April 17, 2018by Tamanna Mohapatra If you’re an eco-minded entrepreneur looking for the next great “green” idea, you may take some inspiration from a trio of local small businesses that hold sustainable values at their core. Starting a business, green or otherwise, has rewards and challenges. Fortunately, there are resources available through New York State, and inspiration from these local business owners that can help in the pursuit of a green dream. Saint Seneca: Supporting Independent Artisans With a name inspired by the intersection of the two streets on which it’s located in Ridgewood, Queens, Saint Seneca is a lovely curio store that sells local artisan goods. Ridgewood local Yuka Anziano founded the business in the summer of 2015, with money inherited...
http://www.ridgewoodsocial.com/2015/12/29/saint-seneca-in-ridgewood-supports-local-artists/ Saint Seneca in Ridgewood Supports Local Artists My name is Yuka Anziano. I am half Japanese and half Italian. This is my store! It is called Saint Seneca. It has been built, literally, with the hands and support of all the people that I love. So many people, especially my boyfriend Leo have helped me tear down walls and built them back up. They have painted floors and windows, designed a logo, built shelves and display cases, merchandised the product, took photos and helped me rally when my steam ran out. This truly is a labor of love and so many years in the making. My business is located on a sunny part of the street, tucked between a...