Stony Brook SBDC Spends an Afternoon with an Entrepreneur

Elaine Micali turned her dream into reality, opening the warm and inviting Elaine's Restaurant and Bar with guidance from her Stony Brook SBDC Business Advisor, Willa Smith.

Our entire SBDC staff had the privilege to meet together on location to discuss everything from education to strategic planning that helps entrepreneurs like Elaine bring their vision to life.

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From Left to Right: Ree Wackett, Martha Stansbury, Brenda Zhang, Elaine’s Owner Elaine Micali, Bob Harrison, Willa Smith, Leslie Rurup, Gifty Oduro-Ostrander.