FORT WAYNE, Ind. (ADAMS) – Valentine’s Day was perfect timing for a local teen to expand their own sweet business.
Jazmine Dumbra started ‘Jaz’s Sugar & Spice’ during the pandemic and has now grown into a “certified cottage vendor with a dedicated in-home bakery studio,” located at 6714 Hunterdon Cove. A soft opening was held on Valentine’s Day.
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Jazmine Dumbra is no stranger to entrepreneurship, starting her own small business during COVID in 2020 at the age of 15. She’s now expanded her business to a storefront, Jaz’s Sugar & Spice, located at 6714 Hunterdon Cove.
Jazmine started baking during the pandemic, mainly for family, friends, and the healthcare workers at her mother’s place of work. “Seeing the joy that my sweets brought others motivated me to start this journey,” says Jazmine. “It was a great way to share my passion for making tasty treats.” She then started selling her cookies, cupcakes, pies, breads, brownies, and cakes at farmer’s markets. The feedback and success of those efforts led to this day and the opening of her baking studio. “Today is truly a dream come true for me. And I have more goals I’d like to reach,” she adds.
The business is a family affair with Jazmine’s mother, Jennifer Soto, helping to manage the business. “I cannot express how proud I am of Jazmine. This is her dream becoming a reality. I’m happy to help her in whatever way I can to help her continue to live her dream.”
Jaz’s Sugar and Spice will still be offering her goodies at area farmer’s markets and other area events as well as at the storefront. Ordering is available on the shop’s Facebook page, via email, or by text.
The baking studio opens today for the general public and media while customers will be picking up their Valentine’s Day orders.
Media Op: Jaz’s Sugar & Spice 6714 Hunterdon Cove, Fort Wayne Hours: 10am to 7pm Media who are planning to attend should contact Jazmine or Jennifer directly.
Jaz’s Sugar & Spice is a client of the Northeast Indiana Small Business Development Center and received business start-up guidance and marketing-related assistance. For more information on the baking studio, contact Jazmine or Jennifer at 260-221-8343. You can also follow the shop on Facebook at Jaz’s Sugar & Spice.
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