Ohioans are a proud people, and we have a lot to be proud of! Ohio has been the home state of seven presidents—more than any other state—as well as Thomas Edison, Neil Armstrong, the Wright brothers, and many of the top stars during the Golden Age of Hollywood. It also boasts a national forest, 20 state forests, and 73 state parks, including Hocking Hills State Park, which is one of the top vacation destinations in the Midwest.
Now, for all you Ohioans out there, whether you currently live in the Buckeye State or across the globe, a new small business out of Cincinnati is giving you a chance to show off your state pride. Be Ohio Proud, founded by Austin Holsinger and Danny Stull, creates clothing, stickers, and other products that capture Ohio’s sense of community to all who call the state home. The company’s website puts its philosophy best:
“Our dream is that you will show our stickers, shirts, and other products with great pride, whether you have lived here your whole life, you have decided to transplant your business and community here, or you are far away but still consider Ohio home. Let these products represent your deep love for this place: a community with a pulse that runs beyond its borders. Wherever you end up, be proud of your home.”
As a community, people who live in and love Ohio are always looking for ways to give back and to improve the local environment for all to enjoy. In that tradition, Be Ohio Proud donates 15 percent of profits from all of its sales to a local non-profit organization.
Ohio, like the rest of our great country, was built by small business owners like Austin and Danny. Supporting them is the best way we can support our communities at the local, national, and even the global level. So pull on a hoodie, slap a sticker on your computer, and Be Ohio Proud today.
Photo Credits: “Geographic Regions of Ohio” by Mortadelo2005 [CC-BY-SA-3.0], via Wikimedia Commons
