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GOODYEAR, Ariz. – Immediately after stepping into Abbie Cakes Sweet Kitchen the savory and delectable wafts of baked goods are enough to stop anyone in their tracks.
What started as a hobby for Brittanie Cordova has quickly spiraled into a thriving business that is expanding rapidly.
As owner of Abbie Cakes, Cordova has built a local bakery which offers a plethora of homemade cakes and pastries that have become a staple in Goodyear since 2019.
With her immediate neighbors being the Goodyear Army Recruiting Station, Cordova has developed a lasting relationship with the recruiters who frequent her bakery on a daily basis.
Cordova shares a similar bond of tireless work and long hours with the recruiters, as her growing business has seen her take on more work and responsibility.
The journey started for Cordova when she took baking classes with her mother and grandmother, while also studying to become a registered nurse.
“I started taking orders from my peers when I was working at a hospital; my hobby became a side business,” Cordova said. “I then partnered with a wedding venue when I was still working at home. I realized then I had to make a decision about my future.”
Cordova was working to become a nurse practitioner and knew the workload was becoming too intense, eventually deciding to open a cake business she named after her daughter Abbie.
“I could have kept my position as a nurse and still worked from home, but the opportunity presented itself to buy this workspace so it really worked out for me,” she said. “Initially I felt guilty because I have a nursing license and worked hard for it, but I signed a five-year lease and I wanted to make this venture work.”
Upon moving into her new business Cordova’s immediate neighbors happened to be the Goodyear Recruiting Station, who quickly became dedicated customers.
“They are the best neighbors you could ever have – they feel like family,” Cordova said. “They come in every day and we chat with them. They’ve been a huge support.”
Cordova said the recruiters are a positive presence in her store, especially when other customers are present.
“Anytime they’re in here and new customers walk in that haven’t been here before makes for great advertising on our part,” she added. “They start talking about us and what to order from the menu. The recruiters are incredible.”
An avid customer and fan of Abbie Cakes is Staff Sgt. Brittany Bell, recruiter, Goodyear Recruiting Station, who said the entire station supports the business.
“We’re there every day for our coffee – they’ll even open the doors for us when they’re not open,” Bell said. “Brittanie will bake new items and ask us what we think; we’re her little taste testers.”
Bell said Cordova and her staff are naturally good people, who have quickly become like family to the station.
“Obviously it’s a mom and pop store so we love seeing them succeed,” Bell said. “I tag them in all my social media posts, obviously because they’re a small business and I want people to come to them. They’re really doing well and they feel like family to me.”
“Their products are simply quality and we’re happy to see them becoming so successful,” Bell said.
Cordova has seen Abbie Cakes grow significantly during the past two years, increasing her business in the face of COVID-19 pitfalls.
“I’m certainly looking to expand … I currently hire nine people and am looking to grow it to 14,” she said. “It’s a question of whether to expand my walk in business or do I want to make more cakes and partner with more wedding venues?”
The sky is the limit for Cordova, who said she is more optimistic about the future than ever.
“We’re determined to get to wherever it is we’re going and I can’t see us slowing down anytime soon,” Cordova said.
| Date Taken: | 04.09.2021 |
| Date Posted: | 04.09.2021 12:34 |
| Story ID: | 393460 |
| Location: | GOODYEAR, ARIZONA, US |
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