Robert Hovanec was out getting some air when he noticed something nearly every home had in common: grime-covered fences weathered by time and neglect. Most people would keep walking. Robert went home and started researching power washers. Not long after, he bought one to test on his own fence.

Some businesses start with a business plan. David’s Lawn Care started with a pair of helping hands and a heart to serve. Twenty-six years ago, David Downs was just a teenager helping his grandmother’s friends keep their yards looking sharp. He didn’t do it for money—he did it because it felt right. That same spirit still fuels his work today.

For Bruce Blumentritt, tone isn’t just a technical detail. It’s personal. A lifelong gigging guitarist, Bruce spent years chasing the perfect amp sound. No matter how many he played, none of them felt just right. That is, until he decided to build one himself.

After spending 17 years in the corporate world, Pamala Flugence made a bold move. She stepped away from the familiar and launched Let’s Create, combining her passion for creativity with her love for thoughtful gift-giving. What started as a leap of faith quickly became a purpose-driven business that brings people together and builds something lasting.

After a decade at Kellogg, Jimmy Sorrells found himself at a crossroads. Laid off in 2019, he made a decision that would reshape not only his career, but the way businesses connect across his community.

Christophær Alexander never set out to be a stylist. In fact, his path to fashion began in a gym during the pandemic. Someone complimented his outfit, asked if he was a stylist, and sparked a fire in him that would change everything. That simple moment of encouragement lit a new passion and gave Christophær the clarity to pursue more than what he had settled for. In November 2023, Christophar Divo Atelier was born. It was a leap of faith, a declaration of purpose, and a new chapter rooted in self-expression and transformation.