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Brewery + Bliss

Brewery + Bliss

When Arthur Oestrike founded Jackie O’s Pub and Brewery in 2007 with his friend, he was committed to making it a community effort. The Brewery prides itself on creating neo-traditional handcrafted artisan ales.… Read More

Business + Customization

Business + Customization

Located on East State Street, Class A Sounds is owned and opperated by Aaron Thomas, a graduate of Ohio University. While Class A Sounds provides car detailing, window tinting home theater and car stereo installation, Aaron spends most of his weekends as a DJ around Athens.
See more about Aaron and Class A Sounds by watching the video to your right.… Read More

Caffeine + Conscience

Caffeine + Conscience

Donkey Coffee & Espresso Owner Christopher Pyle and Manager Jake Householder see the shop and Athens County, Ohio as the embodiment of community. Founded nearly eight years ago as an idyllic cross between Chris love of music and his desire for a community coffee house.… Read More

Widgets + Wisdom

Widgets + Wisdom

Sunpower founder William Beale laughs easily. He has the good-natured confidence that comes from nurturing a dream… Read More

Vision + Vibe

Vision + Vibe

3 Elliott Studio has become one of the most popular recording studios in southern Ohio since its opening in the fall of 2000… Read More

Invent + Implement

Invent + Implement

Global Cooling founders David Berchowitz and Dale Kiikka are a powerhouse team, the Idea Man & Mr. Hands… Read More

Music + Family

Music + Family

Kay Tousley and Melissa Pence are at the helm of Athens’ best-kept secret, an unassailably cool company… Read More

Art + Business

Art + Business

Local artist Jennifer L’Heureux realized her dream of becoming a working potter… Read More

Flavor + Community

Flavor + Community

When Jonathan Leal started Milo’s Whole World Gourmet, it was a natural extension of his love for food and his entrepreneurial spirit… Read More

Forest + Folk

Forest + Folk

Tim Peacock’s foray into the music business emerged somewhat unexpectedly, yet with a natural, rhythmic ease… Read More

Nature + Principles

Nature + Principles

Tom Lovdal doesn’t just build houses; he colludes with nature to create peaceful living spaces… Read More

Work + Life

Work + Life

Pawpaw entrepreneur Chris Chmiel integrates his business and his life… Read More

Company + Community

Company + Community

Diagnostic Hybrids CEO Dave Scholl owes it all to OU… Read More

Profit + Sustainability

Profit + Sustainability

Third Sun Solar and Wind Power owners Geoff & Michelle Greenfield mix profit with sustainable principles… Read More