Entrepreneurship: Growing Companies

When she was a child, Melinda Kirk was bitten by a dog. As a young adult, however, she was bitten figuratively when she and her partner obtained two Weimaraners. Her passion for pups pushed her to build a unique, specialty pet food business that sources organic ingredients and uses local producers.

Covington, KY

Dominion Liquid Technologies has grown from a small startup company manufacturing coffee flavored syrups to one that develops and produces energy shots, pancake syrups, cocktail mixes, barbeques and hot sauces - all made right here in Cincinnati.

3965 Virginia Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45227

The Women's Book is more than just a book. It's a multi-media directory of local resources for women in print and on the web, and a one-stop-shop to help readers find what's going on for and by women in their communities.

Cincinnati, OH

Great Plains converts camelina, an oilseed crop similar to canola and in the same family as the mustard seed, into a biodiesel fuel that can be used in cars, trucks and jets.

1 Enfield Street
Cincinnati, OH 45218

Two friends and experienced graphic designers - one on Cincinnati, one in L.A. -  are turning their passions into unique and fun paper products catching the eyes of mothers and hostesses in the Queen City and beyond.

877-344-4011
Cincinnati , OH

A local woman's experience transitioning from apartment living to home ownership lead to the creation of a virtual sharing site where people offer and look for thousands of items for short-term use.

Cincinnati, OH

While such trailblazers as Amazon.com and eBay have provided consumers with an easy and efficient means of online purchasing, Cincinnati technology firm Vinimaya is providing the same for its Fortune 500 clients thanks to their patented search and catalog management technology for e-procurement.

888-618-8634
45555 Lake Forest Drive
Cincinanti, OH 45242

For 56 percent of Americans, the “best part of waking up” is still the soothing aroma of a fresh pot of roasted coffee, and Seven Hills Coffee of Cincinnati can take credit for getting many of us off to that same good start each morning. 

513-489-5220
11094 Deerfield Road
Cincinnati, OH 45242

Launched in 2009, ProHuntersJournal.com is a virtual "Field and Stream meets Facebook" that connects readers with the great outdoors and raises funds to support wildlife conservation efforts. 

(513) 484-5658
1141 Delta Ave.
Cincinanti, OH 45208

After years of making her own soaps and lotions at home, Robin Feltner turned a well-honed hobby into an eco-chic bath and body company that relies on high-quality, natural ingredients.

(513) 368-7045
274 Francisridge Drive
Cincinanti, OH 45238

No, your weekly Soapbox is not getting into the beauty care industry. However, two sisters chose a great name when they started their own premium, natural soap company after designing soap at home to battle dry skin problems. They now have two shop locations and travel to festivals around Greater Cincinnati selling their bath and body products.

(513) 321-6300
2724 Erie Ave
Hyde Park , OH 45208

1-800-260-2776
3736 Regent Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45213

Encompass Workplace Solutions, a business spin off of the non-profit Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services, offers the corporate world a proactive solution for helping employees improve their mental health.

(513) 354-7024
1501 Madison Rd.
Cincinnati, OH 45206

A Cincinnati area family with a love of healthy food has created a line of frozen and refrigerated gourmet vegan foods that mix flavor, nutrition and whole ingredients.

513-272-6555
6216 Madison Rd.
Cincinnati, OH 45227

Nature's Garden delivered is a 21st Century spin on the food co-op movement, delivering fresh organic fruits and vegetable to doors across greater Cincinnati.

513-232-FOOD
Cincinnati, OH