The classic, old-school barbershop at 4039 Main Street in Downtown Hilliard has a bright, new outlook thanks to James and Lisa Lentz.

Quik Print is a local printing service who has done several excellent printing jobs for the Historical Society. The owner is Bob Calhoon, brother to lifetime Historical Society member Tom Calhoon. Bob’s business is located
at Mil Run in the Berkshire Hathaway building at 3535 Fishinger Blvd., Hilliard, OH 43026, 614-488-2683.

John Vogelsang, owner of JRV Home Renovations, has worked for the Village in almost every building for the past eight years. He gave a rundown of the condition of buildings and talked about his work.

Joshua Jernigan has worked at Jet’s Pizza, located just south of Downtown at 3858 Main St., since the Michigan-based franchise opened what would become its first Ohio store here in 2008. Joshua, 32, started when he was 14. “I was the first employee hired at the first Ohio location - one of youngest managers and went on to be GM and eventually made my way up to being an owner,” he said. Joshua is also part-owner of a Jet’s in Heath, Ohio. All told, Jet’s has some 25 locations around the state.

Staples has been in business since 1986 with stores around the U.S. and Canada. The Hilliard store at 3939 Trueman Blvd. has been in operation since 2006. “Staples is a growing company that fares well against its competitors in the business supplies industry,” said Chuck McNeal, general manager. “The Hilliard location was selected because the city is constantly growing. It is a good market.”

Rich Products Corp. has donated donuts to the Hilliard Ohio Historical Society for various festivities over the past ten years.

American Family Insurance, James D. Ford Agency Inc. is Ohio’s 14th largest insurance agency. They are a business member of the Hilliard Ohio Historical Society and a sponsor of our very popular horse-drawn wagon rides for children and adults during our annual Santa in the Train Depot event.

Grandad’s Pizza has been and continues to be a generous supporter of Hilliard Historical Society events. I had the pleasure of sitting down with Hilliard’s Grandad’s Pizza owner and operator Dustin Hackney. Grandad’s has been in business in Hilliard for eight years. There are four Grandad’s in the Columbus area – all owned by members of the Hackney family.

The Coffee Connections has two locations in downtown Old Hilliard, 4004 Main St and 5354 Center St in the Center Street Market. They opened their first shop in 2016. Their business is a great example of passions turning into careers.

Hilliard Station Baking Company is almost as rich in history as it is in cupcakes.

Born in Hilliard, Ohio, Rick Tidd founded Tidd Funeral Home in 1981. He is a 1970 graduate of Hilliard High School, a 1973 graduate of Franklin University with an Associate Degree in Business Administration, and a 1974 graduate of the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. Rick leads his staff by example, emphasizing a proven approach to caring and personal attention.

ACC Party Rental, Inc boasts a remarkable accolade - all three of its current owners have been distinguished as Columbus Business First’s esteemed “40 Under 40” honorees.