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- Aug 16, 2022
- 2 min
Nourishing the Community Through Tasty Treats
"I remember my family dealing with a lot of health issues growing up," said Anique Russell, founder of Too Good Eats, an artisanal...
- Aug 15, 2022
- 2 min
Bringing Peruvian Culture to Toledo
To many Americans, when we think of Latin American food, we think Mexican cuisine. However, there are many more styles and flavors,...
- Aug 15, 2022
- 3 min
Building a Craft Soda Empire
If you’ve gone into a bar in Columbus and ordered a ginger beer or a Moscow mule, there’s a good chance it came from The Rambling House....
- Aug 4, 2022
- 2 min
Celebrating Diversity in Fiber Arts
If you're looking for an art quilt to hang on your wall instead of your bed, Barbara's Fiber Art has you covered. Barbara Huff makes...
- Aug 4, 2022
- 1 min
Laying a Foundation For Others
In conventionally male-dominated fields such as construction and engineering, you will not often encounter a 100% minority- and...
- Aug 4, 2022
- 2 min
Training the Hospitality Stars of the Future
On the 16th floor of the Franklin County Municipal Court sits Café Overlook, a restaurant-to-be with a great view of Columbus’ skyline....
- Aug 4, 2022
- 2 min
The Barber College for Everybody
When Rodney Dennis opened Levels Barber College in 2020, he wanted it to be more than a business, but a benevolent force in the...
- Aug 4, 2022
- 2 min
Nerds, Learners, Movie Lovers – All Are Welcome
“When I say I’ve got people who come in and we talk for hours, that’s not an exaggeration,” Krazzy Comics proprietor Allen Harrington...
- Aug 4, 2022
- 3 min
Helping Young Learners Cope
There are only so many generations of people who have lived through a pandemic, and even fewer who grew up in one. Young adults are...
- Aug 4, 2022
- 2 min
Kids and Great Businesses: They Grow so Fast.
“My daughter attends [Little Arrows Childcare Center] and we love it! I enjoy getting pictures of her activities and interactions with...
- Aug 4, 2022
- 2 min
Wine, Music, and Inspiration
After falling in love with the music scene in Washington D.C., Tammie Scott was inspired to open a wine and jazz lounge that encompassed...
- Nov 5, 2021
- 2 min
The Heart of Stylish LéNese
Shawnte Barker’s mother thought it was silly that her 8-year-old daughter asked for a sewing machine for her birthday. Little did she...
- Nov 5, 2021
- 2 min
It's Never Too Late to Get On Trac
On Trac is more than an industrial and private cleaning company. It provides second chances to folks who need stability, support and life...
- Nov 5, 2021
- 2 min
Crafting Buildings and the Community’s Future
As you exit the Kroger on Court Street in downtown Cincinnati, you’ll be greeted by a rainbow of historic buildings across the street....
- Nov 5, 2021
- 2 min
Seigo, Chef and Entrepreneur at Heart
Growing up in Tokyo, Japan, Seigo Nishimura had a love for ramen and the unique ramen flavors from his hometown. A chef and entrepreneur...
- Nov 5, 2021
- 2 min
Connecting to Community through Art
The Canton Museum of Art has been an institution in Canton since its founding in 1935. They're a smaller art museum compared to their...
- Nov 5, 2021
- 1 min
Grit, Grind and Gain
Chris Laffartha, owner of ChrisFit Cross Training, can summarize business, life and exercise in three words: Grit, Grind and Gain. Grit...
- Nov 5, 2021
- 2 min
From Banker to Collector to Entrepreneur
“I never knew how much my banking experience was going to come in handy when owning a business,” said Jameson Reeves, who spent a dozen...
- Nov 5, 2021
- 4 min
Hot Chicken with a Mission
Hot Chicken Takeover is a local culinary staple. And yet for much of his career, owner Joe DeLoss wasn’t thinking about chicken. His...
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