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Client Success Story of the Month

The Cake Shop CNY

Stacey Lorraine is the owner, cake artist, office manager, and dishwasher (yup she does it all!) at The Cake Shop located in Skaneateles, NY!

Born and raised near Washington DC, Stacey got her start working at a local bakery when she was 16. From that point on she fell in love with everything baking, going on to become a graduate of The Culinary Institute of America. While she spent a short stint in restaurants Stacey found her true passion in custom cakes.

Like many well-versed entrepreneurs, Stacey's education extended well beyond the classroom. She has had the opportunity to travel to, work for, and learn from some of the best cake shops in the country.
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Small Business Article of the Month

The Facts about Grants for Small Businesses

As advisors and community economic-development specialists, we are often approached by individuals who are looking to start a business or expand an existing one with one common question: “Are there any grants available for my business”?

There is a simple and a complex answer to this question. The simple answer is yes there are some grants available, and the complex answer is that the grants offered may not apply to your business.