Welcome to the first installment of a new series, Get to Know Grand! Stories in this series will focus on businesses that have been on Grand Street for a long time. Our aim is to highlight foundational stakeholders and community members who makeup the fabric of our neighborhood. Get to know Cedeno Driving School, on 775 Grand Street!
Founded in 1999, Cedeno Driving School on 775 Grand Street has been providing the community with driving lessons and tax assistance for over 23 years. Marcia Cedeno, founder and owner, began working on Grand Street in 1994 at an accounting office a couple doors down. She decided to open her own business, getting a driving instructor license in the process. Starting out with no employees and a single car, Marcia was determined to make sure her business was successful. She at first handled everything on her own, having to make customers wait on her outside of the office as she taught driving lessons. A couple years down the line, her brother joined her, with her nephews and family friends tagging along as well. Now, Marcia is joined by 11 of her family members and family friends, including her son Chris who she’s teaching how to run the office. Each of them contribute in different ways; some as driving instructors, others with income tax.
Marcia has decorated the office with various items her and her family have collected over the years. Her son Chris’s coin collection of all fifty states, a traffic light her husband found and installed, art painted by her nephews, and various other driving related signs. Cedeno Driving School’s family oriented roots can be felt just by taking a look around the office. Stop by Cedeno Driving School for your driving school and tax related needs!
Marcia (left), Chris (right), and the rest of the Cedeno Family.