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not cost more for people to book a cruise with<br />
me than it does for them to order it online.”<br />
Gisela Arias, who co-owns DLA Executive<br />
Limo with her husband, said she comes to<br />
the meetings for exposure. “I heard about it<br />
on Facebook and through Johanna Rivera. It’s<br />
a chance to meet a lot of different people. I<br />
started organizing for people and also becoming<br />
a wedding officiant, so I wear a lot of hats.”<br />
MaryAnn Cuervo, of Oak Ridge, came to her<br />
first meeting in March after interfacing with<br />
DeYoung on Facebook. DeYoung suggested<br />
promoting her business through the networking<br />
group and suggested that Cuervo attend<br />
meetings to see what other entrepreneurs do<br />
when starting a new business.<br />
Cuervo started Queen Bee Custom Creations<br />
five months ago because friends raved over the<br />
custom baskets she made for bridal showers<br />
and other events. “They’re not really baskets,”<br />
explained Cuervo. “They are custom-made<br />
pieces designed around a personality. For<br />
example, for honeymoon gifts, I found these<br />
little white suitcases that I fill with personal<br />
items. I am all about listening and finding out<br />
about the person I design for. One woman<br />
could not believe the things in her case, saying<br />
‘how does this woman know what I like?’”<br />
DeYoung believes the group will continue to<br />
gain momentum and grow.<br />
“I’m hoping to keep the community as a focus<br />
to help all of these ladies’ businesses flourish.”<br />
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