by ella | Aug 20, 2025 | Business
Snowskate on UpstartPORTLAND-Andy Wolf was a frustrated skate boarder when he moved to Portlanda few years ago because of its snow-covered surroundings for much of the year. Wolf toyed with the idea of making a skateboard for snow. His answer was the...
by ella | Aug 20, 2025 | Business
Sweet Taste of SuccessDENVER-Elise and Evan Macmillan-sister and brother entrepreneurs-aim to satisfy. “Our whole business is about customers,” says Elise. These teenagers head The Chocolate Farm (TheChocolateFarm.com),which specializes in making chocolates and...
by ella | Aug 20, 2025 | Business
Against Long OddsLOS ANGELES—Tanya York produced her first film at 19. Since then she produced hundreds of films with her company York Entertainment (York Entertainment.com). York’s company has become an urban powerhouse and distributes its titles under the York...
by ella | Aug 20, 2025 | Business
Sparkling FinancialsEL SEGUNDO, CA—One afternoon 23-year-old Melody Kulp was playing outside with the young cousin of a friend when she placed yard-picked flowers in the girl’s hair and thought how much prettier they looked than headbands or hair clips. The next day,...
by ella | Aug 20, 2025 | Business
Dada, Dada, Dada…EL SEGUNDO, CA-Dwayne Lewis and Michael Cherry had a dream-a dream to own and run a company. With one lone product (a five-panel polo hat) and $1,000 in pooled paychecks, they launched Damani Dada(DamaniDada.com).The two dreamed that Damani Dada...
