Dayton, Ohio—The Dayton Dragons, in partnership with CYMI Holdings, will recognize Paige Woodie of Val’s Bakery as a Dream Big Award recipient at the Dragons game on Tuesday, August 18, against the Quad Cities River Bandits at Day Air Ballpark in the heart of the Water Street District. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 pm.
The Dream Big Award program presented by CYMI Holdings began in 2024 to award individuals exemplifying a stellar entrepreneurial spirit. These individuals are recognized for their determination and dedication to growing their own unique businesses and making the Miami Valley a better place to live, work, and play.
Each recipient of the Dream Big Award receives a three-homestand long recognition period where they are provided various marketing opportunities through the Dragons promotional outlets, a season ticket plan, and a luxury suite night. The marketing period culminates with a special inning break where the Dream Big Award trophy is presented to the honoree on the field.
Paige Woodie started Val’s Bakery as a home-based business in 2020 during the pandemic shutdowns. Inspired by her nana, Val, and her recipes, Paige’s business quickly grew from a few orders a week to hundreds. It took just over a year for Val’s to expand into the full-scale bakery that now operates in downtown Dayton.
Val’s Bakery takes pride in the art of lamination, the practice of repeatedly folding and rolling butter into dough to create many thin, alternating layers. All treats at Val’s Bakery are handmade from scratch and baked fresh daily, with each ingredient carefully selected to “elevate the humble croissant or Danish to divine status.”
Offering an ever-changing assortment of pastries, cookies, brownies, and more, Val’s Bakery has something for everyone.
To learn more, visit Val’s Bakery at 25 S. St. Clair St., Dayton, Ohio, or visit their website at valsbakerydayton.com.