Feast Awards: Thai Lanna & Sushi Bar
You know you can expect tasty and reasonably priced food when Thai Lanna & Sushi Bar’s Facebook page apologizes for and adapts to long lines and wait times for food on its “Sushi Mondays.”
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Feast Awards: Papa Gyros Greek Grill
For me, the ingredients for a great carryout restaurant during a global pandemic include delicious food, an easy-to-use online menu, a curbside option and sturdy to-go containers. Papa Gyros Greek Grill checks all the boxes.
Behavioral Harmony Ltd. | The Black Excellence Issue
Victoria L. Walker’s inspiration for launching Behavioral Harmony Ltd. in November 2019 arose from her personal challenges in parenting.
Fitness & Sports Excellerated | The Black Excellence Issue
When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, fitness coach Sean Robbins was well prepared to make sure his clients’ health needs continued to be filled. Coincidentally, he had just begun to offer clients online training.
Sister’s Soul Food | The Black Excellence Issue
It’s not often that one business owner would encourage some competition, but Tracy Foster, owner and head chef of at Sister’s Soul Food at 900 Harrison Avenue SW in Canton was encouraged to open her latest business by Dee Dwyer, owner of the neighboring Athens Restaurant.
Pristine Steam Wash | The Black Excellence Issue
Aaron Dukes had a successful career as a banker at a local institution, but he wasn’t satisfied. Three years ago, he struck out on his own to start Pristine Steam Wash, a mobile vehicle cleaning and detailing service.
Yokefellow Creative | The Black Excellence Issue
Whitney Prather, the founder and CEO of Yokefellow Creative, is creating success for herself as an entrepreneur by helping others do the same.
Beverly Proctor-Donald, Attorney at Law | The Black Excellence Issue
Stark County attorney Beverly Proctor-Donald believes she’s just hitting her stride. After years of putting her family’s needs ahead of her career, Proctor-Donald now has more time to dedicate to her downtown Canton law practice.
Hackenberg Realty Group | The Black Excellence Issue
Melissa Hackenberg believes that having a heart for helping people saved her career. Hackenberg, who earned her real estate license in 2005, had been working as a real estate agent for about two years when the Great Recession began in 2007 and the economic downturn closed her employer’s local real estate office.
URBAN Stereotype | The Black Excellence Issue
JeNoah Lee knows how to take adversity and turn it into opportunity. Lee, 15, of Alliance, founded URBAN Stereotype about two years ago in response to being bullied over his race at school.
