Dan Misuraca, Owner of Red White and Cue BBQ Dan Misuraca and his wife, Katie, founders of Red White and Cue BBQ, embarked on their journey into the world of barbecue in 2016, starting their business in Kearny, NJ—a place…
Dr. LaShonda T. Green, Counseling Consulting and Coaching Dr. LaShonda Green often imagined herself as Queen Latifah’s character in Living Single, a publisher of an independent magazine. She went to school and got an MBA with the intention of becoming…
Paolo Fontana, Sub-Ology After 20 years of working in corporate America as an Independent Trader, Paolo Fontana realized he was ready to embark on an entrepreneurial journey. Although Paolo wasn’t sure what to expect, he knew he wanted to be…
Name:
Maritza Guillaume Émile
Location:
Bara Homes
Encouraged by her mother’s success in building her own real estate portfolio, Maritza Guillaume Émile boldly decided to leave the corporate world and embark on a mission-driven journey in the construction industry. Thus, Bara Homes was born—a testament to Maritza’s…
Melissa Jenkins, BAM Desserts In the heart of Somerset County, New Jersey, Melissa Jenkins has carved out a sweet spot for herself and her business, BAM Desserts. Recently honored with the 2023 Business of the Year award by Somerset County,…
Savory Selections Catering Scotch Plains, New Jersey Jill Jackson-Jones, the co-owner of Savory Selections Catering, renowned for its “food for the soul,” proudly received the Businesswoman of the Year award from The Union County Club of the National Association of…
Gladys Vonghlan is the kind of person who becomes an immediate inspiration to everyone she meets. She has an infectious energy about her that is equal parts drive and enthusiasm, and it’s hard not to take notice of her success.…
Cranford, NJ The Artist Framer When Stefanie Lalor was 15, she visited a frame shop with her mother. As soon as she walked in the door, she knew it was what she wanted to do for the rest of her…
Rafael Cruzado, the owner of HR Cleaning, embarked on a journey to bring clarity and tranquility to people’s lives through his unique approach to cleaning. His story intertwines with the support and guidance he received from UCEDC’s Entrepreneurship as a Second…
