MCSB 2023 Michigan 50 Companies to Watch, Ohana Ventures, Inc. Dba Nothing Bundt Cakes
In a lead-up to the 2023 Michigan Celebrates Small Business Gala Celebration, Jeffrey Mosher spoke with several winning companies from this cycle. This year’s gala will take place at the Breslin Center in East Lansing, MI, on May 2nd! Please visit michigancelebrates.org/
Here, Jeffrey Mosher speaks with Scott & Christine Vogel, Owners, of Ohana Ventures, Inc. dba Nothing Bundt Cakes, Grand Rapids, MI, a 2023 Michigan 50 Companies to Watch award winner.
To listen to their full interview please click on the embedded SoundCloud PodCast shared below!
About Ohana Ventures, Inc. dba Nothing Bundt Cakes
Ohana Ventures, Inc., Michigan 50 Companies to Watch
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Scott Vogel
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Q1: What is the company name?
Ohana Ventures, Inc.
Q2: What award(s) is your company being recognized for?
Michigan 50 Companies to Watch
Q3: In one sentence, describe what your company does.
The bakeries specialize in handcrafted Bundt Cakes.
Q4: What is the next major accomplishment planned for the company?
To open a 3rd location in West Michigan and to exceed life-to-date financial and in-kind donations of $300,000 to incredible non-profits within the communities we serve.
Q5: Why did you decide to be a business owner?
We wanted to make Michigan our forever home (moved here from Boston) and to lead a business focused on purpose and people before profits.
Q6: How would you describe your company’s success?
Patiently and consistently executing our marketing strategies of “Cake Begets Cake” & “The Power of Moments” while prioritizing our purpose and people before profits
Q7: What small business trend is impacting you the most?
Authentically engaging the community we love with a hyper-focused approach
Q8: Describe the company culture in three words.
Ohana, Servant Leadership
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About Michigan Celebrates Small Businesses
Michigan Celebrates Small Businesses is a non-profit (501c3) organization that is composed of statewide founding organizations that provide small businesses with resources to help their company grow. MCSB has Since 2005, their awards gala has celebrated and honored the impact small businesses have on our communities and state. MCSB makes small businesses their priority and will continue to support, connect, and celebrate small businesses in Michigan.
Michigan Celebrates Small Business is a partnership of the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Edward Lowe Foundation, Small Business Association of Michigan, U.S. Small Business Administration, Michigan Business Network, and the Michigan Small Business Development Center.
Kinexus Group is the Managing Partner of the 2022 Michigan Celebrates Small Business gala.
Information about Michigan Celebrates Small Business can be found at www.MichiganCelebrates.org
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