Cee Bee’s Cafe & Grill/ Cee Bee’s Banquet Hall
Owner: Chiconna Bowman
What inspired you to pursue a serious commitment at your business/art?
My father was brutally murdered on March 21, 2020, two days after his 67th birthday!!! Before then, I was a veteran educator. After his murder, I quit my teaching job and I really didn’t have a plan!!! I was going through a tremendous bout of depression!!! Once I got help, I was able to focus just a little bit!!! While going through some of my salvaged momentos (my Dad's house was burned up after the murder) I found some old birthday cards that he used to sign!!! I told my cousin “If I ever get another cafe I will name it Cee Bee’s Cafe & Grill in honor of my father”!!! I had no idea I was speaking it into existence because I hadn’t been anywhere to see a building and I didn’t have any funds to get one!!! But God!!! In August 2020, I PURCHASED my building in the Historic Downtown District of Greenville!!!
How many years have you been in business/in your industry?
Two at my current location.
How do you wish to serve others through your business/art?
I have a welcoming environment where people can come and relax and let their hair down after a long day at work!!! They can get a tasty bite to eat and a nice cold beverage.
On the other side I have an Event Center for any party or meeting needs at a reasonable price!!! If it is a community event that is free of charge, they can use the building free of charge..
Artist/Stage/Pen Name
CB
Provide any social media pages or avenues you can be reached.
Facebook: Cee Bee’s Cafe & Grill and Cee Bee’s Banquet Hall
What advice would you give to someone who is starting out, just as you were?
Persevere!!! If you have a dream, pursue it!!! Never give up!!! It may not come when you want it to, but if it’s meant for you, you will get it!!!
My father was brutally murdered on March 21, 2020, two days after his 67th birthday!!! Before then, I was a veteran educator. After his murder, I quit my teaching job and I really didn’t have a plan!!! I was going through a tremendous bout of depression!!! Once I got help, I was able to focus just a little bit!!! While going through some of my salvaged momentos (my Dad's house was burned up after the murder) I found some old birthday cards that he used to sign!!! I told my cousin “If I ever get another cafe I will name it Cee Bee’s Cafe & Grill in honor of my father”!!! I had no idea I was speaking it into existence because I hadn’t been anywhere to see a building and I didn’t have any funds to get one!!! But God!!! In August 2020, I PURCHASED my building in the Historic Downtown District of Greenville!!!
How many years have you been in business/in your industry?
Two at my current location.
How do you wish to serve others through your business/art?
I have a welcoming environment where people can come and relax and let their hair down after a long day at work!!! They can get a tasty bite to eat and a nice cold beverage.
On the other side I have an Event Center for any party or meeting needs at a reasonable price!!! If it is a community event that is free of charge, they can use the building free of charge..
Artist/Stage/Pen Name
CB
Provide any social media pages or avenues you can be reached.
Facebook: Cee Bee’s Cafe & Grill and Cee Bee’s Banquet Hall
What advice would you give to someone who is starting out, just as you were?
Persevere!!! If you have a dream, pursue it!!! Never give up!!! It may not come when you want it to, but if it’s meant for you, you will get it!!!