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Troy Allen of ELEVATE thinking: Your Questions Answered

Troy Allen of ELEVATE thinking: Your Questions Answered
Troy Allen did a brief stint as a speakeasy operator in college, moved on to toy designing, and after working in all aspects of marketing and advertising for big agencies, decided it was time Columbus had the “anti-agency.” So he opened one, ELEVATE thinking, here in 2009. Herewith, Allen...
February 27th, 2012 | Frequently Asked Questions | Read More

EcoFlora offers organic, environmentally friendly flower arrangements

EcoFlora offers organic, environmentally friendly flower arrangements
Eva Provenzale considers EcoFlora an earth-friendly alternative to the traditional flower shop. EcoFlora’s unique bouquets feature organic flowers that are sustainably grown in the United States, with Sunny Meadows Flower Farm −located six miles south of downtown Columbus− being the shop’s...
February 24th, 2012 | Business Profiles | Read More

Layer owner using skills grandmother taught her to build bakery business

Layer owner using skills grandmother taught her to build bakery business
Paula Katz discovered a love for baking at the tender age of six, when her maternal grandmother, Juliet, began letting her help out in the kitchen. Juliet never wrote her recipes down and her granddaughter is the only family member she ever taught to bake. To this day, Katz is trying to get Juliet’s...
February 22nd, 2012 | Business Profiles | Read More

Kickstarter helps raise money for creative ventures

Kickstarter helps raise money for creative ventures
Funding a business venture, especially a creative one, can be challenging. Kickstarter is working to change that. Every week, the online crowdfunding platform allows thousands of people to pledge millions of dollars to creative projects −big and small− that resonate with them. In exchange for that...
February 21st, 2012 | Trendspotting | Read More

Founder’s Factory emphasizes startup relationships

Founder’s Factory emphasizes startup relationships
Todd Whittington and his team at the Founders Factory are on a mission: to provide value to the startup community and address the particular pain points that exist in our region. Despite having several of the components necessary to fuel a boom in entrepreneurism −quality schools, a variety of industries...
February 20th, 2012 | Entrepreneurial Support | Read More

Express Program helps small businesses save money on energy costs

Express Program helps small businesses save money on energy costs
The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio has promised to resolve issues surrounding AEP’s rate increases for small business customers, but in the meantime companies can take advantage of a program designed to reduce energy usage and lower energy costs. The Express Program is open to all non-residential...
February 17th, 2012 | Entrepreneurial Support | Read More

At Work: A look at Sweet Stella Designs’ studio space

At Work: A look at Sweet Stella Designs’ studio space
Amy Neiwirth is having a great year. She recently moved into a new apartment, which allowed her to bring her jewelry and art studio back into her home, she sold nearly 500 pieces of jewelry in 2011, and she’s gotten lots of publicity− most notably, a mention in The Official Bicentennial Guide...
February 15th, 2012 | At Work | Read More

Gay matchmaking company launches in Columbus

Gay matchmaking company launches in Columbus
Gay and lesbian singles in the city have a new matchmaking resource: Q-Vault. Founded by Nicci Sprouse, Joel Diaz and Jason Gonzales, Q-Vault is designed to facilitate quality introductions and, hopefully, many happy relationships along the way. “Everyone wants to be in a relationship and be loved,”...
February 14th, 2012 | Business Profiles | Read More
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