Wesley Ian’s smile struck a chord with me. How could anyone smile that much and not get tired of smiling? Of course, he is always full of energy; businessman, self-starter, a dad, a performer, and a common sense advocate who wanted to make his own way. That is the man with the smile worth 83,000 pounds of honey. He will often quip that he “wanted to make the community … [Read more...]
West Side Market Day showcases local sustainable artisans
On a recent scorching Sunday afternoon, innovative beekeeper and owner of Akron Honey Co. Brent Wesley afforded west side shoppers an island from the heat and humidity by organizing the second annual Jefferson Avenue Market Day. The tented display booths showcased cooking demonstrations and novel new products from Akron’s new generation of creative young entrepreneurs. These … [Read more...]