Taneka Miller – Food Industry/Entrepreneur
I am a 33 year old mom of 3 amazing kids. I come from a very close-knit family. Most of them have lived in Fountain Inn their whole lives, including my aunt Dethel, who helped…
Jamie Sanderson – Food Industry
Hello, everyone! I am Jamie Sanderson. For many years, I have been know as Georgetown Foodland, promoting and supporting the culinary industry of Georgetown County in South Carolina. Well, a few years ago, I changed…
Lazaro Montoto – Founder/CEO Tropical Grille
My name is Lazaro Montoto, I’m the Founder/CEO of Tropical Grille a restaurant group founded in Greenville, SC in 2010. I’m a husband and a father, of two daughters Madison, Allison and one son Jayden….
Paula Trujillo
I am Paula Trujillo, I am the owner of El Carriel, a Colombian restaurant located in Mauldin. I have been in business for 10 years. Q: Tell us about yourself, including a little bit…
Sheena Benton
My name is Sheena Benton. I am a daughter of an American father from Charlotte, North Carolina and Japanese mother from Tokyo, Japan. I grew up in the Philippines and Japan. I lived overseas until…
Christine Wiethop
I’m a small business owner, baker, and teacher, among other roles, and I’ve lived in the Upstate most of my adult life. I enjoy spending time with my husband, family, and extended family and friends….




