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Inspiring Stories of Our Owners
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
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5 min read 
Inspiring Stories of Our Owners
Gina Mariko Rosales on Growing Her Event Planning Business
Gina Mariko Rosales lost 87% of her income when the pandemic hit. But a quick pivot and some creativity helped her event business soar.
June 1, 2021
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6 min read 
Inspiring Stories of Our Owners
How This Gluten-Free Baker Grew Her Business From Her Home Kitchen
Sway Soturi started the gluten- and dairy-free food business Forest & Flour out of her kitchen two years ago. Now, the business is getting ready to expand.
May 26, 2021
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3 min read 
Inspiring Stories of Our Owners
This Chocolatier Explains Why ‘Being Diverse is Actually an Asset’
When Charlotte Walter first immigrated from Indonesia, she felt like an outsider. But she ultimately learned to use her unique perspective to fill a business niche.
May 19, 2021
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4 min read 
Inspiring Stories of Our Owners
The Wayside Inn Founder on Owning a Bed & Breakfast
Tired of the corporate life, Kewei Xu quit his IT job to purchase a historic bed and breakfast. Now the first-time entrepreneur can’t imagine life any other way.
May 13, 2021
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4 min read 
Inspiring Stories of Our Owners
How to Deliver the Coffee Shop Experience Online
During the pandemic, Bean & Bean Coffee Roasters launched an e-commerce presence that delivers the same quality and customer experience as its brick-and-mortar locations.
May 4, 2021
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4 min read Actionable Tips
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