Candles Get Vintage Flair with Cultivated Candle Co.
What’s a couple that shares an entrepreneurial spirit and a love of home decor, science and history to do? Start a candle company that incorporates all of the above, turning out home decor pieces far...
View ArticleBrad Hobbs: Central Ohio’s ‘Bankable’ Restaurateur
Growing up in Youngstown, OH, Brad Hobbs’ first job was delivering pizza for Little Caesars, followed by a position at TGI Fridays. He knew right away that he would be spending the rest of his life in...
View ArticleDouble Comfort Launches Line of Retail Products
After closing their brick-and-mortar restaurant earlier this year, Double Comfort is bouncing back in a new direction. The local company has launched a line of sauces and spices that will help former...
View ArticleWestgate BusinessWorks Brings Hub of Small Business Activity to Westside
Daryl Hennessy has been an active member of the Westgate and Hilltop communities for two decades, serving on area commissions, getting involved with various organizations and attending a growing lineup...
View ArticleContinental Office Opens Downtown Studio
Continental Office is expanding its footprint to Downtown Columbus. The 4,000 square foot studio at 130 E. Chestnut St. will serve dual purposes as both a space for employees and a showroom. “We wanted...
View ArticleFairhaven Lawn Care Provides Employment Opportunities for Individuals on the...
Fairhaven Lawn Care, LLC was the first of two social enterprises launched by Lutheran Social Services (LSS) Faith Mission of Fairfield County office. Based in Lancaster, OH, Fairhaven Lawn Care was...
View ArticleSale Notice: Restaurant Equipment up for Auction
After just over a year in business, Central Ohio’s two PizzaRev locations are exiting the market. The Los Angeles-based restaurant chain will liquidate the assets of its two local restaurants through...
View ArticleTAPTAGSIGN Easily Secures Rights for User Generated Content
Imagine how surprised you would be if a random snap your friend took of you at the bar ended up on coasters as a part of a national marketing campaign years later. That’s the scenario one young woman...
View ArticleNews Roundup: Save at Small Businesses, Expand Your Garage With Germain and a...
Hit the road in a new car, save some dough while discovering new local small businesses and have dinner on the table in six minutes. Expansions and launches in the entrepreneurial world bring...
View Article5 Ways to Boost Your Business in 2018
We have all heard of the typical New Year’s Resolutions: lose weight, make more money, quit bad habits, get out of debt – the list goes on. This year make your resolution to better your business. Here...
View ArticleEmpowerBus Building Road to Stability through Workforce Transportation
Aslyne Rodriguez and Jerry Tsai asked economic development professionals from counties around the region one simple question, “What are the top three pain points manufacturing and distribution centers...
View ArticleLocal Makers on Display on Experience Columbus’ Made in Cbus Trail
There’s a trail for ale and a trail for coffee, and this year Experience Columbus introduced a third choose-your-own adventure option to explore the things and tastes of the city. The Made in Cbus...
View ArticleThird Way Cafe Celebrating Soft Opening in Westgate
It’s goal accomplished for the burgeoning Westgate BusinessWorks. Starting this Friday, December 15, the storefront at 3058 W. Broad St. will house coffee shop Third Way Cafe. As the businesses housed...
View Article3 Ways to Stay Energized in the New Year
The start of a new year is the perfect time to find alternative ways to be more efficient at work. With businesses ramping up operations, calendars becoming flooded with meetings, and to-do lists...
View ArticleDSW Collaborates with Local Salon The W Nail Bar for In-Store Experience
DSW may have 514 locations nationwide, but there’s only one (for now) that has a W Nail Bar inside. The Columbus-based shoe giant teamed up with the small, Columbus-based nail spa for an in-store...
View ArticleClusterTruck Axes Third Party in Food Delivery Equation
Columbus has a lot of food delivery services and a whole lotta food trucks, but only one that combines the concepts in a setup that goes from order to curbside pickup in an average of 21 minutes....
View ArticleHouse Wine Celebrates 10 Years with Expansion to Bexley
Whether your knowledge of wine is “I like it,” or you’ve had enough sips to approach sommelier status, Worthington’s House Wine is celebrating 10 years of connecting customers and vino. Owner Donnie...
View ArticleSystem, Community Propel System of Strength to Third Central Ohio Location
Last month, System of Strength opened its third Central Ohio location in Clintonville at 3560 N. High St. Over the past five years, Founders Keri Croft and Gretchen Dusseau have expanded their...
View ArticleOhio Supreme Court Weighs in on Property Values and Real Estate Taxes
The Ohio Supreme court has once again weighed in on the process of minimizing your company’s real estate taxes. The Court reemphasized the sales price as the best evidence in valuing commercial...
View Article2017 Year In Review: Coworking, Social Entrepreneurship & Trends to Look for...
As the days wind down to a year many of us are happy to say goodbye to, we’re taking a look back at the trends and topics that occupied the small business and entrepreneurial community in Central Ohio....
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