Sam Bowling is a proven community leader.

Sam is a proud Norwood homeowner, skilled manager, and experienced leader with a passion for growing small businesses through community. A lifelong resident of Hamilton County, Sam has built a career on supporting local small businesses, using her creativity as a catalyst for economic growth. Bowling’s reputation as the go-to person for difficult projects is due to her strong leadership, relentless follow through, and ability to reach common ground with individuals from all backgrounds. Sam puts community above all else - because people matter.

Sam believes the key to success is working together.

There are plenty of reasons to disagree, nowadays. While differences can be divisive, Sam also sees the value in them - diverse perspectives, opinions, and lived experiences help ensure everyone is represented in our community. With 10+ years in business management, Sam has plenty of experience with getting folks to work together, even when they see things differently.

Sam is committed, motivated, and driven.

Most recently Sam was instrumental in preparing the region for BLINK ‘22, helped launch and currently manages Northwood Cider Co - a small business in the heart of Ward 1. She holds a seat on the Cincinnati Pride Board of Directors, and has used her own brand “Cincy Faves” to promote dozens of local small businesses to millions of people. She worked with other Norwood residents to organize Norwood’s first ever pride celebration in June of 2021. Sam has a passion for community and has a history of volunteering for a number of organizations. She has helped raise tens of thousands of dollars for vital causes, and has organized many of her own community events - bringing thousands of people together.