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Medina officials, Main Street and Chamber welcome Farmhouse 18 34 at ribbon cutting
Summary
City and business leaders on Feb. 7 welcomed Farmhouse 18 34 to Medina with a proclamation, congratulatory certificates from state and federal offices and plans to participate in upcoming Southtown events.
Medina leaders and business groups on Feb. 7 held a ribbon-cutting ceremony in the Southtown District to mark the opening of Farmhouse 18 34, a home-decor boutique that moved to Medina from Olmsted Falls.
City of Medina staff member Kimberly Marshall, speaking for the city and event organizers, said the ribbon cutting was a joint effort with Main Street Medina and the Greater Medina Chamber of Commerce and thanked the Chamber for “the beautiful sunshiny weather.”
The event included brief remarks from Main Street Medina and the presentation of a city proclamation. George Sam, executive director of Main Street Medina, said, “On behalf of Main Street Medina, I welcome you to the Southtown District of Medina. Looking forward to working with you.” Mayor Dennis Hanwell read a city proclamation recognizing the ribbon cutting and said the city “do[es] hereby recognize Farmhouse 18 34 on its ribbon cutting and offer sincere best wishes for many years of success.”
Ray Paletta, representing U.S. Rep. Max Miller, offered congratulations on behalf of the congressman and noted the business’ location within the congressional district. The city also presented certificates delivered from the Medina County commissioners, Secretary of State Frank LaRose and Ohio Sen. Mark Romanchuk.
Owners Lynn Bracek and Despina Simmons told attendees the business began in Olmsted Falls and relocated operations to Medina, and that they are “thrilled to be here.” Event organizers and city staff encouraged the new business to participate in upcoming Southtown events; Marshall noted the Southtown arts and music festival is planned for later in the season and reminded attendees that the Ice Festival is next weekend, a three-day event expected to draw large crowds.
Organizers said the ribbon cutting was intended to welcome the new business and to strengthen collaboration among the city, Main Street Medina and the Chamber of Commerce as part of the city’s broader economic development work to attract and retain downtown businesses.
