I've long since been a big fan of Bovine Bakery, its original little quarter-century-established mothership an anchor in the heart of bustling Point Reyes Station — and, for the past five years, in its sister bakery and storefront at 23 Kentucky Street in historic downtown Petaluma.
After years of experience, Petaluma bakery manager Carolyn Williams is now readying to take the main sail and captain her own ship entirely, buying the Sonoma County shop from mentor, family member and Bovine's celebrated chief baker, Bridget Devlin (who will continue to own and operate the original Marin county outpost).
Carolyn has plans. Although she and her Petaluma-based team are committed to preserving the most popular, top quality artisan items, an expanded repertoire is in the works.
"We are in need of new tools to make our baking process more efficient, such as mixing equipment and additional refrigeration, as well as expanding our display case to include a refrigerated display for more cakes, pies and other desserts," says an enterprising Carolyn, who has launched a Barnraiser crowdfundraising page in order for bakery friends, family and supporters to boost the much-loved local business to the next level.
As with most crowdfunding efforts, there are all sorts of incentives of which to partake in signing up with various levels of support. In this case, all of them tasty ones. Pledge at a range from $5 to $1,000 for a simple cup of coffee, brunch or lunch to a pie baking class and pizza party for all your pals.
A little from a lot goes a long way. Though this is a fairly new concept for business fundraising, most people today are fully aware of how much hard work, dedication and vision it takes for a small business to succeed. Young business owners are not afraid to ask for help from their community. It's encouraging to see.
"With the proper funding we will be able to modernize our bakery," says Carolyn.
Click here to help boost the coffers for this beloved hometown bakery.
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