The Grapevine: Ribbon Cut on New Facility Aimed to Aid Community as Well as Aspiring Entrepreneurs
By Rosalyn Queen on April 21, 2022 from The Grapevine via Connect-Bridgeport.com
The Progressive Women's Association held the ribbon cutting for the new commercial kitchen in the Uptown Event Center. The kitchen was made available by a grant from EQT written by Audra O’Dell and Elinda Carson. The grant was in the amount of $10,000.
“We are honored to share in the excitement with our community partners, the PWA as they open their new kitchen space for the use of the community... It is such an innovative project and one we hope will be used by many,” Ellen Rossi, president of the EQT Foundation said.
Clarksburg Mayor James Marino gave a welcome and the Harrison County Chamber of Commerce handled the ribbon cutting. Refreshments were supplied by Laura Goff Davis.
Odell gave tours of the kitchen and explained the use of the new equipment. Some of the new equipment is a dehydrator, convection oven, bottler, and other items. Complimenting the kitchen is a dining area that can seat approximately 175 people. This is an excellent venue for receptions meetings and parties.
It was announced that individual's wanting to use the facility can do so by scheduling an appointment with Carson. It is the hope of the PWA that this facility will encourage entrepreneurs to start their business for future success.
As past president I stated this is only one service that the PWA provides for the area, and it helps them continue their mission of service.
Take care and until next week “Now You Have Heard It Through The Grapevine.”
Editor's Note: Rosalyn Queen, PWA past president; Betty Waddy, President; and Elinda Carson, Director; cut the ribbon to the newly renovated commercial kitchen at the Uptown Event Center. Gathered to help celebrate were Clarksburg Mayor Jim Marino; Harry Faulk, City Manager; John Whitmore, City Developer; Jerry Riffle, City Councilman; Marla Feree; Louis Valtreire; Jim Harris; Jacquelyn Fleece; Deaonna Crowe; Jeremy White; Victoria Straling; Jamie Bartow; Audra O'Dell, West Virginia Food and Farm; John Madia; Tina Yoke; Nancy Brown; Delores Yoke; Laura Davis; and Lexie Mayfield.
