Business Mentor NY – a program of Empire State Development

Program Update

Mentees and Mentors,

We appreciate your interest in mentorship. Please be advised that after March 31, 2024, the Business Mentor NY Program will cease to operate. However, you can continue to access mentoring services by contacting Entrepreneurship Assistance Centers in your area at esd.ny.gov/eac-directory to obtain one-on-one counseling with your current business idea or small business.

If you would like to continue offering pro bono mentoring services to entrepreneurs or small business owners, please email us at nylovessmbiz@esd.ny.gov with your core business skills, experience or education and your preferred service area.

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  BMNY Women's Enterprise Development Center - MHV

Jessica Giancotti Entrepreneur

Location Wappingers Falls, New York, United States of America
Venture Industry Retail
Languages spoken
  • English
Recent Activity

What I need help with

My background as an entrepreneur

My current challenges

I’m struggling on writing a business plan and looking for any funding or grant options available.

Actions I’ve taken so far

We have started our website: www.lilyandmarigoldhome.com, we have been doing pop ups for almost a year and have started our business plan.

My future goals

Finish my business plan and apply for a small business loan

My motivations to work with a mentor

Their experience in the industry


About my venture

Lily & Marigold Home + Design Started 2020

We believe that you should not have to spend a fortune to have a beautiful home. We provide expert services and one-of-a-kind products that will transform your home into a place where you want to gather, celebrate, rest and relax. Building a beautiful home should be a collaborative experience — and as designers, we work closely with our clients to create spaces and products that are unique and special.

Countries of operation: United States of America