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#OwningIt, Lynne Bona Business: Mallare Enterprises, Inc. & Clean Sweep Industries of WNY, LLC (CSI) Founder: JoAnne Mallare (Mallare Enterprises, Inc.) & Michael, Jimmy, Jim, & Tom Mallare & Lynne Bona (CSI) Industry: Trucking/Transportation & Street and Parking Lot Sweeping Lynne’s mother started the company in 1994 after raising 5 kids (4 boys and Lynne). Lynne’s father and brothers all worked in the [...]

#OwningIt, Zandra Cunningham Business: Zandra Founder: Zandra Cunningham Industry: Skin Care Products Zandra Cunningham is a 16 year old entrepreneur. Zandra’s fascination with entrepreneurship began when she was 9 years old; inspired by a simple “no” from her dad. She joined the Kids Biz Small Business Development Center program at Buffalo State College just shy of her 10th birthday. Zandra is the youngest [...]

#OwningIt, Michele Chapuis Business: Europe Your Own Way  Founder: Michele Chapuis Industry: Travel Michele is the proud founder of Europe Your Own Way, organizing trips for clients and leading group tours in France, Italy and Switzerland. She speaks French and Italian (and some Spanish). However, she’s the first to admit that it’s not because they were easy for her to learn or because [...]

#OwningIt, Paula D’Amico Business: Blessings By Nature Founder: Paula D’Amico Industry: Natural, Herbal Creations Paula D’Amico is on a mission to inspire and energize while delivering hope, healing, and success into people’s lives. She is a Wife, Mother, TV-Producer, Speaker, Teacher, owner/creator of Blessings by Nature® and the current President of the Holistic Chamber of Commerce-Downtown Buffalo Chapter. Besides a rich background in [...]

#OwningIt, Debby LaMendola Business: Mary Kay Owner: Debby LaMendola Industry: Skin Care, Cosmetics Debby began her Mary Kay business 20 years ago when she was employed as the RN Executive Director of a local branch of a large home health care agency. With a background in nursing, Debby was drawn to the Mary Kay heritage of golden rule customer service and building great [...]

#OwningIt, Laura Zimberg Business: Green Pastures Still Waters Massage Therapy Founder: Laura Zimberg, LMT Industry: Massage Therapy/Bodywork Green Pastures Still Waters Massage Therapy has two locations and has been serving WNY since 2005. It is committed to creating a truly holistic and unique experience in a caring and professional environment. Its mission is to be an essential element in maintaining a healthy body [...]

#OwningIt, Janna Willoughby-Lohr Business: Papercraft Miracles Founder: Janna Willoughby-Lohr Industry: Stationery Store, Bookbinder, Wedding Store Janna Willoughby-Lohr is the owner and artist behind Papercraft Miracles, where she creates handmade books, stationery and paper creations for everyday use and special occasions. Janna studied bookbinding and paper arts at Warren Wilson College in Swannanoa, NC. She has been honing her skills for over 10 years [...]