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Inspiring Stories of Our Owners

Inspiring Stories of Our Owners

Introducing the Inspiring Force Behind The Entrepreneurial Spirit Fund by SIA Scotch

After years of building her scotch whisky brand, founder Carin Luna-Ostaseski is paying it forward and helping small business owners achieve the unexpected with the opportunity to receive a $10,000 grant plus mentorship.
July 13, 2021
7 min read
Inspiring Stories of Our Owners

This Publication Is Filling the Need for BIPOC and Queer Voices

A combination of grants, authenticity, and hustle helped Ashton Brooks launch a new platform for an underserved audience.
June 29, 2021
5 min read
Inspiring Stories of Our Owners

Entrepreneurship Helped Maureen Cacioppo Start a Family, Give Back, and Find Balance

We talk to the owner of Florida Pure Sea Salt about monetizing hobbies, navigating red tape, and giving back to your community.
June 24, 2021
6 min read
Inspiring Stories of Our Owners

Starting a Business Helped Stephen Burt Become the Lawyer He Was Meant To Be

“I really am passionate about serving and providing legal services to individuals who are in need. You don’t always do that at a big firm, because big firms are driven by money.”
June 23, 2021
5 min read
Inspiring Stories of Our Owners

Why This Woodworker Followed Her Passions to Solopreneurship

“For me, it’s about freedom. I love working by myself. I love getting to come into my shop and knowing that everything is going to be exactly where I left it.”
June 22, 2021
7 min read
Inspiring Stories of Our Owners

How Anna Peters of Art Coop Rose from Employee to Owner

As the second owner of the Art Coop, Anna Peters was determined to keep the Champaign–Urbana business going while also evolving it as a safe space for the queer community.
June 11, 2021
5 min read

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