I am honored to have been selected as a vendor for the 2024 OC Emporium, Tampa Bay's premier diverse vendor showcase dedicated to spotlighting minority, women, veteran & LGBTQ-owned businesses to corporate buyers!!

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This amazing event was held on Wed., May 8, 2024 from 6-9 p.m. at the Embarc Collective, 802 E. Whiting St., Tampa. This one-of-a-kind immersive experience featured vendors from over 18 industries, and  gave executives immediate access to diverse vendors.

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The OC (Orenda Collective) Emporium is sponsored by the Orenda Foundation, a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit dedicated to eliminating barriers diverse business owners experience when starting and growing their business.

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The PattyeCakes menu for the night featured "Daddy's Original" Lemon Pound Cake (the one that launched my business); Caramel Butter Pecan Cheesecake; Red Velvet Cake Shooters and Vegan Coconut Cups. Every dessert was a big hit with the guests! I feel beyond blessed to have had the opportunity to showcase my products alongside so many other amazing vendors, and I am enjoying the doors that are opening for my small business! 

 

The venue was divided into three sections representing historic Tampa neighborhoods -- Ybor City, West Tampa, and Central Avenue. PattyeCakes, LLC was located in the Ybor City neighborhood, and our neighborhood won the contest for best decorations! As a result, each business won free advertising spots on iHeart Radio, a guaranteed contract with the Orenda Collective & a guaranteed contract with the Embarc Collective!  Please continue to keep me in your prayers as I work to create exquisite dessert experiences for Tampa Bay! #PattyeCakesLLC #tantalizeyourtastebuds #baking4thebay #OCEmporium2024 #diversebusinesses #womanowned #minorityowned #veteranowned #LGBTQowned #blesssed #favored #gratefulheart