La Mesa resident makes use of LEAP grant from metropolis to launch her new enterprise

Sherida Bonton, a mom of 4, lately fulfilled her dream of opening a tea and spice store referred to as Flavour Spice and Tea in La Mesa, California. Bonton expressed her pleasure and gratitude for lastly with the ability to open her store, admitting that she had issues about whether or not she would have sufficient merchandise to fill the shop. The store options all kinds of spices that line a whole wall.

Flavour Spice and Tea took over a vacant storefront on the nook of La Mesa Boulevard and Jackson Drive, partially due to a grant program supplied by the Metropolis of La Mesa. This system, referred to as the La Mesa Entrepreneurship Accelerator Program (LEAP), goals to assist new restaurant, retail, and different companies by offering as much as $20,000 in funding. Bonton utilized for this system and was lucky sufficient to turn out to be a recipient.

The Metropolis of La Mesa, in partnership with the East County EDC, is decided to cut back industrial property vacancies locally whereas concurrently supporting entrepreneurs in establishing brick-and-mortar companies. On account of this system, seven entrepreneurs, together with Bonton, have efficiently secured leases for storefronts. The Metropolis takes delight within the accomplishments of those people and appears ahead to the constructive influence their companies may have on the group.

Flavour Spice and Tea will likely be celebrating its grand opening on Saturday at 11:00 a.m., inviting the general public to discover and expertise their big selection of tea and spices.