Learn about small businesses in the Akron area.
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Travel Through Time Vintage Bus | Akron Small Business Feature
Mary Borton, owner of Travel Through Time Vintage Bus shares where her love of 60s and 70s fashion comes from and how you can shop the traveling boutique.
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Royal Palace Banquet & Event Hall | Akron Small Business Feature
Roshan Gahatraj, manager of Royal Palace, shares the variety of events and services offered at Royal Palace, a banquet and event hall in Akron, Ohio.
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Orange Porch | Akron Small Business Feature
Katie Brockett and Sara Thornburg, owners of Orange Porch, started their unique business in fall of 2024.
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The Sonny Event Space | Akron Small Business Feature
Kassidy Sheeks, owner of The Sonny Event Space, shares how her business helps people come together to celebrate all of life’s moments.
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Jean & Jo’s | Akron Small Business Feature
Denise Bussey, owner of Jean & Jo’s, gives us a peek into her boutique full of items for babies, children and women.
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IMMIX Marketing | Akron Small Business Feature
Danae Labocki, co-founder and president of IMMIX, shares how the marketing and development firm serves Akron-area clients.
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Snap Sell Homebuyers | Akron Small Business Feature
Nik Hilmoe, owner of Snap Sell Homebuyers, explains why he started his business and how he serves Summit County.
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Sabertooth Public Art Brings Bold Color & Creative Placemaking to Akron
Co-owners Marissa McClellan and Elisa Gargarella discuss why it’s important to create a stronger sense of community through public art.
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Bri Bakes Cakes | Akron Small Business Feature
Brianna Fears-Davis, owner of Bri Bakes Cakes, shares why she started her local baking business to make every moment sweeter.
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Static & Stillness | Akron Small Business Feature
Missy Paul, MBA, LMT, is the owner of Static & Stillness. She’s a Tactile ASMR Pioneer, Licensed Massage Therapist and Reiki Practitioner.
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Rootless Bakery | Akron Small Business Feature
Lauren Roberts, owner of and baker at Rootless Bakery, shares how the baked goods business got started and what sets them apart from other bakeries in the Akron area.
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Fire Safety Concepts | Akron Small Business Feature
Chuck Worrell, EMT-P, co-owner of Fire Safety Concepts, shares how your small business can get outstanding fire protection services.
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Bereka Coffee & Cafe Bereka | Akron Small Business Feature
Nardos Street, owner of Bereka Coffee and Cafe Bereka, shares why she brought Ethiopian Coffee Ceremonies to Akron and later expanded her offerings.
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Akorn Vintage | Akron Small Business Feature
Adrian & Jen Sanchez, owners and operators of Akorn Vintage, share their appreciation for vintage items made in the USA and how you can snag a piece of fashion history.
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Going Beyond Bookkeeping | Akron Small Business Feature
Victoria Osivnik shares how her bookkeeping and virtual assistant services impact small businesses.
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Akron Brow Bar | Akron Small Business Feature
Samantha Ballard, owner of Akron Brow Bar, shares how her business has “grown to be the most amazing thing I could have ever created.”
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Platinum22 | Akron Small Business Feature
Taylor Loftin, Founder and Creative Director of Platinum22, shares how her company connects and lifts up creatives in the Akron area.
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Dā Spa | Akron Small Business Feature
Dee Flowers, owner and Advanced Esthetician for Dā Spa, shares info about her spa and services.
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Crafted Eats | Akron Small Business Feature
Andi Lisy, owner and executive chef of Crafted Eats, shares how she can elevate your next Akron-area event through food. Learn more in this small business feature.
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On Cloud Canine | Akron Small Business Feature
Kaelyn Winkler, owner of On Cloud Canine, shares about their wide range of in-home and in-center services for pet guardians. Learn more in this small business feature.
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Victory Pose | Akron Small Business Feature
Dave Andrews, owner and creator of Victory Pose, shares why he creates natural body care products. Learn more in this small business feature.
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Black Culture Candles | Akron Small Business Feature
Lori Parnell, owner of and candle maker at Black Culture Candles, shares why she started her Akron-based business to connect with others.
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The Gardener of Bath | Akron Small Business Feature
Heather Girves, owner of The Gardener of Bath, shares how they select the gifts and products at this local small business. Read more.
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Bella Volpe Designs | Akron Small Business Feature
Dena O’Neill is the artist and owner behind Bella Volpe Designs. Learn more about this Akron-area small business from this local maker.
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Buckeye Smoke Shop | Akron Small Business Feature
Nick Zanko, owner of Buckeye Smoke Shop, shares details of his small business in Merriman Valley, Akron, Ohio.
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TrAk Athletics | Akron Small Business Feature
Sean Doty, general manager and part-owner of TrAk Athletics in Fairlawn, shares how the business helps Akron-area residents better their lives.
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Penguin Ice Cream| Akron Small Business Feature
Learn about Penguin Ice Cream, an Akron-area business owned by Travis Monty-Bromer.
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Empowered Transit| Akron Small Business Feature
Jen Samelak, owner/operator of Empowered Transit, shares about her business that provides non-emergency medical transportation.
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Blossom Financial Coaching| Akron Small Business Feature
Taylor Sminchak, financial coach and owner of Blossom Financial Coaching shares about her Akron-area business and the services she provides. Learn more.
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Whiskers & Wine Cat Lounge | Akron Small Business Feature
Nicole Farrell is opening a cat lounge called Whiskers & Wine in early 2023. Hear from Nicole about the new addition to Downtown Akron.
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A Princess for a Day, Micro-Venue | Akron Small Business Feature
A Princess for a Day is a micro-venue offering wedding and elopement ceremonies and social events. Learn more about this Montrose-based business.
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Baxter’s Speakeasy | Akron Small Business Feature
Baxter’s Speakeasy is “The kitschiest place in town.” Learn about this Downtown Akron favorite from Timothy Baxter.
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RUST modern home | Akron Small Business Feature
Learn about RUST modern home, a vintage furniture and decor shop in Akron, Ohio, now on the blog.
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Noex Sports | Akron Small Business Feature
Learn about Noex Sports youth leagues in Akron and Kent, Ohio, from owner Ladarrius Steele.
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E August Live, LLC | Akron Small Business Feature
Learn about E August Live, LLC, a local music studio in Downtown Cuyahoga Falls, just minutes from Akron, Ohio.
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Julia Belle’s Seasonings | Akron Small Business Feature
Learn about Julia Belle’s Seasonings, Rubs & Mixes from owner and founder Tanya Green, and find out where you can get her products in Akron, Ohio.
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Rubber City Development Consulting | Akron Small Business Feature
Learn about Rubber City Development Consulting—an Akron-area business that offers grant and development consulting.
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Tattoos by Magda | Akron Small Business Feature
Learn about Tattoos by Magda, a local business offering permanent makeup, tooth gems and more in the Greater Akron area.
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Lava Vintage | Akron Small Business Feature
Learn about Lava Vintage, a local business in the North Hill neighborhood of Akron, Ohio, from co-owner Candy Strother.
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Enjoy Summer at The Spotted Owl
One of my favorite spots in Akron is The Spotted Owl. The time, attention and creativity they put into every drink is astounding. Find out what 2 Rachels thought when they got a couple rounds of drinks.
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Shemazing Designs | Akron Small Business Feature
Find out why Akron artist Sheena Mays created Shemazing Designs and Sketch Notes School.









































