Crockett Cookies
1. How long have you been in business?
I've been in business over 2 &1/2 years.
2. What’s unique about your story or business?
What's unique about my story in business is that prior to this business, I worked as a Executive Director of a small nonprofit and also as a Development Director. The start of this business happened sort of by accident, when I decided to sell the cookies as a small business on the side, while in the process of setting up my own nonprofit. The business took off before I could, going from 1 store to now being in over 100 local Walgreen's & several Whole Foods.
3. What is the biggest challenge you have faced in business and how did you overcome it?
The biggest challenge I've faced so far is completing the buildout of the new space at ICNC. After exceeding my time frame for getting the space, due to issues arising with upgrading the space. This caused me to have to pay a large amount of rent before being able to use the space and pushed me way over budget. I overcame by pushing through, staying determined.
2. Please list a few of your most recent accomplishments.
Some recent accomplishments include...
I've been in business over 2 &1/2 years.
2. What’s unique about your story or business?
What's unique about my story in business is that prior to this business, I worked as a Executive Director of a small nonprofit and also as a Development Director. The start of this business happened sort of by accident, when I decided to sell the cookies as a small business on the side, while in the process of setting up my own nonprofit. The business took off before I could, going from 1 store to now being in over 100 local Walgreen's & several Whole Foods.
3. What is the biggest challenge you have faced in business and how did you overcome it?
The biggest challenge I've faced so far is completing the buildout of the new space at ICNC. After exceeding my time frame for getting the space, due to issues arising with upgrading the space. This caused me to have to pay a large amount of rent before being able to use the space and pushed me way over budget. I overcame by pushing through, staying determined.
2. Please list a few of your most recent accomplishments.
Some recent accomplishments include...
- Being part of the cover of Crain's Chicago Business and a large inside story.
- Getting approval of my new peanut butter flavor, which will be in all of the current 100 Walgreens stores, along with the current butter cookies.