There will be many samplings and give-a-ways for all ages to enjoy!

    Lacey Sullivan, CeeCee Collins, and Meredith Taylor.

     

    Main Stage Entertainment

    This event will be held rain, snow or shine.

    4:00 – 4:30  

    Girl Scouts of Loveland Christmas Caroling
    4:30 – 5:00 Showboat Cloggers
    5:00 – 5:30 Cincity Shakers
    5:30 – 6:00 Dog Costume Contest
    6:00 – 6:30 Dance Etc.
    6:30 – 7:00 Music by 93.3
    7:00 – 7:30 Chris Arellano on Guitar
    7:30 – 8:00  

    Mrs. Claus leads sing a long

    Event details:

    • The event takes place from 4-8 PM, December 16th
    • The train is at the Loveland Museum Center and a trolley will take guests from Downtown Loveland to the museum
    • Maps of all the activities will be placed inside the businesses and available by the clock tower.
    • A back portion of Railroad Avenue will be closed to allow for the horse drawn carriages. Carriages will cost $2 per person.
    • Line up for the Carriage is on Railroad Avenue-across from the Wicked Pickle Restaurant.
    • A Holiday Trolley will transport people to the Loveland History Museum from Harrison Avenue at no charge.
    • Entertainment will be in the center of town and next to the fountain.
    • A shuttle bus will take folks from the Loveland Early Childhood Center to the Fire Station right in town. The Shuttle will run the entire time.
    • The event is free for all, thanks to our presenting sponsors:  Besl, Baden,  Jones with exp Realty, Bassett Services, and Loveland Pediatric Dentistry, Union Savings Bank, McCluskey Chevrolet, Ace Hardware, College Hunks,  John Hill Construction, Day Heights Auto, Mike’s Car Wash, Loveland Historical Society, Union Savings Bank, Bath Inspirations.

    Right-Click on map to view larger.

    For ALL of the information visit the chamber website,  www.lmrchamberalliance.org .

    Lacey Sullivan

    Event Coordinator

    Little Miami River Chamber Alliance

    Office hours Thursday 9am – 5pm

    514 W. Loveland Ave. | Loveland, OH | 45140

    o: 513.683.1544

    Learn More: www.lmrchamberalliance.org

  • BREAKING: The very latest about Christmas in Loveland!

    BREAKING: The very latest about Christmas in Loveland!

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    Loveland, Ohio – The Little Miami River Chamber Alliance is pleased to share that the City of Loveland will once again be transformed into a beautiful wonderland for the Christmas holiday.

    On December 16 visitors can enjoy horse carriage rides, a live nativity, farm animals from Branch Hill Estates to interact with, a children’s train ride, and a trolley ride around town.

    At the heart of the event you will find the main stage with live entertainment all evening, vendors row for local businesses, Christmas shopping at the Holiday Market, and food trucks to include Moma Bears Mac, Funnel Vision, and The Chef Model.

    Entertainment, vendors & shopping can be found in the center of town next to the live nativity scene near Fleet Feet. North Pole magic can be found at BF Realty & Bond Furniture and Design where kids can do crafts with Mrs. Claus and visit Santa (map coming soon)! Bring your pup along for the best dressed pet costume contest hosted by Pet Wants and all entries receive a gift card! Looking to adopt a pet this Christmas? League for Animal Welfare will be on site with many of their cats & dogs for adoption!

    Lacey Sullivan, CeeCee Collins, and Meredith Taylor.

    CeeCee Collins, President of the chamber shared that “there will be so many fun activities such as train rides, caroling and Santa’s Wonderland, just to name a few! This is such a great event where the businesses want to give back to everyone that has patronized and visited in downtown. They truly appreciate everyone supporting local businesses and hope they will return to enjoy all of the Loveland area. There will be many samplings and give-a-ways for all ages to enjoy!

    Main Stage Entertainment

    4:00 – 4:30 Girl Scouts of Loveland Caroling
    4:30 – 5:00 Showboat Cloggers
    5:00 – 5:30 Cincity Shakers
    5:30 – 6:00 Dog Costume Contest hosted by Pet Wants
    6:00 – 6:30 Dance Etc.Performing
    6:30 – 7:00 Loveland HS Jazz Ensemble
    7:00 – 7:30 Christian Arellano on Guitar
    7:30 – 8:00 Mrs. Clause & Elves leads sing a long

     

    Event details:

    • The event takes place from 4-8 PM, December 16th
    • The train is at the Loveland Museum Center and a trolley will take guests from Downtown Loveland to the museum
    • Maps of all the activities will be placed inside the businesses and available by the clock tower.
    • Line for the Horse Drawn Carriages will be on Railroad Avenue-across from the Wicked Pickle Restaurant. Carriages will cost $2 per person.
    • A Holiday Trolley will transport people to the Loveland History Museum from Harrison Avenue at no charge.
    • Entertainment will be in the center of town and next to the fountain.
    • A shuttle bus will take folks from the Loveland Early Childhood Center at 6740 Loveland-Miamiville Rd. and drop off near the Fire Department at 100 E. Loveland Ave. The Shuttle will run the entire time.
    • The event is free for all, thanks to our presenting sponsors:  Besl, Baden,  Jones with exp Realty, Bassett Services, and The Works, Loveland Pediatric Dentistry, Union Savings Bank, McCluskey Chevrolet, Ace Hardware, College Hunks,  John Hill Construction, Day Heights Auto, Mike’s Car Wash, Loveland Historical Society, Bath Inspirations, Mercy Health, GE Credit Union, Tano Bistro, and Cindy’s Friendly Tavern.
    • Still accepting vendors apply here: www.lmrchamberalliance.org

    This event will be held rain, snow or shine.

    For ALL of the information visit the chamber website,  www.lmrchamberalliance.org .

    Lacey Sullivan

    Event Coordinator

    Little Miami River Chamber Alliance

    Office hours Thursday 9am – 5pm

    514 W. Loveland Ave. | Loveland, OH | 45140

    o: 513.683.1544

    Learn More: www.lmrchamberalliance.org

  • Latest Up-Date on Christmas in Loveland

    Latest Up-Date on Christmas in Loveland

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    Saturday, December 16th

    4 PM until 8 PM

    Loveland, Ohio – The Little Miami River Chamber Alliance is pleased to share that the City of Loveland will once again be transformed into a beautiful wonderland for the Christmas holiday.

    On December 16 visitors can enjoy horse carriage rides, a children’s train ride, and a trolley ride around town. At the heart of the event you will find the main stage with live entertainment all evening, vendors row for local businesses, Christmas shopping at the Holiday Market, and food trucks. Entertainment, vendors & shopping can be found in the center of town next to the live nativity scene near Fleet Feet. North Pole magic can be found doing crafts with Mrs. Claus and a visit with Santa (map coming soon)! Bring your pup along for the best dressed pet costume contest followed by pics with your pup and Rudolph. Looking to adopt a pet this Christmas? League for Animal Welfare will be on site with many of their cats & dogs for adoption! Children will love petting and interacting with farm animals brought by Branch Hill Estate at City Hall.

    CeeCee Collins, President of the chamber shared that “there will be so many fun activities such as train rides, caroling and Santa’s Wonderland, just to name a few! This is such a great event where the businesses want to give back to everyone that has patronized and visited in downtown. They truly appreciate everyone supporting local businesses and hope they will return to enjoy all of the Loveland area. There will be many samplings and give-a-ways for all ages to enjoy!

    Main Stage Entertainment

    4:00 – 4:30 Girl Scouts of Loveland Christmas Caroling
    4:30 – 5:00 Empire Premier Academy
    5:00 – 5:30 Cincity Shakers
    5:30 – 6:00 Dog Costume Contest
    6:00 – 6:30 Dance Etc.
    6:30 – 7:00 Carolers (Elsa & Anna)
    7:00 – 7:30 Chris Arellano on Guitar
    7:30 – 8:00  

    Mrs. Claus leads sing along

     

    Event details:

    • The event takes place from 4-8 PM, December 16th
    • The train is at the Loveland Museum Center and a trolley will take guests from Downtown Loveland to the museum
    • Maps of all the activities will be placed inside the businesses and available by the clock tower.
    • A back portion of Railroad Avenue will be closed to allow for the horse drawn carriages. Carriages will cost $2 per person.
    • Line up for the Carriage is on Railroad Avenue-across from the Wicked Pickle Restaurant.
    • A Holiday Trolley will transport people to the Loveland History Museum from Harrison Avenue at no charge.
    • Entertainment will be in the center of town and next to the fountain.
    • A shuttle bus will take folks from the Shoppers Haven Parking lot to the Veteran’s Memorial right in town. The Shuttle will run the entire time.
    • The event is free for all, thanks to our presenting sponsors:  Besl, Baden,  Jones with exp Realty, and Loveland Pediatric Dentistry, Union Savings Bank, McCluskey Chevrolet, Ace Hardware, College Hunks,  John Hill Construction, Day Heights Auto, Mike’s Car Wash, Loveland Historical Society, Union Savings Bank, Bath Inspirations
    • Still accepting vendors apply here: www.lmrchamberalliance.org

    This event will be held rain, snow or shine.

    For ALL of the information visit the chamber website,  www.lmrchamberalliance.org .

    Christmas in Loveland organizers – Chamber staff: Lacey Sullivan, CeeCee Collins, and Meredith Taylor.
  • Chamber honors local organizations and businesses

    Chamber honors local organizations and businesses

    WCPO Weatherman Steve Raleigh was the guest emcee for the awards dinner
    Chamber Board Member, Brian Garry was the Emcee for the Awards Dinner

    Loveland, Ohio – On Thursday evening, November 16 the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance held their annual Awards dinner at the Oasis Conference Center. Chamber Board Member, Brian Garry was the Emcee for the evening and WCPO Weatherman Steve Raleigh was the Guest Emcee.

    Kaitlyn Brennan is the site manager of Gigi’s Playhouse Cincinnati, the Emerging Business of the Year. She told attendees about the organization’s free educational, therapeutic-based, and career development programs for individuals with Down syndrome.

    A raffle was held and the proceeds were divided between the Chamber’s scholarship fund and Gigi’s Playhouse Cincinnati. Kaitlyn Brennan is the site manager of Gigi’s Playhouse and made a presentation about their delivery of free educational, therapeutic-based, and career development programs for individuals with Down syndrome, their families, and the community, through a “replicable playhouse model”.

    Gigi’s Playhouse Cincinnati was also recognized as the area’s Emerging Business of the Year.

     

    2023 Award winners

    Business of the Year: Paxton’s Grill

    Emerging Business of the Year: Gigi’s Playhouse Cincinnati

    Beautification Award: Loveland PaddleSports (Loveland Canoe and Kayak)

    Community Involvement Award: The Works

    Business Community Advocate Award: LIFE Food Pantry

    Non-Profit of the Year: The Grail

    Woman Owned Business of the Year: The 1859

    Young Professional of the Year: Katie Taylor

    Randy K. Stanifer Health, Wellness & Fitness Business of the Year: Gray Nutrition

    Customer Service Award: Hometown Café

    Community Responder Award: Loveland Legacy Foundation

    Hidden Hero Award: Angels by the Trail

    Chamber Choice Award: City of Loveland Public Works

    Lift Up Loveland Award: Ralph Dunnigan

     

    WCPO Weatherman Steve Raleigh was the guest emcee for the awards dinner
    Jimmy Hooper accepted the Customer Service Award given to Hometown Café
    Tasha Danzilo accepted the  Community Involvement Award for The Works
    Shawn Hartness accepted the Chamber Choice Award on behalf of the City of Loveland Public Works Department
    Ralph Dunnigan received the “Lift Up Loveland Award”
    Mark and Robyn Bersani were awarded the Beautification Award for Loveland PaddleSports (Loveland Canoe and Kayak)
    President Martha Hadley accepted the Community Responder Award given to the Loveland Legacy Foundation
    The Hidden Hero Award was accepted by founder, Stacey Lund for Angels by the Trail
    Angelo Veotte-Board President of Gigi’s Playhouse Cincinnati accepted the Emerging Business of the Year award
    Linda Bergholz the Executive Director, accepted the Business Community Advocate Award for the LIFE Food Pantry
    Kate Harden the owner of The 1859 was recognized as Woman Owned Business of the Year.
    Katie Taylor, Owner of The Outsourced COO was chosen as the Young Professional of the Year
    John Zielke accepted the Business of the Year honor on behalf of  Paxton’s Grill
    Terri Pucket accepted the Non-Profit of the Year award for The Grail

    The silent auction still has a few items remaining. If you would like to bid or buy now, please CLICK. The auction benefits Gigi’s Playhouse and the chamber scholarship fund and is live until Monday, Nov 27.

    Miss the wine and bourbon pull? Reach out to Meredith (Meredith@lmrchamberalliance.org) for more info and to grab a bottle!

    All photos in this story © David Miller/Loveland Magazine 2023

  • Register to celebrate the “celebrities” of Loveland’s businesses

    Register to celebrate the “celebrities” of Loveland’s businesses

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    Loveland, Ohio – Join us on November 16 at the Oasis Conference Center as we roll out the red carpet and celebrate the “celebrities” of Loveland’s businesses – the real stars who work hard to make this a great place to work, play, and live!

    The Little Miami River Chamber Alliance Annual Awards Dinner is an evening for all area businesses to come together and celebrate their successes and community contributions.

    Each November, The Little Miami River Chamber Alliance says “Thank you” to our businesses for all they do for our community and honor them for enhancing our community and making it a better place to live.

    The event includes cocktails, networking, a silent auction, dinner, and awards. It is a great networking opportunity!

    Oasis Conference Center

    Thursday, Nov 16
    5:30 until  8:30 PM

    REGISTER FOR ALL THE EXCITEMENT

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    Congratulations to this year’s 2023 Annual Award Nominees!

    Business of the Year

    2020 Eye Care, All the Ingredients,Bishop’s Quarter, Flavor Catering and Bar Service, Garden City Chiropractic, GiGi’s Playhouse Cincinnati, LaRosas, Mile 42,Mimi’s House Residential Assisted Living and Memory Care, Monarch Financial Advisors, Paxton’s Grill, Premier Dance and Tumbling, Railway Barber Shop, The 1859, The Works Brick Oven Pizza, Time Savers Heating and Cooling LLC, Whistle Stop Clay Works

    Emerging Business of the Year

    2020 Eye Care, Activate Brain + Body, AFC Urgent Care, All the Ingredients, Amaezing Sweet Shoppe, Branch Hill Ohio Post VFW Post 5354, Flavor Catering and Bar Service, Fleurish, Garden City Chiropractic, GiGi’s Playhouse Cincinnati, Gray Nutrition, Hops and Berry, Juno Med Spa, Numbers by Jen, Pet Wants, Railway Barber Shop, The 1859, The Outsourced COO, Zoomin’ Groomin’

    Non-Profit of the Year

    Epiphany United Methodist, GiGi’s Playhouse, Life Food Pantry, Love Our Land, Loveland Learning Garden, Loveland Legacy Foundation, NEST CLC, The Care Center, The Grail

    Beautification Award

    City of Loveland, Hops and Berry, Infinity Wealth Counsel, LLC, Lemons & Limes Loveland Canoe Paddle Sports, Quilters Workshop, Railway Barber Shop, Symmes Twp Parks, The 1859, The Works Brick Oven Pizza, Whistle Stop Clay Works

    Community Involvement Award

    Ashley And John Zielke, Becky Giver, Brian Maxson, Brittney Frietch, Donna Barnes, Garden City Chiropractic, JL Aerial Views, Kevin Egan, Mayur Kadakia, Peggy Goodwin, The 1859, The Works Brick Oven Pizza, Whistle Stop Clay Works, Randy K. Stanifer Health, Wellness & Fitness Business of the Year Award,Activate Brain + Body, Athletico Physical Therapy, Grail (Grailville), Gray Nutrition

    Business Community Advocate Award

    Flavor Catering and Bar Service, JL Aerial Views, LIFE Food Pantry, Loveland Lifestyle Magazine, Paxton’s Grill, Premier Tumbling & Dance, Railway Barber Shop, Whistle Stop Clay Works, William Re (Bush-Re-Shea Insurance)

    Young Professional of the Year Award

    Cameron Collins, Garden City Chiropractic, Mat Hoekzema, Spencer Stacey, The grail: Caroline DiGiovenale, Katie Taylor–The Outsourced COO

    Woman Owned Business of the Year Award

    Amazing Sweet Shoppe, Exquisite Design Salon and Spa, Gallery Veronique, Garden City Chiropractic, Gertz Law Firm, Gray Nutrition, Juno Med Spa, Loveland Lifestyle, Numbers by Jen, Old School Pix, Premier Tumbling & Dance, Quilters Workshop, RODI Italian, Suzi Cree-Keller Williams, The 1859, The Grail, The Outsourced COO, Whistle Stop Clay Works

    Community Responder Award

    BF Realty, GE Credit Union, Hometown Café, LaRosa’s, Life Food Pantry, Love Our Land, Loveland Legacy Foundation, Loveland Lifestyle, NEST CLC,The Works Brick Oven Pizza, Whistle Stop Clay Works

    Best Customer Service Award

    2020 Eye Care, BF Realty, Bush Re Shea, Flavor Catering and Bar Service, Hometown Cafe, Juno Med Spa, LaRosa’s, Mile 42, Monarch Financial Advisors, Paxton’s Grill, Premier Tumbling & Dance, Railway Barber Shop, Ramsey’s Trailside, The 1859, The Works, Time Savers Heating and Cooling LLC, Whistle Stop Clay Works, William Re (Bush-Re-Shea Insurance)

    Hidden Hero Award (Business or Individual)

    Angels by the Trail, Flavor Catering and Bar Service, GiGi’s Playhouse Cincinnati, LIFE Food Pantry, Loveland PaddleSports, Monarch Financial Advisors, Paxton’s Grill, The Grail: Elizabeth Baubach, The Works Brick Oven Pizza, William Re (Bush-Re-Shea Insurance)

  • Submit your Valentine Card Design to win annual Loveland contest

    Submit your Valentine Card Design to win annual Loveland contest

    Loveland, Ohio – Original artwork may be submitted by any Little Miami River Chamber Alliance Member, resident of the Loveland School District, or those who work in the Loveland area.

    Photo by Jackson Street Market

    The winning art will be made into the annual Loveland Valentine Card and engraved on the granite wall at Sweetheart Lane Historic Downton along the Loveland Bike Trail. Your card will be mailed all over the world with a special postmark by the Loveland Valentine Ladies.

    Artwork must reflect or incorporate the theme: “Love is . . . .” and must also include, or provide space for the phrase, “There is nothing in this world so sweet as love.” One-color, two-color, and full-color entries are acceptable.

    Artwork must be flat (two-dimensional) and fit proportionately within a 5″ by 3-¾” card, the size of the printed Valentine’s Day cards.

    The submission deadline is November 17. All entries must be submitted in person to the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance at 514 West Loveland Avenue, or by mail, postmarked by the deadline to the Little Miami River Chamber, 514 W. Loveland Avenue, Loveland, OH 45140.

    Entry forms and contest rules are available at the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance office at 514 W. Loveland Avenue.

    If you would like one sent to you, please call the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance at 513-683-1544.

    The winner will receive design credit on the back of the 2024 Valentine’s Day cards, recognition at the Valentine Kick-off, other local recognition, media recognition, and two complimentary invitations to the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance Annual Valentine Breakfast.