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The sweet smell of success – and chocolate and coffee – was in the air on a recent afternoon at the newly expanded ZuZu Chocolates in Westlake

It’s been a busy three months for Lena Wilson and her company, Uncle Crunch. Since Chain Reaction, Wilson has seen success for her freeze-dried treat business at both the national and local level as she’s pitched on QVC and secured a partnership with Malley’s Chocolates.

It's been five months since 20 entrepreneurs pitched their business ideas to a panel of judges for a chance to win up to $40,000. With a business bootcamp and pitch under their belts, where are the entrepreneurs now?

More than 400 small business leaders and entrepreneurs gathered to "think BIG" at the COSE Business, Innovation and Growth Summit, where mentorship, innovation, and community connections took center stage.

BIG Summit is Oct. 15, and COSE wants you to think big

COSE's Building Your Business event focused on key issues shaping the sector.

A benefits package is an integral way for your business to invest in your employees. 

Six months later, COSE caught up with the season 6 semifinalists. 

"COSE can be that place where you can sit in a room of like-minded folks who come from the same place as you, who've experienced the same thing as you and can give you that support that you need," says Cheryl Perez.

The top three include a marshmallow maker, ‘wrapper’ and cat creative