Small businesses and family firms drive community impact

Small businesses and family-owned companies utilize various strategies to support local communities and nonprofits. Small businesses can engage through selling cause-themed merchandise, where profits are donated to partners, or by launching co-promotional campaigns that leverage brand messaging to raise awareness for specific causes.

In Central Ohio, family businesses like Stolly Insurance Group, White Castle, and Donatos Pizza demonstrate long-term community commitment. Stolly Insurance Group emphasizes employee volunteerism and local fundraising, while White Castle utilizes the Ingram White Castle Foundation to provide grants for food sourcing and education. Donatos Pizza also integrates community support through its family foundation.