WYBC & Yale University celebrate Westville Seafood
First & Last Name: Dave Austin Business Name: Westville Seafood, 1514 Whalley Avenue, New Haven Year Business was started in New Haven: 2008 Why did you start your own business? In the past, I used to own bars, but I really wanted to own a business that was family oriented. Why did you choose to…… Continue Reading
WYBC & Yale University celebrate Soulful Threads
Name: Krystina Jackson Business Name: Soulful Threads, 1022 Chapel Street, New Haven. Year Business was started in New Haven: November 2020. Storefront on Chapel opened on November 15th 2023. We are a new store! Why did you start your own business? After graduating with my master’s in social work from UConn in 2020, I like many others…… Continue Reading
WYBC & Yale University celebrate Nate The Snake Drain Cleaning
Name: Sundiata Keitazulu Business Name: Nate The Snake Drain Cleaning. Call 203-654-5187 Year Business was started in New Haven: 2010 Why did you start your own business? I learned how to snake drains by doing my mother house and then I started my own business and I named it Nate The Snake because It sounded…… Continue Reading
WYBC & Yale University celebrate MINI PNG
Name: Eiress Hammond Business Name: MINI PNG, 77 Audubon Street, New Haven Year Business was started in New Haven: 2022 – storefront 2019 – started making clothing online Why did you start your own business?: In 2019 as an 18-year-old, I was going to college for pre law in a whole different state! (Ohio State University) and…… Continue Reading
WYBC & Yale University celebrate KoolBreeze Jamerican Cuisine Restaurant
Name: Andrea Stone Business Name: KoolBreeze Jamerican Cuisine Restaurant, 1400 Whalley Avenue, New Haven Year Business was started in New Haven: 2019 Why did you start your own business? I wanted to let the community know that there’s real authentic Jamaican food out there, plus my love of cooking and appreciation of a good home…… Continue Reading
WYBC & Yale University celebrate Neville Wisdom Fashion Design Studio
Name: Neville Wisdom Business Name: Neville Wisdom Fashion Design Studio, 27 Broadway, New Haven Year Business was started in New Haven: 2007 Why did you start your own business? I started my own business because I wanted to do what I love and I also wanted to be in control of my own destiny. Why did…… Continue Reading
WYBC & Yale University celebrate Salon E’Selim
Name: Ebony Peterson Business Name: Salon E’Selim, 893 Chapel Street, Suite 3, New Haven. Year Business was started in New Haven: 2018 Why did you start your own business? My passion for pouring love, joy and encouragement into the community through hair care is what inspired me to open my own business. Why did you…… Continue Reading
WYBC & Yale University celebrate Any Occasion Creation Florist
Name: Carrien Davis Business Name: Any Occasion Creation Florist, 1090 Chapel Street, New Haven Year Business was started in New Haven: 2014 Why did you start your own business? I gained inspiration from my parents, who kept flowers all throughout her home in the Caribbean Island of Dominica. As a teenager, I would be tasked with picking flowers from the…… Continue Reading
WYBC & Yale University celebrate Bloom
Name: Alisha Crutchfield Business Name: BLOOM, 794 Edgewood Avenue, New Haven Year Business was started in New Haven: 2021 Why did you start your own business? I started BLOOM because I have a deep passion for fostering creativity and providing a space where people can connect. I wanted to create a business that not only offers thoughtful products…… Continue Reading
WYBC & Yale University celebrate B-Natural Kitchen
Name: Nebyat Shewaye Business Name: B-Natural Kitchen, 260 College Street in New Haven. Year Business was started in New Haven: 2004 Why did you start your own business? I wanted to be my own boss. I also have a passion to serve natural and organic food and drinks. Why did you choose to start your…… Continue Reading
WYBC & Yale University celebrate Raw Juicescape
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…… Continue Reading
WYBC & Yale University celebrate Ricky D’s Rib Shack
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…… Continue Reading
WYBC & Yale University celebrate SweeTy’s Treats
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.”…… Continue Reading
WYBC & Yale University celebrate More Amour Boutique
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…… Continue Reading
WYBC & Yale University celebrate Bridal Trousseau
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…… Continue Reading
WYBC & Yale University celebrate The Anchor Spa
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…… Continue Reading
WYBC & Yale University celebrate Satisfied Glow
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…… Continue Reading
WYBC & Yale University celebrate Zongozon
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…… Continue Reading
WYBC & Yale University celebrate Vampire On the Go
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…… Continue Reading
WYBC & Yale University celebrate Soap Edi
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…… Continue Reading