Mayor Jim Shields and chamber leaders welcome CC Hair Salon and Carla Calabresi to Medina

Mayor Jim Shields and local business leaders formally welcomed CC Hair Salon and Carla Calabresi to Medina at a short ribbon-cutting ceremony that highlighted city and chamber support for small businesses.

The mayor presented a city proclamation thanking the salon for investing in the community and promising municipal assistance. "We are just really happy to have you here," Mayor Jim Shields said, adding, "We'll do everything we can to help and support you, I promise." He introduced city staff who can assist growing businesses, including the economic development and communications teams.

Jeff King, staff from the office of U.S. Rep. Max Miller, presented a congressional certificate congratulating the salon and thanking Calabresi for her investment in Ohio's 7th Congressional District. "I want to congratulate you and welcome you and thank you for your investment in Ohio's 7th Congressional District," King said on behalf of the congressman.

City and chamber partners were noted as collaborators in the ribbon-cutting program. The moderator identified Kimberly Marshall from the City of Medina and named Jacqueline Maesmeyer, executive director of the Medina Chamber of Commerce, and George Sam, executive director of Main Street Medina, as local partners who support new and growing businesses.

Carla Calabresi offered a brief personal thank-you to family and friends. "I'm just so happy. I'm thankful and grateful to all my family and friends, and I love you guys," she said.

Attendees paused for a group photo and counted down to cut the ribbon, marking the salon's opening in Medina. City officials said they will make photos and video from the event available through Medina TV and that city staff can assist with zoning or other needs as the business grows. The ceremony concluded after the formal presentation of the city proclamation and the congressional certificate.