While Lisa Mascara had never been to a salt cave, she knew she wanted to own and operate a business that would make people feel better. Seven years ago, she opened Salt of the Earth in McMurray and though some may have experienced a salt room at the local spa, Mascara says this is an ...
When the opportunity arose to open a restaurant in Uniontown, Tom Vernon was uniquely suited for the job. For over 30 years, Vernon, the owner of Kacie’s Sports Café, had worked as a district manager for US Foods. The food distributor serviced restaurants and other food service operators ...
In June of 2023, General Manager Tiffany Ciesielski and Executive Chef Jeff Maag made their dream a reality when they opened Nate’s Chop House. The two had worked together previously at a steakhouse in Pittsburgh but could see a need for bringing the special dining option to the ...
Nicole Sukel still recalls being nudged toward cosmetology school by friends and family who recognized her natural knack for it. That push led her to a 26-year career as a stylist. Sukel also remembers sitting down to lunch with her husband and making another decision that would shape her ...
In 1993, Donna Eicher’s husband Rick lost his job due to downsizing and like most families with four young sons and a tough situation, Donna started looking for ways to help make ends meet. For her, it was taking on sewing clients. “I knew how to do it and I enjoyed it. I’d do ...
Vintage Grace Boutique opened in 2017, but when the previous owners moved, it became Becca Carl’s dream come true. Carl has worked in retail for as long as she can remember, serving as general manager and market trainer for a high-end beauty company in Pittsburgh. She and the previous shop ...
