"Being on the edge of Appalachia makes for a really interesting community when paired with the University."

Christopher Pyle, Owner of Donkey Coffee and Espresso

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Why Athens County?

Why do people choose to work and live in Athens County? We took a minute to pick the mind of [...]

With a name like Greenfield, a career in alternative energy seems like the natural choice. But for Geoff and Michelle [...]

When Dave Scholl moved here in 1977 as a young family man and graduate student, he had no idea what [...]

Chris Chmiel keeps a methodical daily schedule, a set routine. But there’s adventure built into that routine, just like there’s [...]

Tom Lovdal doesn’t just build houses; he colludes with nature to create peaceful living spaces. Like the homes he crafts, [...]

Tim Peacock’s foray into the music business emerged somewhat unexpectedly, yet with a natural, rhythmic ease, like that of the [...]

When Jonathan Leal started Milo’s Whole World Gourmet in 2003, it was a natural extension of his love for food [...]

Local artist Jennifer L’Heureux realized her dream of becoming a working potter in 2002 when she opened her studio in [...]

Kay Tousley and Melissa Pence are at the helm of Athens’ best-kept secret, an unassailably cool company specializing in supplies [...]

Located next to the campus of Ohio University, 3 Elliott Studio is owned and operated by Josh Antonuccio and Christopher [...]

Sunpower founder William Beale laughs easily. He has the good-natured confidence that comes from nurturing a dream, building something great [...]

Located on East State Street, Class A Sounds is owned and operated by Aaron Thomas, a graduate of Ohio University. [...]

Donkey Coffee & Espresso Owner Christopher Pyle and Manager Jake Householder see the shop and Athens County, Ohio as the [...]

When Arthur Oestrike founded Jackie O’s Pub and Brewery in 2007 with his friend, he was committed to making it [...]

Chris Cooper, one of the founders and the Managing Partner, of Intelliwave wasnt planning on running an internet provider when [...]