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Sweet Coconuts serves up Dominican desserts and family traditions as Hazleton Kitchen Incubator’s newest client

Angelica Tejeda is fulfilling her dream of introducing Dominican-style desserts to the Greater Hazleton area through her new business, Sweet Coconuts.

Specializing in traditional Dominican desserts made from coconut and sweet potatoes, Tejeda aims to connect people with her culture and create lasting memories through food. The entrepreneur has the potential to reach even more customers thanks to the Hazleton Kitchen Incubator, a shared kitchen program which provides resources to regional culinary-based startups.

“I’ve been running this business for about six years back in the Dominican Republic,” Tejeda said. “When I moved to the U.S., I decided to restart the venture I knew and loved. The Hazleton Kitchen Incubator provided the support I needed to bring Sweet Coconuts back to life here.”

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CAN BE Celebrates One Year Anniversary of Powder & Ink Permanent Cosmetics and Tattoo Studio

The CAN BE Innovation Center is thrilled to celebrate Powder & Ink Permanent Cosmetics and Tattoo Studio’s one-year anniversary! Powder & Ink is a woman-owned company that specializes in permanent cosmetics and tattoos. We had the opportunity to chat with Roxie Rose, the passionate owner of the business, where she shared insights on her journey.

For those who may not be familiar with you, tell us about who you are and your business’s story.

“My name is Roxie, and I am the owner of Powder & Ink Permanent Cosmetics and Tattoo Studio. Five years ago, I pursued my passion for art and beauty by starting this business. My background in the medical field has equipped me with the skills necessary for the procedures I perform today. I strive to help others regain their confidence through cosmetic and paramedical tattooing.”

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CAN BE graduate and local entrepreneur opens Honey's House retail and community space in Drums

Kelley Major, the owner/creator of candle company Candelles and 2021 CAN BE Innovation Center graduate, hosted a ribbon-cutting for her new retail store, Honey's House, on Friday, Aug. 30.

The store, which is located at 67 W. Butler Drive, Drums, will not only offer Candelles candles and other home goods, but also hopes to serve as a community hub. Major plans to host candle-making workshops as well as classes led by other local artists in mediums like crochet, embroidery, and painting.

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Bobbie Cook's Bakery: A sweet new business joins the Hazleton Kitchen Incubator

Six years ago, Katherine Pawelski decided to make a career change to pursue her passion for baking and pastry-making full-time. While attending Lackawanna College, she worked full-time at a bakery in Port Jervis, New York. This experience honed her skills and reinforced her ambition to start her own business – Bobbie Cook’s Bakery.

“I worked for the bakery for five years and did some cake decorating while I was there,” she said. “About three years ago, I got the idea to start my own place. If I was going to make this big life change, why not just keep going with it?”

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