Clinton Foundation — ComfortCake Develops Successful Growth Strategy in Chicago

Inspired by the legacy of her grandfather, an executive chef, Amy Hilliard founded the ComfortCake company in Chicago in 2001 to make “pound cake so good it feels like a hug.” The brand was quickly successful, but by 2009, Amy was ready to grow her business even further. The Clinton Foundation’s Entrepreneur Mentoring Program paired Amy with Katrina Markoff, founder of Vosges Haut-Chocolat, and together they developed a growth strategy for ComfortCake centered on diversifying the brand’s products and acquiring new clients. In 2010, ComfortCake achieved revenue growth of 16 percent, which led to the creation of 11 new jobs for the manufacturer producing her baked goods line.

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ComfortCake Develops Successful Growth Strategy in Chicago

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