In This Hamilton! Thrive Issue …

📌Referral Contest Is Coming!!

📌Daily Weather Update

📌Jobs Available - Shooter’s Sports Grill Job Fair Jan13

🍕🍕🍕🍕VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE PIZZA JOINT 🍕🍕🍕🍕

📌Stupid Dad Jokes

📌Cold Weather On The Way - Be Prepared

📌Chocolate Meltdown Event Sat / Pinball Wizard Jan 19

📌Local Business Spotlight - Animal Friends Humane Society

📌Frigid Football This Weekend

📌Cat Humor/ Far Side

📌Roland Lutz Named Small Business Person of the Year Taylor Stone-Welch Citizen of The Year
 Honored at Chamber of Commerce Meeting Jan 26

All referrals must be over 18 with a verifiable email address.

All prizes will be mailed out immediately after that verification.

All prizes will be purchased at the
Hamiltonian Store on High Street

Watch for More Details !!

Shooters Sports Grill opening
Hiring event Saturday as owners Todd and Alison Helton look to hire 85 part- and full-time positions.
They’ll be looking for hosts, servers, cooks, dishwashers, hourly and salary managers, and bartenders.
Hiring event from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sat Jan 13 at the facility, 877 NW Washington Boulevard.
(The former Danbarry Theater)

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Stupid Dad Jokes

Why can't a parent change a light bulb?
Because they don't make diapers small enough.🤣🤣

What has two butts and kills people?
An assassin!🤣🤣

Why do chicken coops only have two doors? 
Because if they had four, they would be chicken sedans!🤣🤣

Prepare for Cold Weather
Read more info HERE

About the Chocolate Meltdown
Saturday, January 13

1-5 PM

Held at the Oxford Community Arts Center – 10 S. College Ave., Oxford, OH 45056

This annual community event is co-hosted by the Richard and Carole Cocks Art Museum at Miami University, the Oxford Community Arts Center, Enjoy Oxford, the Oxford Chamber of Commerce, and the City of Oxford. Official Event Sponsor is Blue Heart Services LLC.

Local man seeks to break Guinness World Record for most hours playing pinball

Animal Friends Humane Society (AFHS) was established in 1952 and is Butler County’s largest, oldest non-profit animal shelter. Our mission is to promote humane principles, to protect lost, homeless, abandoned and mistreated animals, and to act as advocates for animals in our communities. In 2009, AFHS relocated from its outdated facility in Trenton and now occupies a 22,500 sq. foot facility with top-notch amenities for its shelter population in Hamilton, Ohio. By adopting nationally recognized best practices for animal shelters, AFHS has been successful in maintaining high live release rates and is committed to providing individual care to local pets in need. Your support helps the more than 5,000 animals that enter our doors each year.

Your business could be featured HERE !

Blizzard in Buffalo? Brutal weather expected as playoff football games kick off

Coldest game in Miami, Kansas City history possible Saturday

Hamilton! Ohio, is set to celebrate its standout achievers at the upcoming annual dinner hosted by the Greater Hamilton Chamber of Commerce. The spotlight shines on Roland Lutz, the proud owner of the Riverside Athletic Club, who has been bestowed with the esteemed title of Small Business Person of the Year. Joining him in the limelight is Taylor Stone-Welch, crowned as Hamilton Citizen of the Year.

Lutz, who has passionately steered the Riverside Athletic Club since 1997, expressed his elation at being recognized by his community, remarking, "I think it's wonderful. You've been here 25 years, and you get noticed by your community. I'm truly honored and excited." This acknowledgment comes as a testament to his enduring commitment to the thriving local business landscape.

Nominated by the esteemed Kathleen Klink and Craig Wilks, both past recipients of Chamber honors, Lutz's journey has been one of dedication and innovation. Klink, the 2019 Citizen of the Year, and Wilks, the 2004 Small Business Person of the Year, jointly penned a nomination letter commending Lutz's substantial investments in the Riverside Athletic Club. These investments include the creation of pickleball courts, a sophisticated wine bar, an outdoor shipping container bar, and the generosity of hosting free summer concerts on Fridays.

The nomination letter underscores the vital role played by small independent business owners like Lutz in nurturing successful communities. Describing Lutz's contributions as going above and beyond, the letter notes, "Roland Lutz does that in spades. His business continues to grow physically, economically, and socially, supporting the interests of Hamiltonians and those within the greater region."

Beyond his entrepreneurial prowess, Lutz has also left an indelible mark as the coach of two regional tennis stars, Eleana Yu and Peyton Stearns, who made their remarkable debut at the U.S. Open in 2022.

The news of this prestigious honor reached Lutz in late December, adding an element of suspense to the revelation orchestrated by Greater Hamilton Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Dan Bates. Lutz, initially on the tennis courts when Bates called, recalls his curiosity, stating, "I thought something was up, but I wasn't sure what it was about."

As Lutz contemplates the future of the Riverside Athletic Club, situated on the west side of the Great Miami River, he envisions potential developments along the riverfront. These ideas align with his desire to see pickleball expanded and the addition of a restaurant overlooking the river. While the upcoming season promises business as usual, with tennis offerings and expanded pickleball options, Lutz emphasizes the need for discussions on future development plans.

Highlighting the collaborative spirit, Lutz envisions a master plan for the site, emphasizing the importance of incorporating the city's input and its vision for the western banks of the river. This momentous occasion marks the first time both the Small Business Person of the Year and the Citizen of the Year will be honored together at the annual meeting, symbolizing a unified celebration of exceptional community contributions.

As the anticipation builds for the annual dinner on January 26 at Spooky Nook Sports Champion Mill, the Greater Hamilton Chamber of Commerce invites everyone to join in applauding these outstanding individuals and their invaluable contributions to the fabric of Hamilton's success.

HOW TO GO

What: Greater Hamilton Chamber of Commerce annual meeting

When: 5:30 p.m. cocktails and dinner; 7 p.m. dessert and program, Friday, Jan. 26

Where: Spooky Nook Champion Mill Conference Center, North B Street

Info: The Small Business Person of the Year and Citizen of the Year will be honored at the annual event. For tickets, visit www.hamilton-ohio.com.

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