Ohio Business Podcast

rom Lieutenant Commander to CEO! Nita Kasan's professional career has ranged from serving as a Lieutenant Commander in the United States Naval Reserve Nurse Corps, to Chief Nursing Officer roles, and currently is the President and CEO of Innovative Excellence, LLC. Innovative Excellence supports the Consulting and Interim Leadership CANDIDATE needs of multiple organizations and clients. Nita is also the Principal, Chief Nursing Officer, and VP of Recruitment for Nautilus Evolutions, LLC. She was previously the Vice President, Interim Leadership and Chief Nursing Officer for NHS Solutions, Inc. as well as the Chief Nursing Officer / VP of Interim Services for CTL Consulting and the Chief Nursing Officer for The College Network. As a Master's Prepared Registered Nurse, Nita has served in the United States Naval Reserve Nurse Corps, has represented Region II on the Board of Directors for the Florida Organization of Nurse Executives, and has supported the coaching / mentorship of Nursing Leaders nationwide. Nita's extensive community involvement (combined with her professional achievements) has led to multiple award recognition's for "Excellence" in both organizational and community leadership, as well as recognition as “Best Role Model”. Nita's visionary approach and ability to lead, facilitate and shape organizational change, has greatly impacted the operations of multiple organizations, while championing the creation of innovative patient/family care focused environments. The facilitation of both internal and external recognition efforts has also resulted in the creation of centers of excellence for innovative nursing practice and professional development.

My goal is straightforward… to help serious business owners generate more clients, close more sales and increase their overall revenue and profits… quickly and inexpensively. If you're interested in adding an extra $500,000 to your bottom-line revenue over the next 12 months… without selling more time for money… then I can help you. I specialize in sales and marketing for small business owners. Over the years, I've developed a keen understanding of the complex issues facing small business owners in the type of volatile economy we have today and foreseeable future. My 20+ years in marketing working with top marketers including AT&T Wireless, Intel, Advil, American Express, and Esurance prior to becoming a marketing coach has helped me develop the skills to quickly and effectively to now teach small business owners how to successfully apply the right strategies in the right order that allows them to grow their business to its maximum capacity. My team has spent more than 10 years and $2 million dollars developing the world's first E-Learning Marketing System – currently being used by more than 5,000 small business clients in 50 countries around the world to grow their business to multi-million dollar status and beyond. It's considered by many of the world's top business professionals to be the most powerful client attraction program available anywhere today. I have a special talent for helping business owners create competition-crushing marketing. I begin this process by exposing the flaws in marketing that almost all small business owners fall prey to and explain why these flaws are stifling the growth of all business owners today. In addition, my team has developed numerous training programs for business owners who prefer a do-it-yourself model. Each video lesson provides a step-by-step approach that enables any business to instantly produce more leads, close more sales and see a dramatic increase in revenue and profits. My Business Growth model is perfectly positioned to help business owners realize their dream of creating their own multi-million dollar business that feeds their passion to achieve personal, financial and professional freedom.

Website --> https://alharrisonlaw.com/ Allison has been serving small businesses and auto dealerships for over nine years. As counsel for auto dealerships, she has the distinct advantage of growing up in the industry with a Chevrolet Dealer for a father, which provides her the practical knowledge other attorneys do not have. In her career, Allison has defended businesses from consumer, State of Ohio, and State of Michigan actions. Allison also serves as general counsel for many of her Clients. Allison's practices focuses on litigation, appearance in front of state agencies, and compliance. Allison is licensed in Ohio and Michigan, as well as the federal Courts in Ohio and Michigan. Allison is a proud graduate of the University of Michigan and Capital University Law School.

Hi My Name is Matt Ode and at the age of 24, I was diagnosed with Stage 3 Testicular Cancer. At the age of 25, I was hospitalized in the Cleveland Clinic ICU for 53 days, forcing me into a 2 week coma, suffered complete kidney and liver failure, went into cardiac arrest, had an open abdominal wound from hip to hip and whittled down from a healthy 185 lbs to 110 lbs. Needless to say, I had to start my life over from rock bottom. Due in large part to my health and fitness background as a personal trainer, a strong mindset, faith, and amazing support system, I am now weighing in at 200 lbs and cancer free. I am on a mission to share my story so I can help individuals overcome adversity in their lives, discover their purpose and give them the courage and tools to go out and conquer their dreams. If you are looking for a professional, inspirational speaker who is passionate about helping others in life, look no further!

Nick Brown is Co-founder of Effct. In 2015, as a Fulbright Scholar in Colombia his students inspired him to write an article challenging stereotypes of their country. The article went viral, and showed Nick the power of the Internet in creating social change. Soon after, a friend introduced him to the Effective Altruism movement, and its goal of using our resources to help others the most. From there he formed Effct, to help advance the movement. Brown is a former teacher with Teach For America. He taught 4th, 5th and 6th grade in Mississippi. He is a cum laude graduate of the University of Southern California with a B.A. in Political Science. Website - Effct.org

Small business resources for big business dreams. We are a resource coordination company. We develop backend fractional teams to create the company behind the small business leader. This creates Effective and efficient growth of the business. Quality of life for small business owners and entrepreneurs while they are growing their businesses. Systems and structures for small businesses to function like big businesses. A team of highly qualified professionals in areas like admin, marketing, branding, HR, accounting, IT, and sales at the business owner's disposal. We identify potential and facilitate growth. We work directly with business owners to identify tangible steps to strengthen profit margins as well as remain a trusted partner as the business expands. We evaluate functions such as employee retention, marketing, branding, hiring practices, systems, and customer perception and experience.   Website -- diambusiness.com  Shannon's Instagram @Shan_mcgill_

CRUSHING Goals with REAL Results! We know traditional workouts are boring and don't always give you results. You deserve to find a personalized fitness approach that helps you crush your goals – and actually have FUN in the process. RockBox is more than a gym – it's a community helping you become your best, strongest self.

Patrick is an Associate Analyst working in Data & Analytics at EY who found trouble finding a career position after graduating from Penn State during Covid. Today he talks about some of his strategies for finding a career and sheds light on what it was like to find a job Covid.

Independent insurance agency offering a wide variety of products to best tailor and suit all your insurance needs. We have the ability to quote a multitude of companies to make sure we truly seek out the best policies and prices.

Pizzazz Group Is Different Your growth is our passion. At Pizzazz Group, a full-service digital marketing agency in Columbus, OH, we focus on building personalized and custom digital marketing and advertising strategies. Our strategies are designed so that they generate quantifiable results for your business. As a full-service digital marketing agency, we are your go-to team that will take care of all your digital marketing and advertising needs. We take pride in building marketing and advertising campaigns that not only meet, but exceed your expectations. Our team of creative digital marketers are dedicated to helping your business achieve more online traffic and leads, while staying current with trends. The digital marketing and advertising world is ever-changing. As a result, we're always looking ahead for future trends. With our extensive list of digital marketing and advertising services, we'll create your business an online presence designed to last. Learn more about our services and how to take your sales growth to the next level. Check them out for your marketing needs at https://marketingpizzazz.com/

Mr. Solomon has significant hands on skill and expertise in legal research and writing and extensive litigation experience. He has been licensed with the state bar of California since 2003. He graduated from University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law, Sacramento, California in 1998 and currently works in Rocklin, California.   Website - https://www.ovlg.com/attorneys/lyle-david-solomon

Peter Ortiz is a versatile self-starter and results-focused operational leader and business developer with nearly 30 years of experience building franchise development programs. A salesman at heart, Ortiz has significant experience in senior franchise development and brand management roles, primarily in the restaurant segment. Over the years, Ortiz's efforts have netted sales of nearly 2,000+ franchises throughout the United States and Canada. From lead acquisition to store openings, his work has resulted in millions in revenue for the corporations he's worked for and entrepreneurial business owners he's partnered with who are in search of a high return on investment. As a business strategist, Ortiz is responsible for negotiating deals and providing end-to-end client/prospect communications, turning ideas into action plans that exceed expectations, attain stable market share growth and secure competitive advantages. Ortiz specializes in: creation and resuscitating franchise programs; managing highly successful franchise teams; communication; multi-generational, multi-cultural leadership; franchising; branding; high growth leadership & strategy; international business; and building profitable sales. Ortiz looks to make connections with franchisee prospects, business leaders and franchise industry peers. Email him at portiz@ascenthm.com    Huddle House Franchise -> https://www.huddlehousefranchising.com/?SPPC=Offline&sppccampaignid=341610   Perkins Franchise -> https://perkinsfranchising.com/

W E A R E A M O B I L E B A R A N D B A R T E N D I N G S E R V I C E W I T H S T Y L E ! Millions of drinks are poured every day, and we’re proud to be a part of that! As a mobile bar and bartending service, we can mix drinks right in the comfort of your home, serve the entire bridal party at your wedding, or handle a large fundraiser crowd without issue. Our mobile bars allow us to stand out against competition while fitting right into client’s events. We're not your average bar service. We specialize in important occasions, such as weddings, fundraisers, corporate, and private events alike. Putting the beverage process into our hands gives you the ability to focus elsewhere. Premier Pour Bartending provides everything you need to have a successful event - bar tools, mixers, ice, mobile bars, and of course, professional bartenders are included in each of our packages. We work closely with clients to help purchase the alcohol for their event, ensuring there is plenty to go around while staying within budget.

Roastr Coffee, started as a dream and became reality in December 2020. We combined passion and knowledge to create a unique product that can be accessible for everyone. Roasting is a combination of science and skill that helps create the perfect cup of coffee. Over the years we have learned, practice and perfect our skills to create a new roasting company that can provide businesses and customers a new entry in the coffee market. Aiden O’Rourke, a 21 year old entrepreneur, has decided to enter the coffee roasting market to give a new edge on what coffee is, and can be. Born and raised in Toledo, Ohio he has sought and found an opportunity to follow his passion; with his knowledge gained from PENTA Career Center and his studies in International Business from The University of Toledo he created what can be called now ROASTR. Please be part of ROASTR’s Journey…

Welcome to Partydreams Toledo! I am a Toledo native, wife and mother of two. I love creating décor to make make any event fun and unique. I am here to help you celebrate with less stress, more fun and at an affordable price. Please check out my page, and contact us with any questions!! Can't wait to celebrate with you!

Lisa Weaner, Executive Director Lisa has been involved with the Fort Defiance Humane Society since 2017, first as a board member, then as Executive Director, starting in January of 2019. Before joining the Humane Society, Lisa worked for 26 years in operations and project management. Most recently, she served as Senior Vice President of Enterprise Operations at MaritzCX in Toledo. Now she brings all that she learned in business operations to the business of animal care! Lisa is responsible for the overall operational management and day-to-day financial, scheduling, staffing, and communication management. As a life-long animal lover, Lisa has always had a passion to be involved with animal rescue. She also has her own group of “rescues” with 2 dogs and 4 cats.

Fresh off of tour, Unknwn811 joins the podcast to talk about the music business and previews a song.

Court Aiken is the chief cook and bottle washer of his own little slice of heaven in West Chester. He finally listened to all of the franchisees that I have worked with over the years and bought his own Wayback Burger franchise. Our Mission Respect is at the core of everything we do. Our mission is to create a culture of belonging by uniting people through the love of comfort food. We provide experiences that grow relationships and welcome people from all backgrounds. Achieving our mission starts with The “Way.” It stands for the way we; treat our guests, support our franchisees, source our products, and commit to doing the right thing. Our Core Commitments With respect at our core, we live these values: I. ALL IN – Create solutions that benefit Guests, Franchisees, and the Brand. II. THINK TIMELESS – Make choices that never go out of style. III. STAY TRUE – Provide genuine experiences every day. IV. TAKE ACTION – Do it better, do it together. V. MAKE THEM SAY, “WAY BACK” – Nostalgia is at the heart of everything we do.

Ohio – particularly Cleveland – is central to the story of rock music. Blues-rock, folk-rock, heavy metal thunder, whacked-out experimental stuff made by idiosyncratic creators following wild whims: Ohio musical history has all of it. It’s a home of the uncooperative, the rebellious, the irrepressibly energetic, and the torchbearers of rock’s tradition of recalcitrance and marvelous mischief. John “Charlie” Templeman of Jib Machine Records knows all about that tradition because he’s a part of it. He’s become one of the most recognizable faces in the Cleveland underground – a label owner who cares deeply about the musicians on his roster and the future of music, both live and recorded, in Ohio and beyond. He’s a champion of the underdog and a friend to dreamers and rockers of all kinds, a guardian of a safe harbor for misfits. Through Jib Machine, he’s raising an entire region’s profile, calling attention to a corner of the country loaded with talent, but, too often, overlooked by the tastemakers on the coasts. Since its inception in 2004, Jib Machine has released more than sixty records, many of which were made by unforgettable Cleveland characters. Templeman and Jib Machine have kept their ears to the clubs and done their best to boost contemporary Ohio rock’s signal. But they’ve never forgotten their roots or the roots of the local sound, and they’ve reissued music by area legends and assisted the re-formation of beloved, fondly remembered groups. Slammin’ Gladys, for instance, brought their distinctive amalgam of hard rock, funk, blues, and glam-metal out of a decades-long hibernation to cut a new album for Jib Machine. It’s doubtful that anybody but Templeman could have turned that trick. Hostile Omish, one of the longest-running and most respected bands in Cleveland punk, have made Jib Machine their home for fifteen years. And whether solo, with his guitar army or the Blindside Blues Band, electrifying guitarist Michael Onesko delivers his style of protean blues to the label. These artists possess a quality that Templeman loves: audacity. It’s a common thread that runs straight through the Jib Machine roster, present in the forthright songs of local legend Eli “Guitarman” Fletcher, the outspoken political punk and molten metal of Gwazi, the bedrock gospel of Philomena Gales, the adventurous, hallucinatory psychedelia of Sweden’s Mouth Of Clay (Jib’s first European artist), the relentless, funky, thoroughly unclassifiable Hot Ham & Cheese, and many other artists who proudly fly the Jib Machine banner. None of this music is shy – it’s bold sounds made for bold listeners – Ohioans and the many millions of rockers worldwide who are Ohioans at heart. As Templeman continues to expand Jib Machine’s reach, he has shaken hands with like-minded independent ventures: Jib Machine distributes records by Akarma, Shroom Angel, DSI and other imprints. He’s also the founder of 13 Recordings, a production operation that specializes in sonic ferocity. Some of the Jib Machine catalog’s best-known titles were cut by 13 Recordings, but others availed themselves of the local resource, too. And that’s Templeman, and Jib Machine: always ready to help boost area music, always on the lookout for ways to amplify the voices of his artists, steadily supplying the world with some genuine heartland electricity. A historic roster is listed below… Active Roster Hot Ham & Cheese (on label since 2005) Hostile Omish (on label since 2006) Eli “Guitarman” Fletcher (on label since 2012) Gwazi (on label since 2015) Brad Demiter (on label since 2015) Dennis Baker (on label since 2016) 9E$V$ (on label since 2016) Philomena Gales (on label since 2016) Mike Onesko (BLU-K, The Kwik, Blindside Blues Band, Guitar Army…on label since 2017) Dave Brooks (on label since 2018) Slammin’ Gladys (on label since 2018) Dizzy Dizzy MK II (on label since 2019) David Curtis Band (on label since 2019) Mouth of Clay (on label since 2020) Darkening Skies (on label since 2020) Jib Alumni  Johnny Mohawk and the Assassins (signed in 2005 but now defunct) “Slowhand” Jack Labgold (signed 2010; passed away in 2015) 7th Day Creeps (signed 2010 but now defunct) Pat Zelenka (long-time friend of Jib… he’s currently signed to Red Ridge Entertainment out of Nashville)   Side projects that have releases The Drug Fux Poor Ass Leon  J TEMP 13  Pontius Pilot  Alcoholic Spok

Joey is an end-to-end designer and proven leader. His experience covers leading projects from ideation, through research and execution. He’s also a professor, and leverages this skill to lead and educate the teams during execution. Joey has worked on a series of enterprise platforms, and blends experience design with his visual style to solve problems.

Made by hand, fresh, every time. Bagel Box is a Toledo based cottage bakery. We provide fresh, handmade bagels to the northwest Ohio area with every single one being made to order. Formed and founded in 2020, our goal is to bring you the absolute best bagels you have ever had. We want you to not only enjoy them, but to be asking yourself, "Why haven't I had this earlier?" The guy you see here pictured is Zach. I am the owner, baker, and delivery guy! This is a very special photo to me. This is the kitchen where all of Bagel Box's baked goods are created. This kitchen was built by my wife, myself, and our families. Hand made, the way we like it, just like our goods we sell.  

While the ambitions of Stir are grand, the vision is simple... Cooking classes don't belong tucked into the back of big box stores. They shouldn't be just an afterthought of a restaurant or caterer. Kitchens should be beautiful and welcoming. The instruction should be as theatrical as it is educational. Customers shouldn't stress over constant upselling or a bill at the end of the night. Guests should make memories, not just meals. Stir is founded and owned by Cleveland native Charlie Denk. A few years into an engineering career, Charlie saw an opportunity to create a cooking class enterprise focused solely on guest experience - not as a retail sales mechanism or as a subsidiary of a caterer or restaurant. He quickly became disenchanted with corporate life. So in 2018, at the age of 25, Charlie set out to create Stir. In training, he conducted cooking classes for over 1,000 guests on behalf of the largest avocational cooking school in the United States. He continues to assemble a talented team dedicated to Stir's vision. Stir hosted its first class in June 2019 at the Ohio City studio and quickly gained notoriety and popularity. The Chagrin Falls studio was added in the fall of 2020. With grand ambitions, Stir is looking forward to continuing that momentum forward. Come along for the ride, and make some memories along the way.

Becca received her full license from Aveda in East Lansing, Michigan before finding her true passion – nails. She has eight years of experience in the cosmetology world, with an extensive nail background. She is KLIX certified and CND certified. Raised by an entrepreneurial family, Becca has followed in their example and decided to turn her passion into a business. Her number one priority is offering exceptional customer service, but she also loves to form personal connections with her clients. She loves keeping up with beauty trends and is always excited to see what's next in the beauty world. Her interest in products and retail came from the opportunity to brand rep for Bumble and Bumble. She researched and tested many different brands and lines before choosing what to use at Stella & Shay. She wanted the offerings to be unique – not what you find at every other salon. Becca attended Kevin Murphy's Las Vegas event, Super.Natural, in November 2016 to learn the latest techniques and use of product. Becca loves animals (especially dogs!) and has two of her own – including the salon mascot, Stanley!

Howard Hanna Real Estate Services is the #1 family-owned and -operated independent broker in the U.S.A. The full-service real estate company has more than 300 real estate, mortgage, insurance, title and escrow service offices across 10 states, with more than 11,000 sales associates and staff, including many of the industry’s top-producing real estate agents.

I’ve been planning events, inside non-profits, for over 15 years, so I have a unique perspective when it comes to events. In my experience, most non-profits focus on the event planning details instead on how the event is serving their mission and big picture goals for the year. Are the right people going to be in the room? Is your team prepared to talk with them that night? How are you going to use the event as a springboard for building relationships with your donors? If you haven’t asked yourselves these questions, it’s time to start! Events are expensive and time-consuming, so if you aren’t taking full advantage of what your event can do for your organization, you are leaving money on the table. I look at events as one small piece, of a much bigger picture, and I want to see non-profits making their events more effective. I will help them think more strategically about what they need their events to do, set goals, and analyze whether their events actually accomplish those goals. The event logistics and details are important, but leave those up to LW Events, so your team can focus on your mission and donors that night. We will take the stress off your shoulders so you can focus on your organization’s mission and goals.

Rebecca Adele PR & Events offers complete and customized public relations strategy implementation, event planning and social media services. Let us help you grow and publicize your business -- we create press opportunities and social “buzz” on the Internet, television, radio and in magazines and newspapers. Looking for an event that will be the talk of the town? Sign us up to make it a reality! With our flexible schedule and pricing, we work with you to meet your needs and stay within budget! Rebecca Adele PR & Events is also a Better Business Burea accredited business, so you know you're in good hands!

Why Meditation? Why Art? Why jii?     We all have inside of us, unlimited access to the the Universal Love and Source Energy. Call it Universe, Source, Spirit, God… But we can harness this power to help us heal from dis-ease and trauma.   We are all here on Earth to experience being human, specifically being human RIGHT NOW. It’s time for change. We all feel it. And we start with ourselves!    I am learning and cultivating my abilities right along with you. We are going to connect with your Spirit Teams and help understand the guidance we all need sometimes while navigating our human experience! 

Custom Training Solutions is committed to providing both individuals and organizations a competitive advantage through hands-on learning about the latest tools, techniques, and best practices in all industries. We provide training and consultative solutions to companies in the areas of advanced manufacturing, computer applications and programming, safety and leadership, industrial automation and maintenance.

YOU'LL OFTEN HEAR IT CALLED "CABIN"  OR "THE CABIN" That's just code for a cute little coffee shop that started it’s roots in downtown Defiance, one of the most visited spots on the block. The Cabin has been long established; adorned in this hunting, woodsy lodge deco since its opening in 2003. It is really unlike any other downtown space - the exposed brick walls, stuffed woodland creatures, tin roofing, and rich mahogany wood accents create an inviting and fun atmosphere.  Then the Cabin enlarged it’s tent stakes and opened a second location on the Southside of Defiance, replicating the downtown locations theme and feeling with a bit of an updated feeling also with the long awaited and requested drive-thru. The second location has been happily running alongside the founding location since October of 2018.

At H.O.O.V.E.S. we believe that experiential training makes a difference for veterans and witness interaction with horses have a life changing impact on our servicemen and women. Through the facilitation of the Equine Wisdom Integration Method, our team works tirelessly to ensure our veterans receive the critical support they need. A RETREAT, SAFE HAVEN AND SANCTUARY FOR BOTH HORSES AND VETERANS ​​ AN OPPORTUNITY FOR GROWTH, SELF-HEALING, AND PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT THROUGH CONNECTING WITH MISSION, VISION & PURPOSE ​ A PLATFORM THAT FOSTERS SOCIAL AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES A PROGRAM THAT IS BUILT ON THE FOUNDATION OF PHILOSOPHY AND NATURAL LAW A HOLISTIC PIECE OF THE HEALING PUZZLE THAT WILL SUPPORT AND ENHANCE OTHER TREATMENT

Matter News is the digital publication of Grey Matter Media, a nonprofit news organization based in and dedicated to Columbus. We’re dedicated to producing quality, innovative, informative and engaging journalism for and about central Ohio, and we do it all without charging you a penny. As a nonprofit, we don’t believe in paywalls or spamming you with ads. Instead, we believe crucial information about your community should be easy to access, regardless of how much money you make. Learn more about who we are and what we do. Matter’s parent company, Grey Matter Media, is a civically focused nonprofit. OUR MISSION IS… to empower people to be informed community members through innovative, investigative journalism covering the most pressing issues affecting central Ohio. OUR VISION IS… to inspire equitable and sustainable community engagement in the greater central Ohio region. 

In 2010, our founder Robert Lupton started his journey into the shrimp hobby. Over the course of the next couple years, his passion grew. Robert grew his hobby from having ten aquariums throughout his house into having over 250 aquariums in a breeding facility.  Currently, Flip Aquatics is one of the largest shrimp focused business in the United States. We have achieved this by promising to provide healthy animals to our customers. The health of our animals is our main focus followed up by our customers who are also extremely important to us.  As a company, we have near doubled in size through 2016 and into 2017. We expanding our facility to house more aquariums and to allow us to import in a way that will reduce stress on the animals. As the first shrimp importer to quarantine for 30 days, we strive to remain the leader in the shrimp hobby by continuing to improve the health of our animals and the quality of all the products we sell. 

Everyone wants to learn how to coupon, here’s your chance to learn step by step. Rules of couponing, stores and their policies, how to read cashiers, create and execute deals.

STRATEGIZE | PLAN | EXECUTE Janszen Media builds partnerships with companies that want effective web and digital solutions. We develop custom strategies and solutions around client goals and business objectives. From day one we have been focused on results, building websites that deliver more online traffic, conversions, better user experience, easy navigation and web functionality.

i hope to help people become a little closer to themselves and a little closer to the earth. to do my part in restoring our dying planet by reminding others of its beauty. to help people feel big when they need to feel big and small when they need to feel small. to show the world that sensitivity is something to be celebrated.

Mike and Krissy help people create another source of income through their services by matching them with suppliers. 

We are The SOAR Initiative, a nonprofit organization based out of Columbus, Ohio, and our mission is Supporting Ohioans throughout Addiction and Recovery. We believe that harm reduction is the key to mitigating the opioid crisis in central Ohio, and we are utilizing the power of community, technology, and research to help those struggling with opioid use disorder and those at risk of accidental overdose. Our group consists of dedicated, passionate students at The Ohio State University, and is supported by multiple established community organizations throughout the state. We create innovative, evidence-based solutions to reach marginalized populations. Your $25 could save 25 lives. Help us reach our goal of $2500.

Honest Jobs is the nation's largest fair-chance employment platform with technology making it possible and practical for every employer to offer fair-chance employment to people affected by our criminal justice system while staying compliant with EEOC guidelines (and it's free).

Improving access to quality healthcare for the world's most vulnerable As immigrants we all experience first hand how unstable and inaccessible healthcare is for the people we grew up with and love back home.    We've also experienced what happens when there are protections in place to cover things like emergencies and accidents. Most of us go about our lives without a care in the world because we know that should the unfortunate happen, there will be a team of doctors, nurses and a whole healthcare system setup specifically to handle it.    For years, we've suffered through the early morning calls from relatives with bad news of our loved ones in a life or death situation or the frequent requests for money to cover a health bill.  Year after year, we hear the economists and experts talking about the cliché billions of dollars in remittances sent back home and yet nothing ever changes.   So we are finally doing something about this, in partnership with all of you with loved ones back home regardless of where home is. For immigrants, by immigrants.   Fleri - meaning "to flourish" in the Creole language of Haiti, embodies the hopes and dreams of the millions of immigrants who have ventured out to make life better for themselves and the people they love back home.    Fleri's mission is simple: to help immigrants protect the people they love wherever they are.

Matter News is the digital publication of Grey Matter Media, a nonprofit news organization based in and dedicated to Columbus. We’re dedicated to producing quality, innovative, informative and engaging journalism for and about central Ohio, and we do it all without charging you a penny. As a nonprofit, we don’t believe in paywalls or spamming you with ads. Instead, we believe crucial information about your community should be easy to access, regardless of how much money you make. Learn more about who we are and what we do. Matter’s parent company, Grey Matter Media, is a civically focused nonprofit. OUR MISSION IS… to empower people to be informed community members through innovative, investigative journalism covering the most pressing issues affecting central Ohio. OUR VISION IS… to inspire equitable and sustainable community engagement in the greater central Ohio region. 

World class production with world class engineers and producers. Avant Recording is located in the Milo Arts District in Columbus, OH and was designed for the modern producer by incorporating today’s technology as well is implementing the best of the analog world creating a facility capable of anything. The goal behind the Avant Recording Studio was to provide an atmosphere that felt like home allowing artists to freely explore their creative ideas with an engineer ready to capture it all. We believe in developing artists and utilizing our resources to grow long lasting music careers.

The Roof met in 2015 at Penn State Altoona by random chance, with no songwriting experience, and no expectations. Their overlapping musical interests(Cage the Elephant, Bob Dylan, Led Zeppelin, Grateful Dead, Sam Cooke, Faces, Tom Petty, etc.) soon sparked insight into a deeper friendship, as well as a desire to create. At first, with minuscule prowess, but with immense drive and effort, the songs progressed, as well as their friendship. After three years of playing dive bars, and house shows, The Roof has earned a dedicated fan base at The Pennsylvania State University as well as the Pittsburgh, PA area. As a result, the band has opened for national acts like New Politics, Waka Flocka Flame, The Brook and the Bluff, and more, at venues like Stage AE, Club Café, and The Altoona Railroaders Museum. In the summer of 2018, their debut EP “Tangled Lives” was self-recorded & self-produced, within the reigns of a small college apartment. Currently, they are in the midst of writing songs for their follow up album, as well as booking a summer tour. Although three members will graduate this year with engineering degrees, they plan to forego that career path, and pursue their love for music, forevermore. https://www.theroofband.com/ insta - @roofofficial twitter - @TheRoof_ent facebook - https://www.facebook.com/theroofofficial1/

At 614Startups, we believe that entrepreneurship can create a better world and the Ohio startup ecosystem has the potential become the global leader in startup growth and innovation.  With this as our mantra, we are building a digital media company that provides a platform for Ohio founders, investors, and ecosystem influencers to tell their story. We are Ohio’s #1 source of startup news.

Your Pup is Special So is Bingo. We protect your dog from life's unexpected accidents and illnesses. You can save time, money, and earn treats for being a good pet parent.   Smart Coverage for Smart People Bingo has a single plan with the coverage you need and nothing more. We use AI and big data to keep your dog's tail wagging and you smiling.   Everyone is a Winner You'll exclaim "Bingo!" while your dog is zooming around the room in good health! Our insurance will give you peace of mind.

I have been fortunate to be part of amazing organizations that prioritized strategic growth. Most recently, I was the head of marketing for a venture-backed SaaS startup that exited through acquisition at the start of 2019. We were recognized as one of Inc. 5000's Fastest Growing Private Companies and as one of Columbus, Ohio's Fast 50. ​ I believe that growth happens when companies focus on solving their customers' problems. For many of your potential buyers, your greatest competition will be indifference. As a result, great marketing uses a clear understanding of your customers' needs to create urgency. This happens at the intersection of customer-driven strategy, purposeful execution and data-driven tactics. ​ I love helping companies build great businesses and see many CEOs,, marketing leaders, and founders that would benefit from a strategic, results-focused marketing approach to reach the next level. ​ I look forward to working together! Why a Fractional CMO? Too often companies have a desire to grow, but lack the resources or strategy to grow sustainably. The result is that they “do marketing” to generate interest, but struggle to maintain growth. ​ A fractional CMO becomes an agile part-time member of your leadership team to develop a customer-focused strategic direction while establishing and executing marketing best practices to position you for long-term success. ​ Together with your organizational leaders, existing sales and marketing team, and/or outside agencies, I help your company align marketing with your customer's needs to optimize results.

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bleach’d is a community based off the culture of being yourself. like many, we have passions that define us. our team is devoted to the idea of individuality. our apparel is bleach’d by hand so no piece will ever be the same. Welcome to the world of bleach'd.

My name is Nick Dekker, but you can call me "Dr. Breakfast." I'm a food/travel writer, tour guide, and arts administrator. With my wife Beth and our two boys Will and Owen, we chase down breakfast everywhere we go. You'll find us exploring coffee, brunch, donuts, beer, bourbon, travel, the arts, and our amazing city of Columbus, Ohio.

Based in Central, Ohio, Scrubbing Buddies is the most reputable family owned cleaning service in the region. Scrubbing Buddies Cleaning was humbly founded in 2005 by Shannon & Brenda Vanmeter in Westerville, Ohio out of a passion to provide stability to their neighbors. Since then we’ve continued to serve the Central Ohio Region through word of mouth and stellar recommendations. Acknowledged through Angie's List for over a decade as a super service provider, Scrubbing Buddies Cleaning has gained a reputation for being hardworking, detailed and above all a friend to families. We proudly provide residential, commercial, and house cleaning services for Powell, Dublin, Gahanna, Worthington, Westerville, Clintonville, Hilliard, Sunburry, Delaware, Lewis Center, Blacklick, and Galena, Ohio.

Visualize Creative is the solution to all your social media desires. When it comes to strategy and content, I never take a cookie-cutter approach. I tailor a full social strategy perfect just for you and your business’ needs! From content creation, social media management and style guide creation to influencer marketing and paid social media campaigns, I have a package perfect for you.