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.

Sun, May 5	1:30 P.M.	Surfsup: Portersville, PA NH World (11.3) Ian Smith the owner of SurfSup, a company that offers guided standup whitewater Paddle Boarding tours and instruction.
Wed, May 8	6:00 A.M.	Birdy Boutique: Armada, MI NH Create (11.4) Birdy Boutique; a Michigan-based textile manufacturing company.
Sun, May 12	1:30 P.M.	Essex Squeeze: Lower East Side, Manhattan NYC NH World (11.3) La Cruz are the owners of Essex Squeeze, a juice bar that offers a healthy taste of New York City flavor.
Wed, May 15	6:00 A.M.	QRxLabs: Miami, FL NH Create (11.4) QRxLabs, a cosmetics company on a mission to revolutionize skincare.
Sun, May 19	1:30 P.M.	Olde Town Overhaul: New Kensington, PA NH World (11.3) Mike Malcanas is the founder of Olde Towne Overhaul, a company on a mission to revive Downtown New Kensington and open doors for new business owners.
Wed, May 22	6:00 A.M.	Creations by Nathalie: Miami, FL NH Create (11.4) Creations by Nathalie, a company that sells and ships DIY terrarium kits with South Florida succulents.
Sun, May 26	1:30 P.M.	Conconnect: Harlem, NYC NH World (11.3) Founded by Andre Peart, Conconnect is a company that has revolutionized the process of reentry by connecting formerly incarcerated people with services instantly.
Wed, May 29	6:00 A.M.	Opnr: Grand Rapids, MI NH Create (11.4) Opnr, a national entertainment marketplace for booking talent for live performances.
Sun, Jun 2	1:30 P.M.	Churn Homemade Ice Cream and Coffee: Gibsonia, PA NH World (11.3) Churn is a business committed to coffee, community and delicious homemade Ice Cream.
Wed, Jun 5	6:00 A.M.	CritterPro: Jacksonville, FL NH Create (11.4) CritterPro, a company on a mission to help people wildlife related issues that may be impacting their home.
Wed, Jun 12	6:00 A.M.	The Lip Bar: Detroit, MI NH Create (11.4) The Lip Bar, a vegan and cruelty-free beauty brand on a mission to help change the way you think about beauty.