Information for local and regional entrepreneurs, provided by the Burton D. Morgan Foundation:
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Natalia GarciaIn this installment of "Making It," engineer Ken Burns shares the story of how he started TinyCircuits in Akron. TinyCircuits makes tiny electronic products — from a tiny processor, to a tiny screen, or even a tiny TV. -
Ygal Kaufman/Ideastream Public MediaIn this installment of Making It, learn about Absolute Intense Wrestling, a Cleveland-based, independent wrestling organization that produces live wrestling events across Northeast Ohio and runs a wrestling training school.
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In this installment of "Making It," entrepreneur Bethany Pugh shares the story of how she started her anime-themed makeup line, Elogical Cosmetics, while in middle school. Learn how she develops her products, where she draws inspiration from and how she leans on her mom for support. -
In this installment of Making It, we visit Akron Glass Works, a glassblowing studio in Akron where glass art is created and community members can learn how to create their own pieces.
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Shadi Ayoub moved to Cleveland in 2019 and began to build a community with other makers after leaving behind his print shop in Beirut, Lebanon. Watch how he creates traditional prints through the paper-making and letterpress process.
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In this installment of the Making It series, meet Sahithya Wintrich and her Indian finishing spice creation, Chutni Punch.
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Maker: Amalia Haas, CEO and chief bee whispererBusiness: Bee AwesomeLocation: BeachwoodRabbanit Amalia Haas grew up in an environment that centered around…
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Maker: Jenne Haddox, founderBusiness: Phase Acid ReducerLocation: MedinaMedina entrepreneur Jenne Haddox was diagnosed with a health condition that made…
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Maker: Da’Shika Street, ownerBusiness: Street CrafteryLocation: AkronDowntown Akron entrepreneur Da’Shika Street started Street Craftery, a DIY studio, to…
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Maker: Jerry Barnes, ownerBusiness: Well Heeled WayLocation: HartvilleWell Heeled Way owner Jerry Barnes has decades of experience training dogs and…
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Maker: Alan Giberson, owner and sign painterBusiness: Old Soul Sign Co.Location: ClevelandCleveland resident Alan Giberson was first drawn to hand-painted…
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Maker: Cyrus Ausar, ownerBusiness: Greatness CafeLocation: MassillonExpanding upon his personal self-improvement journey, Massillon native Cyrus Ausar…
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Makers: Brad and Dayna Yurkovich, ownersLocation: North CantonBusiness: Yurko SportsYurko Sports began with Brad Yurkovich creating wallets from old…
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Maker: Chelsea Monty-Bromer – Chief Technology Officer, FounderBusiness: SweatIDLocation: AkronCleveland State University Associate Professor Chelsea…
