There is a long tradition of entrepreneurship in Ohio, and small business is the engine that drives our state's economy. However, as a former small business owner, I understand the daily challenges that entrepreneurs and innovators often face. I believe that it's crucial to Ohio's economic future that we foster an environment in Ohio that encourages the growth of small, and locally-owned, businesses. That's why I've created the GrowNOW program. Read more here...

Old Orchard Garden Center
Stephanie Jaqua has always loved getting her hands dirty. She grew up in 4-H, and knew from the time that she was a child that she wanted to garden for a living. Read more...

Editors’ Note: to watch a television news story produced by WCMH-TV in April 2008 about CrimsonCup and the GrowNOW program, click on: http://www.nbc4i.com/midwest/cmh/news.apx.-content-articles-CMH-2008-04-21-0028.html

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