Our city is home to so many incredible businesses and so we asked the founders how they came up with the ideas for their businesses and have shared their responses below.

Imani Elexus | Artist

My businesses started as ideas of things I was already passionate about. With a love for graphic design and a clever way with words I figured I could get people intrigued and convince them of the value of my products and services. Although I previously didn’t have time to fully invest myself into my businesses the way I wanted, I now have the time, space, and enthusiasm to relaunch in a wiser way. Read more>>

Christina Shadle

Before I became an NTA-certified Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (FNTP) and Restorative Wellness Practitioner (RWP), I spent so much time and money trying to hack my digestive issues, combat afternoon slumps, relieve my intense PMS, and lose stubborn belly fat while working in corporate public relations. Read more>>

Renee Preston | Inventor & CEO

The idea for my business was born out of necessity. I had a problem that I needed to solve and I believed that I could solve it. So, I must say, that the product “Air Banditz” evolved from my belief in an idea. In my career as an orthotic and prosthetic technician I spent much of my time working independently. I really enjoyed my job because it required a lot of creative analytical thinking. Read more>>