A new catering business will soon open in downtown Sanford thanks to a $5,000 grant from the cityâs Real Investment in Sanford Entrepreneurs program.
GiGiâs Creations is set to open Feb. 1 in the historic city hall building at 143 Charlotte Ave. Owner Angie Mundy is a graduate of the RISE programâs second class and beat out 11 other entrepreneurs in her course for the grant. Those interested in attending the course submit a business plan and 12 are selected by the Sanford Area Growth Alliance to participate in the free classes.
Offered in conjunction with Central Carolina Community Collegeâs Small Business Center, the eight-week program aims to help aspiring entrepreneurs develop a concrete business plan. Graduates of the first class opened several downtown businesses, including Seva Yoga Studio on Wicker Street and High Cotton Couture on South Steele Street.