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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...

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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....

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It's always so inspiring to see worthy companies and products survive through history - the folks at NORKA sparkling beverages are a testament to that. NORKA began in the 1920's when sparkling beverages became more popular due to prohibition. We got to chat with founder and president, Michael Considine, about re-opening the beverage company!   Q: What's the story behind your business, and how did you get started? A: NORKA, which is Akron spelled backwards, dates back to 1924 in Akron, Ohio when Jacob Paquin founded the company during Prohibition. Their hand-crafted soft drinks were a hometown favorite with Akronites until 1962...

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There's something almost saint-like about our gluten free bakers - bringing the delicious goodness of brownies and pizza back to the lives of those with wheat intolerances and special dietary needs. Don't agree? Well you probably haven't tried The Brown and Blond Bakery yet. Read on to learn how business owner Kathy Wegner got her start! Q: What's the story behind your business, and how did you get started? A: For most of my life, I knew I would be a business owner. When my first option was no longer feasible, I looked for other things I enjoyed. My favorite dessert is Brownies,...

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Jared from Cliff Original is a busy, Ohio-loving guy! In addition to running his small business, he works with Blue Label Printing in business development and was a part of the team that helped launched the Columbus Ale Trail earlier this year. He and his team at Cliff Original are dedicated to driving high quality, original men's grooming products. Read on to learn a bit about their story! Q: What's the story behind your business, and how did you get started? A: As I was continuing my education in holistic wellness, I developed our all-natural pomade because I couldn't find...

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