Posts by Shelby White
JULY 2025 SMALL BUSINESS OF THE MONTH: COORS REMODELING
Coors Remodeling began in 1993, when Bart Coors saw an opportunity amid Greater Lafayette’s housing boom. He noticed a growing demand for skilled trades — and a chance to earn a little money for college.
Read MoreJUNE 2025 SMALL BUSINESS OF THE MONTH: THE SPINNING AXE
Barbara Whitenight wasn’t expecting to find her next big idea when she walked into an axe-throwing venue on a summer trip to Kentucky. In fact, she wasn’t even sure she wanted to try throwing one.
Read MoreMAY 2025 SMALL BUSINESS OF THE MONTH: THE OUTPOST
In the early 2000s, Doug Cooper saw a gap—and an opportunity—in Greater Lafayette’s event scene. At the time, Cooper was running Sgt. Preston’s of the North, a popular downtown bar and grill.
Read MoreAPRIL 2025 SMALL BUSINESS OF THE MONTH: GIBSON PAINTING
When Chadd Gibson was 18, he was hard at work priming drywall and staining doors in newly built homes, earning just $3.25 an hour.
Read MoreMARCH 2025 SMALL BUSINESS OF THE MONTH: BUDGET BLINDS OF KOKOMO & LAFAYETTE
Nearly two decades ago, John Fanslar faced a decision that would change the course of his career.
Read MoreFEBRUARY 2025 SMALL BUSINESS OF THE MONTH: FLORA CANDLE COMPANY
Flora Candle Company started with a simple idea: create beautiful candles without taking from the earth.
Read MoreJANUARY 2025 SMALL BUSINESS OF THE MONTH: THIS OLD BUTCHER SHOPPE
This Old Butcher Shoppe offers a genuine farm-to-fork experience, emphasizing sustainable, regenerative agriculture.
Read MoreSEPTEMBER 2024 SMALL BUSINESS OF THE MONTH: ROSE MARKET
If you’ve ever strolled down Main Street, you’ve likely stumbled upon Rose Market— a lifeline for those with dietary restrictions, from gluten intolerances to vegan needs
Read MoreAUGUST 2024 SMALL BUSINESS OF THE MONTH: TACTILE ENGINEERING
Tactile Engineering is redefining what’s possible for the 338 million people globally who live with blindness and visual impairments.
Read MoreJULY 2024 SMALL BUSINESS OF THE MONTH: MOMAX AUTO SALES
Founded in 2011 by husband-and-wife duo Mari Chavez and Carlos Diaz, Momax Auto Sales began with a leap of faith and a lot of hard work.
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