Food with a Flair - Serving Medina, Ohio: During her college years, Terri Jones, originally a psychology student, developed an interest in food service management and decided that becoming a caterer would be a much more satisfying career. In September 1992 she purchased a location in Valley City, Ohio where she founded Eileen's Cafe & Catering and began earning an exemplary reputation for appetizing food and exceptional customer service. When we asked why she named her business "Eileen's", Terri laughingly explained that the name is a play on words since the outside of her building is not perfectly straight, but actually leans! We visited with Terri recently, and listened as she provided this overview of her company's services and offerings; - read more...

Serving the Community Since 1947 - Serving Medina, Ohio: Ralph Jones founded Wooster Glass Company Inc. in 1947 and sixteen years later Medina Glass Company was founded as a division of Wooster Glass. As Medina Glass Company grew and prospered, it soon became apparent that larger quarters were needed so in 1982 Medina Glass moved to a newly built facility at 3643 Pearl Road in Medina. We met recently with Manager Brian Keltz, and listened as he provided this overview of Medina Glass Company's services; - read more...

Full Service Electrical Contracting - Serving Medina, Ohio: Gary Evans began working in the electrical field shortly after graduating from high school. Finding the industry furnished him with the satisfaction of a job well done, Gary decided to open his own company and in 2001 founded Gary Evans Electric. We visited with Gary recently, and listened as he provided this overview of his company's services; - read more...

Safe and Reliable Transportation Services - Serving Medina, Ohio: A single mother of four, Shelley Fuchs started driving a taxicab part-time in 1996 to help support her family. Within five years she had moved into the office, became the Office Manager, and was then promoted to Vice-President of the taxicab company. After learning every aspect of the transportation business, Shelley decided it was time to start a business of her own. In October 2003, Shelley founded Foxx Transportation to provide safe and reliable transportation services to residents of Medina and the surrounding communities. We visited with Shelley recently, and listened as she provided this overview of Foxx Transportation's services; - read more...

World Class Training for Horses and Riders - Serving Medina, Ohio: Mary Waickman has been horse-crazy since she was only seven years old. She participated in 4-H, traded barn work for horseback rides and lessons, and spent her summers attending local and regional horse shows. While taking equine studies in college she became a riding instructor, moved into a grooming position, and has since spent a lifetime learning every phase of the equine industry. In the fall of 1999, Mary and her husband, Bob Judson, fulfilled her lifelong dream by moving to a newly built farm and founding Mary Waickman Stable. We met with Mary recently, and listened as she provided this overview of Mary Waickman Stable's offerings; - read more...

Quality Workmanship, Fast Service, Reasonable Prices - Serving Medina, Ohio: Rob Stair has been working on cars since he was fifteen years old. His passion for automobiles led to a career in the auto repair industry and his employment at various local repair facilities. Realizing he wanted to work for himself, Rob founded Dealer Connection Auto Service in 1998 to provide vehicle repairs for used car dealers. As his reputation grew, Rob soon found his business beginning to change as more and more of his customers were private citizens who were thrilled to have an honest, knowledgeable mechanic take care of their car. Open to the public, Dealer Connection Auto Service continues to set a new benchmark for service in the auto repair industry. We met with Rob recently, and listened as he provided this overview of Dealer Connection's services; - read more...

State-of-the Art Veterinary Care Since 1965 - Serving Medina, Ohio: Akron-Medina Veterinary Hospital has been an integral part of the Medina community since its founding in 1965. As an eighth grade project Dr. Steven R. Hicks did a career study on veterinary medicine, fell in love with the field, and began working at the hospital in the late 1980s. After graduating from Ohio State in 1995 Dr. Hicks became a Veterinarian at the hospital, and assumed ownership of the facility in 2001. We met with Dr. Hicks recently, and listened as he provided this overview of Akron-Medina Veterinary Hospital's services; - read more...

Keep On Riding With An Ohio-Built Trike! - Serving Medina, Ohio: Wayne and Gloria Blackburn have been die-hard motorcycle enthusiasts all of their lives. Searching for a way to turn their hobby into a business, Wayne and Gloria founded Blackburn's Trikes in 1978. They began building trailers for motorcycles, and in 1996 added performing trike conversions to their list of offerings. We visited with Wayne and Gloria recently, and listened as they provided this overview of Blackburn's Trikes' services; - read more...

Northeast Ohio's Premier Martial Arts Studio - Serving Medina, Ohio: Sensei Jeff Burlingame has been a Medina resident practically his entire life. He began training in the martial arts when only thirteen years of age, and in 1969 could be found teaching Okinawan Shorin-Ryu Karate to others at the YMCA, local churches, backyards, party centers, his basement, or anywhere he could find floor space. Martial arts remained both his hobby and a passion throughout his twenty-three year career with the Medina County Sheriff's Office. - read more...

A Local Kennel With a Statewide Reputation for Quality and Convenience - Serving Medina, Ohio: Jen and John Handrosh have been true animal lovers since childhood. John enjoyed showing obedience and confirmation dogs and Jen has owned horses and dogs throughout her life. Wanting to build a business that would enable them to work with animals daily, Jen and John founded All Paws Kennel on their beautiful Litchfield property in the spring of 2005. We visited with Jen and John recently, and listened as they provided this overview of All Paws Kennel's services; - read more...

For All Your Automotive Needs - Serving Medina, Ohio: From the time he was very young Joe Falkenberg was always tinkering with go-carts, tractors, and anything having nuts and bolts. He took classes in automotive repair at the JVS during high school, and afterward continued his studies to earn his ASE certification. After working in several repair shops, Joe decided to open his own business and in 2007 founded All Care Automotive, LLC on Pearl Road in Brunswick Hills, Ohio. We met with Joe recently, and listened as he provided this overview of the services available at All Care Automotive; - read more...

Sustainable & Affordable Wind Power Solutions for Your Home or Business - Serving Medina, Ohio: As Doug Bloom was online conducting research on renewable energy, he met an engineer from China who holds nine international patents on his vertical axis turbine. Doug began selling his turbines in the United States and before long suggested to his parents, Robert and Nancy Bloom, that they form a wind power energy company so he could focus on running the sales department. On April 15, 2008, Robert and Nancy founded Four Seasons Windpower, LLC and distribute for this manufacturer as well as others. We met with Nancy recently and listened as she provided this overview of Four Seasons Windpower's revolutionary products and vision for the future. - read more...

Helping You Look and Feel Your Best Every Day - Serving Medina, Ohio: VCS Salon & Spa, originally known as The Village Clip Shoppe, was founded by the Mahoney family in 1976 in Medina's historic Victorian Village. In 1999 with a growing clientele and a need for larger space they constructed their own building and moved the shop to 410 South Court Street where the name was updated to VCS Salon & Spa. Lucy Mahoney's daughters, Coleen Morlock and Mary Kay Hallas, began helping out at the salon when they were still in school, and the three of them have successfully built their family-owned and operated business from its humble two-chair beginnings to one of Medina's leading salons with thirty employees. We met with Coleen recently, and listened as she provided this overview of VCS Salon & Spa's services; - read more...

The Green Collision Shop - Serving Medina, Ohio: Wayne Evans' interest in automobiles began when he was only twelve years old. Throughout his 20+ year career, he has worked in a variety of body shops including 16 years doing autobody repair for dealerships. Deciding it was time to start their own business, Wayne and his wife, Diana, founded Wayne's Collision Center on August 1, 2008. We visited with Wayne and Diana recently, and listened as they provided this overview of Wayne's Collision Center's services; - read more...

Mmmm... toasty! - Serving Medina, Ohio: Quiznos opened its first restaurant in Denver's Capitol Hill neighborhood in 1981 and five years later had grown to include one hundred restaurants. Due to their incredible subs and uncanny business sense, Quiznos quickly became a rising star in the restaurant industry. Today you will find the familiar Quiznos logo on over 3,000 restaurants in the United States and fifteen foreign countries. - read more...

Helping Your Child Put Their Pieces Together - Serving Medina, Ohio: Loving to work with children, Joy Harbaugh's daughter, Brittany, thoroughly enjoyed her position at a Seville child care center. When the center was getting ready to close, Joy offered to buy the business and in March 2008 she and Brittany became the new owners of Puzzletime Childcare Center & PreSchool in Seville, Ohio. We met with Joy and Brittany recently, and listened as they provided this overview of Puzzletime Childcare Center & PreSchool's services and offerings; - read more...

Providing a Learning, Growing Experience Since 1999 - Serving Medina, Ohio: Esther Katanic, owner of Home Away From Home Daycare, chose her profession due to her overwhelming love for children. A Sunday school teacher for twenty years, Esther enjoyed a two decade career with National City Bank but working with children was always her hearts' desire. In 1999 Esther founded Home Away From Home Daycare to create an atmosphere that would be safe, fun, and nurturing for your child in your absence. We visited with Esther recently, and listened as she provided this overview of Home Away From Home Daycare's services; - read more...

Top Quality Coverage, Competitive Pricing, & Unsurpassed Customer Service - Serving Medina, Ohio: In the mid 1970s, Karen Blair was training to be a loan manager in a bank. With four children at home, though, the evening hours her job required meant that Karen had less time to spend with her children than she wanted. Her brother, Vice-President for a large insurance company, began to tell her about the opportunities available in the insurance industry where she would be free to set her own hours. In 1978 Karen started her insurance career at an all woman insurance agency in Lakewood, Ohio, followed by several years representing companies writing property, casualty, and life policies. Wanting to provide her clients with better service coupled with a greater level of personal attention, Karen founded Blair Financial Services, Inc. in in Elyria, Ohio in 1993. We visited with Karen recently, and listened as she provided this overview of Blair Financial Services' offerings; - read more...

Get More Out of Life - Serving Medina, Ohio: In 2004 Steve E. Vojtko, MOT, OTR/L, MBA and his wife, Loretta Vojtko, MPT, founded Health and Occupational Preventative Solutions, LLC (HOPS) to provide injured workers with physical and occupational therapy services at their job site and to develop and implement BWC sponsored Transitional Work Programs and cost containment strategies for employers. In March of 2009, HOPS opened its 2,300 square foot outpatient therapy clinic in Seville, Ohio to extend their services to the entire community. We met with Steve recently, and listened as he provided this overview of HOPS Therapy Services' offerings; - read more...

Home Style....Your Way! - Serving Medina, Ohio: During her entire thirty year career in the restaurant industry, Michelle Ward hoped that one day she could own her own restaurant. She responded to an ad in the paper for a restaurant for sale in Medina, Ohio, looked the property over, and told the owner she'd take it the very same day. Believing that her true calling in life is to serve great food to great customers, Michelle founded Michelle's Place early in 2008. We met with Michelle recently, and listened as she provided this overview of Michelle's Place's food and atmosphere; - read more...

There's Freshness in Every Bite - Serving Medina, Ohio: When Darlene Pfeiffer started her home-based catering and cake baking business she never imagined how popular she soon would become. Before long her business had grown to the point that she needed more space, so in 2008 Darlene opened The Bakery Shoppe in a bright, sunny location on Medina's Public Square. We visited with Darlene recently, and listened as she provided this overview of the delightful experience awaiting you at The Bakery Shoppe; - read more...

Home of the $13.50 Service Call - Serving Medina, Ohio: When friends of Matt Heilman told him how much they enjoyed owning their own businesses, Matt began to imagine himself in their position. He loved the idea of being his own boss, and building a future for himself and his family certainly had an overwhelming appeal. After teaching himself a trade that could touch the lives of every member of the community, Matt founded Advantage Washer & Dryer Repair on April 3, 1991. We visited with Matt recently, and listened as he outlined the services his company offers and the business philosophy that has made Advantage Washer & Dryer Repair an undisputed success; - read more...

Fantastic Repairs at Fantastic Prices - Serving Medina, Ohio: Darrin La Vine's thirty-five year career in autobody repair began when he was twelve years old by pushing a broom in his father's body shop. Over the years while Darrin was perfecting his skills, his brother Eric went to technical school to become a certified diesel and transmission mechanic, specializing in marine transmissions and engines. Combining their talents, Darrin and Eric founded Fantastic Finishes, Inc. in a small Pearl Road shop in 1999. As their reputations grew and business increased, they quickly outgrew their original facilities, so in 2003 Fantastic Finishes moved to a more spacious location at the corner of Pearl and Foskett Roads. We met with Darrin recently, and listened as he provided this overview of Fantastic Finishes' services and offerings; - read more...

Professional Salon Services for the Entire Family - Serving Medina, Ohio: Karen Holler, a hair stylist with over 32 years experience, opened her first salon in Brunswick, Ohio. After her triplets were born life became more hectic, so Karen sold her salon to devote her time to her growing family. By the late 1990s her sons were in school and Karen was eager to resume her career. She purchased a salon in Medina, Ohio, remodeled and redecorated the facility, and in October 1998 founded York Hair Design. We visited with Karen recently, and listened as she provided this overview of York Hair Design's services and offerings; - read more...

No Task Goes Undone - Serving Medina, Ohio: Jackie Hackley always dreamt of becoming an office manager. To prepare for her career, she earned her Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration from Cleveland State University with a specialization in Personnel Management/Human Resources and a concentration in Accounting. Afterward, Jackie worked with several area companies where she also became proficient with QuickBooks, Intuit's computerized small business accounting software. - read more...

Dedicated to Your Practice's Financial Well-Being - Serving Medina, Ohio: Wendy D. Carson enjoyed a fifteen year career in the retail industry where she rose to the position of Vice-President of Merchandising. In spite of the success she enjoyed, the 50 and 60 hour work weeks left little time for family. Wendy decided to leave the retail business behind, and in 1995 applied her accumulated business and administrative experience to found CompuMed Medical Billing Specialists, LLC. We visited with Wendy recently, and listened as she provided this overview of CompuMed Medical Billing Specialists' services; - read more...

Home of the Bonus Bucket - Serving Medina, Ohio: Mike Biskup, owner and operator of Greenkeepers Lawn Service & Landscaping, Inc., has worked in the lawn care and landscaping industry since his college days in the early 1990s. He founded Greenkeepers in Medina in 1999, and in 2006 opened The Mulch Barn on Lafayette Road as a natural extension of the services he already offered. We visited with Mike recently, and listened as he provided this overview of The Mulch Barn's products and services; - read more...

Setting a New Benchmark in Professional Hair, Skin, and Nail Care Services - Serving Medina, Ohio: In the mid 1980s Sandy Vargo owned a beauty supply store where she sold combs, brushes, and a variety of hair care products. She then opened a service with two assistants to provide hair cutting and perms to shut-ins in the comfort of their own homes. In 1989, Sandy founded V.I.P Beauty Salon Inc. on the north end of Medina, and in 2002 moved her salon to its present location at 120 N. East Street. We met with Sandy and Salon Managers Gina Joyce, Jackie Lucas, and Belinda Senick recently, and listened as they provided this overview of V.I.P Beauty Salon's services; - read more...

Peace of Mind, Each Step of the Way - Serving Medina, Ohio: During her fifteen year career with the FBI, Bridgett Maynard-Dennis learned the importance of having high expectations of herself, being 100% accurate all of the time, and being ready to go anytime, anywhere. Although the work was very rewarding, the demanding lifestyle left Bridgett feeling torn between her dedication to her job and her responsibilities to her two young children. Seeking a career that would provide a better balance between work and family, Bridgett accepted a position with a title and escrow company where she became a licensed Title Agent. In 2007, she coupled her title experience with her people skills and her penchant for accuracy to found Maynard &Dennis Title with her husband, Ken, and her son, Jeff. We met with Bridgett recently, and listened as she provided this overview of Maynard &Dennis Title's services; - read more...

A Big Store Experience with a Mom and Pop Atmosphere - Serving Medina, Ohio: Working as a sales manager for a motorcycle dealership, Kirk Compton got the surprise of his life when a couple customers asked how much it would cost to buy all of the used motorcycles he had on hand. Not your typical customers, these European gentlemen were purchasing container loads of used American and Japanese motorcycles they could ship to Holland, Germany, Belgium, and England for resale at higher prices. Sensing an intriguing business opportunity at hand, Kirk, his brother Paul, and their father, Gar founded Wholecycle, Inc. in 1992 buying used motorcycles and shipping them forty at a time to Europe. - read more...

For All Your Landscaping Needs - Serving Medina, Ohio: Joe Demeter founded Paradise Tree Farm, Inc. in 1988 as an outgrowth of the enjoyment he found in watching plants grow. Purchasing a 100 acre farm, Joe and his father constructed a very efficient irrigation system, added a couple ponds, and the first year purchased and planted 1,500 trees. Throughout the following 21 years Paradise Tree Farm continued to grow, and today Joe plants closer to 8,000 new trees each year. We visited with Joe recently, and listened as he provided this overview of Paradise Tree Farm, Inc. and the products and services they offer; - read more...

Improving Both Your Health and Your Life - Serving Medina, Ohio: As a Registered Nurse and Certified Yoga Instructor, Shirley Weimer has a deep appreciation for health and wellness. She first began to practice yoga in 1973 and quickly realized the vital role this centuries-old science can play not only as a great stress reliever, but in building strength and flexibility of both mind and body. In 1997 Shirley founded Northern Ohio Yoga to help local residents seeking inner peace, a quieted mind, and a more comfortable body. We met with Shirley Weimer recently, and listened as she provided this overview of Northern Ohio Yoga's offerings; - read more...

Convenient, Safe, and Eco-Friendly - Serving Medina, Ohio: As a mother and a wife, Joy Wright frequently visited web sites concerning products typically used in most households. She was shocked and alarmed to discover that many everyday cleaning, laundry, and cosmetic products contain harmful chemicals and even carcinogens. Wanting the best for her family, Joy began her quest to find high quality products that were highly effective while being safer for her family, home, and the environment. In 2005, Joy founded "The Joy of Wellness Co." to provide others with the exceptional products she had found, and to teach them about the many toxins to which their families are exposed every single day. We visited with Joy recently, and listened as she provided this overview of The Joy of Wellness Co.; - read more...

A Unique Learning Experience - Serving Medina, Ohio: An accountant by trade, Debbie Destro has always had a passion for children and education. Realizing that Brunswick needed another alternative, Debbie and Joe founded Kids Town Child Development Center in February 2004. At that time, there were only four other childcare centers in Brunswick, all operating under the same "big room" concept. We met with Debbie recently, and listened as she provided this overview of Kids Town's unique concept and services; - read more...

Top Quality Appliance Repairs Since 1986 - Serving Medina, Ohio: As a small child, Tony DiMassa could frequently be found taking things apart, seeing how they worked, and then putting them back together again. He attended the Cuyahoga County Vocational School during his junior and senior years in high school where he quickly learned the ins and outs of appliance repair. In 1986 Tony founded Total Appliance Service in a small space behind his father's barber shop and his father was often the source of his earliest customers. His father would come back to where Tony had a little desk and one telephone, and say, "I have a customer that needs his washing machine fixed." Tony then got the customer's address, went to his house, and fixed the washer. From these humble beginnings, Total Appliance Service has since grown into being one of the top appliance service companies in the entire northeast Ohio community. We met with Tony recently, and listened as he provided this overview of Total Appliance Service's services and offerings; - read more...

Specializing in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation - Serving Medina, Ohio: While working as a school teacher, Susan M. Arceneaux, M. D. earned her master's degree in Special Education with emphasis on Learning Handicapped and Aphasia. She then completed a second B.A. degree in Biology before graduating from Dartmouth Medical School. She completed a one year internship, and a three year residency at MetroHealth Medical Center/Case Western University in Physiatry. Physiatry is a branch of medicine which aims to enhance and restore functional ability and quality of life to those with cognitive and physical impairments or disabilities. Dr. Arceneaux founded her Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) practice in Medina, Ohio in 2001. We met with Dr. Arceneaux recently, and listened as she providee this overview of her practice's services and offerings; - read more...

Quality Workmanship, Honesty, & Integrity - Serving Medina, Ohio: While in school Jason Chupp took a vocational aptitude test with the results showing that he was particularly suited for a career in the field of horticulture. Jason had already developed a love of plants and working outdoors, so in 2005 he founded Grand View Landscaping and Decks L.L.C. We visited with Jason recently, and listened as he provided this overview of Grand View Landscaping's services; - read more...

If Anything Leaks, Squeaks, Rattles, Thumps, or Bumps - Serving Medina, Ohio: Brad Leyda's career in the automotive repair industry began with a job at a local muffler shop when he was in 9th grade. By the time he graduated from high school, Brad was already on his way to becoming a highly skilled mechanic. Wanting to own his own business, Brad founded Brad's Auto Service in Medina, Ohio in 1993. We met with Brad recently, and listened as he provided this overview of the services he provides; - read more...

As Chemical Free as a Salon Can Be - Serving Medina, Ohio: Phyllis DiSalvo and Nancy Bruening met while working at a local hair salon. Some of Phyllis' clients told her they experienced allergic reactions whenever they came in contact with the typical shampoos, hair coloring, and styling aids found in homes and salons everywhere. Deciding there must be a better way, Phyllis soon began to locate organic styling products that provided all the benefits of their traditional counterparts without the chemicals that can cause a variety of health problems, including asthma and allergies. In March 2007, Phyllis and Nancy founded Botanica Organic Salon where they offer their clients a complete salon experience that is both safe and odor free. We met with Phyllis and Nancy recently, and listened as they provided this overview of Botanica Organic Salon's offerings; - read more...

Come Home to Brookpoint Apartments - Serving Medina, Ohio: Don and Elizebeth Williams met in Tampa, Florida where they embarked on a successful career in apartment ownership and management. They sold their properties in 2002, traveled extensively, and played a bit with antique automobiles. After moving back to Medina, Ohio, Don's hometown, Don and Liz discovered Brookpoint Apartments, built in 1979, was for sale, and they purchased the property in February 2008. We met with Don recently, and listened as he provided this overview of the lifestyle and amenities available at Brookpoint Apartments; - read more...

Next Time You Leave Home Your Pet Won't Have To - Serving Medina, Ohio: At the end of her thirty year career in the international transportation trade, Sandy Winland was wondering what life held in store for her next. She was asked to lend a hand with her step-daughter's pet sitting business, and once she met her first dog she fell in love immediately. In May 2004 Sandy went full time in pet sitting and in April 2005 created Critters Keeper Pet Care Service, LLC where she cares for a multitude of area pets as if they were her own. We visited with Sandy recently, and listened as she provided this overview of the services Critters Keeper offers; - read more...

Your Healthcare Ambassadors - Serving Medina, Ohio: Diplomat Healthcare has been in North Royalton since 1979. In February 2008, the facility was purchased by Saber Healthcare Group which has since embarked on an ambitious renovation project of the physical facility and the services they offer. We met recently with Administrator Victoria Dumbra, LNHA, and listened as she provided this overview of Diplomat Healthcare's services and offerings; - read more...

Medina County's Premier Restoration Technicians - Serving Medina, Ohio: Heather Leyda hired a friend to help her paint her husband's automobile repair shop. When they were done they couldn't believe the dramatic difference between the "before and after" appearance. They decided to start their own company offering similar services to local residents and businesses, but before they got started Heather's friend moved out of the area leaving Heather to start the business on her own. Remembering how impressed they had been with the striking difference in the before and after appearance of her husband's shop, Heather founded Before and After Cleaning Service in January 2008. We visited with Heather recently, and listened as she provided this overview of the many services Before and After Cleaning Service provides; - read more...

Clean, Secure, and Convenient Local Storage Facilities - Serving Medina, Ohio: Searching for a solution to his own storage needs, Russ Green realized that constructing a large enough building would not only satisfy his own requirements but would also provide extra space that could be rented to others. In 1987 Russ founded All Purpose Storage, a two building facility with a total of forty-five individual storage units. Located at 5420 Lake Road in Medina, Ohio, All Purpose Storage has expanded their available storage space with the addition of a second forty-five unit facility located at 7417 Lake Road in Chippewa, Ohio. We visited with Russ and his wife, Joanne, recently, and listened as Russ provided this overview of All Purpose Storage's offerings; - read more...

Quality Workmanship That Is Guaranteed! - Sal and Tom Manera, owners of Sal's Landscaping Co., grew up working along side their father where they learned the landscaping and concrete trades. Using the knowledge handed down from father to sons, Sal and Tom Manera have spent nearly three decades introducing Northeast Ohio residents to outdoor living at its finest. We met with Tom and Sal recently, and listened as they provided this overview of the services Sal's Landscaping Co. has to offer; - read more...

The Seville Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting - The Seville Chamber of Commerce held its annual meeting and dinner on February 16, 2009 at the American Heritage Restaurant in Seville. Mayor Larry Landis spoke about the past year and upcoming plans for 2009. January minutes were ratified, and the budget for 2009 was approved with the understanding that Night at the Races is to be reconsidered. - read more...

Your One-Stop Diesel Pick-Up Truck Headquarters - Serving Medina, Ohio: Karl Mireiter began repairing and modifying diesel pick-up trucks and building transmissions in 2001. His hobby continued to grow throughout the years until Karl and his wife, Christina, decided the time had come to turn Karl's dreams into reality. They purchased a property on N. Front Street in Burbank, repaired and remodeled the building, and in 2008 founded RedLine Diesel Power. We visited with Karl and Christina recently, and listened as they provided this overview of RedLine Diesel Power's services and offerings; - read more...

Quality, Service, & 100% Customer Satisfaction - Serving Medina, Ohio: After retiring from his career as a truck driver, Elmer Bechtold began searching for something he could do on a part-time basis to supplement his pension. After founding E & E Interior Painting with his wife, Elaine, on February 1, 2002, Elmer's part-time endeavor grew into a full-time business as word of his top quality workmanship quickly spread. We visited with Elmer and Elaine recently, and listened as Elmer described their company's services and offerings; - read more...

Here's the Real Scoop! - Serving Medina, Ohio: With two loving dogs of her own, Marcy Szucs is very familiar with the challenges day-to-day care of pets can bring. In April 2003, Marcy founded Scoopidy Doo, LLC to assist Northeast Ohio homeowners with cleaning up what their dogs leave behind. We visited with Marcy recently, and listened as she provided this overview of the services Scoopidy Doo provides; - read more...

A Portrait of Style - Serving Medina, Ohio: As a child growing up in Western Pennsylvania, Laurie Musser loved to draw. With six brothers and sisters, she often had difficulty finding a blank sheet of paper so her mother gave her a chalkboard as a medium for her artistic talents. Laurie would sit on the floor drawing on the chalkboard until she was surrounded by mountains of chalk dust, and was thrilled with the joy her friends and family found in her drawings. Following her graduation from The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, PA, Laurie moved to Strongsville, OH and embarked on a twenty-five year career as an illustrator for American Greetings. Wanting to broaden her horizons and focus her talents in new directions, Laurie launched her own business and founded Chalkboard Studio in 2003. We met with Laurie recently, and listened as she provided this overview of her studio's offerings; - read more...

Eliminate Your Pain & Enjoy Life Again - Serving Medina, Ohio: In the not-so-distant past, the only treatment available for people suffering from pain would be to visit their physician, receive a few epidurals, and then be on their way to see a surgeon. Sometimes the surgery would bring them the relief they sought, but many times they would be told their pain was caused by irrepairable nerve or disc damage and pain would be a constant companion throughout the rest of their life. Fortunately, times have changed. - read more...

Optimal Energy Efficiency & Enhanced Comfort - Serving Medina, Ohio: Several years ago, Jon Bridge was introduced to a contractor in Buffalo, New York who was helping homeowners save money on their energy costs by insulating their new homes with a revolutionary polyurethane foam product. Jon, impressed with what he saw, attended classroom training in the technique and began working for the company to gain valuable field experience. In 2005, Jon founded Foam Crafters Insulation Co. in Westlake, Ohio to enable property owners in Northeast Ohio to realize the financial benefits of this super-efficient foam insulation. We visited with Jon recently, and listened as he provided this overview of Foam Crafters Insulation's offerings; - read more...

The Permanent Waterproofing Solution - Serving Medina, Ohio: Douglas (Doug) B. Kern has always been interested in the construction industry. After meeting the founder of B-Dry Waterproofing System, Doug was so impressed with B-Dry's unique approach to waterproofing basements he purchased the original B-Dry franchise in 1992. We visited with Doug recently, and listened as he provided this overview of B-Dry's services and their remarkable history as the undisputed leader in the waterproofing industry; - read more...

The Affordable Solution to Keeping Your Vehicle Running Smoothly - Serving Medina, Ohio: After touring the Joint Vocational Center (JVC), now known as the Medina County Career Center, when in his early teens, Sean Presser knew he wanted a career in automotive mechanics. He graduated from Medina High School, then attended Northwestern College where he earned automotive and business degrees. Sean has become an A.S.E. Master Certified Technician, and obtained his Nissan certification while working for local Nissan dealers. - read more...

The Hidden Fire Hazard in Your Home - Serving Medina, Ohio: Most of us would be surprised to learn that lurking inside our homes is a fire hazard so severe it could cost us our home or even the lives of our loved ones. What is the source of this alarming danger? It is nothing less than the vent of your clothes dryer! - read more...

Quality Printing at Advantageous Pricing - Serving Medina, Ohio: Repro Depot Printing was founded in Medina, OH in the mid-1970s. At the time, Diane Korfhage's husband, Kurt, was a paper salesman, and one day while paying a call on Repro Depot Printing he learned that the business was for sale. Upon arriving home, he told Diane about Repro Depot Printing and suggested she consider buying the company. Thirteen months after the business first opened its doors Diane became the new owner and has now been building a reputation for quality printing services for over thirty years. We visited with Diane recently, and listened as she provided this overview of the services her company provides; - read more...

Serving the Healthcare Needs of Horses, Small Animals, & Exotic Pets - Serving Medina, Ohio: In 2004 Drs. Robert Nathan and Stephen Faust purchased Sharon Center Veterinary Hospital which had been originally established by Dr. Dave McDonald. Primarily an equine practice in the beginning, Sharon Center Veterinary Hospital has grown throughout the years to become a practice providing care not only for horses, but for small animals and exotic pets, as well. We met with Drs. Nathan and Faust recently, and listened as they provided this overview of the services available at Sharon Center Veterinary Hospital; - read more...

A Cost-Effective Solution to Mold Remediation - Serving Medina, Ohio: Early in 2001 Douglas (Doug) Kern discovered that many homeowners and building owners were losing the coverage for mold damage that had been provided by their insurance policies. As the insurance companies began refusing to cover damage from mold growth, building owners were suddenly in need of a cost-effective solution to their mold remediation needs. Doug founded Mold Protection Services, Inc. in 2001 to handle those mold related problems, and became a Certified Applicator for Anabec, a leader in the indoor air quality industry known for their non-toxic, environmentally safe microbial products for the treatment of mold and bacteria. We visited with Doug recently, and listened as he provided this overview of Mold Protection Services'; - read more...

Giving You Their Best Every Day - Serving Medina, Ohio: Medina's Hawkins Market, located at 233 Lafayette Road since opening in October 1982, was purchased in 2002 by Geyer's Markets, Inc. Geyer's Markets was founded in 1945 by brothers John and Melvin Geyer, and over the following years has built an enviable reputation built on desire, sacrifice, and plenty of hard work. While not nearly as large as a Giant Eagle or Walmart, Hawkins Geyer's Fresh Foods offers the Medina community friendly and courteous service, quality products, fair value, and an unending dedication to its employees. We met recently with Store Manager Joyce Porter, and listened as she provided this overview of Hawkins Geyer's Fresh Foods' offerings; - read more...

The Distinctive Look of Natural Stone - Serving Medina, Ohio: During World War II Mike Hardy served his country aboard several ocean going vessels including the U.S.S. California which sank after the Japanese raid on Pearl Harbor, the U.S.S. Astoria which went down at Guadalcanal, and the U.S.S. Santa Fe. After his discharge from the Navy, Mike trained as a bricklayer and built 50 masonry houses, many of which featured hand-cut stone fronts. Intrigued by the stone business, Mike founded Medina Cut Stone, Inc. in 1954 where he continues to supply homeowners and contractors with some of the finest stone building products in the local area. We met with Mike recently, and listened as he provided this overview of Medina Cut Stone's products and services; - read more...

Health, Happiness, & Wellness - Serving Medina, Ohio: When Dr. Matthew Hamilton was a child of thirteen years of age, he fell on the small of his back while playing basketball. Although their were no fractured or broken bones, he was placed on medication and advised to get plenty of rest while applying ice to his injuries. Wanting to get back in the game as soon as possible, Dr. Hamilton convinced his family to take him to see a chiropractor who determined that he had two major subluxations which were causing muscle spasms that were pinching a nerve. The chiropractor began to treat Dr. Hamilton's injured back, and within two days Dr. Hamilton was back on the court with his classmates. - read more...

Complete Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Services - Serving Medina, Ohio: Five generations of men in James (Jim) Schneider's family have supported their families by working on vehicles. His great-grandfather was a blacksmith, his father and grandfather were mechanics, and now Jim, his wife of over thirty years, Susan, and his son, Chris, are following the family tradition. Jim was introduced to the trade at twelve years of age, opened his first shop in Litchfield in 1980, and moved his business to Norwalk Road in Medina in 1986. We visited with Jim recently, and listened as he provided this overview of the services available at Jim's Maintenance Services; - read more...