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In Yahotyn, Kyiv region, entrepreneurs have expanded their family-run caf\u00e9, <\/span>Impasto gastro-bar<\/span><\/i>, after winning the \u201cDo Your Own with HoReCa Masters\u201d business ideas competition and receiving support from the MHP\u2013Hromadi Charitable Foundation.<\/span><\/h2>\n

What began as a small coffee shop in 2022 has grown into a full-scale \u0433\u0430\u0441\u0442\u0440\u043e\u043d\u043e\u043c\u0456\u0447\u043d\u0438\u0439 space, now welcoming over 2,000 visitors each month. As demand for quality service and family-friendly leisure increased in the city, the owners applied for the Foundation\u2019s competition to scale their business.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Entrepreneurs Alina and Yurii Koval received a grant of UAH 250,000 from the MHP\u2013Hromadi Charitable Foundation and matched it with an additional UAH 250,000 of their own funds. This co-investment enabled them to significantly expand their caf\u00e9\u2019s capacity and services.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWe support local entrepreneurs who are ready to invest in their own businesses. This is one of the key criteria in selecting winners, as it demonstrates a real commitment to growth. Today, it is especially important to support communities and those who strengthen local economies \u2014 by paying taxes and creating jobs. Scaling a business during wartime contributes directly to the country\u2019s recovery, and we see it as our role to support and amplify these efforts,\u201d<\/span>
\n<\/span> said Pavlo Moroz, Director of Corporate Social Responsibility at MHP.<\/span><\/p>\n

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At Impasto, the team insulated and expanded the terrace to welcome guests year-round. They upgraded kitchen equipment, introduced new menu items, and developed a dedicated children\u2019s menu. The venue was also equipped with professional-grade appliances \u2014 including a coffee machine, grill, dough mixer, and gas equipment \u2014 as well as generators to ensure uninterrupted operations under challenging conditions.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cMy husband and I had a dream to create a place in Yahotyn where people could relax and simply enjoy their time. That place became our Impasto gastro-bar. Thanks to the grant, we were able to implement many ideas faster and at a higher quality, improve our service, and expand our menu. Today, we see the results \u2014 guests keep coming back, and that is the most valuable outcome for us,\u201d<\/span>
\n<\/span> said co-owner Alina Koval.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Support provided through the \u201cDo Your Own with HoReCa Masters\u201d competition enabled the business to grow alongside customer demand. For a small city, this translates into tangible change: more seating capacity, more stable operations, and an improved experience for visitors.<\/span><\/p>\n

The reopening of the upgraded caf\u00e9 brought together representatives of local businesses, the community, and partners. For Yahotyn, this is another example of how a local initiative, supported by partners, can evolve into a sustainable business that contributes to the city\u2019s development and quality of life.<\/span><\/p>\n

Background:<\/b>
\n<\/b> The \u201cDo Your Own with HoReCa Masters\u201d competition is an initiative designed for entrepreneurs in the food service sector, including owners of caf\u00e9s, bakeries, street food concepts, food trucks, and mid-range restaurants. Participants received microgrants to launch or scale their businesses \u2014 upgrading equipment, expanding operations, and introducing new services or menu items.<\/span><\/p>\n

The competition was supported by Kurator, a brand that invests in the development of modern \u0433\u0430\u0441\u0442\u0440\u043e\u043d\u043e\u043c\u0456\u0447\u043d\u0438\u0439 culture and supports HoReCa entrepreneurs.<\/span><\/p>\n

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