Clients

CLIENTS IN THE NEWS – Success Stories

2024

Fifth Flavor -Kent

Fifth Flavor in the Akron Beacon Journal!

Website: https://www.fifthflavorkent.com/

Anzer

“When I came to Akron, I did not know anyone in Akron. Jim Griggy helped put me in touch with the members of the business support community who could work with me to get established.” – Owner Jay Mendpara

Website: https://www.anzer-usa.com/

2023

Meley Light Excavation LLC

“With help and resources from the Summit Medina Business Alliance SBDC, we have been able to launch and expande with confidence. I recommend that anyone thinking about starting a business in Ohio to contact their local SBDC as a great resource for help.” -Owner, Anthony “Tony” Meley

2022

Brighter Solutions

“We are grateful for the counseling and resources from the Summit Medina Business Alliance SBDC, and we encourage any small business to reach out to your local Ohio SBDC to help plan for growth.” – Owner Manuel Andrews 

Website: https://brightersolutionsco.com/

2021

Vinifera Wine-to-Whiskey Restaurant and Bar

Website: https://www.viniferawinebar.com/

2020

Consolidus, LLC

“The advisors at Summit Medina Business Alliance played a key role, and quickly became trusted advisors, in helping us navigate the challenges of an early stage startup through scale up… I have consider our SBDC advisor Jim Griggy, and the Center Director, Mary Ann Jasionowski a part of our advisory team and appreciate the role that they have played in our growth and success.” – Owner, Jeffrey Jones 

Website: https://www.consolidus.com/

New Adventures

“The assistance and guidance that we received from the SBDC allowed us to work towards our mission of helping increase the performance of the Crestwood School District by providing access to extremely high-quality early childhood education at an affordable price.” – Owner, Thomas Lane 

Website: https://www.naearlylearning.com/

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