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Meet the fine makers of the infamous Apple Pie Mead. We are Brothers Drake Meadery . . .And we're going on ten years in Columbus. We started in Worthington in 2007 when there were only about 40 meaderies in the entire country. Today, we are located in the Short North, and now one of 450 meaderies in the United States. We are working, just like our competitors, to help bring mead back in fashion, as it is the oldest fermented beverage--dating back to 7000BC. Our mead and mission are simple. We use local honey and local ingredients whenever possible. Much of...

With an ardent desire to combine her passion for cooking with her love of animals, Melissa Gruenhagen decided to start Give A Doggy A Bone, an all-natural and preservative-free dog treat company.  Throughout the years, Melissa, a long-time resident of Cincinnati, has been involved with animal welfare and rescue. Eventually becoming Vice President on the Board of Directors of the Tom Green County Humane Society (during her time) in San Angelo, Texas. She also started their first Walk-A-Dog-Athon, which is now celebrating its 30th anniversary. When she isn't crafting homemade dog biscuits, Melissa loves to cook, garden, facilitate home repairs, decorate, and get her hands...

Happy Friday to all of our readers, customers, and CL family! This week we are getting to know Dina, aka The Slate Lady!    Please tell us the story of your business... My business came to be back in 1989 when I decided to try and turn my passion for painting into a source of income so that I could work at home while raising my son. Like many artists, I had given countless paintings to friends and family, so I thought "why not try and sell a few"?  And that's exactly what I did.  I sent pictures of my artwork into...

This week's CL Family Spotlight is on All My Lovin', a business that got started with one gift and the discovery of a hidden talent. Tell us a little more about All My Lovin' ... It all started around eight or nine years ago when I was given a sewing machine for my birthday. I didn't think much of it, as I had never sewn before. I started out slow, by making things I needed, like baby bibs and curtains. After I started sewing for friends, I realized, "Hm, maybe this is something I could do!" What do you like to...

VIP Wear Ltd. is really a story of life-long inspiration... I have always loved drawing, designing and fashion. I didn't take it seriously until later in high school, though. VIP Wear was originally called Ground Zero, but when the Twin Towers fell on 9/11, I chose to change the name. There have been a lot of trials and tribulation to get to where I am now, but I think that believing in God and myself means that the sky is the limit. What do you like to do when you aren't busy designing your clothing? When I'm not busy taking care...