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Longview, WA

Expanding operations with a new location and community-focused initiatives.

• Community Engagement: Cottage Bites is dedicated to supporting teens and young women through employment training and business skills development.
• Expansion Plans: The company is opening a brick-and-mortar location to offer a specialty cheese shop and charcuterie classes.
• Enhanced Operations: Funds will be used to acquire more equipment and improve order processing systems.
• Product Distribution: Plans include obtaining licensing to distribute homemade pepper jelly to other businesses and online.
• Employment Opportunities: The company aims to hire disadvantaged teens, providing them with valuable work experience.

Cottage Bites is raising funds to expand its operations by opening a brick-and-mortar location that will feature a specialty cheese shop, local artisan gifts, and charcuterie classes. The company aims to enhance its service offerings by acquiring more equipment, such as larger refrigeration units, and improving its point-of-sale system to streamline order intake and reporting. Additionally, the funds will support the hiring of 3-4 disadvantaged teens for employment training, allowing the shop to extend its operating hours and manage both the shop and food trailer simultaneously.

The company is committed to community engagement and empowerment, particularly focusing on supporting teens and young women. Cottage Bites plans to host a monthly Women-Owned Business support group and provide business skills and confidence-building training for young adults. The expansion will also enable the company to increase its inventory, offering a wider selection of cheeses and retail items, and to obtain distribution licensing for selling homemade pepper jelly to other businesses and online. These initiatives are designed to help Cottage Bites reach its full potential while continuing to create memorable food experiences.

Company Info

Cottage Bites offers gourmet charcuterie catering and community-focused programs, emphasizing quality ingredients and social impact.

Cottage Bites is a gourmet catering business specializing in custom charcuterie boards, utilizing specialty cheeses, meats, and high-quality ingredients to create vibrant and flavorful experiences. The business offers a variety of services including charcuterie and sip classes, panini lunch menus, and snack boxes, as well as food trailer pop-up events. Each offering is designed to foster connection and enjoyment, transforming simple gatherings into memorable occasions.

In addition to its culinary services, Cottage Bites is committed to community engagement by providing employment training for teens and young adults, focusing on business skills and confidence building. The company also hosts a monthly support group for women-owned businesses, reinforcing its dedication to social impact. With plans to expand into a brick-and-mortar location, Cottage Bites aims to enhance its offerings and continue serving the community with its unique blend of creativity and quality.