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Caroline Gunther:

Owner of: Wag! “A Unique Pet Boutique”

Interview Questions and Responses:

Q. How did the idea for your business come about?

A. I’ve always had an interest in animals and after graduating from college I wanted to start her own business. At the time I noticed that the pet boutique business was getting very popular and that the pet industry was showing a lot of growth and I saw potential. Over time and with help from my mother I was able to open my open shop.

Q. How did you choose the name of your business?

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Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Interviewer: Elizabeth Shown

Interviewee: Matt Waissen

Bio:

Matt is a friend of mine and a fellow alumnus of UNC Asheville, where he majored in Economics. Matt was an international student from France. Since graduating from UNC Asheville, Matt received an extension for his visa to begin a business in the United States. His business is called Heathfield CLS LED (USA). Matt is the majority owner with four investors from the UK having an interest. The business sells energy efficient lighting along with lighting fixtures and traditional lighting solutions.

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Weaver Haney interview with Chip Owen, Co-Owner and Brewer Innovation Brewing

Q. How long have you been in the brewing business?

A. We have been in business since October 2013.

Q. What prior experience have you had that helped you open this business?

A. I was a home-brewer for ten years. I also graduated from Michigan State University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. I left an engineering job at Kearfott to open this business. Before that I worked at an electric heating element company in Arden. The experience helped a lot. I used my knowledge of mechanical engineering to help design and construct our brewery. I designed our system layouts, and controller for the brew system. I welded the pipes and valves. I also designed and built an automated keg washing system.

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Interviewer: Dexter Diepholz

Interviewee: Mark Lockwood

September 12, 2014

Mark Lockwood, founder and President of LabStrong Corporation, Dubuque, IA

LabStrong Corporation designs and manufactures for the lab equipment specialty market, focusing on product development for tailored, high quality lab equipment applications. LabStrong develops concepts into functional, marketable products by listening and responding to customer’s unique performance requirements.

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