The Entreprenurial Spirit is alive and well at Lehigh University

Over 50 small businesses were on display as Lehigh University hosted the Lehigh Valley Micro enterprise Expo. I was able to meet entrepreneurs from diverse backgrounds representing a wide variety of industries. Companies representing industries such as alternative energies, document imaging, interpretive services, coffee roasting, and salsa. There was a full spectrum of products and services. I was only able to spend about an hour at the event and wished it could have been more.



A few of the more memorable businesses I met were:

Easton Salsa Company. Arthur Skrzenski has spent years developing his salsa recipes and brought samples along to prove it. The pineapple salsa I sampled was out of this world!

Ashmore Systems. Jim Flamisch (pictured with his wife Tina) started this computer sales and service company in 2005 and has grown it steadily mostly through word of mouth.




Omniwind Energy Systems. Lowell Neff is the Sales Manager for Omniwind, maker of the Prowind 650 wind turbine which produces energy more efficiently than traditional windmills.



Milou Couture. Genny Perez (pictured w/sister Doris) is a dog apparel designer who's fashions have been featured on the Univision network morning show "Dispierta America".




One of the common traits I noticed in these individuals was their passion and enthusiasm for their product or service. The way they sort of lit up and came to life as they talked about their business was something they probably share with the Gates', Jobs' and Bezos' of the world.

I'd be remiss if I didn't at least give a holler to all the businesses I was able to spend a few minutes with at the expo.

Andreas Trivets - Decorative Silicone Trivets

Arrow Document Imaging - Copying and Scanning Services

Carvin Foods Distributors, LLC - Distributor of products from South America

Dutch Springs - Scuba Diving and Aqua Park

Global Arena - Language Translation and Interpreting

Grindhouse Coffee Roasting Company - Roasters of specialty coffees

Happy Paws - Dog Walking and Pet Services

Moyer-Drabick & Associates LTD - Accounting and IT consulting

Perla Lopez Baray, LLC - Women's Perfume

Rocking Chair Studio - Puzzles and games