06/01/2024
Today as I celebrate my 5th year of my storefront Splendiferous Sweet Shoppe in Searsport Maine I am remembering all the wonderful folks in Houlton, Maine who encouraged me when I began Promise Pretzels of Maine way back in 2013. The Houlton Community Market was such a wonderful place to be on Saturday mornings as were the many craft shows and special events throughout the state. I was thankfull to learn much about starting a business from New Ventures Maine (which was then Women Work and Community), and Maine SBDC . I am especially grateful to my uncle Rogan who suggested I start a business and was a very early regular customer who cheered me on, my Mom and grandmother Lila Rogan for encouraging me along the way. I also am thankful to Mosoka P. Fallah for helping to realize how one person with a vision can impact change in the world around them. To those of you dreaming of starting your own business or wanting to change the course in life you are on I encourage you to take that step, be willing to ask for help, learn from your mistakes , and realize it takes time, lots of hard work and a sense of humor to see you through long, sometimes discouraging days!