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Company is jazzed about the Web
By LESLIE BASALLA
Staff Writer

Nov. 4, 2004

It would be hard to find a better model of small business success in northern Summit County than D-Webjazz Web Design.

A self-taught site designer, owner Julie-D'Aloiso has an infectious energy and enthusiasm for her job and for making contacts in the local business community.

Julie D'Aloiso, President, D-Webjazz Web Design

D-Webjazz Web Design owner Julie D'Aloiso stands in front of a screen containing samples of her work. She recently received the Nordonia Hills Chamber of Commerce's Ambassador award. Sun photo by Brad Ruebensaal.

As a result, the Nordonia Hills Chamber of Commerce recently gave her its first-ever Ambassador Award.

"(Chamber Executive Director) Laura Sparano said I've probably brought more businesses into the chamber than anyone else," D'Aloiso said. "I talk to business owners constantly. I tell everyone to research their local chambers. I don't try to get everyone to join, but I say they should look into it and see what it has to offer."

D'Aloiso started D-Webjazz as an outlet for her artistic side and computer skills.

After quitting her computer job at the Cleveland Electric Illuminating Co. to concentrate on raising her four children, she became restless.

"I was itching to start doing something again," she said. "I've always loved art, and I was always good at working on computers."

Around 1999 she began taking Web design classes and reading how-to books. She launched her first Web site in 2001.

Since then her business has boomed.

"It basically started as something new to do, and it was just me," she said. "Now I work full time, and I have eight people working for me."

Many local businesses and organizations rely on D'Aloiso for their Web presence. Some of her best-known clients include the city of Macedonia; Nordoniahills.com, a local information site; the Summit County Tourist/Business Information Center, Carriage Trade Farm, Rosati's Frozen Custard and Shady Oaks Bed and Breakfast.

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