Joe Ohlweiler spent seven years co-managing a manufacturing company and another 25 years in strategic planning, finance and CFO roles. It was ultimately the near five-hour daily commute from his home in southern New Jersey to Manhattan that became taxing, because it didn’t allow him much flexibility in his family life. By Kelsi Trinidad
Navigating the complexities of SBA loans can be daunting for many businesses, which often find themselves ineligible for various reasons. American Business Credit, also known as ABC Biz Loans, has been a stalwart in offering viable alternatives to these loans for over two decades. By Rose Mango
The demand for fresh dog food has skyrocketed in recent years due to the seemingly endless health benefits it offers your furry companion. As Conor Wooley started to home-cook food for his dog, he quickly realized how much the health of his dogs had improved. He then teamed up with his longtime friend, Rick Orlandi, to bring the product to market. United by a shared vision, they aimed to improve the lives of dogs in their community, and Natural Hounds was born. By Shelby Green
Tim Justice put on a tool belt at age 13 and worked alongside his father, a general contractor in Huntington, Utah, in the early ‘90s. He enjoyed working in his community and building things, but, after college, he chose to become the part owner of a financial education company that offered business and retirement coaching. By Patty Horansky
Bazooka Charlie’s Barber Co. is an attractive emerging brand in the lucrative men’s grooming arena. With six corporate locations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, the brand began franchising this year and, according to Owner Justin Goehring, is poised to disrupt the old-school barber industry. By Patty Horansky