Legacy Insurance Advisors holds ribbon-cutting in Medina; Mayor Jim Shields presents city proclamation

Legacy Insurance Advisors officially opened its downtown Medina office on April 17, 2026, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Mayor Jim Shields, city staff and local business leaders.

Mayor Jim Shields presented a city proclamation welcoming owner Danielle Jennison and praised the business’s customer-focused approach, saying the first day of spring was "all about new beginnings" for the company. Shields also introduced local officials and staff present for the event, including Andrew Dunning, the city’s community development director, and Barb Pizier, the city’s economic development and marketing director.

The ceremony was organized in collaboration with the Chamber of Commerce and Main Street Medina. The event host, Kimberly, noted Jennison has already joined Main Street Medina and the city’s economic vitality committee and thanked the business organizations that help recruit and retain local businesses.

Danielle Jennison thanked family and supporters during brief remarks, calling the opening a "made it" moment and credited relatives who attended. She invited the community to visit her new office and noted plans to expand staffing over time.

Organizers coordinated a group photo and a ceremonial ribbon cutting to mark the opening. There were no formal votes or policy actions taken at the event. The gathering closed after photos and the ribbon-cutting moment.

Provenance: The ceremony, introductions, proclamation and owner remarks appear throughout the event transcript beginning with the announcement of the ribbon cutting and grand opening and ending with the ribbon-cutting countdown and photos.