In a partnership between Metro and the Sappington Farmers Market, farmers markets have been set up at four Metro transit locations in St. Louis, Missouri for neighborhoods that don’t have easy access to fresh produce.
They farmers markets will accept, cash, debit/credit cards and EBT cards with competitive pricing
St. Louis spurs on the buy local movement with new program “The Farm to Family Naturally Mobile Market”
March 22, 2012 by Leave a Comment
National Cupcake Expansion and Beyond
March 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Despite the five year slow growth prediction of 3.7% reported by IBISWorld, a market research reporting firm, cupcake companies in the U.S. are planning a rapid expansion for national and internal growth. Magnolia Bakery is planning overseas expansion, Georgetown Cupcake recently opened a Soho location with eyes on Boston this year and Crumbs is planning for a 200 store expansion by 2014- up from their current 50.
What do you think of these sweet expansion despite the numbers reported? Do you think there is a way that cupcakes can still have the indulgent appeal while being a bit more health conscious?
Lobster Roll Rumble tickets go on sale today. The event is set for Thursday, June 7th
March 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Lobster Roll Rumble
Last year’s event included Luke’s Lobster which won Fan Favorite, Old Port Lobster Shack, Red Hook Lobster Pound, and much more.
Wonder who will take home the crown for this year’s event? Get your tickets now
Amendment to the Tavern on The Green RFP was released earlier this month on Tuesday, March 6th. Proposals are due Friday, March 30th
March 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment
In efforts to find an operator for the old Tavern on The Green space, The New York City Department of Parks and Recreation updated the previously issued RFP with no change in the original due date. Tavern on The Green will be turned into a casual restaurant, outdoor cafe and bar.
Log into the NYC Parks website to see the changes
PayDragon offers one click m-commerce shopping
March 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
PayDragon
By the scan of QR code or manually adding/deleting product items, mobile consumers can now place purchases on their phone. The app also bills consumers simultaneously with their saved credit card info.
PayDragon partnered with several food trucks to promote the app at a recent event. Patrons were encourage to sign up for the app and place orders for extra free goods
Petey’s Burger opens second location in Long Island City
March 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Tasting Table compares Petey’s Burger to West Coast’s In-N-Out Burger while keeping the menu simple with a choice of burgers, fries, sodas and shakes.
Petey’s Burger is located on 46-46 Vernon Blvd (near the corner of 47th Avenue)
Ninth Street Espresso expands into old Life Cafe space
March 19, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Life Cafe is closing up shop after a dispute about repairs with the landlord. Ninth Street Espresso’s small “annex” cafe is looking to move into half of space since patrons have been requesting the need for an expanded coffee bar. The 500 sq. ft. shop, located at 341 E. 10th Street, plans to
expand to 900 sq. ft.
With the expansion, Ninth Street Espresso will acquire the backyard garden once owned by
Life Cafe
Brooklyn Grange plans to open a rooftop farm at The Brooklyn Navy Yard
March 16, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The 45,000 square foot rooftop farm at The Brooklyn Navy Yard aims to supply local restaurants and residents with fresh produce. The Brooklyn Navy Yard is located near Flushing Avenue and Cumberland Street.
The Brooklyn Grange is actually located in Long Island City, Queens. They plan to replant 10,000 seeds that were used at the Long Island City farm for the Navy Yard
Chocolate wine sparks a new craze in the U.S. and U.K.
March 16, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The Chocolate Shop, which was launched last year by Precept Wine, has had amazing success with an expanding market. Originally, the idea was to the product towards females and young people but the company is finding out that the potential for this “wine” is much greater. The Chocolate Shop, known as the chocolate lover’s wine, is made with red wine, sugar, and natural
dark chocolate.
Last year, 1.2 million bottles were sold to a predominant U.S. market
Congratulations to Macaron Parlour, The Recipient of Our Free Gift
March 15, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Macaron Parlour
We would like to thank all of our participants for sharing their enterprise stories with us. We had a chance to read so many amazing stories from many entrepreneurs and expanding businesses. We look forward to hearing about your continued success.
MACARON PARLOUR: A PASTRY SINGLE PRODUCT ENTERPRISE
Macaron Parlour was founded in 2010 by Christina Ha and Simon Tung. Macaron Parlour aims to expand their offerings beyond traditional fillings– offering fun flavors like candied bacon with maple cream cheese frosting, s’mores, and red velvet. Macaron Parlor is soon to open a retail
store this summer.
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