Founders : Sustainability

"I love watching people be transformed by art."

Questions with Sandy Gross of Brazee Street Studios

"We sell ourselves based on the quality work we have done."

Questions with Debbie Donley of Vocon

"We believe that life is colorful."

Questions with Anne Marie Herrera of Upcycology Lab

"My firm has generated over $1 million in the past two years."

Questions with Ariane Kirkpatrick of AKA Construction Management Team

"We made a point to try and source all of our materials locally using other small businesses."

Questions with Casey Miller of Greener Portions

"We purposefully create and produce greeting cards following an environmentally friendly process."

Questions with Kendall Embrescia of Squirt & Skootch

"We identify energy conservation opportunities."

Questions with Dan Buchanan of Pathian

Dondi Carder is founder of Unsung Salvage Design Co., which repurposes items for new interior design installations.

Questions with Dondi Carder of Unsung Salvage Design Co.

Heena Khakhdia is founder of BioGreenChoice, which produces compostable and biodegradable products.

Questions with Heena Khakhdia of BioGreenChoice

"I was pleasantly surprised by how many people will help if you simply ask."

Questions with Nicole Zmij of Amplified Wind Solutions

Christina Getachew is founder of Substance, a sustainable women's fashion boutique.

Questions with Christina Getachew of Substance

Brandt Evans is founder of Pura Vida in Public Square, a new farm-to-table restaurant.

Questions with Brandt Evans of Pura Vida

Carlton Jackson is co-founder of Tunnel Vision Hoops, a company that makes hoop houses.

Questions with Carlton Jackson of Tunnel Vision Hoops

Aaron LeMieux is founder of Tremont Electric, a clean energy startup that harnesses kinetic energy.

Questions with Aaron Lemieux of Tremont Electric

Sharie Renee is founder of Cosmic Bobbins, which upcycles materials into one of a kind accessories.

Questions with Sharie Renee of Cosmic Bobbins