Preston Clark

Preston Clark is co-founder of 7th Floor Clothing, a design shop located in Akron, OH. The business began when him and his childhood friend, Frank Miller III, came together to collaborate on a t-shirt design for the 2016 NBA Finals and quickly drew a following after Lebron James was spotted wearing one of their custom championship hats.

Born and Raised in Akron, Preston Clark has seen national sales rise over the years. His business was selected to be part of the Retail Revival program, an Akron-eBay initiative focused on bringing traditional brick & mortar main street businesses online and give businesses a global presence. Preston’s story and business have been featured in The New York Times, ESPN, Bleacher Report, NBC News, First Take, NBA.com and USA Today. Preston is an entrepreneur at his core; his work has thrived in Akron, as the city invests time and resources into boosting small businesses.

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