Choose ‘Edible Treats by Georgie’ …to satisfy your craving for sumptuous foods

Apr 17, 2022 News

Young Entrepreneur On The Move…

“The reason for me starting ‘Edible Treats by Georgie’ is that I’ve always had a passion for cooking but more so cooking in large quantities. Being an entrepreneur was always one of my aspirations not only because of the profit that comes with being one but the impact that can be made in my employees lives.”

By Allyiah Allicock

Some of the sweet treats you can order.

Kaieteur News – Hailing from Sisters Village on the West Bank of Demerara (WBD), is a young woman whose business, once utilised, leaves people craving for more.
The woman is 23-year-old, Dionne George, the owner of a popular baking and catering business called ‘Edible Treats by Georgie’. The business, which serves just about anything for special events, was launched by George about four years ago.

Owner of ‘Edible Treats by Georgie’, Dionne George.

The young woman, who is a past student of the Patentia Secondary School, WBD, is also a holder of a Diploma in Catering and Hospitality Management from the Carnegie School of Home Economics and a holder of a Diploma in Business Management. In a recent interview with Kaieteur News, George said the motive behind starting her business was to unveil this deep passion she has for cooking, something she has had in her from as long as she can remember. “The reason for me starting ‘Edible Treats by Georgie’ is that I’ve always had a passion for cooking but more so cooking in large quantities. Being an entrepreneur was always one of my aspirations not only because of the profit that comes with being one but the impact that can be made in my employees’ lives,” she shared. Ever since deciding to open her own business, not once has she doubted its potential, given the fact that her support system has been nothing but tremendous from the onset. “I’ve been fortunate to have a circle of people who’ve supported me in both tangible and intangible ways,” she added. And what keeps it thriving too, is that people would regularly recommend her business to others. “I have persons who would recommend Edible Treats and I’ve never even met them. I have persons who from time to time would call me to encourage me and I’ve never seen them,” the young woman said. Apart from the support, George highlighted that the pandemic caused more positive than negative impacts to her business since it allowed her to be more creative, “to adjust and see opportunities in crisis.” Moving forward, she hopes to one day expand her operation, and in doing so, to somehow provide opportunities for others in business. “For me, expanding will help me to achieve one of my personal goals and that is to train as many people as I can. I’ve always believed that as an entrepreneur you do not need a multi-million-dollar company in order to contribute to your country, as a small business I plan on recruiting and training as many persons as I can, but mostly targeting the youths,” she disclosed. George is of the belief that “owning your own table is one thing but selflessly giving others a seat at that table is one of the greatest achievements any entrepreneur can have.” When asked how she currently sees herself in society, her exact words were, “I think as young entrepreneurs we are the change makers and ceiling breakers; I beam with joy every time I see a youth become an entrepreneur.” She noticed too that no longer young entrepreneurs are allowing themselves to be placed in a box, instead, they are occupying their rightful space in society while being a force to be reckoned with. And with more entrepreneurs emerging every day, George suggested that in order to boost small businesses locally, there should be easy access to financing. For persons who would like to utilise her catering service, contact can be made via Facebook @Edible Treats by Georgie or telephone number (592) 658-0658. >>>