The big check for Collar City Candle
From left to right: Mary Darcy from AOA, Justin Priddle from Berkshire Bank (which provided $1,000 of the prize money), Josh and Jamie Wallbank, Dan Ciampino of Staff Ciampino, and Tom Tongue of the Tech Valley Center of Gravity.
Let's face it: One of the reasons we do the Startup Grant is because of the big check.
The winners of this year's AOA Startup Grant competition -- Josh and Jamie Wallbank of Collar City Candle -- was awarded the big, giant prize check Thursday at the Tech Valley Center of Gravity. (Josh and Jamie also got an actual, regular size check in the mail.)
Collar City Candle will be using the $2,500 prize pay for expenses related to incorporation, trademark, and copyright for its growing business.
Thank you this year's contest sponsors: CDPHP, Staff Ciampino & Company P.C., Certified Public Accountants, The Tech Valley Center of Gravity, The Community Loan Fund of the Capital Region, The College of Saint Rose, and Berkshire Bank.
Hi there. Comments have been closed for this item. Still have something to say? Contact us.
Comments
And their candles smell divine!
... said Kate on Dec 15, 2016 at 6:11 PM | link
Congratulations! Love these candles! Great people, a joy to see at the Troy Farmer's Market.
... said Joanne V on Dec 15, 2016 at 10:08 PM | link
Congratulations to them! Their candles are great and its always a pleasure to see them at the various markets. Very friendly folks. Wishing them lots of success!
... said Tammy on Dec 16, 2016 at 10:12 AM | link
Outstanding! I'm going out to buy a bunch of candles tomorrow to celebrate!!!
... said Greg M. on Dec 20, 2016 at 6:42 PM | link