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JULY 2021 PUBLISHER

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A Huge Helping of Summer SHOW OF HANDS: HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE EXCITED TO GET OUT AND DO THINGS THIS SUMMER? Me! Me! Me and me! It feels like there are countless events, new places opening and plenty of plans to be made. Of course, I have some thoughts on how you can spend your sunny summer days. Ice ... cold … beer frosting up the glass. On a hot day nothing is better (well maybe ice cream—we’ll get to that in a minute). Loveland has some fantastic places to grab a brew— but what if you’re biking from Loveland and want to make a pit stop for some beer-rific refreshment? Cartridge Brewing, Monkey Bar and new-kid-on-the-block Miamiville Trailyard are all excellent choices. Read Bites, Bikes and Brews to get the scoop on what’s new, what’s changed, what’s planned—and what you should eat and drink at each location.

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Now on to ice cream! I was lucky enough to have Joel and his daughter Mary come down my street in their ice cream truck. When I asked about the name of the truck “Special Neat Treats,” I knew I had to share their story. Flip to I Scream, You Scream and see what makes Special Neat Treats so incredibly special indeed. Now, if you are one of the many young professionals who live in or just moved to the Loveland area but have not checked out the Loveland Young Professionals Group,

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INSIDE THE ISSUE JULY 2021

FEATURES 18 Making the Connections LYP Brings Strong, Spirited Leaders Together

22 I Scream, You Scream Following One Family’s Ice Cream Dream—For Their Kids and Their Community

26 Bites, Bikes and Brews Stop and Stay Awhile at These Three Terrific Trail Stops

32 Trail to Table Historic Loveland’s Favorite Popcorn

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Good Times

Around Town

Local Limelight

24 Inspired By 26 Hot Spot 32 Locally Owned 36 Lifestyle Calendar 37 Realty Report 38 Legal Compass

GOOD TIMES

Loveland Food Truck Rally Summer’s favorite Food Truck Rally was back in full swing (and full fun) this year at Shoppers Haven. From the music to the kids’ activities, drinks to the food, the day did not disappoint. People filled their bellies with burgers, tacos, brisket, macaroni and cheese, ice cream—there was something for everyone. We’re already looking forward to LMRCA’s event next year! LMRChamberAlliance.org

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Loveland Business Mixer & Networking Event What a team—1st National Bank and 365 Wealth Management Group threw a fantastic happy hour May 26th. The bank’s newly renovated location was the talk of the night with its stylish decor and open, inviting teller stations. Guests enjoyed food and drinks in their outside tent, and best of all, were gifted with some cool swag to take home. BankWith1st.com

Loveland Job Fair As many return to business as usual, the LMRCA was quick to do their part in helping locals and companies staff up for summer. A free event at the Oasis Conference Center, the May 17th job fair hosted nearly 2 dozen partners—restaurants, retail, health care and more. Missed this chance to find your dream job? Many are still hiring! LMRChamberAlliance.org

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“We wanted to create a social network that helps young professionals connect with each other—not just for development, but also for support”

VER THE PAST FIVE YEARS, THE LOVELAND YOUNG PROFESSIONALS

ORGANIZATION HAS ENRICHED THE COMMUNITY, “UNITING AND DEVELOPING OUR YOUNG PEOPLE,” SAYS MEREDITH TAYLOR. “It’s a platform for members to build relationships, develop professionally and impact our community. We strive to cultivate future leaders, work to keep our young professionals in the area, and foster economic growth.” “Most young professionals have the same concerns,” adds Nick Winnenberg. “‘How do I grow in my career? How do I (maintain) work-life balance?’ We wanted to create a social network that helps young professionals connect with each other—not just for development, but also for support.” It’s about new adventures, as well—upcoming LYP events include a tour of Cartridge Brewing in July, a river float in August, and Party in the Park in September. So what makes an organization like this so important for young professionals— and our community? We asked the experts.

“When small businesses do well, the community thrives. I really enjoy knowing my work helps strengthen those businesses and our community,” says Brien Gearin. Founder and CEO of Ricochet Digital Marketing, Brien specializes in advertising, copywriting

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and digital marketing. “Without a strong community, we’re just a bunch of strangers inhabiting similar space. Community is what brings people together, makes us want to go out and enjoy our town, and always do what we can to help improve it—to ensure it’s an enjoyable place to live and work.” Brien’s not only learned from his experiences, he’s ready to help other young leaders succeed as well. “There are so many ways in which young professionals can lead in our community, and I hope to inspire others by example.” He’s also hopeful that the organization can positively impact the future of Loveland. “LYP has really shown me what it means to be part of such a great community, and prepared me to make Loveland a better place after meeting the people who make Loveland ‘tick’—successful longtime business owners, the mayor, city council members. Plus, connecting with those closer to my age helps us feel like we’ve had a hand in building Loveland’s future.”

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M E RE DITH TAYLOR “Our mission to connect young professionals has always stayed true,” Meredith points out—even when those young professionals found themselves navigating a pandemic. Last year, for example, the group hosted virtual trivia nights and events at the Loveland Museum Center. Other events include happy hours with special guests from local nonprofit organizations, such as the Pink Ribbon Girls and NEST CLC. “Healthy happy hours” have included a visit to Power Ryde, and a climb at Mosaic planned for later this year. “Our river float is a favorite,” Meredith says. “We try to have a good time, while also being a part of the community.”

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NICK WINNENBERG “We bring in people from the community to have conversations,” Nick says of the group’s events. “We love hosting business owners, nonprofit leaders, government leaders and more. We want people to get involved in their community—and that’s led to some really great conversations.” According to Nick, the value to LYP members is about so much more than business networking. “We’ve tried a lot of creative things,” Nick continues. “The one consistent thing is that at every event, friendships form. Eventually, we realized that’s the actual value behind LYP—long-lasting, authentic relationships.” Interested in sitting on the Young Professionals planning committee? For more information, or to get involved, contact the Chamber at 513.683.1544 or info@lmrchamberalliance.org Facebook.com/LovelandYoungProfessionals

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FOLLOWING ONE FAMILY’S ICE CREAM DREAM—FOR THEIR KIDS AND THEIR COMMUNITY

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Outside of operating the truck in local neighborhoods, Joel and his family offer ice cream catering to birthday parties and other special events. They like to keep these events local as well, but JOEL WEGENER IS A LOVELAND RESIDENT AND THE FATHER

they’re more than happy to travel to other areas in Cincinnati and

OF 10 KIDS. Two of those kiddos, Mary and Josh, have Down syn-

Dayton as their busy schedule permits.

drome. No surprise, Joel wanted to make sure both Mary and Josh

Joel hopes that Special Neat Treats will inspire people with spe-

would have thoughtful, ongoing opportunities to interact socially and

cial needs (and their loved ones) to find fun, innovative ways to get

gain experience from working. Of course, he’s been able to achieve

involved and meet their neighbors. Want to know when the truck will

that goal—with an ice cream truck.

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“The time and extra expenses during that period were tough,” Joel explains. “But it’s rewarding to go out now and have fun while teaching skills to my kids … and also make some money for our family.” The name of the business—and the truck—is Special Neat Treats. While they’re licensed to operate in any location around the state of Ohio, their family’s recent focus has been 100% local. “We live in the Loveland area, so we have concentrated on this lovely slice of Ohio so far,” Joel shares. “We’ve found the people of Loveland, Morrow and Maineville to be so friendly and accepting ... we’re planning to expand to some other communities around

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the Northern Cincinnati Foundation. “We’ll also serve Butler, Warren and Clermont counties.”

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of West Chester and Liberty—however, over time, our

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years, we have found that more than 50% of our growth

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THE WEATHER IS WARM, THE SUN IS SHINING AND THE MASKS ARE OFF. What to do? Dust off that bike or tie up your sneakers and head down to the Little Miami Scenic Bike Trail for fresh air, exercise and vitamin D. And if should you get hungry or thirsty, these three scenic stops are perfect for taking a break, meeting up with friends, and seeing where the day takes you. Note for some of July, the trail may be closed on the south side of Old 3C Hwy.

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BITES

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Once a powder factory that made ammunition for the

Spanish-American War and World War I, Cartridge Brewing has brought this historic building back to life—now a community hub, brewery and restaurant.

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North on the trail from downtown Loveland, make this brewpub a stop for dinner, weekend lunch or afternoon drinks on the patio or in their large indoor dining space. There’s ample bike parking—simply enter from the main drive just around the corner from the trail. This summer, owners Kyle and Lindsey Hackbarth are in the process of expanding the patio to accommodate more guests with built-in rail seating and lights. They’ve also refreshed the menu—offering lighter, seasonal fare as well as wine, craft cocktails and 20 brews on tap, including a

The Curry Turkey Salad Wrap is wood-smoked turkey blended with curry, grapes, celery and red onion on a bed of field greens, in a spinach wrap.

Mexican-style lager and a Paloma version of their 1890 that tastes like a grapefruit margarita.

The Cartucho is a Mexican-style lager with a low ABV and super-light body, making it the quintessential summer beer.

The Paloma cocktail is an updated version of their 1890, with Espolon reposado, Grand Marnier, fresh-squeezed grapefruit juice, lime, and salt.

1. Conveniently located along the trail, just 7 miles from downtown Loveland, the ride to Cartridge is scenic and serene—and the “old Powder Factory” makes a great stop. 2. Cartridge prides itself on brewing traditional-style beers like lagers, pilsners and dunkels alongside their IPAs and other small-batch experimental beers. “We’ve really leaned into lagers, which is uncommon currently,” Lindsey says. “We have IPAs and they’re great—but we want to make beer that tastes like beer. So we’re pulling the vast majority of our beer back from flash-in-the-pan to making traditional beer styles with different variations ... they really show the talent of our brewer.” 3. The establishment is a family-friendly, full-service, fromscratch brewpub featuring high-caliber chefs and a big menu all inside a historic landmark. They also offer tasting tours— behind-the-scenes on the brewdeck, stories about the factory’s past, plus a guided beer flight with pretzels and beer cheese. CartridgeBrewing.com

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THE MONKEY BAR & GRILLE While the Monkey Bar & Grille may take its moniker from Sam, a chimpanzee that lived at the location in the 70s and 80s, owners Mark and Amy Altemeier aren’t

The Monkey Bar often features live music, from full bands to solo acoustic.

monkeying around when it comes to the improvements they’ve made in the past five years. Manager Amber Olbrot explains that Mark started renovations in the basement, then worked his way up to the Lincoln bar and the kitchen area, then tackled the patio. By year four, he was building the upper balcony with a view of the river—year five, he had constructed the porch wraparound and more restrooms, eventually adding 5,000 square feet. The Altemeiers are adding a full kitchen in the near future, but their current food truck offerings will remain. Amber says they love the community, variety and atmosphere the trucks bring to the bar.

1. The Monkey Bar has a unique history—while, sadly, several fires ruined most of the original building, some of the square brick is original. Plus, they also have a historian on staff who can tell you about Sam, Foster’s Crossing or the train that used to carry passengers from downtown on the weekends. 2. In addition to stopping along the bike trail, patrons can also kayak or canoe right to the bar, or fish off the bridge. 3. You can pick your own bar, from the basement bourbon cellar to the patio featuring live entertainment, or from the riverside balcony to the indoor balcony—all with more than 20 different beers on tap. Spaces are also available to rent for parties and special events. TheMonkeyBarAndGrille.com

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M I A M I V I L L E T R A I LY A R D Sip on cool libations, inside or out, at the newest stop on the trail.

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MIAMIVILLE TRAILYARD Although located in a brand-new building, the Miamiville Trailyard is no less historic. Three families set out to build the Trailyard on two acres and 500 feet of frontage on the bike trail—the same land that once witnessed Civil War battles and President Lincoln passing through on a train on his way to his inauguration. The land was purchased in late 2017, and planning and design began immediately. Construction started in fall 2019, took a “COVID pause” in April 2020, and was finally completed this past spring. The space features a large amount of both indoor and outdoor seating, plus a second story loft for semi-private gatherings and a great view of the trail. CityLifestyle.com/LovelandOH

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JULY

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

THROUGH 31

enjoy with friends and fam. 6—10 p.m.

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STUDENT LIFE SHOP DONATIONS

22 & 23

BESTIES NIGHT: ECO-FRIENDLY KITCHEN

INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION

Loveland LIFE Food Pantry

The LIFE Food Pantry is currently seeking donations for their 2021 Student LIFE Shop—help kids in need! Now through July 31, drop off bagged

Downtown Loveland

Boom-boom, it’s on! July 4th in Loveland

Cincinnati Nature Center

school supplies (planners, highlighters,

Rethink

cleaning

is back and sure to be one to remember!

notebooks and more) in the dona-

and reduce your food waste! The

your

kitchen

This year’s event will feature a kid zone,

tion box in front of the pantry (541

Nature Center is hosting this earth-

a parade, and of course—fireworks!

Loveland Madeira Rd.) or the Loveland

friendly event in their spectacular

Plus, come ready to dance to a live

Music Academy (209 W. Loveland).

Groesbeck Estate at Rowe Woods.

performance from the Bluewater Kings

Monetary donations and gift cards

Grab a pal (or two!)—then create your

Band. Grab some beers and dinner

also appreciated. LifeFoodPantry.org/

own environmentally friendly cleaners

to-go and have a fun and safe evening!

Student-Life-Shop

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Noon—11 p.m. LovinLifeLoveland.com

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10 & 24 D1 OUTDOOR WORKOUTS Cartridge Brewing

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17 FAMILY FARM STORYTIME: RABBITS Gorman Heritage Farm

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Grab your family and friends and

tures? Hop on over to the Children’s

30-minute HIIT (high-intensity interval

head down to enjoy live music in the

Garden at Gorman for this sweet, soft

training) plus 30 minutes of cardio—

heart of downtown Loveland! Catch

storytime! You’ll enjoy an interactive

then treat yourself to a beer afterward

3 Piece Revival, one of Cincy’s most

bunny-themed tale (or tail?), learn

(you’ll have earned it)! Weather depen-

entertaining cover bands, and drink

how rabbits move and jump, then pet

dent, no registration required. 10-11 a.m.

some beers along the bike trail (near

one of the farm’s many furry friends.

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Jack Rabbit and Alley Boutique).

Tickets required, ideal for younger

Bring your dancing shoes—it’s sure

kiddos, 10—11 a.m. GormanFarm.org

Throw on your summer get-ready-to-

12 – 16

to be a fun night. See you there! 7–10

YOUTH SUMMER ROCK CLIMBING CAMP

Kids climbing the walls already? No

BANDS & BREWS

The entertainment keeps on rolling!

Downtown Loveland

Don’t miss the Harmonics, a trio

ity your kiddos will love— Mosaic’s

Loveland is all about LIVE MUSIC

of professional musicians playing

Summer Youth Camp! This uber-cool

this month (and this summer sea-

classic and contemporary hits from

rock-climbing gym is hands-on, fun

son)! Catch the high-energy rock-

the Eagles to Stevie Nicks. Bring

and perfect for both beginners and

ers professionally known as Model

the crew, grab some brews—within

experienced climbers alike. “We do

Behavior, and don’t forget to grab

the DORA limits, of course—and

a bit of everything—from climbing

some dinner and drinks while you’re

enjoy a night of music, food and

and technical skills to team-building

at it! Sponsored by the Little Miami

fun. Keep your eyes peeled for more

games and crafts.” 9–3 p.m. daily.

River Chamber Alliance, it’s another

concerts all summer long! 6– 8 p.m.

summer-fun event to get outside and

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REALTY REPORT REALTY REPORT

NEIGHBORHOOD

LOVELAND

ORIGINAL PRICE

SOLD PRICE

%SOLD/ORIG

DOM

BDRMS

BATHS

Madingley Falls

$555,672

$560,000

101%

114

3.1

Madingley Falls

$560,000

100%

3.1

Elliott Farm

$569,900

$547,000

96%

3.1

Elliott Farm

$583,797

100%

4.1

Stableview

$589,000

$605,000

103%

3.1

Miami Trails

$642,400

100%

Shenandoah Trace

$674,900

$680,000

101%

3.1

Woods at Miami Trails

$679,000

$715,000

105%

3.1

Woods at Miami Trails

$709,900

$742,900

105%

1449

3.2

White Rose Estates

$720,000

$690,000

96%

3.2

Sanctuary at Miami Trails

$739,900

$720,000

97%

131

3.1

Oasis Pointe

$775,000

$688,500

89%

4.1

Willows Bend

$789,900

$820,000

104%

872

3.1

Oasis Pointe

$848,000

$860,000

101%

4.1

Woodsong Pass

$1,200,000

$1,135,000

95%

5.2

This data is a sampling of sold properties from May 2021. Source: Cincinnati MLS system. DOM = Days on Market.

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