Akron-Area Small Business Features

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.

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.

Katie Brockett and Sara Thornburg, owners of Orange Porch, started their unique business in fall of 2024.

Kassidy Sheeks, owner of The Sonny Event Space, shares how her business helps people come together to celebrate all of life’s moments.

Denise Bussey, owner of Jean & Jo’s, gives us a peek into her boutique full of items for babies, children and women.

Danae Labocki, co-founder and president of IMMIX, shares how the marketing and development firm serves Akron-area clients.

Nik Hilmoe, owner of Snap Sell Homebuyers, explains why he started his business and how he serves Summit County.

Brianna Fears-Davis, owner of Bri Bakes Cakes, shares why she started her local baking business to make every moment sweeter.

Missy Paul, MBA, LMT, is the owner of Static & Stillness. She’s a Tactile ASMR Pioneer, Licensed Massage Therapist and Reiki Practitioner.

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.

Chuck Worrell, EMT-P, co-owner of Fire Safety Concepts, shares how your small business can get outstanding fire protection services.

Victoria Osivnik shares how her bookkeeping and virtual assistant services impact small businesses.

Samantha Ballard, owner of Akron Brow Bar, shares how her business has “grown to be the most amazing thing I could have ever created.”

Taylor Loftin, Founder and Creative Director of Platinum22, shares how her company connects and lifts up creatives in the Akron area.

Dee Flowers, owner and Advanced Esthetician for Dā Spa, shares info about her spa and services.

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.

Dave Andrews, owner and creator of Victory Pose, shares why he creates natural body care products. Learn more in this 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.

Heather Girves, owner of The Gardener of Bath, shares how they select the gifts and products at this local small business. Read more.

Dena O’Neill is the artist and owner behind Bella Volpe Designs. Learn more about this Akron-area small business from this local maker.

Nick Zanko, owner of Buckeye Smoke Shop, shares details of his small business in Merriman Valley, Akron, Ohio.

Sean Doty, general manager and part-owner of TrAk Athletics in Fairlawn, shares how the business helps Akron-area residents better their lives.

Learn about Penguin Ice Cream, an Akron-area business owned by Travis Monty-Bromer.

Jen Samelak, owner/operator of Empowered Transit, shares about her business that provides non-emergency medical transportation.

Taylor Sminchak, financial coach and owner of Blossom Financial Coaching shares about her Akron-area business and the services she provides. Learn more.

Learn about RUST modern home, a vintage furniture and decor shop in Akron, Ohio, now on the blog.