First Name: Alexis Evans Business: Raw Juicescape, 770 Chapel Street in New Haven Why did I start my business in New Haven: I started my Juice Bar business because I wanted to offer people a healthy and delicious alternative to the sugar filled and processed drinks that dominate the market. I believe that everyone deserves…
Name: Ricky Evans Business Name: Ricky D’s Rib Shack, 302 Winchester Avenue, New Haven Year Business was started in New Haven: May 2013 (food truck) June 2016 (restaurant) Why did you start your own business? After spending 4 years in Corporate America working in New York and New Jersey I realized it wasn’t for me and I’d much rather…
First & Last Name: Tira McNeil Business Name: SweeTy’s Treats “Touched by Tira llc” Year Business was started in New Haven: 2020 Why did you start your own business? I lost my grandmother in 2018 to cancer & depression began to hit me. One day I woke up and heard clearly “Your going to bake.”…
Name: Kimberly Poole Business Name: More Amour Boutique, 1130 Chapel Street, New Haven Year Business was started in New Haven: 2019 Why did you start your own business? My passion for fashion ignited my journey into entrepreneurship. Having started as a buyer and visual merchandiser, I witnessed multiple stores closing and felt compelled to ensure a destination…
First & Last Name: Melaka Ehigiato Business Name: Bridal Trousseau Year Business was started in New Haven: 2015 – we bought the Bridal Trousseau on Main from Branford Why did you start your own business? We started a business from a desire to help people celebrate. Life happens no matter what, but the times and…
Name: Karl Williams Business Name: The Anchor Spa, 272 College Street, New Haven Year Business was started in New Haven: 2016 Why did you start your own business? Growing up in an innovative, business driven household, I learned from my father the value of creating something on your own. I developed an intimate knowledge of…
First & Last Name: Keniah Sanjurjo Business Name: Satisfied Glow, 458 Grand Avenue, New Haven Year Business was started in New Haven: 2020 Why did you start your own business? I was inspired by entrepreneurs like Yandy Smith Harris, Shonda B. White, and Sarah Jakes Roberts during my late teens and early 20s, which fueled…
Name: Mariam Jafaru Business Name: Zongozon, 43 Whalley Avenue, New Haven Year Business was started in New Haven: 2024 Why did you start your own business? I started my own small business because of the passion I have for fashion and also let the community explore my creativity and have an insight about what African…
Name: Jada Jones Business Name: Vampire on the Go Year Business was started in New Haven: 2014 Why did you start your own business? I wanted to help Individuals overcome their phobia to blood draws. People are most comfortable in their homes and the option to have your blood work done there makes the procedure more relieving. Why did…
Name: Lucy Ballester Business Name: Soap Edi, 1022 Chapel Street, New Haven Year Business was started in New Haven: October 8, 2022 Why did you start your own business? Decided I should turn my soap making hobby into a business Why did you choose to start your business in New Haven? Started as a vendor in the New…