“Ever since I was 8 years old I knew in my heart that I wanted to be in the kitchen," said Mari. "For a girl that started her business selling to friends and family, the SBA Young Entrepreneur Award is a huge accomplishment! I hope to pay it forward by inspiring other chefs and entrepreneurs, just as those who came before me inspired me to turn desserts into a successful business.”
- Mari Angeles Rubio, Founder- Casa Gioia