Dan Gorman, the man behind the Hiland Building, the properties at 20 Grand and more, has teamed up with Fort Thomas resident and attorney David Meyer, to reopen a restaurant at 15 N. Fort Thomas Avenue—possibly by the end of the year. Meyer, his wife (Jenny) and their three daughters (two are students at Highlands […]
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New Owner For 20 Grand and 1136 S. Fort Thomas
Dan Gorman is the new owner of the properties at 20 Grand. We recently shared the story of Fort Thomas resident Dan Gorman, and his work in creating affordable housing in Africa. Already the owner of several Fort Thomas properties, including the Hiland Building, Gorman has big plans for our city as well. Investing in […]
Dan Gorman Has Visions for Fort Thomas—And Africa
Dan Gorman with his wife, Leigh, and children Olivia, Gwen and Charlie. Many know that Fort Thomas resident Dan Gorman, owner of the Hiland building, has big visions for the city. These visions include his recent purchase of 20 Grand, which we’ll share a story on soon. What many don’t know is that his ability […]
Dance Studio Hiland Building’s Newest Tenant
Julie Keller and Bella Keller are opening a dance studio in the Hiland Building. Mother-daughter duo Julie Keller and Bella Keller (of gingerbread Christmas display fame) are opening a new dance studio at the Hiland Building in Fort Thomas’s central business district. For Julie Keller, the move is a return to her roots: Her first […]
Mint Yoga Studio Hopes to Inspire Community in a Beautiful, Historical Space
Tiffany Brennan is owner of Mint Yoga Studio, the Hiland Building’s newest tenant. A new yoga studio is opening in the Hiland Building and the space, a work in progress, beautifully illustrates the practice of yoga. First there was the demolition of the old (think: typical office space). Then, drop ceilings were removed, and beautiful, […]
Photographer & Hair/Makeup Artist Duo To Set Up Shop in The Hiland
Heather Hamlet and Kacy Cierley to offer photography and salon services in The Historic Hiland Building. Opening in The Historic Hiland Building in mid-October, Kacy Cierley and Heather Hamlet call their joint effort “The Perfect Space.” Cierley of Kacy Cierley Photography photographs newborns, babies and families. Hamlet of Heather Hamlet Beauty is setting up salon […]
Top This Donut Bar Negotiating Lease in Fort Thomas
Donuts from Top This Donut Bar. Cake donuts topped with white and pink icing. On the white donut, bacon and potato chips. On the pink donut, Fruity Pebbles. FTM file. Cincinnati’s first customizable donut bar held its grand opening on Aug. 15 at University Station, near the Xavier University campus at 1774 Lexington Drive in […]
The Hiland Building Set to Change Hands
Control of Building Switches Hands, Cash Infusion Imminent Dan Gorman in front of The Hiland Building at 18 N. Fort Thomas Avenue. The Towne Centre District has gone through an artistic Renaissance over the last few years. Twenty-three arts related businesses have lined Fort Thomas Avenue which now has Fort Thomas poised for an avalanche […]
In Spite of the Rain, ACO Tournament was a Success
Amid the torrential downpour the Fort Thomas ACO Cornhole Tournament was a success. 16 teams paid the $30 entry fee and competed in the tournament that had to be moved indoors to the armory. A number of nationally ranked teams competed including the 71st ranked team in the nation, Mike Schaffer and Randy Atha from […]

