Jennifer Shima had earned a Bachelor’s degree and was living in Youngstown, Ohio, but just couldn’t find a job. She got turned down from Dunkin Donuts, twice. She also tried unsuccessfully to get a jobs in teaching and clerical work.
Shima decided to take that time of unemployment as an opportunity to found The Bacon, a matchmaking service for businesses and customers. Now based in Louisville, she has two dozen businesses registered on the site so far.
WFPL’s Roxanne Scott spoke with Shima at a coffee shop on Frankfort Avenue. She talks about her days in Youngstown and how hard times there led her to The Bacon.
