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“It’s crazy,” she said.
But there’s more ahead.
“I’m working on a website that will hopefully make it easier for people to order from,” she said.
She’s been taking polls on her social media account to help hone her strategy for her personal brand, and her Gimme Some Shugga business. Pinder is also collecting her favorite recipes and practicing her photography skills for a possible future cookbook.
To win the season, Pinder beat out 12 other bakers from across the country and took home a $25,000 prize. She had some ups and downs during filming, including being among the bottom two bakers in two episodes before wowing the judges with her flavors, skill and positive personality.
But, looking back on 2020, many owners and entrepreneurs have closed, permanently or long term.
Some of the closures have been from well-known chains like Stein Mart and one of Wilmington’s Ruby Tuesday locations. The list, unfortunately, also includes some of the area’s oldest businesses. Here are a few of the small local businesses now gone.
The Sideboard: This board game cafe on Oleander Dr. announced it would close in October, saying the business model where human interaction (via game playing) is encouraged was difficult in the COVID era. It hopes to reopen.
Port City Escape: Wilmington s first escape room business on S. 16th St. announced it would close in November. It was such a fun business to run as it allowed us to be part of so many celebrations, team building events, date nights and more,” said owner Kris Testori. “We really loved every minute of it.”