Loveland, Ohio – Downtown Loveland is now the home of a BREW Tour! The Little Miami River Chamber Alliance along with several downtown Loveland, Ohio businesses have launched a unique, fun,and complimentary BREW tour to encourage the community to patronize area businesses during the chillier and slower months of business.
Residents and guests can pick up a punch card at any participating downtown Loveland restaurant, bar, or coffee shop to participate in this fun event.
CeeCee Collins, President of the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance, said that “All folks need to do is ask for their punch card and then visit all the establishments for a beverage of their choice. Once they have visited all of the establishments and have a full punch cared, they can pick up their “prize,” at the chamber. They get to choose from either a commemorative pint glass or a coffee mug.”
We’re having a lot of fun with the event and the establishments are excited to be a part of this unique BREW Tour. We encourage beer, wine, coffee, soda drinkers all to be a part of the fun!”
The participating establishments are:
Narrow Path Brewing
Ramsey’s Trailside
RODI Italian
Tano Bistro
Mile 42 Coffee
Hometown Café
Paxton’s Grill
The Works
Bishop’s Quarter
Hops and Berry
Rose Boutique Wine Bar
Cappy’s Wine & Spirits
The event goes from February 19 to April 19 in downtown Loveland, Ohio only.
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”.
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 dinnerJimmy Hooper accepted the Customer Service Award given to Hometown CaféTasha Danzilo accepted the Community Involvement Award for The WorksShawn Hartness accepted the Chamber Choice Award on behalf of the City of Loveland Public Works DepartmentRalph 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 FoundationThe Hidden Hero Award was accepted by founder, Stacey Lund for Angels by the TrailAngelo Veotte-Board President of Gigi’s Playhouse Cincinnati accepted the Emerging Business of the Year awardLinda Bergholz the Executive Director, accepted the Business Community Advocate Award for the LIFE Food PantryKate 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 YearJohn Zielke accepted the Business of the Year honor on behalf of Paxton’s GrillTerri 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.
Loveland, Ohio – With the end of January quickly approaching Loveland is preparing for one of the city’s most celebrated holidays, Valentine’s Day! For those who haven’t experienced the magic of Valentine’s Day in Loveland, you may be wondering why it is one of the most celebrated holidays. Well, other than the city itself being called “Love-land” it is also referenced to as the “Sweetheart of Ohio,” and for a VERY good reason! This year two very special “Sweethearts,” Debbie Murray and Lilly Hummer, were selected to join the historic Loveland Valentine’s Program. Of course, Loveland Magazine wanted to pay tribute by providing our readers with some Loveland Valentine history and an exclusive on-camera interview with Debbie and Lilly!
This year two very special “Sweethearts,” Debbie Murray and Lilly Hummer, were selected to join the historic Loveland Valentine’s Program.
The Loveland Valentine’s Program began in 1972 and quickly became a nationally-known cachet stamping and postmark program. Once the program was up and running the community of Loveland decided to broaden the program’s horizons adding more fun and exciting ways to spread love throughout the city. This included the addition of two very prestigious competitions, the selection of Loveland’s annual Valentine Lady and Loveland’s Valentine Card Design Contest.
So what is a Valentine Lady? A Loveland Valentine Lady can be defined as “a woman who has distinguished themselves in the community, at local schools, and/or with family endeavors.” This lovely lady once selected is the ambassador for the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance’s Valentine program meaning she will spread both love and generosity by visiting area businesses, nursing homes, and schools. The Valentine Lady is chosen by the Loveland community and then picked by the LMR Chamber committee. In 1982 Loveland’s first Valentine Lady, Doris Pfiester was selected. Below is the list of Loveland’s past Valentine Ladies!
Debbie Murray was announced on December 12th at Loveland’s legendary spot, The Works, as the 34th Valentine Lady! Murray has resided in Loveland since 1985 and is a highly decorated woman in all that she does for the community. Loveland’s 2018 Valentine Lady, Kay Bolin, when asked about Debbie Murray being selected as the 2020 Valentine Lady, had nothing but kind words to say about Murray!
Debbie is indeed one of the nicest, most down to earth individuals you could ever meet.
“I met Debbie Murray in 2018 when I was at that year’s, Loveland Valentine Lady celebration. As we all know, part of the Valentine Lady’s responsibility is to go around to the local schools, which is when I met Debbie as she was a teacher at Tender Years,” Bolin explained, “I have been fortunate to spend more time with Debbie since she has been selected. CeeCee Collins asked me to read one of the many nomination letters that the chamber received nominating Debbie for the 2020 Valentine Lady at the recent Valentine Lady kickoff event. I was honored and felt so fortunate to share this nomination letter to the community. Debbie is indeed one of the nicest, most down to earth individuals you could ever meet and what she has contributed to the Loveland community is wonderful. Deb is the definition of love and kindness! I am looking forward to personally getting to know Debbie better as well as seeing her continued contribution to our community. Debbie, we welcome you to our Valentine Lady Sisterhood!,” Bolin said.
Lilly Hummer, a freshman Lacrosse player from Loveland High School, was recognized as Loveland’s Valentine’s Day card design winner.
Check out the video of Debbie Murray being surprised at The Works with her 2020 Valentine Lady honor!
I’m sure everyone can agree that Valentine’s Day wouldn’t be what it is without a great Valentine’s Day card! The LMR Chamber realized this during the early stages of the Valentine’s Day Program so they decided to incorporate a Valentine’s Day Card Design Contest! The design contest is open to anyone in the Loveland community and the only stipulations are that the 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.” Allowing anyone in the Loveland community to participate in the design contest makes the contest itself both creative and diverse! There have been many great design winner’s in the past, one of them being Loveland Magazine’s very own David Miller.
2020 marks one of the most creatively diverse card designs to date. Lilly Hummer, a freshman Lacrosse player from Loveland High School, was recognized as Loveland’s Valentine’s Day card design winner, on January 11th at the Valentine Kick-off at the Loveland Kroger’s.
Lilly Hummer, a freshman Lacrosse player from Loveland High School, was recognized as Loveland’s Valentine’s Day card design winner
Hummer will receive design credit on the back of the 2020 Valentine’s Day cards, local recognition, media recognition and two complimentary invitations to the Little Miami River Chamber Alliance Annual Valentine Breakfast on February 14, 2020. Click on the link to learn how you can join the community at the annual Valentine breakfast: http://business.lovelandchamber.org/events/details/2020-valentine-s-day-breakfast-event-6785.
Now that we have shared a little Loveland Valentine Program history and informally introduced the 2020 Valentine Lady and Valentine Card Design winner LOVELAND MAGAZINE TV would like to formally introduce to you, Mrs. Debbie Murray and Miss Lilly Hummer! Click below to view the exclusive on-camera interview with these two lovely ladies!
Loveland, Ohio – Maddie Feder is a 19 year old in Loveland. She is plagued with many illnesses including Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, Lupus, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), and possible cancer.
Curtis Feder, a Loveland High School senior and also Maddie’s brother, started “Miracles for Maddie” with the help of the friends
I just want my sister to be healthy. I have faith in the community to help put her mind at ease financially, so she can focus on getting better.
and neighbors to raise money to pay for medical costs that insurance will not cover. “I just want my sister to be healthy. I have faith in the community to help put her mind at ease financially, so she can focus on getting better,” he said.
The organization’s first event will be held at “The Works” on November 19, where 10 percent of the proceeds will go to the Feder family.
The second event will be held all week from Dec. 2-8 at Skips Bagel Deli where 25 percent of the proceeds will go to the Feder family.
Maddie Feder is 19 years old and a 2017 Loveland High School Graduate. Maddie is plagued with many illnesses including Ehlers Danlos Syndrome, Lupus, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), to name a few. She spent close to a year in the hospital and is an intensive outpatient now. She is being seen by 22 different specialists; some located out of state, and some not covered by insurance. She has endured long and painful testing including bone marrow biopsies, CT scans, MRIs, and multiple surgeries. Her hair also began falling out in chunks. As one could imagine, all of these procedures are not free, and she needs your help in donating money to help get the medical care she needs to get her well.
Skips Bagel Deli requires the “Miracles for Maddie” flyer to be present at the time of purchase (Skips Bagel Flyer) (The Works Flyer)
Business of the Year: Paxton’s Grill
by Cassie Mattia
