Kent local Katy Thomas has hosted the "Kent in Good Company" podcast since the beginning of 2024.
Every Wednesday, a new episode is released featuring Thomas sitting down with a local business owner...
LaunchNET’s Small Business Showcase event on Nov. 21 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the DI Hub, allows entrepreneurs to display their businesses.
Alizeh Khalifa, assistant director of marketing at LaunchNET,...
Woodsy’s Music has been a staple in the Kent community for over 40 years, offering musicians and music lovers a vast array of musical instruments and accessories since 1972. The Woodsy’s team has played...
On North Water Street, bright balloons and a large pink cake pop-themed van brought color to downtown Kent's rainy spring day as Daisy Pops, Kent’s first cake pop business, opened its doors to the public.
Amy...
Over 200 attendees from across Northeast Ohio participated in the Main Street Kent’s Chocolate Walk Saturday afternoon after tickets for the event sold out.
More than 32 local businesses served sweet...
When the COVID-19 pandemic closed businesses down in 2020, over 70 films pushed their release dates.
This caused MovieScoop Kent Plaza Cinemas, a movie theater in University Plaza in Kent, to adapt...
Shoppers looking for something different in downtown Kent have a new women’s clothing boutique to visit in Acorn Alley.
Rachel Turner, store manager and buyer for Tiger Rae Boutique, opened the shop...
Kent Natural Foods, a small co-op food business since 1971, values eco-friendly products, healthy food and a home feel experience in downtown Kent.
“It's an honor to be part of a community that wants...
With the smell of freshly baked cupcakes and warm lattes wafting out its newly open doors, Rocco’s Cupcake Café is Kent’s newest bakery. The café had its grand opening celebration Saturday.
The...
A new bakery, Rocco’s Cupcake Café, is opening on South Water Street in downtown Kent Saturday.
Owner and operator Michela Rocco is a Kent State University alum. She said she is excited to bring...
Rocco’s Cupcake Cafe is coming to downtown Kent. Originally an online e-commerce business, owner Michela Rocco is opening up a storefront in early 2023. Rocco’s is just one of several small businesses...
LaunchNET is working to create new opportunities for Black women on campus. Founded by Tabitha Messmore, assistant director of LaunchNET at Kent State, and Alicia Robinson, former assistant director...
