Tag: Business Spotlight

Whitney Podboy and her husband Derek opened Cellar Door Coffee in 2016 in the Old Mill at the intersection of Water, Main, and Center streets in Garrettsville. And since opening the doors, the coffee house has become a community gathering spot for more than just good coffee. Due to...

“Exercise is primary prevention at its best,” notes Family Practitioner Dr. Jeffrey Ellerhorst. In his Garrettsville practice, it’s common for Ellerhorst to encourage his patients to exercise to avoid illnesses or to help exacerbate the effects of chronic conditions. Dr. Ellerhorst worked as a Physical Therapist for a decade before...

The local independently owned Elite Pharmacy’s expansion continues across Portage County, as it officially acquired the Medical Arts Pharmacy at 6693 North Chestnut Street in Ravenna on Dec. 1. “We have been having a relationship with the Medical Arts Pharmacy there in Ravenna for many years and first off we...

Ravenna graduates Matt Ferrell and Chad Konkle have spent the last seven years splitting time between their two businesses but have found the perfect solution, relocating Buckeye Residential Solutions and Battlegrounds Gaming Center to become neighbors. They held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at their new site 228 South Sycamore Street...

It’s a love story.  No, wait -- it's a small business article.  No, wait again -- it's a business rebranding.  Okay, it’s all three.  If you’ve never enjoyed a visit to the Wild Goats Cafe’ at 319 W. Main Street in Kent, the time has come!   The Wild Goats...

Lifelong friends Sara Davis and Morgan Taylor have been bonded by their love of working as hair stylists.  After 15 years of working as beauticians, the Ravenna locals are ready to be their own bosses as they have opened Rooted & Co Salon, which celebrated a ribbon-cutting ceremony last...

The City of Ravenna’s downtown continues to undergo revitalization as the Ravenna Work Hub officially opened its doors and held a ribbon-cutting ceremony last Friday afternoon at 1010 North Park Way. “We want to use this as a catalyst as an idea for how other property owners can rehab buildings,”...

If you haven’t been to Newton Falls, OH (zip 44444) here is yet another reason to go! In addition to the beautiful town, the two rivers, the many parks, the lit-up water tower, the statue of Liberty, the historic USO Building-Community Center, the Covered Bridge and the wonderful unique...

There’s a party happening in Hiram on Wednesday, November 12th that’s been 17 years in the making. That’s because this Christmas Open House, which takes place from 5 – 7 pm that day is not only celebrating another year at Hiram House Salon, but an incredible 17 years for...

After several years of travelling around Portage County, the mobile independent bookstore Books a Go Go has found a permanent home, opening its doors to a brick-and-mortar store on Aug. 30 at 220 Main Street in Ravenna. “It has been everything I wanted it to be, plus some. I have...

Newton Falls, Ohio has a great history of helping one another.  This reporter has covered fundraisers and benefits ranging from Bar Crawls to Duck Sponsorships, helping veterans to making Christmas special for those in need.  One can’t talk about the charity of Newton Falls without mentioning the Church Mouse.  Located...

Businesses have come and gone on the strip of Main Street in Garrettsville, but The Village Bookstore is one that has remained a constant. The local shop that sells used books will celebrate its 20th anniversary in October. “It doesn’t seem as long as it sounds,” Owner Ellen Eckhouse told...

Hartville Hardware & Lumber has slowly but surely become a staple in the Middlefield community. The family-owned hardware retail and lumber business hosted a private ribbon-cutting ceremony at its newest location last Wednesday afternoon at 32650 Kinsman Road in Middlefield. “We are so excited,” Hartville President Scott Sommers told The...

Opening as Maggie’s & More six years ago, the location at 6821 Wakefield Road in Hiram has rebranded, opening their doors for business as the M.O.R.E. Café. And while the name has changed, the mission of creating Meaningful Opportunities Reaching Everyone has remained. It all began when founder and Special...

Viega Manufacturing, a family-owned international manufacturer that develops plumbing and HVAC solutions, officially opened the doors to its newest facility by holding a grand opening at the Turnpike Commerce Center last Thursday morning at 4400 Beck Road in Mantua. “We are very proud that they have selected this location out...

Mantua Village welcomes Healthy Hearts Wellness and Yoga studio to their new location at 10702 Main St.  Krystal began her love for yoga in 2020 when she started taking classes at Essentialzen. She saw firsthand how yoga made such an impact on healing the mind, body, and spirit. The...

Burton resident Ed Malovec had toyed with the idea of opening his own store for several years. He made that dream a reality as his artisan vendor store, Blue Spruce Mercantile, has flourished for two months since opening its doors at 14258 North Cheshire Street on April 1. “The goal...

Denise Delillio opened her stained-glass studio, Beacon Hues Glass, in her home in Mantua just one short year ago. This weekend, she welcomed friends and family to her new studio space at 10511 Main Street – a warm and inviting space with even more room for classes and workshops.  As...

It is said that if you love what you do, you won’t work a day in your life.  Though the work she puts in is hard, it is work that is loved by Alexis Lane, owner/operator of Northeast Organics, LLC. Located on Whippoorwill Road in Newton Falls Township, near...

Sandi’s Creative Corner, a small crafts store in the strip outlet on East Main Street was officially honored by the Ravenna Area Chamber of Commerce by holding a ribbon-cutting ceremony last Wednesday afternoon. “I love meeting people and love having them come and enjoy the shop,” owner Sandi Randulic told...

Since 1843, the Jennings House on North Chestnut Street has been the home of several restaurants in Ravenna. The newest eatery, the White House Tavern sports bar, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony last Thursday afternoon. “I think that it is great because Preston Stewart and Joshua Smith seem young and vibrant,...

There are plenty of thrift stores and discount stores around Ravenna. But there has never been a store that offers both thrift and discount shopping until the This and That New and Used Goods store opened its doors on Jan. 31. “We have two aspects,” store owner Diana Wilson told...

Before 2021, there were no Urgent Care & Occupational Health centers located in Portage County. Now there are two Urgent Care centers in the county and the Hometown Urgent Care Center officially hosted its “ribbon-cutting” ceremony last Thursday afternoon in Ravenna. “As far as Ravenna is concerned and the Chamber’s...

This reporter has never met a chocolate that she didn’t like.  Or, at least, eat-as the case with cheap valentine’s chocolates bought at gas stations. Loving the chocolate is saved for the best.  Or, as with Pnut Butter Cups Company, the very best. As stated in the title, they are...

Bella Dawn Events invites the community to an Open House on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Guests will enjoy appetizers, drinks, and music while exploring the beautifully restored, historic building that now serves as a premier wedding and event venue. Built in 1850, Bella Dawn...

Something positive came to be during Covid, when two friends and fellow stylists-Julia Hayes and Victoria Conrad- followed their creative passions during the mandatory shut down. They funneled their creativity into a side-hustle – making clothing, jewelry, and accessories and selling them online and eventually through pop-ups and vendor...