Your personal rolodex of trusted, small businesses, all in one place. From health and wellness to food, finance, home, and professional services, our marketplace makes it easy to find high-quality brands that support your life and your goals.
We make supporting local businesses & women simple • We make supporting local businesses & women simple • We make supporting local businesses & women simple •
150+
Women-Owned Businesses
12
Categories
25K+
Monthly Visitors
98%
Satisfaction Rate
who we are
More Than a Directory — It's a Movement.
The Index is a curated directory comprised of women-owned small businesses across Northeast Ohio. We exist to make it easier for our community to discover, support, and shop from women entrepreneurs who are building, often quietly, behind the scenes. By bringing their businesses together in one place, we're strengthening visibility, connection, and local economic impact.
Simple & Powerful
How It Works
01
Discover
Browse our curated directory of women-owned businesses across Northeast Ohio by category, location, or name.
02
Connect
Get to know the woman behind the brand. Read her story, see her work, and understand her passion
03
Support
Hire, shop, and share. Leave reviews to help others discover the incredible talent in your community.
Meet the Women
The Directory
Every listing starts with a face, a name, and a story. Get to know the women building Northeast Ohio's most exciting brands.
"Excellence Noir by Whitney Denise is a luxury beauty brand offering soft-glam makeup services, skin-focused artistry, and an elevated client experience. We serve everyday women, bridal parties, and beauty lovers who want flawless, timeless glam tailored to their features. EN Beauty, our product extension, delivers high-quality lip oils, glosses, and liners designed to enhance every look with effortless luxury."
"It's not that balanced when you think about it"
"If you're looking for Jimmy, he no longer works here"
"Pasta so Italian, it only cooks al dente while listening to Pavarotti"
Real love, Real reviews
I genuinely enjoy discovering women-owned brands. Supporting these companies feels intentional. Where I choose to spend my money matters. When people do the same, it strengthens good businesses.
Mindy Paradise
I like shopping local because I want to give back to businesses that are supporting our community through wages, taxes, and reinvestment. Small businesses give our region its own personality that makes NE Ohio a special place to live.
Dario Petronzio
The Index has helped my business get discovered. As a small business owner, I don’t always have the time to focus on social media, so having this added visibility in my community has been incredibly valuable
Stephanie Morris Nunn
Listing Options for Business Owners
Choose Your Listing
Whether you're just starting out or ready to stand out — there's a spot for you.
Free plan
Free
- Core business information
- Social media links
- Business logo
- 3–4 images
- Your founding story
- A short business bio
Featured
Featured Listing
$60
/ yearly
- Includes everything in Tier 1, plus:
- Up to 6 images to showcase your business more fully
- Larger listing display
- Verified badge
- Priority placement for increased exposure and discoverability
- Founder Files Write-Up
