OurShop College Hill

OurShop College Hill is committed to creating a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for entrepreneurs in our community to test their own storefronts. With this program, business owners can establish a brick-and-mortar space rent-free for six months, with sales data analysis, mentorship for marketing, and storefront activation support. Our mission is to help small business owners gain experience to achieve their dream of their own, independent store in the future.

Meet the Round 2 Tenants:

At 5846 Hamilton Avenue, three businesses will get their start in College Hill: In Fly We Trust owned by Brandon Hill, Learning Curve owned by Brent Hodge, and Pour owned by Zonieke Alston Betts.

Each business will bring unique, family-friendly retail, and experience to the College Hill community.

In Fly We Trust

A line of self-development coloring books that use art as a tool for personal change and self-healing to address the stigmatization of mental health in communities of color and those in poverty.

Learning CURVE

Learning tools and toys. Targeting parents and teachers who want quality in the design and execution of teaching resources for their children. We are a resource for toys that inspire, spaces that teach, and the tools teachers and parents need to engage the children they love.

Pour Candle Co.

Pour Candle Co. is a luxury line of candles and home fragrance products inspired by all things wine and cocktails. To provide a unique candle-making experience for private parties and corporate events that cater to customers’ wants and needs.


Meet the OurShop Round 1 Tenants!

Five businesses took part in the first round of the OurShop program from November 2021 through April 2022. At 5852 Hamilton Ave, the tenant is Set the Vibez, owned by Erika Standifer. Four tenants will be located at 5846 Hamilton Ave including DeeDee’s Butter Bar owned by DeAngela Gill, LAMA Herbal Solutions owned by Maria Walkup and Laura McCarthy, Launch Party owned by Brittany Cochran, and Like Mom’s Only Vegan owned by Naomi Sams.

Set The Vibez

Find all your party store needs here. Check out her selection of balloon, gift, and other party necessities.

DeeDee’s Butter Bar

Natural crafted skincare made for you. Specializing in body butter, oils, body scrubs, and more.

Lama Herbal Solutions

A CBD shop selling topicals, gummies, pet CBD, and more.

Launch Party

An indie beauty shop carrying makeup, skincare, accessories, and more.

Like Moms Only Vegan

Specializing in homemade vegan cookies.

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