Start Up

This series offers viewers an up-close and personal look into the world of the modern American entrepreneur. As complicated as starting a business may seem, the goal is to demystify the process by sharing the real life experiences of average Americans who are taking control of their own destiny while creating jobs for others. Over 90% of all companies in America are small businesses. Those small businesses employee over 50% of all people working in this country. Today's media rarely focus on the stories of those Americans and their hard work, despite small-businesses being the backbone of the country. "Start Up" is a explores the next generation of American business owners and the dreams that drive them.

Sat, Dec 2	8:00 A.M.	Opnr: Grand Rapids, MI NH Explore (11.2) Opnr, a national entertainment marketplace for booking talent for live performances.
Sat, Dec 2	8:30 A.M.	Sweets & Meats: Cincinnati, OH NH Explore (11.2) Sweets & Meats, a BBQ food truck and catering business that serves award-winning smoked meats, homemade sides and deserts.
Sat, Dec 9	8:00 A.M.	CritterPro: Jacksonville, FL NH Explore (11.2) CritterPro, a company on a mission to help people wildlife related issues that may be impacting their home.
Sat, Dec 9	8:30 A.M.	Posies Flower Truck: Tampa, FL NH Explore (11.2) Posies Flower Truck, a pop-up, make-your-own bouquet flower truck.
Sun, Dec 10	1:30 P.M.	Opnr: Grand Rapids, MI NH World (11.3) Opnr, a national entertainment marketplace for booking talent for live performances.
Sat, Dec 16	8:00 A.M.	The Lip Bar: Detroit, MI NH Explore (11.2) The Lip Bar, a vegan and cruelty-free beauty brand on a mission to help change the way you think about beauty.
Sat, Dec 16	8:30 A.M.	Birdy Boutique: Armada, MI NH Explore (11.2) Birdy Boutique; a Michigan-based textile manufacturing company.
Sun, Dec 17	1:30 P.M.	CritterPro: Jacksonville, FL NH World (11.3) CritterPro, a company on a mission to help people wildlife related issues that may be impacting their home.
Sat, Dec 23	8:00 A.M.	Wolverine Pickleball: Ann Arbor, MI NH Explore (11.2) Wolverine Pickleball, a business on a mission to elevate the sport of Pickleball in SE Michigan.
Sat, Dec 23	8:30 A.M.	QRxLabs: Miami, FL NH Explore (11.2) QRxLabs, a cosmetics company on a mission to revolutionize skincare.
Sun, Dec 24	1:30 P.M.	The Lip Bar: Detroit, MI NH World (11.3) The Lip Bar, a vegan and cruelty-free beauty brand on a mission to help change the way you think about beauty.
Sat, Dec 30	8:00 A.M.	Valencia Key: Philadelphia, PA NH Explore (11.2) From growing up in homeless shelters, to owning a brand that's sold on QVC, Lia Key overcame enormous obstacles to make her dream a reality.
Sat, Dec 30	8:30 A.M.	Creations by Nathalie: Miami, FL NH Explore (11.2) Creations by Nathalie, a company that sells and ships DIY terrarium kits with South Florida succulents.
Sun, Dec 31	1:30 P.M.	Wolverine Pickleball: Ann Arbor, MI NH World (11.3) Wolverine Pickleball, a business on a mission to elevate the sport of Pickleball in SE Michigan.
Sat, Jan 6	8:00 A.M.	Hex Ferments: Baltimore, MD NH Explore (11.2) Maegan Carpenter grew up canning with her family, but she never thought she'd turn fermenting foods into a career.
Sat, Jan 6	8:30 A.M.	Opnr: Grand Rapids, MI NH Explore (11.2) Opnr, a national entertainment marketplace for booking talent for live performances.
Sun, Jan 7	1:30 P.M.	Baobab Fare: Detroit, MI NH World (11.3) Baobab Fare, a restaurant that serves up traditional East African dishes from their hometown of Burundi, Africa.
Sat, Jan 13	8:00 A.M.	The Rounds: Philadelphia, PA NH Explore (11.2) Alex Torrey is a former CIA employee who founded The Rounds, a company that refills your nonperishable pantry items and picks up your empty containers.
Sat, Jan 13	8:30 A.M.	CritterPro: Jacksonville, FL NH Explore (11.2) CritterPro, a company on a mission to help people wildlife related issues that may be impacting their home.