04/02/2025
My Name Is Shane —and This Is More Than a Dream.
I’m not just trying to open a business—I’m trying to build a home for the community, a place where people can come together over good food, good music, and good memories. Stosh’s Tavern and Table is more than a tavern. It’s my calling.
Right now, I live in a mobile home in a small park in upstate New York. It’s modest, but it’s mine. I’ve put everything I have into this vision— time, energy, passion, and work. I’ve spent years building the brand, the concept, and the plan. I know this can work. I just need a little help to get it off the ground.
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Why I’m Asking for Help
I’ve found the perfect location: an existing commercial property in Candor, NY. It’s full of potential and ready to be revived. But to secure it, I need to raise the down payment. Without that funding, I can’t move forward.
This isn’t about handouts—it’s about a hand up. I’m doing the hard work. I’ve written the business plan, built the marketing, designed the brand, and created a full funding strategy. What I need now is a bridge—just enough help to cross from dream to reality.
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What You’re Helping Build
• A locally rooted tavern serving home-style meals and craft drinks
• A stage for local music, comedy, and connection
• An outdoor hangout space with horseshoes, co****le, BBQs, volleyball, and fun
• A safe, welcoming place for truckers, travelers, families, and friends
• A business that creates jobs and brings life back to a quiet corner of New York
I believe in community. I believe in people helping people. And I believe in showing up with everything you’ve got—even when it’s scary.
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If You’ve Read This Far—Thank You.
If you can give, even a little, I’m grateful. If you can’t, I understand. Sharing this story helps too. What matters most is that we lift each other up—and that I build a place where you and others can always feel welcomed, fed, and seen.
With all my heart—
Shane Mierek
Founder, Stosh’s Tavern and Table
Building More Than a Business—Creating a Home for the Community My name… Shane Mierek needs your support for Help Bring Back Candor’s Favorite Hangout
