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Friday has arrived and that means we have another family feature spotlight! We spoke to Jennifer Haines this week to learn how she started her handmade jewelry business, LivyLynn Vintage. If you've been hunting for wonderfully crafted and uniquely made jewelry, we have something you're going to love! Q: What is the story behind your business and how did you get started? A:  LivyLynn is an eco-conscious jewelry business where we focus on making gorgeous multi-tasking pieces to accessorize busy women in a snap. The business was created out of a need for a creative outlet as well as a...

Over the years, there has been a surge in the popularity of craft beers and breweries. Despite this increased popularity, North High Brewing has managed to distinguish themselves by allowing their customers to try a hand at brewing beer. We talked to North High Brewing this week to learn more about this truly unique experience. Q: What's the story behind your business, and how did you get started?   A: Gavin Meyers and Tim Ward met in graduate school at Ohio State’s Fisher College of Business, and recognized an opportunity to bring a new kind of brewery to Columbus: one that focuses on the...

One of the best things about working with over 300 small business owners is getting to taste of all the delicious, local and homemade treats! Oh... and sharing them with you of course. This week, we're talking with another at-home baker turned business owner, Heather from Biscotti Cookies and Cakes. So sit back, grab a cookie and read on! Q: What's the story behind your business, and how did you get started? A: Prior to starting Biscotti Cookies and Cakes, I spent 25 years as a homemaker and volunteer.  Over the years, I worked on perfecting family recipes which led to growing...

All it takes is a dream -- and a laser cutter. Dulcet Design began as a distraction for Alicia. It gave her an outlet when she found herself in a creatively unfulfilling job after graduating art school in Cincinnati, Ohio. But like so many of our small business owners, she soon realized that there was more to be had. Q: What's the story behind your business, and how did you get started? A: Dulcet Design was started in 2009, shortly after I graduated from the DAAP Program at the University of Cincinnati with my masters in Architecture. This being the worst...

We've got a sweet story for you today (it's just too hard to resist the pun). Jackie of JK Brittleworks took a little time out of their busy holiday season to tell us how she went from the best holiday gift giver around to a small business owner!   Q: What's the story behind your business, and how did you get started? A: I have made this brittle as Christmas gifts for family, friends, coworkers and business associates for over 20 years. Everyone always looks forward to their little package of brittle love the last few weeks of the year....