5900 North Burdick Street
East Syracuse, NY 13057
(315) 656-2180 or (315) 682-3257 Phone
(315) 656-0059 or (315) 682-3389 Fax

Email: spenizotto@worldnet.att.net

By Stella Penizotto of Shining Stars Daycare, Inc.
Business Description:
We are a full service daycare center serving
children ages six weeks through twelve years, both part & full-time
schedules.
 

Business History:
We opened in July 1994 and expanded four times. We
opened a second location in September 2001 in Manlius. Named Entrepreneur
of the Year 2001 for Onondaga County from the SBDC.
Suggestions: I used the SBDC (Small Business Development Center) alot. They
are very friendly and extremely helpful from everything from business
plans to getting grants and loans.

Suggestions/Tips for women starting their own business:
1. Go for your dreams!
2. Don't be afraid of calling other colleagues, even if they're your competitor.

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