More Than Ice Cream: ScoopAble Is Serving Up Opportunity in Loveland

When you walk into ScoopAble Ice Cream in Loveland, you're greeted by the aroma of ice cream cones, colorful displays of homemade ice cream, and smiling faces behind the counter. But what makes this local shop truly special isn't just what's being served—it's the opportunities being created.

In the latest episode of Heart of Loveland, host Mike Meldon sits down with owner Amy Pennington to learn how ScoopAble Ice Cream became much more than an ice cream shop.

Inspired by raising two children with disabilities, Amy spent years envisioning a business that would provide meaningful employment for individuals who often face barriers in the workforce. That vision became ScoopAble Ice Cream, where the majority of employees are individuals with disabilities who help make and serve premium, small-batch ice cream crafted fresh on-site.

During the conversation, Amy shares her journey from earning her MBA to helping establish GiGi's Playhouse in the region before opening ScoopAble. She explains why she chose an ice cream shop over other business models, how the welcoming environment helps normalize inclusive employment for young visitors, and why her employees have become some of the most dedicated members of the team.

Listeners will also discover what goes into making ScoopAble a homemade ice cream, hear about its signature flavors—including the popular Banana Pudding—and learn why the shop has quickly become a favorite destination for families throughout the Loveland area.

ScoopAble Ice Cream proves that a business can serve incredible ice cream while making an even greater impact on its community. It's a story of compassion, entrepreneurship, and inclusion that reminds us why Loveland continues to be such a remarkable place to call home.

Listen to the full conversation with Amy Pennington on the latest episode of Heart of Loveland, available wherever you get your podcasts.