Hi ‘Laine’s Family. Whether you’ve been with us from the beginning, or you’ve come to know us more recently, we are grateful for you and your support. It is with heavy hearts that we bring you the news that ‘Laine’s will be closing down on July 15th of this year. This is not an easy… Continue reading It’s Hard to Say Goodbye
Author: lainesbakeshop
Hello! I'm Rachel, the founder and CEO at 'Laine's Bake Shop in Chicago. I blog to share stories about 'Laine's, our community, social entrepreneurship, and small business ownership with our followers and friends. Thanks for joining me on this journey!
Here’s to 2020
As I spent some time reflecting on this year and the roller coaster that it has been for many of us, I wanted to take a few minutes to update our 'Laine's family and to thank all of you that have gotten us through this year. Every word of encouragement, order, and donation meant more… Continue reading Here’s to 2020
Farewell for now
Friends of ‘Laine’s Bake Shop, the time has come for us to close our location inside of the One Eleven Food Hall. Saturday, February 29th will be our last day in the space. It has been our pleasure to serve the Pullman community during our time here and our team truly treasures the great relationships… Continue reading Farewell for now
Black Holes & New Beginnings
The black hole. More on this later... ETA: If you are looking for resources to help, they are listed at the bottom of this post! Grit and tenacity are the two traits that I believe are most critical for success as an entrepreneur. 2019 was a year that defined the entrepreneurial roller coaster for 'Laine's.… Continue reading Black Holes & New Beginnings
The Journey Begins
Thanks for joining me! Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton