Chicago

The Winners Circle

Jessa Brinkmeyer
Sight

Jessa Brinkmeyer Pivot

If superwoman exists, she's 24-year-old blond environmentalist Jessa Brinkmeyer, who owns Pivot, an ecoboutique offering stylish clothes made from soy, hemp, and bamboo that don't sacrifice style.

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Cheryl Sloane and Kari Kriser
Sound

Cheryl Sloane and Kari Kriser G Boutique

With toys, classes, and books, G Boutique owners Cheryl Sloane and Kari Kriser teach you the principles of pleasure and how to hit the spot.

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Hillary Thieling
Smell

Hillary Thieling Sparkle Queen

Mom-cum-entrepreneur Hillary Thieling heads up ecofriendly Sparkle Queen cleaning service. Her staff uses 100 percent plant-based, biodegradable, nontoxic products to make your home spick-and-span.

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George Djurovic and Angie Kongabel
Taste

George Djurovic and Angie Kongabel August Grocery

Brother-sister team George Djurovic and Angie Kongabel offer up fresh, local, seasonal produce and ingredients at their supermarket, August Grocery.

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Jonny Imerman
Touch

Jonny Imerman Imerman Angels

After battling testicular cancer, Jonny Imerman started Imerman Angels, a nonprofit that connects people who are fighting the disease with inspirational survivors for support.

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