October is National Women's Small Business Month, highlighting the benefits and industry women bring to communities when they own a small business. 

Small business owner Ruth Gunter is proving just that with her newest establishment.  Ruthless Bar and Patio opened its doors officially at 4:00 pm on Friday, October 8. It's now open for business Monday thru Saturday from 11am to 11pm. 

The location at 604 Main St, formerly the Dugout, has come a long way since being bought by Ruth and her husband Dwight Gunter in 2018. Remodelling and gutting was nothing new to the Gunter's. Also business owners to the Evergreen Eatery, as well as apartments on North Main Street, the Gunter's knew how to bring their unique visions to Rochester and make it a success.

Dwight's ambition and do-it-yourself attitude inspired Ruth to believe nothing was impossible. 

Dwight had only gutted the building of the former Dugout before his passing on August 13, 2019. Married to Dwight for 20 years, it was the first time in two decades Ruth was taking on a project without her partner. 

Taking charge and owning the vision she had, Ruth dove head first into construction. Giving up was not an option. 

Ruth says the biggest thing about being an entrepreneur is believing in yourself.