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Costa Rican Native Brings Dream to Life in Trenton
Marjorie Rodriguez, a Costa Rican native, was determined to open her bakery and become an entrepreneur. All she wanted to do was to follow her passion: “Bake and Cook.” Marjorie contacted NJSBDC at The College of New Jersey in 2016 and received guidance on the lease agreement, obtaining local permits, and exploring loan options, and developing a business plan. After six months, Marjorie opened La Cabana Bakeshop & Restaurant in Trenton, NJ, purchasing the property in July 2021.
Costa Rican Native Brings Dream to Life in Trenton
Marjorie Rodriguez, a Costa Rican native, was determined to open her bakery and become an entrepreneur. All she wanted to do was to follow her passion: “Bake and Cook.” Marjorie contacted NJSBDC at The College of New Jersey in 2016 and received guidance on the lease agreement, obtaining local permits, and exploring loan options, and developing a business plan. After six months, Marjorie opened La Cabana Bakeshop & Restaurant in Trenton, NJ, purchasing the property in July 2021.
Costa Rican Native Brings Dream to Life in Trenton
Marjorie Rodriguez, a Costa Rican native, was determined to open her bakery and become an entrepreneur. All she wanted to do was to follow her passion: “Bake and Cook.” Marjorie contacted NJSBDC at The College of New Jersey in 2016 and received guidance on the lease agreement, obtaining local permits, and exploring loan options, and developing a business plan. After six months, Marjorie opened La Cabana Bakeshop & Restaurant in Trenton, NJ, purchasing the property in July 2021.
Costa Rican Native Brings Dream to Life in Trenton
Marjorie Rodriguez, a Costa Rican native, was determined to open her bakery and become an entrepreneur. All she wanted to do was to follow her passion: “Bake and Cook.” Marjorie contacted NJSBDC at The College of New Jersey in 2016 and received guidance on the lease agreement, obtaining local permits, and exploring loan options, and developing a business plan. After six months, Marjorie opened La Cabana Bakeshop & Restaurant in Trenton, NJ, purchasing the property in July 2021.
Costa Rican Native Brings Dream to Life in Trenton
Marjorie Rodriguez, a Costa Rican native, was determined to open her bakery and become an entrepreneur. All she wanted to do was to follow her passion: “Bake and Cook.” Marjorie contacted NJSBDC at The College of New Jersey in 2016 and received guidance on the lease agreement, obtaining local permits, and exploring loan options, and developing a business plan. After six months, Marjorie opened La Cabana Bakeshop & Restaurant in Trenton, NJ, purchasing the property in July 2021.
Julianna Barbee and the SBDC have been the best and most valuable asset for us within the entire state. She enabled our expansion with the creation of a business plan. She helped us acquire funding during the pandemic. We adore her and the SBDC!
Owners Growing Opportunities, Inc
Julianna Barbee and the SBDC have been the best and most valuable asset for us within the entire state. She enabled our expansion with the creation of a business plan. She helped us acquire funding during the pandemic. We adore her and the SBDC!
Owners Growing Opportunities, Inc
Julianna Barbee and the SBDC have been the best and most valuable asset for us within the entire state. She enabled our expansion with the creation of a business plan. She helped us acquire funding during the pandemic. We adore her and the SBDC!
Owners Growing Opportunities, Inc
Julianna Barbee and the SBDC have been the best and most valuable asset for us within the entire state. She enabled our expansion with the creation of a business plan. She helped us acquire funding during the pandemic. We adore her and the SBDC!
Owners Growing Opportunities, Inc
Julianna Barbee and the SBDC have been the best and most valuable asset for us within the entire state. She enabled our expansion with the creation of a business plan. She helped us acquire funding during the pandemic. We adore her and the SBDC!
Owners Growing Opportunities, Inc
Hector Alverio, Hector’s Hot Spot Café, Jamestown
Hector Alverio consulted the Jamestown SBDC for startup assistance, help in developing financial projections, business entity formation and social media marketing. With assistance from Advisor Danny Hickman, Hector’s Hot Spot Café opened on Valentine’s Day 2020. Hector did take out service through the pandemic and thrived with minimal economic assistance. Since restrictions were lifted, city officials, police officers, and downtown business owners regularly visit the cafe for breakfast and lunch. He has expanded his staff to 5. The city of Jamestown asked him to do a food cart downtown and cater downtown events. Hector is in the process of obtaining an on-premises liquor license and will apply for MBE certification.
Hector Alverio, Hector’s Hot Spot Café, Jamestown
Hector Alverio consulted the Jamestown SBDC for startup assistance, help in developing financial projections, business entity formation and social media marketing. With assistance from Advisor Danny Hickman, Hector’s Hot Spot Café opened on Valentine’s Day 2020. Hector did take out service through the pandemic and thrived with minimal economic assistance. Since restrictions were lifted, city officials, police officers, and downtown business owners regularly visit the cafe for breakfast and lunch. He has expanded his staff to 5. The city of Jamestown asked him to do a food cart downtown and cater downtown events. Hector is in the process of obtaining an on-premises liquor license and will apply for MBE certification.
Hector Alverio, Hector’s Hot Spot Café, Jamestown
Hector Alverio consulted the Jamestown SBDC for startup assistance, help in developing financial projections, business entity formation and social media marketing. With assistance from Advisor Danny Hickman, Hector’s Hot Spot Café opened on Valentine’s Day 2020. Hector did take out service through the pandemic and thrived with minimal economic assistance. Since restrictions were lifted, city officials, police officers, and downtown business owners regularly visit the cafe for breakfast and lunch. He has expanded his staff to 5. The city of Jamestown asked him to do a food cart downtown and cater downtown events. Hector is in the process of obtaining an on-premises liquor license and will apply for MBE certification.
Hector Alverio, Hector’s Hot Spot Café, Jamestown
Hector Alverio consulted the Jamestown SBDC for startup assistance, help in developing financial projections, business entity formation and social media marketing. With assistance from Advisor Danny Hickman, Hector’s Hot Spot Café opened on Valentine’s Day 2020. Hector did take out service through the pandemic and thrived with minimal economic assistance. Since restrictions were lifted, city officials, police officers, and downtown business owners regularly visit the cafe for breakfast and lunch. He has expanded his staff to 5. The city of Jamestown asked him to do a food cart downtown and cater downtown events. Hector is in the process of obtaining an on-premises liquor license and will apply for MBE certification.
Hector Alverio, Hector’s Hot Spot Café, Jamestown
Hector Alverio consulted the Jamestown SBDC for startup assistance, help in developing financial projections, business entity formation and social media marketing. With assistance from Advisor Danny Hickman, Hector’s Hot Spot Café opened on Valentine’s Day 2020. Hector did take out service through the pandemic and thrived with minimal economic assistance. Since restrictions were lifted, city officials, police officers, and downtown business owners regularly visit the cafe for breakfast and lunch. He has expanded his staff to 5. The city of Jamestown asked him to do a food cart downtown and cater downtown events. Hector is in the process of obtaining an on-premises liquor license and will apply for MBE certification.
Church Childcare Center Provides 5-Star Rated Care to Local Children in Walkertown
Church Childcare Center is a 5-star rated childcare facility in Walkertown, that offers before and after-school care, summer camps, pre-school, and daycare for infants and toddlers. The facility is licensed for 118 children, of which about 60 percent are attending on scholarship from the State of North Carolina. The SBTDC helped owners Theressa and Terrah Stephens secure $3.1 million in funding to build a new facility in 2018, plus a line of credit, EIDL Advance, and PPP loan during COVID-19.
Church Childcare Center Provides 5-Star Rated Care to Local Children in Walkertown
Church Childcare Center is a 5-star rated childcare facility in Walkertown, that offers before and after-school care, summer camps, pre-school, and daycare for infants and toddlers. The facility is licensed for 118 children, of which about 60 percent are attending on scholarship from the State of North Carolina. The SBTDC helped owners Theressa and Terrah Stephens secure $3.1 million in funding to build a new facility in 2018, plus a line of credit, EIDL Advance, and PPP loan during COVID-19.
Church Childcare Center Provides 5-Star Rated Care to Local Children in Walkertown
Church Childcare Center is a 5-star rated childcare facility in Walkertown, that offers before and after-school care, summer camps, pre-school, and daycare for infants and toddlers. The facility is licensed for 118 children, of which about 60 percent are attending on scholarship from the State of North Carolina. The SBTDC helped owners Theressa and Terrah Stephens secure $3.1 million in funding to build a new facility in 2018, plus a line of credit, EIDL Advance, and PPP loan during COVID-19.
Church Childcare Center Provides 5-Star Rated Care to Local Children in Walkertown
Church Childcare Center is a 5-star rated childcare facility in Walkertown, that offers before and after-school care, summer camps, pre-school, and daycare for infants and toddlers. The facility is licensed for 118 children, of which about 60 percent are attending on scholarship from the State of North Carolina. The SBTDC helped owners Theressa and Terrah Stephens secure $3.1 million in funding to build a new facility in 2018, plus a line of credit, EIDL Advance, and PPP loan during COVID-19.
Church Childcare Center Provides 5-Star Rated Care to Local Children in Walkertown
Church Childcare Center is a 5-star rated childcare facility in Walkertown, that offers before and after-school care, summer camps, pre-school, and daycare for infants and toddlers. The facility is licensed for 118 children, of which about 60 percent are attending on scholarship from the State of North Carolina. The SBTDC helped owners Theressa and Terrah Stephens secure $3.1 million in funding to build a new facility in 2018, plus a line of credit, EIDL Advance, and PPP loan during COVID-19.
Jawaid Surani Finds Success with Trampoline Park
You could say Jawaid Surani was born to be an entrepreneur. The 44-year-old started his first business as a teenager. There have been many since. Most recently, Safari Trampoline Park. This sprawling indoor playland offers trampolines, arcade games, bumper cars, VR games & a restaurant. “I didn’t think I could build this,” he said. “I started believing after I had a meeting with Keith. I had a business plan in my head. But I did not know how to put it on paper. Keith helped me with everything.”
Jawaid Surani Finds Success with Trampoline Park
You could say Jawaid Surani was born to be an entrepreneur. The 44-year-old started his first business as a teenager. There have been many since. Most recently, Safari Trampoline Park. This sprawling indoor playland offers trampolines, arcade games, bumper cars, VR games & a restaurant. “I didn’t think I could build this,” he said. “I started believing after I had a meeting with Keith. I had a business plan in my head. But I did not know how to put it on paper. Keith helped me with everything.”
Jawaid Surani Finds Success with Trampoline Park
You could say Jawaid Surani was born to be an entrepreneur. The 44-year-old started his first business as a teenager. There have been many since. Most recently, Safari Trampoline Park. This sprawling indoor playland offers trampolines, arcade games, bumper cars, VR games & a restaurant. “I didn’t think I could build this,” he said. “I started believing after I had a meeting with Keith. I had a business plan in my head. But I did not know how to put it on paper. Keith helped me with everything.”
Jawaid Surani Finds Success with Trampoline Park
You could say Jawaid Surani was born to be an entrepreneur. The 44-year-old started his first business as a teenager. There have been many since. Most recently, Safari Trampoline Park. This sprawling indoor playland offers trampolines, arcade games, bumper cars, VR games & a restaurant. “I didn’t think I could build this,” he said. “I started believing after I had a meeting with Keith. I had a business plan in my head. But I did not know how to put it on paper. Keith helped me with everything.”
Jawaid Surani Finds Success with Trampoline Park
You could say Jawaid Surani was born to be an entrepreneur. The 44-year-old started his first business as a teenager. There have been many since. Most recently, Safari Trampoline Park. This sprawling indoor playland offers trampolines, arcade games, bumper cars, VR games & a restaurant. “I didn’t think I could build this,” he said. “I started believing after I had a meeting with Keith. I had a business plan in my head. But I did not know how to put it on paper. Keith helped me with everything.”