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describe Nubby s Sweet Creations? Nubby s Sweet Creations is a candy shop that offers handcrafted, filled chocolates, chocolate bars, turtles and gummies.

We use locally-grown and locally-made ingredients when ever possible.

com Education: Graduated from Ball State University in Muncie with a bachelor s degree in elementary education; completed course work at the Callebaut Chocolate Academy in Chicago.

1 Contact Us Customer Service Advertising Subscribe Now Search GO Home News Columns Views Marketplace Share News Online Special Sections Events More eedition Home Personal Business Career Path Career Path Welcome back, llipp Candy hobby leads to a sweet career Story Comments Print Font Size: Logout My Dashboard Recommend 0 Tweet Posted: Thursday, July 7, :00 pm 0 comments How would you describe Nubby s Sweet Creations? Nubby s Sweet Creations is a candy shop that offers handcrafted, filled chocolates, chocolate bars, turtles and gummies. We offer gift boxes, special event favors and custom items. We handcraft our candies using the CookSpring Shared Kitchen facilities at 1025 W. Rudisill Blvd. in The Summit complex in Fort Wayne. We use locally-grown and locally-made ingredients when ever possible. Augustyniak Bio Box Name: Nila Augustyniak Title: founder Business: Nubby s Sweet Creations Founded: October 2015 Address: Minnich Road, Hoagland Website: NubbysSweetCreations.com Education: Graduated from Ball State University in Muncie with a bachelor s degree in elementary education; completed course work at the Callebaut Chocolate Academy in Chicago. We ship gift boxes of our sweets for free within a 30-mile radius of Fort Wayne. Shipping also is available throughout the continental United States, although that poses a melting risk during warm weather. Our chocolates come in classic gift boxes with six, 15 or 24 pieces, and we also carry a four-piece conversation box. We ask customers to contact us for larger quantity pricing. The name Nubby s is a tribute to my family, which has called me Nubby since the day I was born. Nubby s would still be a dream without the tremendous family support I have received. How did you get good at candy making, then use what you learned to start and grow the business? I have been making candy for 10 years for family and friends. Once my children had Page 1 of 5

legitimate business moved out of the house, I felt it was the perfect time to expand on this and make it a Small Business Information What is ahead for Nubby s Sweet Creations?

Farmers Market on Saturdays from October through next May at Parkview Field.

I guess my biggest standout moment was when I provided favors for a wedding with 250 guests. I shipped them to Oregon.

Also, when I got my license from the Department of Health to be able to sell my items outside of farmers markets - that was a huge step for me.

I could not have done any of this without the help of Wes Shie and Mary Popovich from the Northeast Indiana Small Business Development Center.

2 legitimate business moved out of the house, I felt it was the perfect time to expand on this and make it a Small Business Information What is ahead for Nubby s Sweet Creations? In addition to the special orders we fill as favors for weddings, baby showers, birthdays and other special events, we will be selling the candies at the Winter Market of the Fort Wayne Farmers Market on Saturdays from October through next May at Parkview Field. Eventually, I hope to sell my products in retail locations, ship to customers throughout the United States and eventually have my own storefront. STAY CONNECTEDMORE MOREMORE Facebook Twitter What do you like about the work? RSS Newsletter It is very relaxing for me. I love trying new flavor combinations and experimenting with new pieces. eedition KPC Phone Books What moments there stand out the most so far? I guess my biggest standout moment was when I provided favors for a wedding with 250 guests. I shipped them to Oregon. It was kind of scary for me since I would not be there to set them up and see the reaction of the guests eating them. Also, when I got my license from the Department of Health to be able to sell my items outside of farmers markets - that was a huge step for me. What advice have you found the most valuable while developing Nubby s Sweet Creations? I could not have done any of this without the help of Wes Shie and Mary Popovich from the Northeast Indiana Small Business Development Center. The information and help they have given me in developing and marketing my business has been extremely helpful. By Doug LeDuc. To suggest a Career Path, dleduc@kpcmedia.com or call (260) Explore Allen County Search Businesses Search by keyword or Zip Featured Businesses Recommend 0 Tweet Savumor Food Stores Discuss Posted in Career Path on Thursday, July 7, :00 pm. Stories You Might Like Print Leo Family Eye Care Wine Down Tastings & Tapas Federal Records Management and Shredding Pak Mail Add Your Business ALLEN COUNTY ATTRACTIONS The 20 Cutest Teacup Dogs on the Internet New Ravel 11 Small Colleges That Cost the Least but Reap the Most The Street 32 Suprising Titanic Facts No One is Talking About History Freak Top 10 Famous Football Walk-Ons Sportsbreak Recommended by Page 2 of 5

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