Title: Owner
Company: Ohio Brewing Company Columbus
Location: Columbus, Ohio, United States
Elenida “Ida” Veliu, owner of Ohio Brewing Company Columbus, has been recognized by Marquis Who’s Who Top Business Owners for dedication, achievements, and leadership in hospitality.
With over two decades of experience, Ms. Veliu has established a successful career as an entrepreneur specializing in hospitality. Since 2022, she has excelled as the owner of Ohio Brewing Company. Ohio Brewing Company is a brewery and restaurant specializing in craft beers brewed on-site, alongside a menu featuring classic pub fare. Located in Cuyahoga Falls, the 40,000-square-foot venue includes an expansive event space, offering a versatile setting for dining and special occasions. Her experience also includes her role as a part-owner of Ohio Brewing Company in Cuyahoga Falls and her work in real estate and restaurant management at Wilson Court Apartments. Additionally, she is actively involved in her community through her support of her local church. Originally from abroad, she and her husband relocated to the United States with the goal of establishing their own business. Together, they successfully built and managed their enterprise, navigating both opportunities and challenges. However, following the passing of her husband, she has assumed full leadership of the business.
Reflecting on her path, Ms. Veliu takes great pride in her ability to connect with a diverse range of individuals, fostering relationships that have led to the creation of highly successful teams. Her exceptional talent for uniting people around shared goals has consistently enhanced collaboration and driven achievements and innovations within her teams. She attributes her success to the profound influence of her late husband, a highly intelligent and accomplished individual. Together, they navigated the challenges of life as immigrants, dedicating themselves wholeheartedly to every endeavor. Through relentless hard work and unwavering determination, they built a life enriched with valuable experiences and lessons. The insights she gained from her husband have profoundly shaped her personal and professional growth, instilling in her a deep resilience and commitment to excellence.
Over the course of her career, Ms. Veliu has recognized the importance of consistency. She reflects that her decision to open a brewery restaurant was more than a business endeavor, it was a passion project and the realization of a lifelong dream. Having previously opened several smaller restaurants with her husband, they decided to take on a new challenge by creating a brewery. With access to a 40,000-square-foot event space, much of which remains untapped, the venture offered exciting possibilities.
For Ms. Veliu, from the initial spark of inspiration to seeing guests enjoy their beer and food in a vibrant setting, every step of the process has been deeply rewarding and personal. She believes that a love for beer is akin to a love for art, as creating new recipes blends creativity with craftsmanship. Looking to the future, her primary goal is to maintain her health, ensuring she has the energy and resilience to excel in both her personal and professional life. She is eager to embrace new opportunities, expand her horizons, and take on greater challenges in her career. Above all, she treasures her role as a mother and looks forward to witnessing her sons grow into responsible and compassionate individuals who contribute positively to their communities.
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