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Paul Stephen II of Clarence Creative Kitchen is being honored as the Clarence Chamber of Commerce's 2026 Innovator of the Year at the 53rd Annual Awards Gala on March 19, 2026

Founded Clarence Creative Kitchen (CCK), the first shared commercial flex kitchen in Clarence, NY, which has grown to over 50 members and is the fastest-growing food service facility in Western New York

CCK serves food trucks, caterers, bakers, meal prep services, and food manufacturers with the mission of making the food industry accessible to small business owners through innovation and affordability

Holds a BA in International Affairs and East Asian Studies from George Washington University (2012) and MS in Chinese-English Translation from NYU (2015), with certifications as a Fraud Examiner and Anti-Money Laundering Specialist

Also serves as Director at Stephen Development, a family-owned real estate firm, overseeing new development projects including CCK and Main Stage coworking space